new computer comin' my way!!!
OY. seriously, fucking OY. i've been trying to get a new computer for the last year, (when my old laptop that i'd had since 2000 finally crapped out). i waited until my AmeriCorps stint was done (August 2008) to use a portion of my education award to get a new computer. the process:
1. this quarter, i enrolled in a zero-credit "Intro to Creative Writing" community class at Seattle Central Community College.
2. i reported to americorps that the cost of enrollment was $1200 ($75 for the actual class, and the rest as "cost of attendance" aka to use at my discretion for a computer).
3. americorps disbursed the funds to SCCC on 10/30/08.
4. after a figurative headache, i picked up my check from SCCC yesterday (11/18/08).
5. after another headache today (11/19/08), i purchased a new computer!!! it is estimated to arrive during the first week of december.
i'm getting a customized Dell Inspiron 1525N:
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/linux_3x?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
Inspiron 1525, Intel Core 2 Duo T5550, 1.83GHz, 667Mhz 2M L2 Cache
Jet Black Color with Matte Finish
3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ LCD TrueLife for Inspiron 1525
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Ubuntu 8.04 with DVD Playback
Integrated 10/100 Network Card
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) Mini Card
NO WEBCAM OPTION
9-cell Primary Battery, for Inspiron 1525
1 Year Limited Warranty
Type 3- Third Party At HomeService, 24x7 TechnicalSupport, Initial Year
No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
Soft Contracts - Banctec
Warranty Support,Initial Year
Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
Soft Contracts - Consumer Complete Care
CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 1 Year
INFO, No Datasafe
Free Recycling Kit - Thanks for supporting reforestation to offset carbondioxide emissions generated topower your system!
Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
this is what some folks think about it:
http://marksitblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/dellubuntu-inspiron-1525-review.html
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=849288
and, i decided to get a new printer, too. i used to have a printer, which might still physically exist in my parents' basement somewhere, but by the time i was through with it from college, the printer had had a good life and it is time to move on.
1. this quarter, i enrolled in a zero-credit "Intro to Creative Writing" community class at Seattle Central Community College.
2. i reported to americorps that the cost of enrollment was $1200 ($75 for the actual class, and the rest as "cost of attendance" aka to use at my discretion for a computer).
3. americorps disbursed the funds to SCCC on 10/30/08.
4. after a figurative headache, i picked up my check from SCCC yesterday (11/18/08).
5. after another headache today (11/19/08), i purchased a new computer!!! it is estimated to arrive during the first week of december.
i'm getting a customized Dell Inspiron 1525N:
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/linux_3x?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
Inspiron 1525, Intel Core 2 Duo T5550, 1.83GHz, 667Mhz 2M L2 Cache
Jet Black Color with Matte Finish
3GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ LCD TrueLife for Inspiron 1525
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
160G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Ubuntu 8.04 with DVD Playback
Integrated 10/100 Network Card
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) Mini Card
NO WEBCAM OPTION
9-cell Primary Battery, for Inspiron 1525
1 Year Limited Warranty
Type 3- Third Party At HomeService, 24x7 TechnicalSupport, Initial Year
No Warranty, Year 2 and 3
Soft Contracts - Banctec
Warranty Support,Initial Year
Dell Hardware Warranty PlusOnsite Service, Initial Year
Soft Contracts - Consumer Complete Care
CompleteCare Accidental DamageProtection, Inspiron, 1 Year
INFO, No Datasafe
Free Recycling Kit - Thanks for supporting reforestation to offset carbondioxide emissions generated topower your system!
Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor
this is what some folks think about it:
http://marksitblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/dellubuntu-inspiron-1525-review.html
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=849288
and, i decided to get a new printer, too. i used to have a printer, which might still physically exist in my parents' basement somewhere, but by the time i was through with it from college, the printer had had a good life and it is time to move on.