>  DS> That is my logic to Microsoft constantly "forcing" people to upgrade.
>  DS> "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". 
> 
> For sure.  :)  And for the record, I checked the "new" laptop... it's a
> Pentium... but not particularly new...  ;)  The battery/charging system
> is in much better shape than the old one... so I guess we had gotten to
> the "I guess it's broke enough to fix" stage...  
> 
Nancy,
 
  The technology is changing so rapidly that it's dizzying. And, the batteries
for laptops, cellphones, ham radio handi-talkies, etc. run down so darn fast.
If someone could create a portable, LONG LASTING battery, they'd be laughing
all the way to the bank...just like the guy who invented the "Loofa Dog". The
dachshunds my late wife and I had LOVED them...and would tear them to shreds
in no time.
 
Daryl


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