8104 - system still out for repair.

[scottobear]

This card is my problem with compusa, along with really poor communication or support /offering of alternatives.

In a nutshell, it's been since November 10th that my Computer has been at the shop... everything else needing repair is fixed according to them.

Verto GeForce FX 5950 Ultra Video Card, AGP, 256MB DDR
Nvidia
Manufacturer: PNY   
Mfg Part #: VCGFX595APB
Product Number: 308120
$499.88

However, that bad boy has been out of stock at the manufacturer, and at all known compusa stores in a 50-mile radius for the last 8 weeks.

With a $500 price tag, I'm obliged to wait, because I really can't drop that chunk of change on something that I should be getting under warranty.

The guys at the shop have given me two timelines, both of which have passed, now. I'm not quite sure what I can do, save for waiting.

Meanwhile, I have to do my work on poor ol' Battered lappie, My Toshiba satillite back from a time when Windows Me (I've long since replaced that with win2k pro) was "cutting edge".

I'd say that the only time I've had worse customer service/ communication was with Comcast... I have since boycotted them, though I've heard that they might not be so bad in other areas outside of SoFla.

Not having big brain has cost me some very significant social chat and play time in 2nd Life, LAN party activities with the old FMM crowd are out of the picture... plus, all of my downloaded movies / Netflix DVD archives are ground to a halt while the machine is gone... not to mention a lack of Newtcam.

I never realised how many people watched good ol' Newt during the day... I've gotten somthing like 80 emails politely requesting when he'll be back online again. If Big Brain is down another week, I'll hook Newtcam up to Lappie so folks can get an orange kitty fix.

I can only imagine what happens when pretty girls shut off their webcams. I suspect horny stalker-type guys aren't nearly as polite as cat fanciers.

Comments

[juliabee.livejournal.com]

Oh..and don't take *too* much stock in my mentioning a class/club. I'm an introvert, and like just sticking close to home at times! :))

Lots more walkies is good! Silver lining could be that extra walkies kept you away from another back problem that might have been looming around the corner, or something else unseen.

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

I'm an extroverted homebody, or an introverted guy with wanderlust. I suspect you might be right on the bean regarding the back thing... or I might never have resurrected my bike! plus, I did find all those fun arts and crafts stuff on sale! :D

[juliabee.livejournal.com]

See..I did miss some stuff in your journal then. :(
Which arts & crafts stuff?!?

"introverted guy with wanderlust"

Hee..I know that one well. Well, actually...on my OWN, wanderlust is big in me, but with others (close peeps, or boyfriend), I'll traipse all over the place. I'm not even going to tell you how many times the group has been to Vegas in the past 4 years, or you'll de-friend me out of disgust. ;)

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

Nah, no disgust!

I got a wooden manikin, a huge sketchpad and crayons, all for cheep cheep.

http://www.livejournal.com/users/scottobear/2088287.html?mode=reply

more power to you travlling! :D

[juliabee.livejournal.com]

Holy cow, that is cheap! Yay, I'm glad you had a chance to grab them up for that! :))))

I've been eyeing those bend-men, too. I've been wondering if they have one for cats and dogs, I need one of thoseeven more than a peep one.

Blackhellcat!

[juliabee.livejournal.com]

oops. bend-y men.

Also...are we filling up Blackhellcat's inbox? :O

If we are, I'm sorry Hellcat! :P

Re: Blackhellcat!

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

I don't think we're filling it up too much.. I think non-journal owners only get the first reply out. :)

BHK would forgive us anyhow... she's a sweetiepoop.

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

They do have cat ones at that same store... I was tempted by an elephant one and a way overpriced stegosaurus one, too :D




Newt's not too thrilled with Mr. Manikin.

[juliabee.livejournal.com]

What?!?! They have kitty ones? Which store was it?? I'm serious! Is it a chain store? Maybe I can find one online.
Whoah that they have elphies & stegs, too. I'm impressed!

That pic is hilarious. I just saved it to my hdd. I hope you don't mind?

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

I don't mind at all! click, and you'll go to a bigger version!

the art store is called jerry's, and I think it's a chain.

http://www.jerrysartarama.com/

manikins=

http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/online/4527/art-supplies/3

though I don't see kitties there.

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

http://www.dickblick.com/zz216/22/

cat and dog manikins, for about $10. :)

[juliabee.livejournal.com]

OMGosh! Thank you, I had NO idea. :)) There's so much stuff I would kill to have from Dickblick!

I'm gonna see if they have them at Hobby Lobby, because I have an instore 40% off coupon. I need both, but especially the kitty... so 40% & no ship would be good. Woo!

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

My great pleasure to share the kitty love! :D

Good luck with the coupon!