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brenda m - Mar 09, 2011 7:30:56 am PST #16209 of 25501
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Vortex - Mar 09, 2011 7:53:28 am PST #16210 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I am thinking about getting a new portable computer. I used to have a work laptop, may get one in the new job if I travel, but for now would like something to knock around with. Am of course considering the iPad, but I if I have to do any serious typing, I hate the touchscreen, so am leaning a little more towards a netbook. Anyone have thoughts or warnings?
tommyrot - Mar 09, 2011 7:58:12 am PST #16211 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Many netbooks have a smaller keyboard, like 90% of full-size. If you do a lot of typing this may be an issue.
Have you considered the MacBook Air? It's awesome? (And starts at $1000.)
Gudanov - Mar 09, 2011 8:01:06 am PST #16212 of 25501
Coding and Sleeping
I'd say skip the netbook class and go for an high-portability notebook like the MacBook Air or something like this:
Jessica - Mar 09, 2011 8:06:24 am PST #16213 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
11" Macbook Air, for sure.
Vortex - Mar 09, 2011 8:06:46 am PST #16214 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Have you considered the MacBook Air? It's awesome? (And starts at $1000.)
I don't like Macs (takes cover from the deluge). I understand that they are technically better, I just don't like them.
As for portability, I should have said that I want something small that can fit into my purse (which is a small tote). Also, I didn't want to spend that much, maybe $500 or $600
tommyrot - Mar 09, 2011 8:07:22 am PST #16215 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
11" Macbook Air, for sure.
The fucking thing is only 2.4 pounds or so. I don't even notice the weight when I carry mine in its shoulder bag.
Jessica - Mar 09, 2011 8:08:32 am PST #16216 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I don't like Macs (takes cover from the deluge). I understand that they are technically better, I just don't like them.
Ah, gotcha. I wasn't sure since you mentioned iPad as a possibility.
[eta: I'm also not sure it's fair to say Macs are "technically better" across the board, but I covet the 11" Air like nobody's business. It's SO FUCKING PRETTY.]
tommyrot - Mar 09, 2011 8:11:15 am PST #16217 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Are there any Windows laptops that have a full-size keyboard but ditch the optical drive to save weight? Otherwise, the one Gud linked to is 4 lbs, which isn't too bad.
§ ita § - Mar 09, 2011 8:12:08 am PST #16218 of 25501
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I covet the Air pretty badly too, and I'm still deliriously in love with my 15" MacBook Pro. There's entirely no point for me to even look at it. Except--so pretty!
I'm getting my sister an iTouch, so I'll probably take this opportunity to finally upgrade my iPod one way or another. That needs to sate me.