Tale of Tech Love

For a long time I planned to buy a new computer: researched specs, read articles on the latest components, comparing the best deals.  I never did get around to making that purchase, but did end up buying what I thought at first would be just an accessory to that item.

A 5.1 surround sound system.

This I also researched.  I weighed the different reviews and opinions.  I couldn't spend alot, so looked at systems from the computer speaker market that could be moved into the living room. Cambridge vs Altec Lansing.  Logitech vs Klipsch.  Finally, a grand opening sale brought clarity--a $100-$150 off a very well reviewed Logitech system--I could do this, I could afford this!  But only 6 systems available.  So I arrived early as possible, which wasn't that early (about a half hour before opening), but I was about 4th in line, and only a couple people in front were actually wanting the system.

Got it home, hooked it up--woooow.  Not only was it surround, it was good surround--better than any stereo or sound system I'd ever owned.  Highs were clear, mids were clean and bass than rocked. :)

Tale of Tech Woe

We have an old Atari 800XL computer--great little machine, but started having stability issues, crashes, etc.  Resetting the machine seemed to help, but after a while even powering it on/off didn't bring it back to life.

So, more drastic measures were required.....

Opened up the case, and found that if certain parts of the main board were shorted with some conductive material (spare screwdriver, for example) the system would do a super-reset, and regain functionality for a limited time.

For some strange reason, this method seemed to loose it's effectiveness over time.......never been the same since. :(