Syanide32
@comcast.net
| a gift for my brother
I bought one of these for my little brother(the $399 4g) who isn't a techi he just needed something to surf the internet and be able to run some basic productivity apps on. I think it's perfect for the young and old who aren't tech oriented but need or want something easy that's portable, or anyone who primarily works off a desktop and just wants something portable.
I chose it for my little brother because he could build a system around it ie external hard drives, screen, external cd/dvd writer, printer, etc. . . and then when the time is right he can upgrade to a real desktop and he'll have all the peripherals. It's not the most amazing machine in the world but for the price it's in a class all it's own. If I'd had a few hundred more dollars to throw at this I might have debated my choice longer but it's (relatively) cheap and very portable if he breaks it or looses it it's not the end of the world, I think a lot of parents are going to find this kind of computer is perfect for students (great for taking notes on) who need something portable but don't want to break the bank.
blah blah blah I feel like an advertisement. downside it's small keyboard is a little cramped but as everyone has said you get use to it. a number of people have reported slightly wonky touch pad, but it seems to be an easy fix, adjusting sensitivity. Almost have to buy extra storage right away. That not so hidden cost should be taken into consideration. If you or your loved one is planning on shifting from the Linux op. to XP then extra ram is highly recommended. more money out of pocket (for someone). NOT great for gaming or heavy computing ie 3d modeling, video editing, etc. . . I had seen a phone jack on these but apparently it's optional and the one that arrived for my brother was blocked, I was disappointed about that. Also most seem to lack the mini pcie port that the early models had, another disappointment but I had read up on it and had expected no less.
Despite all that, I've been playing with my little brother's for a week now (it hadn't arrived yet when he came for xmas, so I'll get it for another week!) I'd have to say I'm pleased and would be pleased to own one myself if I had a little extra cash to buy myself one.
My home comp is an overclocked quadcore 3.3gh with nvidia GTX dual screen, my point is that I'm a power user, but still think this little puppy is is grand, and would serve me well as a mobile compliment. |
