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Boron Elgar[_1_]

On Mon, 9 Jun 2008 15:14:11 +0000 (UTC), (Steve
Pope) wrote:

>Janet Wilder > wrote:
>
>>Steve Pope wrote:
>
>>> I'm very happy with my Thinkpad X61S, which I took on a
>>> European trip earlier this year, but if I had to make the
>>> purchase now I'd take a strong look at the MSI Wind which
>>> at $550 is about half the price, and goes on-sale Mid-July
>>> (including at Costco). Both computers weigh about 2.5 lbs,
>
>>Thanks, Steve. I did see the reviews. I also looked at another small
>>laptop for a little less. Can't remember the name but it had a lot of
>>e's in it, IIRC.
>
>Probably an Asus Eee PC (7" or 8.9" screen)

I have the Asus Eee PC 900 with the larger screen. Terrific little
gadget. I got it with Linux.
>
>>I was hoping that there could be something more of a BlackBerry size
>>that got WiFi so I could get on the internet, check the bank account and
>>pay the credit card bills and also some kind of word processing for
>>notes. I just can't see having a desk top and two lap tops when I'm the
>>only computer user in the house. If it comes down to deciding on taking
>>a lap top, I'll probably schlepp my Dell Inspiron and stick it in the
>>wheeled carry- on. I just don't want the hassle of going through airport
>>security with a computer.
>
>It does seem you already own enough computers.
>
>I know nothing about Blackberry-class devices, other than that
>you can get a WiFi enabled Blackberry. I would worry that such
>a device might have difficulty getting through the settings
>and welcome screens needed to work with hotel WiFi systems,
>where they assume you're probably using a standard computer, but
>maybe those problems are worked out.
>
>Steve

I've a Blackberry on Verizon's EVDO. It has a small keyboard that is
ok for emails, but I wouldn't want to edit any documents on it.

There are smartphones with wi-fi. Best to check with one's carrier to
get the details.

Boron