[Techtalk] OT but I'm desperate.... Windows....!

Michelle Howson a.howson at student.unsw.edu.au
Mon Oct 21 12:37:28 EST 2002


Ok I've moved on from the UPS idea completely, mainly cause of cost, and
the temporary nature of my accomodation for the next 6 years, but I just
had to comment on a few things :)

> Oh. One last thing -- like any piece of heavy-duty electrical
> equipment, UPSes are heavy. Really seriously heavy. If you think
> to save money by hunting on EBay, find out the weight and how
> much shipping will be before you place a bid :)
>
>Or find someone with a car and make sure whoever you buy it from is in
>the same country :)

*laughs*  Um, ok, so I live in Australia.  Therefore it isn't so much a
matter of being in the same country, as it is being in the same city - even
a statewide shopping trip is pushing my luck too far.  Bourke, near(ish)
the western edge of NSW, is almost 15 hours away.  It would have to be a
real bargain to get me out there!!

But, having lived in the UK for many many many years (*sigh*) I'll forgive
you that small gaff *evil grin*

>The thing is, about lead acid batteries, the main thing, that is.  Is that
>lead acid batteries contain lead, which is .. well .. dense.  so it's
>like, heavy, like, man.[2]
>
>have fun
>
>Maria
>
>[1] That comes out to an actual usable capacity of 1.2kW to 1.6 kW,
>depending
>
>[2] Please don't attack me for wanton abuse of the common comma [3]
>
>[3] I think I'm starting to overuse footnotes[4] in email again[5]
>
>[4] Which are useful
>
>[5] Having been reminded of their usefulness by a previous post


hehehehee

(oh dear what a lovely OT-OT this is turning into...!!)

Michelle


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