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A new addition to the Tea family

Posted by Jay Tea
Published: June 10, 2006 - 12:00 PM

Blogging might be a bit slow today. I'm setting up my brand-new computer, my first laptop. It's going to supplement the main computer.

I'll try to sneak something through later...

Any suggestions for naming it?

(tech specs in the extended section, for the truly geeky)

Toshiba Satellite A105-2061, Celeron M 390 (1.7GHz), 60GB SATA drive, combo optical, 256 MB RAM (already upgraded to 768MB), wireless, ethernet, and modem, 4 USB ports, 15.4" widescreen.

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"Jay Mochalatte," of course... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by astigafa | June 10, 2006 12:14 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
astigafa:

"Jay Mochalatte," of course.

1. Posted by astigafa | June 10, 2006 12:14 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:14

Congrats on the new friend!... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by LissaKay | June 10, 2006 12:14 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
LissaKay:

Congrats on the new friend! I have the A105-S1712 and just love it. Toshiba definitely gives a lot of bang for the buck. I haven't named mine, so no help there. It's just "The Lappy" and she accompanies me on various wifi expeditions. I have plans for later today at some hotspot or other ... lappy, latte and some serious coding. Right.

2. Posted by LissaKay | June 10, 2006 12:14 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:14

Unless you were saving it f... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by Bemused | June 10, 2006 12:21 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Bemused:

Unless you were saving it for your first-born (you might have kids already, I dunno), how about Wingnut? =)

If you go with Wienernet Think-clam, you will not be the first. Heh.

3. Posted by Bemused | June 10, 2006 12:21 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:21

Wow ... the moonbat hateful... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by LissaKay | June 10, 2006 12:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
LissaKay:

Wow ... the moonbat hatefulness knows no bounds. Incredible.

4. Posted by LissaKay | June 10, 2006 12:29 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:29

If you have the luck with i... (Below threshold)

5. Posted by bullwinkle | June 10, 2006 12:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
bullwinkle:

If you have the luck with it that I've had with laptops, especially Toshibas, whatever you name it won't matter, it'll be referred to as "broken piece of crap" in a few short months. I have 6 of them out on the reef here, if you open them to about 1 90 degree angle then place them face-down they make great places for lobsters to live.

5. Posted by bullwinkle | June 10, 2006 12:30 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:30

How's about Lil' J? ... (Below threshold)

6. Posted by CollegePundit | June 10, 2006 12:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
CollegePundit:

How's about Lil' J?

Or the Teabox - percalato-tastic, baby?

Mayhap the Wifi Bloggin' Box?

Or could I interest you in the name...Mini Tea?

This naming thing is fun - I may have to think of some for my own laptop now.

6. Posted by CollegePundit | June 10, 2006 12:31 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:31

Congrats on your "new addit... (Below threshold)

7. Posted by Rovin | June 10, 2006 12:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rovin:

Congrats on your "new addition"

"Tea-minus" and counting :)

7. Posted by Rovin | June 10, 2006 12:31 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:31

just remember, it isn't the... (Below threshold)

8. Posted by lapper | June 10, 2006 12:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
lapper:

just remember, it isn't the laptop.. it is how you use it

8. Posted by lapper | June 10, 2006 12:41 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:41

I'd call him/her (have you ... (Below threshold)

9. Posted by rt66doc | June 10, 2006 12:43 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
rt66doc:

I'd call him/her (have you determined gender yet?) T-bone.

9. Posted by rt66doc | June 10, 2006 12:43 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:43

Delilah, obviously. You're... (Below threshold)

10. Posted by JLawson | June 10, 2006 12:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
JLawson:

Delilah, obviously. You're going to fall in love, take her everywhere, trust her with everything, and then she'll betray you when you least expect it.

Remember to treat her like an 18-pack of eggs, coddle her like a newborn baby, and you might get two, three years before she breaks your heart.

But hey, at least you didn't get a Dell. Their Latitude series had a miserably engineered keyboard connector that would fail after about two months.

10. Posted by JLawson | June 10, 2006 12:44 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:44

Lissa, you're boring. I was... (Below threshold)

11. Posted by Bemused | June 10, 2006 12:57 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Bemused:

Lissa, you're boring. I wasn't being hateful, it was gentle teasing. I don't mind being referred to as a moonbat, and I use the term wingnut usually with a high degree of endearment. Chill out sista.

11. Posted by Bemused | June 10, 2006 12:57 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 12:57

Bemused ... shouldn't you b... (Below threshold)

12. Posted by LissaKay | June 10, 2006 1:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
LissaKay:

Bemused ... shouldn't you be out looking for a citation to a quote that doesn't exist?

Run along now ..

12. Posted by LissaKay | June 10, 2006 1:01 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 13:01

My comment is pending appro... (Below threshold)

13. Posted by Bemused | June 10, 2006 1:15 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Bemused:

My comment is pending approval by management, Lissa. Cheney lied, by even Clinton's standards. I have a WaPo article cited for you that cites his chat with Pumpkinhead on Press the Meat from September 2003. But let's keep this thread happy, shall we?

