I hate technology and sales people
My new computer came today. It’s very pretty. And big. And shiny.
It would be nice, though, if I could use it for what I intended.
Let’s look back at the scene at Best Buy last week:
Me: “I want a personal computer, but I’m going to want to throw in a KVM switch so that I can use my work laptop on the same monitor/keyboard/mouse.”
Sales Dude: “Well, the model you’re looking at has a DVA port, so you’re fine. All you need is a DVA cable. But hey, don’t get this computer — I can get you the next bestest one for half the price.”
Me: “Sold.”
Sales Dude 20 minutes later after convincing me to spend over $200 on Microsoft licenses, antivirus, and warranties: “Hey, did you also want to buy a DVA cable?”
Me: “No, I have one.”
Sales Dude: “Cool.”
Purchase made.
Fast forward to right now: there’s no VGA port on the next bestest model. Only USBs.
According to my research, a DVA to USB converter will run me about $50.
Where was that in the sales pitch, bro?
January 25, 2012 at 5:02 am
I don’t understand any of those computer terms. I just ask the IT guy at work to pick one out for me. I like to pretend I have an army of personal shoppers.
January 25, 2012 at 10:14 am
Unfortunately, I couldn’t rope my IT guy into flying to North Carolina and shopping for my personal computer. However, I do actually know what these terms mean, so I’m going to be okay! Mostly. Hopefully. I’m not really sure yet. But gee whiz, the screen saver is lovely.