Subj : almost-new pc with win10
To : Nick Andre
From : August Abolins
Date : Sun Jan 12 2020 06:29 pm
Hello Nick,
AA>> the plan is to retire it and use it as a Spotify server for the
AA>> house. I could always control it from the network with another instance
AA>> of Spotify, VNC, or even an external monitor if I must. So the laptop
NA> I'm not the biggest fan of streaming-music sites, I already have an
NA> elaborate collection of music as it is, but I do like XM radio.
I did *not* think I would ever stay with my Spotify subscription. At first, it
was a free 3-months for $0.99. Then I decided, I'll just stay for a 3 more
months and still be paying less cumulatively than the typical $10/mo for the
same period.
But when I learned that it has an off-line mode, I was sold. That is ideal for
me since I don't have unlimited internet at home. I can "store" the tunes and
paylists on the device, and take the device home to play. If I want new tunes,
I just have to take the device where I can have unlimited internet.
It is really quite nice to audition the full pieces of a newly discovered
artist or album. Even looking up old material is very handy.
NA> No customer ever listened to my suggestion of opening a wide-screen
NA> laptop from the middle and not the sides.
..or opening with both hands at the sides is ok.
AA>> I am still debating whether I should accept the Win10 on the T540p or
AA>> send it back. There is one sticky/noisy key on the keyboard that is
AA>> probably going to help me make up my mind and request an RMA.
NA> One key that doesnt work on a keyboard would be enough to drive me nuts
NA> but thats my OCD-personality.
It must be driving me nuts. I received it on the 7th. I started the Win10
setup that night and got discouraged when it needed an internet connection (I
only had my mobile hotspot at home). Then, exploring the keyboard feel while
it was turned off, I noticed the sticky/noisy key. It's the only one that does
that! I haven't touched the computer since.
AA>> ..I could always downgrade to Win10 later! LOL
NA> I absolutely cannot stand the mess that is Windows 10. Three different
NA> interfaces glued together on something that phones-home and likes to tell
NA> me how and when it will update. No thanks.
I don't want surprises. I have a set of existing/registered apps that I know
will cooperate nicely in Win7, but staying Win10 might cause some favourite
apps to break. I just want to get on with using a computer and not spend time
working my way around a new OS before I can get anything done.
Yep.. An RMA request is in order. I paid enough for this thing, they may as
well get the order right.
../|ug
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