i'll be able to get the laptop that i want for $500. 8 gb expandable is fine for now; if i ever need to upgrade it, i can.

there's no use in wasting money on unnecessary frills. it's just an access point. it's just meant to type with. it's better spent on other things...

it's not that my desktop needs an upgrade. it can take a 64 bit OS. it can take 16 gb of ram. it's currently running 32 bit xp and has to for hardware reasons, but it has a huge amount of room to grow.

it's just...

...when's the next time i'll get the chance?

one thing at a time: i need a new access point. i've already had to reboot this thing three times due to the usb freezing and taking the mouse out.