Well, my video is going on the HP ZD8000, and after some research, I’ve concluded that it probably is not going to be fixed unless I’m willing to buy a new motherboard for a six-year-old laptop, at a cost of about $500. Pass.
I can’t complain. I bought the computer in the spring of 2005. (Actually, it was a present from my mother. Hers died years ago.) Time to move on to my next computer, which is only three years old. I’m buying my work laptop. I can’t beat the deal anywhere else, nor the discounted Office Professional that I can buy through the office as well. I see no reason to spend a thousand bucks if I can spend a fraction of it. Unlike the government, I try to live within my means.
I figure I’ll buy a new system for myself next year, if the economy settles down.
One thing for sure: Nothing says “Oh crap! Quick, make a hard drive backup!” faster than a blank screen. I should probably make sure that my new computer gets backed up at least once a week. But hey, no harm done. Although I’m starting to think this is yet another sign that a higher power is pushing me away from distractions and towards writing. Last week, One Life to Live, the soap that I watch, was canceled. It’s gone with the new year. This week, the computer that holds all of my games is dying. I sure hope my PS3 doesn’t get any ideas.