tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post6144905346617271686..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: wet chipsSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-49998398747077784432012-06-15T11:59:12.861-05:002012-06-15T11:59:12.861-05:00 Good news for the computer. Not so much for the ... Good news for the computer. Not so much for the Kindle.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-43259555770222111292012-06-15T11:32:37.740-05:002012-06-15T11:32:37.740-05:00I did exactly the same thing. Todd was not impress...I did exactly the same thing. Todd was not impressed. It did dry out and still works thankfully. I can't say the same for the Kindle that I sat on though.Shannon Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-79983379693724952692012-06-15T01:37:07.809-05:002012-06-15T01:37:07.809-05:00 My problem is that it is seldom off. But it soun... My problem is that it is seldom off. But it sounds like a good idea.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-16216155246131175112012-06-14T19:25:20.344-05:002012-06-14T19:25:20.344-05:00You should consider keeping your laptop in a plas...You should consider keeping your laptop in a plastic bag with desiccant when not in use. That would probably prolong its life by years. And when the time comes to replace it, consider a Panasonic Toughbook. I know a guy who has one and swears by it.<br /><br />http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/laptop-computers.asp<br /><br />Saludos,<br /><br />Kim G<br />Boston, MA<br /><i>Where we've so far had good luck with laptop longevity, but back up often in case our luck changes.</i>Kim Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-11464676808335792982012-06-14T16:41:44.187-05:002012-06-14T16:41:44.187-05:00I'll bet it made neither one of you very happy...I'll bet it made neither one of you very happy.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-66925935242375342112012-06-14T16:27:39.195-05:002012-06-14T16:27:39.195-05:00My laptop shared my beer once.My laptop shared my beer once.Jdreevesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-77280588789641182462012-06-14T15:43:35.548-05:002012-06-14T15:43:35.548-05:00I store almost no data in it due to its relatively...I store almost no data in it due to its relatively small (but speedy) hard drive. All of my photographs are on a portable hard drive. And my financial, family tree, music, and movies are on butterfly drives. It is almost like the early PC days. The larger problem s losing one of those drives.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-65106798409722208672012-06-14T14:06:47.839-05:002012-06-14T14:06:47.839-05:00Oh my goodness! What a mess. I hope everything sto...Oh my goodness! What a mess. I hope everything stored in it is also stored elsewhere. In 2008, my MacBook Air was stolen and I hadn't saved everything. Now my photos go up on Picaso and my documents are filed in dropbox.Clouds, I trust.<br /><br />The ghosts of photos lost still haunt.Oreen Scotthttp://www.facebook.com/oreen.scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-35001750563956688892012-06-14T12:00:30.350-05:002012-06-14T12:00:30.350-05:00Now that my lap top is working, again, I can use t...Now that my lap top is working, again, I can use the rice for rice pudding -- as it was intended.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-30304727135156238442012-06-14T11:59:24.904-05:002012-06-14T11:59:24.904-05:00 I thought about buying one of those. It was not ... I thought about buying one of those. It was not that much more expensive than my Sony Z series. But the military laptop is heavy. The Sony's best feature is its lack of weight.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-86915348588400652232012-06-14T11:57:19.719-05:002012-06-14T11:57:19.719-05:00Such are the wages of sons with skills.Such are the wages of sons with skills.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-88913204060306672712012-06-14T11:55:42.526-05:002012-06-14T11:55:42.526-05:00I was ready to retrieve the weevil-infested rice t...I was ready to retrieve the weevil-infested rice to try that option. It now appears to be unnecessary.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-84981317467559297192012-06-14T11:54:17.131-05:002012-06-14T11:54:17.131-05:00Even with our incredibly high humidity, I seem to ...Even with our incredibly high humidity, I seem to have had the same luck.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-65026183538401239682012-06-14T11:53:30.115-05:002012-06-14T11:53:30.115-05:00 And that appears to be the case with mine. I am ... And that appears to be the case with mine. I am not a patient man. Instead of waiting for the usually-prescribed 48 hours, I fired it up this morning. All seems to be well.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-19117053934802269142012-06-14T11:52:04.559-05:002012-06-14T11:52:04.559-05:00I thought about the fan, as well. I turned the be...I thought about the fan, as well. I turned the bedroom table fan on high, and let it blow across the laptop for most of the night.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-40226266771234777272012-06-14T11:49:38.568-05:002012-06-14T11:49:38.568-05:00Fortunately, my error was simply water. If it had...Fortunately, my error was simply water. If it had been one of my Coke Zero, lime juice, maraschino cherry concoctions, the outcome would have been a bit more-- sticky.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-24521665957768206882012-06-14T11:21:56.639-05:002012-06-14T11:21:56.639-05:00If a cell phone can be revived from a swimming poo...If a cell phone can be revived from a swimming pool by placing it into a baggie of rice, maybe a laptop could too. You will need a large airtight bag and a fair bit of rice. Worth giving it a try...if all else fails.Cdn Cathttp://catseyeimagesca.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-44099511323824269702012-06-14T09:14:40.220-05:002012-06-14T09:14:40.220-05:00 http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/gizmos/2003/03... http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/gizmos/2003/03/the_war_machine.htmldunnonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-39018075451422695872012-06-14T08:54:32.646-05:002012-06-14T08:54:32.646-05:00Bummer - my bet is it will survive. YEARS ago my f...Bummer - my bet is it will survive. YEARS ago my father left his fancy transistor radio (very high tech at that time) in his cooler as he was leaving the Indy 500 race. Forgetting about it - it drowned in melted ice water. <br /><br />He gave it to me to play with assuming it was dead. I did as you did and I pulled it apart and dried it as well. Two days later it worked! A $75 radio for a 12 year old was a boon to be sure. <br /><br />He took it back!John Calypsohttp://vivaveracruz.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-11833508935107570512012-06-14T08:44:02.149-05:002012-06-14T08:44:02.149-05:00Buy a big bag of rice, pour it in a plastic storag...Buy a big bag of rice, pour it in a plastic storage box, set that puppy down on top of the rice and close it up for a day or so. It should suck any water out of the computer. normnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-6983866566757546852012-06-14T07:56:46.105-05:002012-06-14T07:56:46.105-05:00I washed some curtains yesterday. Hung them on the...I washed some curtains yesterday. Hung them on the line, and they were dry in about five seconds. Might have been a bit longer but not much.<br /><br />Buena suerte with the computer.Felipe Zapatahttp://unseenmoon.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-29894495068390795162012-06-14T07:54:42.983-05:002012-06-14T07:54:42.983-05:00I have done similar things to my laptop and it has...I have done similar things to my laptop and it has always made remarkable recoveries. No permanent damage done. At least not that we can tell.Leah Flinnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-76291268328925017342012-06-14T06:39:38.015-05:002012-06-14T06:39:38.015-05:00While boating I once knocked my super radio into t...While boating I once knocked my super radio into the water, it submerged to a depth of at least 18 inches. With my cat like reflexes I grabbed it lifted out of the water and was still working as the water was gushing out. That was some radio, it functioned for years afterward.<br /> Would placing your laptop in front of one your many fans help dry it?Francisconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-15610052219700824522012-06-14T06:23:13.372-05:002012-06-14T06:23:13.372-05:00I would immolate myself if I'd done that. But,...I would immolate myself if I'd done that. But, I confess, I do eat and drink alongside my laptop. I have developed considerable skill in this area.<br /><br />Buena suerte, Steve.<br /><br />Saludos,Don Cuevas DonCuevasnoreply@blogger.com