Oh yes, it's possible, as I just found out when I left home and forgot my laptop power cord. The world doesn't end... It just sort of bends!
So, a quick search of the iPhone app store uncovers several choices for adding to your blogsite on the fly. This article is proof it works... Or WILL be proof after I push send.
Wanna know more on this subject? Drop me a line...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
NetBooks...I forgot NetBooks!
I said I'd recommend a NetBook and I like totally forgot! So sorry. Here it is...
First a disclaimer...NetBooks are NOT for everyone. They have a more cramped keyboard and a small screen that isn't suited to some folks, and those with failing eyesight (read that as 50 years old or over) may find it a handicap. Having said all this...They ARE the HOT THING for folks that just do word processing and internet/e-mail.
PC World Magazine likes the Asus EeePC 1000HE ($399) and I can see why. Beyond its attractive price, though there are lighter NoteBooks, at 3.2 lbs its no problem to lug around. Battery life is over 7 hours on a full charge, which is 'killer' good to airline travelers. Trust me though, you WON'T want to stare at a 10" screen for 7 hours.
NoteBooks aren't known for speed, but this one moves along at a respectable clip. General design is good.
If you MUST have cheap, small, light, with long battery life and l can recommend this unit.
A second choice might be the Acer Aspire One AOD150 ($349). The unit weighs a little less and as only a slightly shorter battery life.
Either of these two units should make a NetBook shopper happy.
First a disclaimer...NetBooks are NOT for everyone. They have a more cramped keyboard and a small screen that isn't suited to some folks, and those with failing eyesight (read that as 50 years old or over) may find it a handicap. Having said all this...They ARE the HOT THING for folks that just do word processing and internet/e-mail.
PC World Magazine likes the Asus EeePC 1000HE ($399) and I can see why. Beyond its attractive price, though there are lighter NoteBooks, at 3.2 lbs its no problem to lug around. Battery life is over 7 hours on a full charge, which is 'killer' good to airline travelers. Trust me though, you WON'T want to stare at a 10" screen for 7 hours.
NoteBooks aren't known for speed, but this one moves along at a respectable clip. General design is good.
If you MUST have cheap, small, light, with long battery life and l can recommend this unit.
A second choice might be the Acer Aspire One AOD150 ($349). The unit weighs a little less and as only a slightly shorter battery life.
Either of these two units should make a NetBook shopper happy.
Latop Recommendaions for the Average Joe (Or Josephine)
Well picking a laptop for 'Joe Average User' is a bit like kissing one's sister....not the most pleasant to contemplate but every now and then, necessary.
What most of us can buy off the retail shelf these days is greatly limited by the virtual (tongue in cheek) collapse of computer retailers like CompUSA and a host of others. I've ALWAYS preferred to specify my computers from the manufacturers any way; customer service as a selling point at Best Buy or Frys is grossly exaggerated.
Priorities here are for keeping the cost down without buying a computer which will be obsolete in 12 months. (NOTE: Software, such as the rather critical Microsoft Office Home/Student was NOT included and would add another 125-150 of cost. No additional warranties were added as they run a lot, but are worth a lot to be honest, if one is forward thinking. So many things can go wrong with a laptop).
So quick to the point, two systems I'd recommend for people I actually LIKE and hope to see again sometime would be:
Dell Latitude E5500 $808
Intel Core duo T7250 Processor (2 GHz, 2M L2 Cache, 800 MHz)
15.4 Inch Screen (I like the smaller 14", but the Average Joe often has failing eyesight!)
Operating System Software: Windows Vista Business SP1 (This was my upgrade preference)
RAM Memory 3 GHz DDR2 2 DIIMS ... Folks this is NO place to scrimp!
250 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive (I like the 7200 RPM better, but $$$ rules it out)
Optical Drive 8X DVD+/-RW This will do anything I can think of
Wireless Card Dell 1510 802.11 a/g/n (Yeah, its an upgrade but its current technology)
Integrated web cam
6 Cell Battery (Again, a 9 Cell would be better, but money, money, money...)
OR you could get and its almost as good...
Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPad SL500 $659
Intel Core Duo T6570 Processor (2.1 GHz 800 MHz, @MBL2)
Operating System Software: Windows Vista Home Basic (Used Vista Business on system above)
15.4 Inch Screen (I like the smaller 14", as I said above)
RAM Memory 3 GHz DDR2 2 DIIMS ... Folks, I say again, this is NO place to scrimp!
160 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive (the 250 GB above is probably overkill)
Optical Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Not as good as the Dell system; good enough for most
Wireless Card Intel WIMax/WiFi 5150 802.11 a/g/n (again, upgrade; performance is worth it)
Integrated web cam
6 Cell Battery
So would I go for the cheaper system for a customer? Probably yes. There's nothing in the Dell that would be missed that much in the Lenovo. Maybe I'd add Vista business which would get them closer together in price. But remember, you're STILL gonna be out 150 for MS Office software.
Happy computing!
What most of us can buy off the retail shelf these days is greatly limited by the virtual (tongue in cheek) collapse of computer retailers like CompUSA and a host of others. I've ALWAYS preferred to specify my computers from the manufacturers any way; customer service as a selling point at Best Buy or Frys is grossly exaggerated.
Priorities here are for keeping the cost down without buying a computer which will be obsolete in 12 months. (NOTE: Software, such as the rather critical Microsoft Office Home/Student was NOT included and would add another 125-150 of cost. No additional warranties were added as they run a lot, but are worth a lot to be honest, if one is forward thinking. So many things can go wrong with a laptop).
So quick to the point, two systems I'd recommend for people I actually LIKE and hope to see again sometime would be:
Dell Latitude E5500 $808
Intel Core duo T7250 Processor (2 GHz, 2M L2 Cache, 800 MHz)
15.4 Inch Screen (I like the smaller 14", but the Average Joe often has failing eyesight!)
Operating System Software: Windows Vista Business SP1 (This was my upgrade preference)
RAM Memory 3 GHz DDR2 2 DIIMS ... Folks this is NO place to scrimp!
250 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive (I like the 7200 RPM better, but $$$ rules it out)
Optical Drive 8X DVD+/-RW This will do anything I can think of
Wireless Card Dell 1510 802.11 a/g/n (Yeah, its an upgrade but its current technology)
Integrated web cam
6 Cell Battery (Again, a 9 Cell would be better, but money, money, money...)
OR you could get and its almost as good...
Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPad SL500 $659
Intel Core Duo T6570 Processor (2.1 GHz 800 MHz, @MBL2)
Operating System Software: Windows Vista Home Basic (Used Vista Business on system above)
15.4 Inch Screen (I like the smaller 14", as I said above)
RAM Memory 3 GHz DDR2 2 DIIMS ... Folks, I say again, this is NO place to scrimp!
160 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive (the 250 GB above is probably overkill)
Optical Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Not as good as the Dell system; good enough for most
Wireless Card Intel WIMax/WiFi 5150 802.11 a/g/n (again, upgrade; performance is worth it)
Integrated web cam
6 Cell Battery
So would I go for the cheaper system for a customer? Probably yes. There's nothing in the Dell that would be missed that much in the Lenovo. Maybe I'd add Vista business which would get them closer together in price. But remember, you're STILL gonna be out 150 for MS Office software.
Happy computing!
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