Listening to the Voices in My Head

Even though it has scratches (compliments of Wing 's cat, Ziggy) I kept the old tablet when I replaced it.  A good thing, too, because for some bizarre reason, the new one, after almost a year of using, isn't charging up, nor is it recognized by Windows when plugged in via USB cable.

Yes, I've tried a different cable, port etc etc. No joy.

So, what I'm doing is charging up the old I5, and when the battery on the new one goes flat, swap it out, until I can figure out why the newer one has decided to not play nice.

I use an Intuos 5 graphics tablet. I sold my Intuos 3 and all its styluses because the tablet was just too big for my desk.

I visited a store that supplied bits and pieces for the Intuos 5, and asked if I could use the nibs from the I3. I was told no, that I would have to buy new nibs for the stylus, as the nibs for I3 weren't compatible with the I5.

I'd been noticing my I5 stylus had a burr on it, so I got box that had the spare I5 replacement nibs, and some of the old I3 nibs. Just for giggles I took one of the I3 nibs, inserted it, and tried it out on my tablet. Imagine my surprise when it worked just fine.

I don't mind stores, or anyone making a profit, but I do mind them making a profit by lying to me.