LCD Monitors and Wives
Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by Stupendous Man | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Yesturday I had the opportunity to work on my boss' computer (she has a 17 inch LCD monitor, I have a 17 inch CRT monitor), and I was BLOWN AWAY! The sharpnes, the clarity, even on tiny type was excellent. My question is: How do I convence my wife (who thinks of a computer as just a tool) that $400 or so dollars is NOT unreasonable for a monitor?
Any good reasons, advices (is that a word?), or rationales will be appreciated.
Any good reasons, advices (is that a word?), or rationales will be appreciated.
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kongit
Reply #24 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:58 PM
Reply #24 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:58 PM
I'll buy your soul for 50 dollars. I'll buy your mind for another 50 to perform scientific experiments on like seeing how high it will bounce. But I won't buy your body....I'm not like that.
joetheblow
Reply #25 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:05 AM
Actually I think Back-Light projection TV's are going to be the standard. From what I read at News.com.com (CNET's website) back-lit TV's are bigger AND cheaper. (I think I have the link)
As for convincing your wife about the monitor I would say it takes up less space if you get a LCD display. I would also agree that there would be less to dust because those things collect dust like I-Don't-Know-What!
Reply #25 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:05 AM
| #14 by digital_trucker - 1/14/2004 2:47:12 PM I do my graphics on one. Might as well, LCD monitors are going to be the standard eventually...same with televisions. |
Actually I think Back-Light projection TV's are going to be the standard. From what I read at News.com.com (CNET's website) back-lit TV's are bigger AND cheaper. (I think I have the link)
As for convincing your wife about the monitor I would say it takes up less space if you get a LCD display. I would also agree that there would be less to dust because those things collect dust like I-Don't-Know-What!
Sugaree
Reply #26 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:11 AM
Reply #26 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:11 AM
heh.... I leave dust alone until I can see it on my carpet
Sugaree
Reply #27 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:13 AM
Reply #27 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:13 AM
I almost had a dust fire in my pellet stove 
cleaned it up and saved the house
cleaned it up and saved the house
DesignCaddy
Reply #28 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:06 PM
once its bought theres not much to say about it
Reply #28 Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:06 PM
| ...well....you only live once, might as well live on the edge! |
once its bought theres not much to say about it
Chef Garry
Reply #29 Thursday, January 15, 2004 1:16 PM
Not in my house! Just because it's a done deal won't stop the conversation (one way: She speaks, I listen).
Reply #29 Thursday, January 15, 2004 1:16 PM
| once its bought theres not much to say about it |
Not in my house! Just because it's a done deal won't stop the conversation (one way: She speaks, I listen).
MadPyro
Reply #30 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:00 PM
that my man, is what we call "whipped" nowadays/
Reply #30 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:00 PM
| She speaks, I listen |
that my man, is what we call "whipped" nowadays/
HG_Eliminator
Reply #31 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:05 PM
Reply #31 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:05 PM
that my friend is called being married.....marriage is compromise... she yells, i compromise ...
Chef Garry
Reply #33 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:21 PM
Yep
Potato, Potahto. I wouldn't have it any other way
Reply #33 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:21 PM
| that my man, is what we call "whipped" nowadays/ |
Yep
| that my friend is called being married.....marriage is compromise... she yells, i compromise ... |
Potato, Potahto. I wouldn't have it any other way
MadPyro
Reply #34 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:26 PM
coooooo oooool, try making dust castles. 
Reply #34 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:26 PM
| I leave dust alone until I can see it on my carpet |
coooooo
oooool, try making dust castles. 
HG_Eliminator
Reply #38 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:45 PM
Reply #38 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:45 PM
put it in a frying pan and simmer on low heat fer 15 min, serve hot with parmesan cheese....
MadPyro
Reply #39 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:48 PM
which one are you referring to? not the lcds i hope, also not the wives; for your own safety. potatos? hmmm(mimics Homer Simpson) potatoes........ *drueling slightly*
Reply #39 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:48 PM
| put it in a frying pan and simmer on low heat fer 15 min, serve hot with parmesan cheese.... |
ToeJo
Reply #40 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:49 PM
Reply #40 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:49 PM
Be real nice to her...tell her you have something you need to "discuss." Act like it's a really huge thing. Like someone died or something. Then tell her you needs. If she gets mad and says no, then get twice as mad as she did and tell her she just doesn't understand. Tell her you have given her your life and all you want is to spend a little money on yourself. Say, "Fine...Forget it...I'm not buying it"
Then when she comes to apologize...she'll ask you to buy it. Keep pretending like your not going to do it until you're sure she's learned her lesson. Then go get it!
Sometimes I scare the hell out of myself!
Then when she comes to apologize...she'll ask you to buy it. Keep pretending like your not going to do it until you're sure she's learned her lesson. Then go get it!
Sometimes I scare the hell out of myself!
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Reply #21 Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:42 PM