it always seems to come back to life. I'm no longer careful when carrying it; I drop it on the table in hopes of hastening its demise. The damned thing continues to function. When I got it, the 14.1 screen seemed smaller than those with that additional diagonal inch or two. Yet. after repeated trips abroad, I've discovered it is far too big and heavy.I first read about Asus Eee online. At the end of October last year, I blogged about the apparent new class of computer. I would dearly love something with less than a 10" screen. As the Eee has proved so popular in many circles, many other manufacturers are finally jumping on the parade. I can't believe the industry couldn't figure there is a huge market for mini-notes. One student had one in class today, and, of course, everybody wanted to see it, touch it, and ask questions about it.
A mini-note wouldn't be a replacement for one's main PC. I still like a big plastic box in my house with a zillion wires. I can see how a big, fully-loaded laptop could be many people's main computer though. That's not the point nor function of these sleek little babies. They are just for basic computing and Internet access on the go. They are something one wouldn't regret carrying when popping down to Starbucks. Cell phones and Blackberries are too small, but as any techno-Goldilocks knows, a mini-note would be jusssssssst right!
Rather than an Eee, I sort of have my eye on the HP 2133. Or perhaps I can wait to see what Dell throws into this increasing crowded ring.