My Computer Died, April Fools Sucks

Posted by DesertFox on April 1, 2011, 5:35 p.m.

April Fools can go leap off of a bridge. Seriously. The following is not a joke, and anyone who thinks otherwise can also leap off of a bridge. I'm missing minecraft because of this. So screw April 1st.

Know what happened? For April 1st, my laptop decided to celebrate by shorting out the motherboard completely. Right before:

A) my monthly data backup

B) publishing my android game (just need to make levels now)

C) sending out a bunch of resumes online

The good news is that my hard drive ought to be perfectly safe and whole, so I can get my data off of it, once I purchase a new laptop. Unfortunately, I am in a tight spot as far as money goes, and ironically I need a computer to fix that.

Somebosy buy me a laptop - heck, I'll list you as producer on my game! Producers get part of the profit! Or maybe I just ought to start a "buy DF a new laptop" fund :/

Unti then, I am stuck using my phone for everything.

Comments

Praying Mantis 13 years, 8 months ago

Those laptops all look photoshopped in :|

You could always rent a computer? if you only need it for a short time.

or you could buy one of those netbooks (the humanity!).

DesertFox 13 years, 8 months ago

Yay! Reserve me a plot, will you? 15x15 would be nice. Near the center o' town if possible :3

bendodge 13 years, 8 months ago

This is why I automate nightly backups. (But a desktop's a tad easier to do that on.)

Ouch, I feel for you. If you set up a fund, I'll donate a few bucks. Unfortunately, that won't buy a laptop, but you could maybe get some accessories. [:P]

Cesar 13 years, 8 months ago

You should get a cheap netbook in the meantime. Mine's pretty decent and cost me around $350 or so.

flashback 13 years, 8 months ago

*surreptitiously plugs in Time Machine drive again*

Where do we donate? Maybe you could make a Kickstarter for it.

Nighthawk 13 years, 8 months ago

Lol @ Cyrus' laptops which are each receiving light from different sources.

But yeah, that sucks. Good luck. :(

Scott_AW 13 years, 8 months ago

Get a netbook, under 300.

Or a ATA/Serial to USB converter to get the stuff off the HD.

bendodge 13 years, 8 months ago

I think he said he doesn't have another PC to get it off too. A fine mess. [:p]

Scott_AW 13 years, 8 months ago

Killed with furry porn no doubt.

Cesque 13 years, 8 months ago

Quote:
You guys, that is a legitimate photo.

They look like their screens were gradient-shaded in Power Point. Also, the shadows are all wrong.