13. Posted by Bemused | June 10, 2006 1:15 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 13:15

The Bloggin' Wagon?<p... (Below threshold)

14. Posted by Jay | June 10, 2006 1:17 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Jay:

The Bloggin' Wagon?

Jay's Tool?

The Shaggin' Tool?

Lazarus?

The Cluetop?

14. Posted by Jay | June 10, 2006 1:17 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 13:17

Jay's Tool ... love it.... (Below threshold)

15. Posted by LissaKay | June 10, 2006 1:20 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
LissaKay:

Jay's Tool ... love it.

15. Posted by LissaKay | June 10, 2006 1:20 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 13:20

Just name the laptop, "LERO... (Below threshold)

16. Posted by Luke | June 10, 2006 1:26 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Luke:

Just name the laptop, "LEROY".

Easy to remember.

16. Posted by Luke | June 10, 2006 1:26 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 13:26

You can name it BangWiz. ;)... (Below threshold)

17. Posted by Ariya | June 10, 2006 1:37 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Ariya:

You can name it BangWiz. ;)

17. Posted by Ariya | June 10, 2006 1:37 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 13:37

bemusedClinton lie... (Below threshold)

18. Posted by virgo | June 10, 2006 1:44 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
virgo:

bemused

Clinton lied and Foster died!

As for a name,to quote the late great Redd Foxx: I call this "ESTHER".

18. Posted by virgo | June 10, 2006 1:44 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 13:44

Jay's lap dancer... (Below threshold)

19. Posted by moflicky | June 10, 2006 1:59 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
moflicky:

Jay's lap dancer

19. Posted by moflicky | June 10, 2006 1:59 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 13:59

Hal?B.O.T.R.?... (Below threshold)

20. Posted by virgo | June 10, 2006 2:08 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
virgo:

Hal?

B.O.T.R.?

the Missing Link?

flyboy?

brainchild?

Mak attack?

the little caboose that could?


TZIPPY?

20. Posted by virgo | June 10, 2006 2:08 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 14:08

How about "My Precious</... (Below threshold)

21. Posted by Mark | June 10, 2006 3:08 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Mark:

How about "My Precious"...

It kinda sums up the feelings for laptops, dontcha think? :D

21. Posted by Mark | June 10, 2006 3:08 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 15:08

The "Peace Spreader"... (Below threshold)

22. Posted by Muslim Unity | June 10, 2006 3:08 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Muslim Unity:

The "Peace Spreader"

22. Posted by Muslim Unity | June 10, 2006 3:08 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 15:08

"Third Base". ('Cuz, y'kno... (Below threshold)

23. Posted by Tuning Spork | June 10, 2006 4:57 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Tuning Spork:

"Third Base". ('Cuz, y'know, it sits in yer lap and you use yer fingers to... uh... git 'er done.)

"Tea Rex".

"Beauty 'Puter".

I dunno.

23. Posted by Tuning Spork | June 10, 2006 4:57 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 16:57

I have not named my equipme... (Below threshold)

24. Posted by Harold Richardson | June 10, 2006 5:25 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Harold Richardson:

I have not named my equipment but often call it
"sob".

In your case I would name the new laptop "Iz".


24. Posted by Harold Richardson | June 10, 2006 5:25 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 17:25

Not a MacOtherwise... (Below threshold)

25. Posted by epador | June 10, 2006 7:27 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
epador:

Not a Mac

Otherwise it would take about 10 minutes to set up and you'd be good to go.

25. Posted by epador | June 10, 2006 7:27 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 19:27

I dunno, but I like "Wingnu... (Below threshold)

26. Posted by KiMonarrez | June 10, 2006 7:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
KiMonarrez:

I dunno, but I like "Wingnut."


It's just the mechanic in me. :)

26. Posted by KiMonarrez | June 10, 2006 7:41 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 19:41

If you want really g... (Below threshold)

27. Posted by CollegePundit | June 10, 2006 7:49 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
CollegePundit:

If you want really geeky, I had to stop myself from squealing when I found out that the Dell Inspiron E1505 had the new Core Duo processors. I have to say, I love those kind of laptops. So, I bought one (since the one I had was tottering along and nearly ready to combust).

It's nice for (not) blogging (though I should), and great for games like Half-Life 2 and City of Villains. If anyone in the reading audience ever considers one of those, I wholeheartedly recommend getting a Core Duo in their next machine.

27. Posted by CollegePundit | June 10, 2006 7:49 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 19:49

I always name at least one ... (Below threshold)

28. Posted by CujoQuarrel | June 10, 2006 8:02 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
CujoQuarrel:

I always name at least one of my comps "You Bastard" since that seems to be what I yell at them the most.

