On My Network It's Named, "Mini-Me"

I had been mulling over the purchase of a netbook for quite some time. I would have made my old Gateway 14.1" laptop last until the release of Windows 7, but it died. I like having a something with me in the classroom when I teach. Wireless access at BCIT is universally available nowadays. Furthermore, I feel lost when on any sort of break without my own means to grab a little Net access.


So, the little, new Acer Aspire One will do the trick. I was able to pick it up when visiting friends in the US. This means I got hold of the straight English keyboard rather the silly bilingual edition which are the only type available in Canada.

I spent a great part of the day with it, and I can read text on a 8.9" screen. I can type on the keyboard that's not standard size. I certainly will be able to carry it around as it weighs less than one kilogram.