[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Question for the computer experts

[Dina Lerret]

On 6/26/06, Wolfie! <wuff at internode.on.net> wrote:

> Yeah my computer had a few extra lights inside it, I bought a "cool
> cathode" [a neon tube] for it's innards and that was nice. the case
> was a bit ordinary... only has one side which you can see into.

I've seen tubing like that.  I also thought the combo of liquid
cooling and neon tubing an interesting and useful visual.


> But it's all steel, this is a good thing because it helps to keep
> all the innards cool.

Aye, metal cases.  Since aluminum and steel cool about the same, I
opted for a good aluminum case because it's lighter for a full tower
case with the capability to hold a dozen drives.


Warning: The following may have more pink than a single person can
handle, including Gene Kelly from the movie, What a Way to Go
(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058743/ ).

> Frankly I'd never just go with a beige box, it's about time people
> grew up and realised there are more colours than beige and black.

I'd like a Barbie pink case with sparkly stuff--at that rate, I can
hit Kmart's girls toy section for computer decorations such as this
pink Hello Kitty laptop:
http://www.exonome.com/fj/phkl/

It's probably 'wrong' but I like the pink 'feathery boa' edges around
the screen.  If you can't see the pics, the commentary is also
amusing. ;-)

Then there's this Barbie pink PC case:
http://www.wwcb2b.com/acatalog/WWCB2B_COM_CA_R302PP_429.html
and pink keyboard and mouse:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/105593

I think there was breast cancer laptops in pink... Just as there was
yellow laptops for Armstrong support and I recently posted the
Alienware blue laptop with the Superman logo.

Actually, I do want a pink case but more metallic pink and I'd want
the red parts a shiny 'mirror' silver.  Then I want a pink keyboard
with black keys like this puppy:
http://www.pccase.com/products/KB-800PK.html
Evidently, this keyboard came in a rainbow of colors:
http://tekgems.com/Products/et-14566-kyb-kb-800a-pnk.htm

However, it appears that the line was discontinued.  Maybe a clear
(Mac like) version when I can add a dash of pink inside.

Pink, silver, black theme.

http://www.moddin.net/forum/default.asp

Peeking in on some of the ideas there.


> I mean, there's this joke that us guys don't care... oh yeah?
> then why do men love shiny red cars?

To pick up gals? {g}  Peacock theory of flashy colors.


> we've got to put these ugly
> things in our home, why shouldn't we expect them to look nice?
>
> BTW: I'm using a toshiba laptop [satellite] it's a very good looking
> computer. [my big machine is a bit miserable right now, broke down
> last year while I was having chemo and was too ill to fix it...
> fine now, but it's still laying there.]

I've heard mostly negative things about Toshiba's laptops. :-\

Dina