Laptop for the road
02-16-2008 | 09:28 PM
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Just because it is a Mac doesn't mean it can't get viruses. More will be coming out for Mac now that the community is growing. Macs are nice though. Perfect for traveling.
02-18-2008 | 03:54 PM
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I have an Asus W3J (bought it last year for around $1400 I think), it's a great little machine - sturdy with a brushed aluminum case. It came with 1GB but I installed another 1GB right away, very easy to do. 14.1" widescreen - fairly light and it fits in my Scott Leather bag like a glove. Excellent reliability so far from a lesser know brand here in the U.S. Hope that helps.
02-18-2008 | 08:16 PM
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Looking on buying a new laptop for the road, as my current one is heavy and old. It also has an external wireless card, which I am just waiting for it to get crushed in my bag.
So, I have been looking at the cheaper 14-15" laptops with Windows Vista and 2GB ram installed. They have been around $700.
Well, I then saw that one of the most popular computers is an Asus Eee. It sells for $400, but only has a 7" screen, 4GB of HD space, Linux OS, and 512mb of RAM. And... it only weighs 2 lbs. With the HD, everything is on a flash type drive, so it is more durable for the road (i.e. - hard drive is much less likely to be damaged). There is a slot for an SD card, so you can add 8-16GB to your HD space with an HD card, and 2GB of RAM can be bought for about $40 online. Also, the computer charger is like cell phone sized instead of a brick, and the computer starts up and shuts down in about 15 seconds. Windows XP can be loaded as the OS if desired for about $75 more.
Wondering if any pilot has one, and if so, what their opinion is. I basically use my current laptop for websurfing, and ocassionally watching movies (via files, not DVD). The Eee looks nice, but wasn't sure if anyone has any experience with it. Thanks for your help.
So, I have been looking at the cheaper 14-15" laptops with Windows Vista and 2GB ram installed. They have been around $700.
Well, I then saw that one of the most popular computers is an Asus Eee. It sells for $400, but only has a 7" screen, 4GB of HD space, Linux OS, and 512mb of RAM. And... it only weighs 2 lbs. With the HD, everything is on a flash type drive, so it is more durable for the road (i.e. - hard drive is much less likely to be damaged). There is a slot for an SD card, so you can add 8-16GB to your HD space with an HD card, and 2GB of RAM can be bought for about $40 online. Also, the computer charger is like cell phone sized instead of a brick, and the computer starts up and shuts down in about 15 seconds. Windows XP can be loaded as the OS if desired for about $75 more.
Wondering if any pilot has one, and if so, what their opinion is. I basically use my current laptop for websurfing, and ocassionally watching movies (via files, not DVD). The Eee looks nice, but wasn't sure if anyone has any experience with it. Thanks for your help.
02-19-2008 | 12:31 PM
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I was in Atlanta a few weeks ago, and I believe Sprint's Wifi was $10 a day or $35 per month. There are other providers like Verizon, T-Mobile, etc. that might be cheaper. It might also be cheaper if you bundle it with your cellphone or cable bill.
02-19-2008 | 04:31 PM
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Many places provide free Wifi. Many hotels, coffee shops, library's and a host of other places.
Most, if not all laptops come wifi equipped.
Most, if not all laptops come wifi equipped.
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