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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KarmaGirl
Reply #43 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:54 PM
Reply #43 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:54 PM
I think you guys are married to the wrong women 
Jeez, it sounds like your lives have ended just because you are married.
My husband and I spend money on our own toys. I like it when he wants to buy something, because I can always then justify my cheaper toy that I want. He buys a $6,500 snowmobile, I get a $3,000 camera. See how that works?
MadPyro
Reply #44 Thursday, January 15, 2004 4:15 PM
whew, thanks for stating that it was a camera, i was gettin a little worried.
Reply #44 Thursday, January 15, 2004 4:15 PM
| justify my cheaper toy that |
whew, thanks for stating that it was a camera, i was gettin a little worried.
craeonics
Reply #45 Thursday, January 15, 2004 5:23 PM
Reply #45 Thursday, January 15, 2004 5:23 PM
Smash your current screen and trick her into getting the LCD.
Might backfire though.
Might backfire though.
Stupendous Man
Reply #47 Thursday, January 15, 2004 6:31 PM
Reply #47 Thursday, January 15, 2004 6:31 PM
I can undestand how my wife might feel $400 or so is a lot to spend, especially when you can buy a CRT for half that amount.
But I want it anyway!!!
I will probably catch the least grief if I just save for it.
But I want it anyway!!! I will probably catch the least grief if I just save for it.
ToeJo
Reply #48 Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:12 PM
Reply #48 Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:12 PM
Save for it...are you serious? You must be kidding! Here in America we never save for anything. 
Just break out the Visa and go for it! After all...that's what America is all about...Getting the best toys we don't need, with money we don't have, to impress people we don't know! That's how us MEN do it!
Just break out the Visa and go for it! After all...that's what America is all about...Getting the best toys we don't need, with money we don't have, to impress people we don't know! That's how us MEN do it!
Jafo
Reply #49 Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:30 PM
Reply #49 Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:30 PM
| After all...that's what America is all about...Getting the best toys we don't need, with money we don't have, to impress people we don't know! That's how us MEN do it! |
Giggle...giggle...chortle....snigger....guffaw....
Styl-X Design
Reply #50 Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:44 PM
Correction: Thats how SINGEL MEN do it
Reply #50 Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:44 PM
| After all...that's what America is all about...Getting the best toys we don't need, with money we don't have, to impress people we don't know! That's how us MEN do it! |
Correction: Thats how SINGEL MEN do it
DesignCaddy
Reply #51 Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:59 PM
hahaha
yeah i hear that. i'm not married but we're close enough.
Reply #51 Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:59 PM
| she yells, i compromise ... |
hahaha
yeah i hear that. i'm not married but we're close enough.
BoXXi
Reply #52 Friday, January 16, 2004 1:52 AM
Reply #52 Friday, January 16, 2004 1:52 AM
My wife and I have a weird and wonderful relationship...........She's weird, and I'm wonderful!
kona0197
Reply #53 Friday, January 16, 2004 1:56 AM
Reply #53 Friday, January 16, 2004 1:56 AM
My wife and I have a weirder relationship: I make the money and she spends it.
wulfn1
Reply #55 Friday, January 16, 2004 4:04 AM
My dad always said, (when it comes to new technology) Wait one to two years after the technology hits the common market. By then the price will have come down to a reasonable range and it will be more affordable.
Thus far, most everything in the technology market has done just that, come down to more affordable prices.
Plus, the wait will make the end result that much sweeter.
Reply #55 Friday, January 16, 2004 4:04 AM
| Well, I can always wait another year for them to come down in price a little more. |
My dad always said, (when it comes to new technology) Wait one to two years after the technology hits the common market. By then the price will have come down to a reasonable range and it will be more affordable.
Thus far, most everything in the technology market has done just that, come down to more affordable prices.
Plus, the wait will make the end result that much sweeter.
Jafo
Reply #56 Friday, January 16, 2004 6:04 AM
Reply #56 Friday, January 16, 2004 6:04 AM
Maybe I'm strange but I rate 'wives' higher than LCD monitors so I'll wait for her approval rather than 'its'...
Leo the Lion
Reply #57 Friday, January 16, 2004 6:22 AM
Reply #57 Friday, January 16, 2004 6:22 AM
Don't be a pistol whipped pussy.....just do it.......get down that store now and pick yourself up a nice Hercules 15 or 17 inch number....And on the drive home pick up a tin hat from your hardware store.....you are going to need it......you could always sweeten the blow with some ideas of how to spend an equal amount of money on her and the kids on a holiday or something for the house which they would enjoy 
Ingui
Reply #58 Friday, January 16, 2004 8:30 AM
Also a good excuse for having a girlfriend just kidding
Leo's Idea is a good one. My wife and I spend on ourselves the same way. So when I want a new toy, I just have to decide if I can afford to double the cost.
Reply #58 Friday, January 16, 2004 8:30 AM
| #4 by Citizen Ordos - 1/14/2004 1:11:56 PM Tell her it saves space and that it's better looking... |
Also a good excuse for having a girlfriend
just kidding| you could always sweeten the blow with some ideas of how to spend an equal amount of money |
Leo's Idea is a good one. My wife and I spend on ourselves the same way. So when I want a new toy, I just have to decide if I can afford to double the cost.
kongit
Reply #59 Friday, January 16, 2004 10:28 AM
Reply #59 Friday, January 16, 2004 10:28 AM
Another excuse is that the price of lcds are rising because of the demand. They were the cheapest about a month ago
ImStein
Reply #60 Friday, January 16, 2004 11:31 AM
Reply #60 Friday, January 16, 2004 11:31 AM
OMG!!! I have just spent the last 5 minutes LMAO!!!! There is no easy way to get that LCD from the sounds of it. But I do like the wine and dine theory myself...but as I am the wife here, and my hubby asked if he could have one, well, I would jump on that band wagon and go!!!!!
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Reply #41 Thursday, January 15, 2004 3:53 PM