Dell. Purchased around May 2004 and used on average 12 hours a day since.

I say its going to last another year or more, esp. if you use an external monitor with it.

But....
You know you can still add a poll to the thread right?

Once the thread has been submitted, it is impossible.

I voted ferret naturally. Cute little bugger.

Just sounds like the fluorescent lamp is dying..not a very expensive part, but can be hard to replace..

Hey now, ferrets are awesome.

"Now, you die!"
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Gaz option? Use the microwave.

You should take it to a coffee shop, maybe someone will swipe it and you can laugh at them for stealing a broken laptop.

Isn't it really just a rat?

Turning red? Sounds to me like it's just embarrassed about what you're looking at on the Internet.

Is it dead yet?

No. More like a cute, active, playful, cuddly weasel.

Plus he's extremely clean and housebroken. And they de-stink them now. They used to smell all musky.

you could just get insurance really quick and then leave it unattended for a few moments at the coffee shop....