On Thu, Dec 06, 2007 at 12:11:06PM +1100, Jeff Waugh wrote:
> <quote who="Rev Simon Rumble">
>
> > > So what does it have going for it? It's, uh, cheap. And the usefulness
> > > of the product reflects that. That's about it. :-)
> >
> > I think you overestimate what most people need. To do word processing,
> > email and web browsing, you really don't need that much. Though I agree,
> > they could fit a 10" screen in -- and probably will.
>
> Most "normals" I know don't like my laptop because the screen is too small.
> They want 14" or more, basically as a portable desktop replacement. I don't
> know too many "normals" who like ultra-portables.
Heh. I didn't like ultra-portables. Screen was way to small. Then some
silly bugger came up with OLPC and suddenly ultra-portables became a lot
more interesting to me. Not being able to get ahold of one (and with them
being designed mainly for kids) the Eee becomes a lot more interesting
as the price helps address its shortcomings. It still wouldn't be a
general computer for me. It's too small screen-wise for that IMO, but
as a specialised machine (portable terminal, web browser, basic word
processing, email, etc) I suspect that it'll be great. Also, being as
light as it is, I don't think I'd even notice this sucker in the backpack.
I wonder, though, if it comes with bunny-ears and funky colours. :)
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