Here is a picture of my new
I admit it...I am a bit addicted to my computer. But having internet access is just so very useful when you are on the road. And add a flash drive with a bunch of books (free e-books from various internet sources) loaded on it and a bunch of games on Sam (as I have decided to call the new
But as compared to my laptop that I have traveled with before and was a bit of a pain to carry around, the wee Sam is a joy. He is diminutive (that is a trade paperback in the picture and he easily fits in a medium size handbag) and light (about 2 1/2 lbs) with a 6-8 hour battery life, a very readable 10.2 inch screen, almost full size keyboard, Bluetooth, memory card reader, Ethernet, webcam, three USB ports and a bunch of other stuff...well, you get the idea. On the down side, there is no optical drive, which is a bit of an issue, but the price you pay for the small size and easily worked around I find.
Did I mention I love it?
Come here Sam...let me polish your keys...oh, you are such a pretty little netbook, yes, you are... :-)
Lovely! My fiance has a netbook and they're just so convenient anytime you can't be at home. Definitely a worthy purchase IMO - if you've got a desktop at home, no need for a fancy laptop, these do nicely.
ReplyDeleteI live alone and now have a desktop, a laptop and a netbook. Hmmm...that sounds like a bit much...lol
ReplyDeleteI've been seriously considering one of these. I get so sick and tired of lugging my laptop thru security and it's a big pain. I need something easier!
ReplyDeletewell, I must say I was quite happy with my travel experience with it vs. my laptop. no bigger than a book, it easily went in my carry-on tote bag, with my quart bag of liquids and other essentials of air travel.
ReplyDeleteStill a pain, what with having to take off my shoes and put my coat in a bin and Sam in another and holding my boarding pass in my teeth for the guy at the metal detector while doing this and hoping I didn't forget a quarter in a pocket and set off an alarm...
I've looked at these, but just can't justify the expense since I have a desktop and a laptop already. Maybe someday if I win the lottery. Hey, wait a minute, I think I won a lottery in the UK or Ireland or somewhere like that - I'm going to check my email right now.
ReplyDeleteSorry to say but you might have a problem cashing that check.
ReplyDeleteI can't justify buying it either really...which is why it is a toy. ;-)
What a great toy. I've been thinking about one of these. How great that you are "stimulating the economy" too. LOL
ReplyDeleteyes...yes....I am just doing it for the economy!
ReplyDeletewhat about bandit goes to st. augustine?!
ReplyDeleteYou are a very impatient puppy. All in good time Bandit, my boy. All in good time.
ReplyDeleteHi Caite,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say thank you so much for your kind words. I love this blogging community of ours!
I'm totally envious of SAM, what a great toy, er, tool to have!
Carey