Laptop Meltdown!!

Well, it was bound to happen. Especially following my rave for Apple yesterday concerning iTunes, iPod, etc. My trusted iBook laptop has started to give up the ghost. Specifically, the logic board is going bad.

Now, not all is lost. I have two other computers with which to work BUT they are in other rooms and aren't wireless. More importantly, I purchased the Applecare program that extends the coverage two years beyond the usual first year of warranty. In fact I got it two weeks ago in preparation for the expiration of year one at the end of November.

First indications of a problem started with the freezing of the computer requiring rebooting. Next, the really cool stuff - scattered horizontal lines and finally a blob like change of screen color that was like the ooze from some sci-fi flick.

Anyhow, my laptop will be in the shop for about two days. I am actually typing on it now hoping to finish this post before it goes wacky.

My next step is backing up stuff and finally saving some of the drafts for blogs that I have started.

I will continue to live dangerously over the weekend, using the unit without walking around the room, just to save me the pleasure of watching the cool lines and blobs of green and brwon color.

Moral of the story - Have a back up plan and on major electronic purchases get the extended warranty. Saved me from some huge depressing moments.

WH