slackwrdave

should i buy this?

Sunday, 23. November 2008, 10:07:46

Here it is on Amazon for $349.99. Runs Linux. Windows verboten hier. I could use it for all the traveling I do, though it would be more stuff to lug around, and free wireless is shrinking by the day. Everybody has their hand out for a nickel here, a dime there, or a freakin' $10 for hotel room access for a few hours. Public libraries (you know, those liberal citadels of subversive thought) are usually the key for a quick connect.

It only weighs 2.2 pounds. That's the same as a kilo of weed. What should I do. Buy now? Pissing money into the wind?

Getting it would mean even more of my mindless myopera posting from the road.

Tell me. Save the money? But it now? Continue with the cell phone and Opera Mini? I obviously can't make decisions on my own.

ever seen a contrabass flute?fill 'er up

Comments

selurus # 23. November 2008, 18:25

I cant make up my mind either.
considering the fact that you're on the road so often and that you can get free internet access points it seems to be like a good thing to get but then again donno if it's the right time yet considering how soon prices drop.

Lorenzo Celsi # 23. November 2008, 18:56

There are other similar products like the Dell mini in the same class of price. I've tried to go around with a full notebook and I think the weight and size is a big problem when you are always on the move. I can think of worse ways to spend 300-400 dollars. I would buy it if makes your life easier while you are traveling around for the good fellas. I don't think prices will drop because new models will come out.

slackwrdave # 23. November 2008, 23:31

I can think of worse ways to spend 300-400 dollars

I love that thinking! I'm starting to fondle the credit card.

slackwrdave # 24. November 2008, 00:34

ORDERED IT! lol. w00t!

slackwrdave # 24. November 2008, 01:13

It's not like I'm a weak willed shopper, but due to intense pressure from Lorenzo and reedplayernc, I was almost *forced* to order it.

It's a cute little thing, and I think I'll enjoy it a lot.

Shaunak De # 24. November 2008, 12:17

WOOT

slackwrdave # 24. November 2008, 13:54

lol. Selurus played it down the middle, but I think he was pressuring me a little,too. Ok, everybody needs to pony up a little cash for taking part in this conspiracy.

Gary Denness # 24. November 2008, 15:04

I was gonna say 'order it' but I'm too late! Write up a review when you have time. I would get one if I lived in the UK I think. That or another netbook. But it's a bit risky carrying one around with you where I live!

slackwrdave # 24. November 2008, 15:42

Soon as I can get 'er delivered and booted, I'll post some screenshots and comments. I'll have to see if I like the installed Ubuntu (probably will) or if I want to put something else on it. Sylvania is mostly known for making lightbulbs, but I think it's probably a rebranded product anyway. Gary, you should whip out a laptop on the Mex. City metro late at night and speak English loudly!

selurus # 24. November 2008, 21:18

Its really hard to resist.

Cant wait for the delivery post

slackwrdave # 25. November 2008, 04:08

It's scheduled to arrive on wednesday.