On Friday I mentioned I was considering making an investment in myself this winter or spring. I’m ready to say more about that now.
I’m considering buying a Chromebook to replace my current HP Windows laptop.
The current laptop was gifted to me by a blog reader in December 2024. I’m so grateful for it. Without it, this blog would be a shell of itself, composed on a combination of my phone and library computers.
But it’s time for the old HP to ride off into the sunset.
- The trackpad is janky, the mouse pointer jumping from place to place. There’s no way to turn off tap-to-click on the trackpad. These factors reduce my typing from 45-50 WPM to 5-7 WPM.
- There is ZERO battery life. The laptop must be plugged in to turn on. This limits the locations in which I can use it.
- The laptop weighs about 7 pounds, which is heavy to carry around town in my backpack. It makes my back hurt.
Chromebooks typically weigh less than 2 pounds and have batteries that can go 10-14 hours between charges. There are several models on Amazon in the $170 range, which I could afford if I saved up for a while.
Anyone have experience with Chromebooks? Do you think I’d be happy with my purchase? Email me at paul.ryburn@gmail.com or on Facebook Messenger.
On to the news… Let’s start with the hot lunch specials available 11-2 this week at Cordelia’s Market cafe:
- Monday: Mississippi pot roast poutine
- Tuesday: Picadillo with potatoes and rice
- Wednesday: Lasagna with kale Caesar
- Thursday: Chicken Caesar sandwich with fries or chips
- Friday: Catfish with fries and slaw
Ritual: Bistro, Coffee, and Sips is coming to the old Bluff City Coffee location at 505 S. Main.
There are signs that raccoons may be on the first steps to domestication, taking a place alongside dogs and cats as our pets.
You have four opportunities to catch the Grizzlies at the Grindhouse this week:
- Tuesday: vs. San Antonio, 7:00
- Wednesday: vs. Phoenix, 7:00
- Friday: vs. OKC, 7:00. Classic Edition Super Grizz bobblehead giveaway.
- Sunday: vs. Brooklyn, 2:30
All of these games will be on FanDuel Sports and Friday’s game will also be on NBAtv.
Trouble No More, an Allman Brothers tribute band, will play the Flying Saucer 8-11 Saturday.
Houseplant bingo is a thing in Memphis.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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