28. Posted by CujoQuarrel | June 10, 2006 8:02 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 20:02

Am I the only one to see th... (Below threshold)

29. Posted by Candy | June 10, 2006 8:17 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Candy:

Am I the only one to see the obvious here? CHIP!

29. Posted by Candy | June 10, 2006 8:17 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 20:17

Dies Irae. Because that one... (Below threshold)

30. Posted by Muslihoon | June 10, 2006 9:50 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Muslihoon:

Dies Irae. Because that one day might come when the computer's malfunctioning will seem like the Day of Judgment.

30. Posted by Muslihoon | June 10, 2006 9:50 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 21:50

If you can stand the pun, n... (Below threshold)

31. Posted by Jeff Medcalf | June 10, 2006 10:42 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Jeff Medcalf:

If you can stand the pun, name it Telstar (a communications Satellite).

31. Posted by Jeff Medcalf | June 10, 2006 10:42 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 10, 2006 22:42

Murtha is the name! because... (Below threshold)

32. Posted by virgo1 | June 11, 2006 12:00 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
virgo1:

Murtha is the name! because if You ever need someone to knife You in the back while Your merely protecting the beautiful american people?then He's Your sticker!!!!!!!

the son of a Biiiiiiiiitchhhhhh!

32. Posted by virgo1 | June 11, 2006 12:00 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 11, 2006 00:00

(Chip) Douglass is good to ... (Below threshold)

33. Posted by virgo123 | June 11, 2006 12:22 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
virgo123:

(Chip) Douglass is good to go. Only what ever happened to Ernie? and I dont mean the Ernie that screws the Kos kids? I mean the Ernie on sesame street that votes dimly and democraticlly everytime Bert urges ugh ugh Him on?

33. Posted by virgo123 | June 11, 2006 12:22 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 11, 2006 00:22

Ernie is great - I love him... (Below threshold)

34. Posted by Candy | June 11, 2006 1:21 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Candy:

Ernie is great - I love him - but if we've switched to favorite Muppet characters, I have to cast my vote for Grover, especially when he is Super Grover.

Now if you want to start talking general cartoon characters, we could be here for months. Since I happen to know that the laptop has now been named, I think we switch to the finer points of which cartoon character is best and why.

I'm reserving my vote because I have too many favorites, but I'm leaning toward The Pink Panther. Or Mr. Magoo? This is going to kill me...

34. Posted by Candy | June 11, 2006 1:21 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 11, 2006 01:21

Mop-top... (Below threshold)

35. Posted by HeyMike | June 11, 2006 9:42 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
HeyMike:

Mop-top

35. Posted by HeyMike | June 11, 2006 9:42 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 11, 2006 09:42

Rag Doll.... (Below threshold)

36. Posted by Timmer | June 11, 2006 12:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Timmer:

Rag Doll.

36. Posted by Timmer | June 11, 2006 12:29 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 11, 2006 12:29

LimitedSingle core... (Below threshold)

37. Posted by Starboard Attitude | June 11, 2006 9:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Starboard Attitude:

Limited

Single core, 1.7ghz, and 60 gig HD?

Obviously he doesn't intend to do any PhotoShop work, video editing and compressing, or DVD mastering.

Should be fine for blogging on the toilet, tho.

37. Posted by Starboard Attitude | June 11, 2006 9:36 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 11, 2006 21:36

Might I suggest, "Shouldago... (Below threshold)

38. Posted by Rube | June 12, 2006 7:36 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rube:

Might I suggest, "ShouldagottaaMacBook"?

38. Posted by Rube | June 12, 2006 7:36 AM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 12, 2006 07:36

How about the TeaGo? (don't... (Below threshold)

39. Posted by FWGMills | June 12, 2006 3:37 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
FWGMills:

How about the TeaGo? (don't know if this was already submitted...didn't read all the comments)

All computers in my house are *box
Domain Controller = DCBOX
WinXP with MP3s and videos = BIGBOX
D-Link MediaCenter = JUKEBOX
Wife's computer = GAMEBOX

etc...except my laptop doesn't follow the naming convention, but I'll fix that when my next Windows induced forced laptop rebuild happens.

39. Posted by FWGMills | June 12, 2006 3:37 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 12, 2006 15:37

Congrats on getting yoursel... (Below threshold)

40. Posted by BigCatGirl | June 12, 2006 10:39 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
BigCatGirl:

Congrats on getting yourself a laptop. Is it a Mac lap top? I have a name, Freedom Fighter.

40. Posted by BigCatGirl | June 12, 2006 10:39 PM | Vote up Vote down Report this comment Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on June 12, 2006 22:39

Congrats on getting yoursel... (Below threshold)

41. Posted by BigCatGirl | June 12, 2006 10:40 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
BigCatGirl:

Congrats on getting yourself a laptop. Is it a Mac lap top? I have a name, Freedom Fighter.

41. Posted by BigCatGirl | June 12, 2006 10:40 PM | <