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Posted by Jo | Filed under Software, Writing

I’m looking for a new laptop, and I have been for some time. Here’s a run-down of what I’m looking at (with links). If you’re looking for something similar, I hope you find it useful.

HED has an article on the Alphasmart, which brought it back to my attention. Here is the official site where you can order one. What I like about it is the price (around $200), size, battery life, and durability. What I don’t like is the small screen and the inability to use software of your choosing. I’m concerned that I’d spend a lot of time converting my work and reformatting.

I’m seriously considering the Asus eee. It’s coming out in October, and it’s also a great price (about $200).  It’s more of a traditional laptop, but it’s a bit light on processor, memory and storage. It runs Linux, which is fine by me. It’s small (screen is 7 inches diagonal), so it’s the size I’m looking for. My biggest concern with this one is the reviews; many people have complained that the keyboard and trackpad seem very cheap. I’m worried that it’s not as sturdy as I’d like.

Another option is the Nanobook. It’s pricier than the other options (about $600), but it’s the right size for what I’m looking for. It also has a better battery life than the eee.

What I’m looking for is something smaller and lighter than the traditional laptop without the very high prices that usually accompany that size. This is going to be a writing machine, so I’m not as interested in the bells and whistles that come on laptops. I’m leaning toward something that lets me install my own software, so that puts the alphasmart line at a disadvantage, but they’re not out of the running yet.

If you’re using one of these, let me know how you like it. Also, if you have any other suggestions, I’d love to hear it.

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Comments (2) | September 3, 2007

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