My.computer.is.finally.dying...spacebar.just.gave.out...is.anyone.coming.down.in.August...that.wouldn't.mind.bringing.one.with.them?...That.I.ship.them.of.course....Message.me.please...Rebecca

Just some ideas for you in the meantime

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070528223853AANDI2v

RebeccaIhopeyourbloggoesuninterrupted;I'vedevelopedastrangelikingforit.

Nothing.strange.about.that...probably.no.blog.today...but.tomorrow.i'll.be.back.on.line.

Rebecca,

Aside from having the carbon contact pad underneath the spacebar checked and cleaned to possibly fix the problem (you can also pick up a used USB or Serial keyboard to extend the life unitl it becomes absloutely necvessary.

EDIT: By popping off the SP key from its pressure fit clips you can access and clean the littel carbon contact pad(s) under that key yourself.Believe me as a former bartender/manager used to popping caps off Belikens you are prefectly capable of doing this! Once off do NOT use a hard metal object on the contact pad, you'll damage the thin layer of contact material and shortly be back in a worse position than beofre. Instead use a Qtip soaked with either alcohol or pure acetone. Pure acetone can often be found as unscented fingernail polish remover. The scented varieties have an oil which can casue contact problems shortly after the cleaning. I'd do this before I bought a new laptop. Google Cleaning my laptop keyboard on YouTube or search my space bar needs cleaning on YouTube. Sorry I gotta run or I'd pop a link up for you.

Hmmm..all these typos, can I blame them on my kybd? no...its defintley operator error.

You really just need to have it cleaned. It's happened to me. The inside of your computer is full of sand and salt. Call Extreme Geeks and see about having it cleaned.

My high-end Dell was full of rust and could not be saved,
I do not use my new laptop outside.

Are there laptops made that are more weather-proof?

Yes, there are several "Marine Grade" laptops available.....completely waterproof, alligator proof, etc, etc. However, be prepared to shell out around $4,000 US!

Yikes! Maybe just a big ziplock baggie, ha.

A.few.keys.gave.out.today...gonna.just.buy.a.cheap.keyboard.and.plug.it.in...and.then.shop.for.a.new.one.Six.plus.years.of.service.too.good.to.be.true!

Not bad when you count the number of Belikins that were probably spilled on it

How about a ziplock bag and rice to absorb the moisture. Or you can try a desiccant that is often found in the box when they ship the computer.

It's done. Just need to find a way to get a new one here. Will figure it out. Until then...typing on a super slow ebook.

I have purchased on eBay and had them shipped directly to Belize with no problems.

No duty on the way in?

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There is no duty on computers just tax.

Not to knock CSM but it's not like they have much of a selection...

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The commentary is about buying computers not keyboards.

Just make sure the seller on eBay encloses an invoice otherwise customs will set their price and it will be high. Also if the invoice is over 500 US the PO will make you take a sheet to Customs before they will release it. Under 500US they will do all paperwork in the PO. At least this was how it was handled several times for us.

Also try Fultec in Belize City. The sometimes have good sales and the duty is already paid. Let me know if you want the email address of the guy we work with over there.