[Corin Stormhands]

So at Fangorn today...I confirmed that, as I suspected the sound card is shot on my laptop. Because it's under warranty, it has to go back to Gateway. So, I said that, since I didn't get the larger screen and the side keypad on the last go 'round a couple of years ago, could we look into an upgrade since I'm the only one in the executive office not to have that. I was told that's not allowed and now no one can have larger than a 15 inch screen. 17 is required for the side keypad. That's apparently policy.

I'm appealing that decision. So, there's that.

[RosieCotton]

As a temporary deal...they do make USB keypads that aren't super pricey. I had one at one point...because the one game I still really like is mostly key controlled. Kind of a sad reason. ;-) But it was a lot easier than carrying around a full keyboard if I wanted that numeric keypad.

[Ramius]

I can't even fathom the denial of a halfway reasonable request. I've approved things so ridiculously less reasonable than that... I guess I just don't get it.

And I'm not even including TheBalrog's $15,000 Alienware laptop. Number six of six. Four of which he travels with.

Most users, about $3k worth of laptop every two years is pretty standard. I know a lot of places are tighter than that, but they're pinching pennies and wasting dimes.