[nabs-l] netbook replacing notetakers

[T. Joseph Carter]

I type 85 words per minute on a standard keyboard and can't manage 
more than about 12 on the Acer.

Consequently, I use one of the aforementioned ultralights that have a 
high price tag but a real keyboard.  Usability and carry weight were 
more important to me than cost.  Since I can and do use 
magnification as well as speech, the full-sized screen is a plus.  
The MacBook Air cost me about $1550 at the time, a significant 
discount, but still right up there with a top of the line laptop.

Only, this thing is only slightly more powerful than the average 
netbook--it's just got a real keyboard and screen, and it takes up 
almost no space in a book bag.  Most importantly, since I walk 
everywhere I go, it doesn't add additional weight to the book bag.

Joseph

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 04:19:20PM -0500, Sarah J. Blake wrote:
> If you can't use the Acer keyboard, you have some serious big hands or 
> else you simply have a major preference for standard keyboards. I know of 
> two men who are using this machine with no problems. The keyboard takes 
> some getting used to, but they both did it.
>
> I say it's all in what you look for. If you want to be picky, you will 
> pay a lot more. If you need a low budget solution and are willing to be 
> flexible, you may be surprised at what you can work with--as well as how 
> well "cheap" machines function. Most laptops are seriously overpriced due 
> to the extra bells and whistles, software, etc.