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contest for the most busted computer

My laptop is only from December 2006, but it looks like I got into a fight with it, and it lost.

Reasons why:
a. There is absolutely no battery power left, I've begun referring to it as a 'desktop' computer because its hardly laptop worthy.
b. The little grippers on the bottom have mostly fallen off, one is still in place so it sits kinda crooked.
c. The left click button on the touch pad was stuck down, so I popped its cover off (lots of crumbs in there-ew!)
d. Because the left click button is messed up I turn off the touch pad and use an external mouse. The mouse I use has like 3.5 feet of cord. Wicked obnoxious.
e. Where my wrists rest is all smooth and shiny.
f. I don't use any wallpaper on the desktop, because I was told it was a waste of memory. I need all the memory I can use in order to watch US of Tara on iTunes.
g. If I rest it on my lap, I have to use a divider like a magazine or blanket so as to not burn my lap.
h. It slid off of the bed once, and dented the power cord part that connects to the actual computer.

Can anyone top that? See picture below ;)





Re: contest for the most busted computer

  • edited December 2011
    I can't top it.  I had a PC that was pretty messed up.  I had it plugged into my printer and somehow managed to trip over the printer cord while trying to put a feathery clip in BF's hair.  The cord ripped out and the laptop smashed to the floor, ruining two of the three USB ports and completly bending the USB printer cord.  I dropped it once, and the latches that held the top closed broke off and were always moving around in the screen and I had to keep popping the screen back together.  A few screws fell out and the bottom friction pad things all fell off.

    I have since bought a mac and could not be happier.  No more wasted time on homework waiting for my comp to load!
  • MLekathLEENMLekathLEEN member
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    edited December 2011
    I had a similar hp computer. The power plug damn near set fi's bed on fire. Luckily we were there making out when it started to spark and singe the sheets. Top that! I got a new charger and gave my parents the computer. They always keep it plugged in ( when theyre using it. Learned our lesson with the last charger) and I should get them a mouse since you have to slam on the left click to click on anything. Otherwise it's a fine machine for eBay listings and my torrent downloads. That way if I get a virus, I can reformat it an it's not much worse than it was before. it's never had any spills or falls so it's cosmetically ok.
  • edited December 2011
    Weird! My computer has the same issue as yours (well one fo them). It wont let me take out the charger or it just dies (no battery left). It's sucky.
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  • tafft1tafft1 member
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    edited December 2011
    The laptop in the picture looks like the old one i just upgraded from heh - Bought mine in 2007 from HP webiste - it still works awesome - just needed an actual gaming laptop which I use now..I'm selling my old one :P
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  • tuarceathatuarceatha member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_contest-busted-computer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c055d99e-8d21-4dc8-9315-667ad0546b5bPost:2dfb1338-52ee-489f-8a4b-819a6d6d15af">Re: contest for the most busted computer</a>:
    [QUOTE]Weird! My computer has the same issue as yours (well one fo them). It wont let me take out the charger or it just dies (no battery left). It's sucky.
    Posted by bourgehm[/QUOTE]

    I learned of the dead battery when I used the Quickplay software this hp came with. On the dvd player display screen it used to tell me how charged my battery was and it has said 0% for over a year now.

    I love this laptop. I had a Dell before it, which got stolen by a robber. (I hate robbers!) And this one is so much prettier.

    My BF and I are now looking at new laptops, jazzier ones. But I have a feeling this one will stick around until it won't turn on...<img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" />
  • edited December 2011
    The med school I'm going to is going to give us new laptops when we start. They're dinky little things that look like they're from 1999. Oh and they're going to add $3,000 to our tuition over the course of 2 years to pay for it.

    Lame.
  • calindicalindi member
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    edited December 2011
    Ya know, I never thought of my laptop as busted, but it fits your critera a, b, & g.  Also, it is a red Sony Vaio, and the shiny top has a big scratch on it, so it's not so pretty anymore.  But for the most part, it functions okay.  I use it recreationally, so I'm not that picky I guess.

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  • marleylikeairmarleylikeair member
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    edited December 2011
    I have a Mac iBook from 2004. The power went bad awhile back, and I had to yank the cord and hold it with something in order to get it to charge. That stopped working after awhile. The battery is one of the ones that was recalled, but I never did get my act together to send it in and get a replacement.

    I finally got the power fixed, then realized my power cord was bad, too, and bought a new one. For awhile, my battery would only charge to 50 or 60 percent; now, it tells me it's charged 100%, but cuts out around 37% instead of 1%.

    Blanche, as I call my trusty little laptop, is also slow as heck. She's not built to run the latest operating system, but in order to run iTunes or the new Safari, I had to have it, so an Apple Store Genius kindly installed it for me; that's partly what makes it run so slowly. I get the pinwheel almost constantly.

    You guys are seriously making me jones for the new MacBook I want...sigh.
  • MLekathLEENMLekathLEEN member
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    edited December 2011
    FI just replaced his MacBook from 06 with a MacBook Air and he loves it. He travels for work and it does everything he wants pluus it's easy to store..

