So, the time has come ...

[dizzojay]

... for me to say goodbye and thankyou to an old friend!

I've had my good old white Sony Vaio laptop since late 2010, and I absolutely love it.  It's a bit of a brick and weighs a ton, and it's still running Windows 7.  It's travelled all over the place, been on planes, trains, buses and in cars, it's been carted around in my laptop bag, it's been dropped at least twice, and it's barely had a day off in eight years.  And in all that time, it's never once let me down!

But now it's showing its age; the casing is cracked from when I dropped it, half the keys have worn blank, the V key doesn't work properly, and the disk drive is jammed shut.

And over recent months, I've noticed it's running slower and slower, the internet falls over and freezes regularly, it's started having more and more start up issues, and just this week, MS Office has somehow got corrupted and doesn't work any more.

So it's time to face the inevitable; my dear old Vaio needs to be put out to grass.

I've been backing everything up on memory sticks this evening just in case my old friend finally gives up the ghost anytime soon.

Luckily, I managed to secure a nice bonus from work last month, so that means a new laptop is on the agenda in my very immediate future, and any new laptop will need to be something special because it'll have very big boots to fill!

Another reason why I love my laptop is, as the saying goes, because my friends live in it.  Well, pack up guys, you're moving!

Comments

[be-my-precious.livejournal.com]

*holds luggage"

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I'll get the kettle on!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Funny how we get attached to our laptops, isn't it! I love mine and hope I don't have to replace it anytime soon as Apple don't make this version of the Macbook pro any more.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It is, and the bugger is that Vaios aren't made any more, so whatever I get won't be a Sony, so this will be a bit of a leap in the dark!

[stir-of-echoes.livejournal.com]

*grabs walking shoes*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I'll get the kettle on!

[ennisjackdean.livejournal.com]

It's funny how we get attached to things isn't it?
Mind you, 8 years is a long time. I'm sure you're
a tad worried your next one might not be as faithful. :P

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

You're right, it is funny how you can get attached to inanimate objects, but the fact is I've been in the Supernatural fandom since May 2010, and my Vaio has been with me since (about) September 2010, so it has been my faithful companion almost entirely through my amazing and fantastic fandom journey. Unfortunately Sony don't make laptops any more, so whatever I get will be something different, so yes, it is a bit of a leap in the dark!

[supernutjapan.livejournal.com]

YAY for reliable computers and for a brand new one! Windows 7... that's probably the reason it's slowing down, since I don't think it's supported for updates anymore.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I'm not a very tech-savy person so I don't tend to do all the updates and stuff. So you're very probably right!

[madebyme-x.livejournal.com]

SNAP!!! I have a Sony Vaio laptop that I bought in 2010 and mine has been dying a very slow death for a year or so. It doesn't like to go online for very long (and not at all sometimes), and it's super slow, but it's still hanging on in there. It's something that I need to replace, but I have no idea what to get next. Do you have any idea what you're replacing yours with?

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

That sounds almost exactly like what mine's like. It's such a shame, because I've loved my Vaio, and I'd buy another one without a second thought, but they don't make them any more. So, I've got a wishlist in terms of memory, processor etc for my new laptop, but in terms of manufacturer - I don't have a clue!

[fireheart13.livejournal.com]

yay!! *jumps in a box*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I'll unpack you soon!

[deanshot1]

Gets comfy for the trip.
Good luck when you do go laptop buying.
*hugs*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I'm taking Mr D with me because I'm so clueless about these things, it's hilarious!
xx

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

Aw, bye bye old laptop! I hope you find a good replacement :)

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I sincerely hope so too.
It occurred to me the other day that I've been in the Supernatural fandom since May 2010, and I've had my Vaio since September 2010, so it's been with me almost for the entirety of my fandom journey and has shared so many wonderful moments with me. I will be genuinely sad to replace it!

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

*hugs* So long, old friend, you've served dearest Dizzo well. So, what kind of laptop are you thinking of?

[metallidean-grl.livejournal.com]

It's always sad when we have to say goodbye to an old friend. Now you'll just have something new to introduce to all your friends.