Subj : almost-new pc with win10
To   : Nick Andre
From : August Abolins
Date : Sun Jan 12 2020 06:29 pm

Hello Nick,

 AA>> the plan is to retire it and use it as a Spotify server for the
 AA>> house. I could always control it from the network with another instance
 AA>> of Spotify, VNC, or even an external monitor if I must. So the laptop

 NA> I'm not the biggest fan of streaming-music sites, I already have an
 NA> elaborate  collection of music as it is, but I do like XM radio.

I did *not* think I would ever stay with my Spotify subscription.  At first, it 
was a free 3-months for $0.99.  Then I decided, I'll just stay for a 3 more 
months and still be paying less cumulatively than the typical $10/mo for the 
same period.  

But when I learned that it has an off-line mode, I was sold. That is ideal for 
me since I don't have unlimited internet at home.  I can "store" the tunes and 
paylists on the device, and take the device home to play.  If I want new tunes, 
I just have to take the device where I can have unlimited internet.

It is really quite nice to audition the full pieces of a newly discovered 
artist or album.  Even looking up old material is very handy.


 NA> No customer ever listened to my suggestion of opening a wide-screen
 NA> laptop from the middle and not the sides.

...or opening with both hands at the sides is ok. 


 AA>> I am still debating whether I should accept the Win10 on the T540p or
 AA>> send it back. There is one sticky/noisy key on the keyboard that is
 AA>> probably going to help me make up my mind and request an RMA.

 NA> One key that doesnt work on a keyboard would be enough to drive me nuts
 NA> but  thats my OCD-personality.

It must be driving me nuts.  I received it on the 7th.  I started the Win10 
setup that night and got discouraged when it needed an internet connection (I 
only had my mobile hotspot at home).  Then, exploring the keyboard feel while 
it was turned off, I noticed the sticky/noisy key. It's the only one that does 
that!  I haven't touched the computer since.


 AA>> ..I could always downgrade to Win10 later! LOL

 NA> I absolutely cannot stand the mess that is Windows 10. Three different
 NA> interfaces glued together on something that phones-home and likes to tell
 NA> me  how and when it will update. No thanks.

I don't want surprises.  I have a set of existing/registered apps that I know 
will cooperate nicely in Win7, but staying Win10 might cause some favourite 
apps to break.  I just want to get on with using a computer and not spend time 
working my way around a new OS before I can get anything done.

Yep..  An RMA request is in order.  I paid enough for this thing, they may as 
well get the order right.

.../|ug

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