    ..not to give you any more reason for a new one ;)
  • marleylikeairmarleylikeair member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_contest-busted-computer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c055d99e-8d21-4dc8-9315-667ad0546b5bPost:df368eb6-96d3-40c0-bbea-05a1b0b29cbe">Re: contest for the most busted computer</a>:
    [QUOTE]FI just replaced his MacBook from 06 with a MacBook Air and he loves it. He travels for work and it does everything he wants pluus it's easy to store.. ..not to give you any more reason for a new one ;)
    Posted by MLekathLEEN[/QUOTE]

    GAH. Stop it, kath!! <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue out" title="Tongue out" /> No funds for such things at present!
  • sparkles88sparkles88 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_contest-busted-computer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c055d99e-8d21-4dc8-9315-667ad0546b5bPost:08185b55-0924-4531-85b3-04a957baaafc">Re: contest for the most busted computer</a>:
    [QUOTE]The med school I'm going to is going to give us new laptops when we start. They're dinky little things that look like they're from 1999. Oh and they're going to add $3,000 to our tuition over the course of 2 years to pay for it. Lame.
    Posted by SenoritaCupcake[/QUOTE]

    The school must be making bank if they're charging people a mandatory $3,000 for a crummy computer.  For $3,000 I would demand no less than a fancy Mac Book Pro with all the options.
  • tuarceathatuarceatha member
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    edited December 2011
    lol my boyfriend just shared this link:
    http://gizmodo.com/5319047/dealhunters-buy-your-laptops-in-august-september-and-april

    Feburary is apparently the WORST time to buy one... sigh.

    I should totally name mine! Are electronics of a certain gender?
  • marleylikeairmarleylikeair member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_contest-busted-computer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c055d99e-8d21-4dc8-9315-667ad0546b5bPost:d29a9359-ab31-4f34-8926-d00483a8200f">Re: contest for the most busted computer</a>:
    [QUOTE]lol my boyfriend just shared this link: <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5319047/dealhunters-buy-your-laptops-in-august-september-and-april" rel="nofollow">http://gizmodo.com/5319047/dealhunters-buy-your-laptops-in-august-september-and-april</a> Feburary is apparently the WORST time to buy one... sigh. I should totally name mine! Are electronics of a certain gender?
    Posted by jenjenniferf[/QUOTE]

    Electronics come in both genders! I decided mine was a girl because of the all-white color, rounded corners, and love of the name Blanche Dubois. I name everything. Haha.
  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_contest-busted-computer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c055d99e-8d21-4dc8-9315-667ad0546b5bPost:70fb45ed-a671-4e86-a6c1-ab59827ea2ba">Re: contest for the most busted computer</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: contest for the most busted computer : The school must be making bank if they're charging people a mandatory $3,000 for a crummy computer.  For $3,000 I would demand no less than a fancy Mac Book Pro with all the options.
    Posted by sparkles88[/QUOTE]
    <em>
    </em> <p class="MsoNormal"><em>Technically</em>, they<span>  </span>do preload it with the software they think we’re going to need, but I really don’t think that makes up for the price difference of an ugly-baby laptop. It’s like the laptop where everyone who meets it says “Oh, how nice, it must have a lovely personality”</p>
  • marleylikeairmarleylikeair member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_contest-busted-computer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c055d99e-8d21-4dc8-9315-667ad0546b5bPost:432fa994-1474-42fa-8e45-8f339994e97c">Re: contest for the most busted computer</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: contest for the most busted computer : Technically , they   do preload it with the software they think we’re going to need, but I really don’t think that makes up for the price difference of an ugly-baby laptop. It’s like the laptop where everyone who meets it says “Oh, how nice, it must have a lovely personality”
    Posted by SenoritaCupcake[/QUOTE]

    *like*
  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_contest-busted-computer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c055d99e-8d21-4dc8-9315-667ad0546b5bPost:8a90862e-ccc7-4503-a92c-624284cc99d6">Re: contest for the most busted computer</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: contest for the most busted computer : *like*
    Posted by marleylikeair[/QUOTE]


    hehe YGFBM
  • marleylikeairmarleylikeair member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_contest-busted-computer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:c055d99e-8d21-4dc8-9315-667ad0546b5bPost:bbeb430b-ac0f-4529-b204-4c8cd991ef10">Re: contest for the most busted computer</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: contest for the most busted computer : hehe YGFBM
    Posted by SenoritaCupcake[/QUOTE]

    YGFBM back!
  • leia1979leia1979 member
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    edited December 2011
    I had to replace the battery in my 2007 MacBook last year (at $100--ouch!). But other than that, it's been really trusty. It's now souped up with 4GB RAM and an SSD (solid state drive instead of a traditional spinning hard drive). I can't believe it's almost four years old, but there's really no reason to replace it.

    FI has a MacBook Pro from work that someone beat the sh!t out of. The DVD drive doesn't work, the case is dented, the battery's toast, and the jacket of the power cable broke, so you can see the bare wire.
  • tuarceathatuarceatha member
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    edited December 2011
    Just got back from dinner, and my dear laptop turned itself off. Not cool.
  • tuarceathatuarceatha member
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    edited December 2011
    i jinxed myself!


    now it won't turn on.
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