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ordered… no, wait
I thought I finally picked out and pre-ordered my new netbook. I was wrong.
‘Netbook’ is the new term for ultra-portable laptops. I wrote a post about them previously when I was comparing and considering which one to wait for and subsequently order.
Last week, Amazon announced that I could finally order the Asus Eee 901 PC. This is the netbook I decided on when weighing my factors:
- Small and lightweight. This to me is the definition of ultra-portable. It’s an important distinction since for some unknown reason to me, new netbooks keep getting announced that are larger and larger in size and weight.
- Able to do basic programs such as all web browsing, Office-like programs, basic utilities, etc.
- Comes with an actual QUERTY keyboard and not some thumb-like version for typing.
- Under $1000 which happens to be a personal preference. Others may argue that such a device should not exceed $300 which I think is ridiculous for a decent piece of electronics.
With this announcement from Amazon, I made my order. The laptop is expected to be released July 7th through 9th.
Then comes news on July 5th of a new device. Gigabyte is releasing a laptop that meets these requirements of mine but with the features I thought only possible via hardware modification. It is an ultra-portable laptop in a tablet design. Why tablet? When I think of such small devices, it makes sense to me that I should be able to tap my way through links and programs and type when necessary. I think of it like a large PDA… with a keyboard.
Gigabyte stated that the devices is slated for release this month (July). So I don’t feel like I am again waiting for the next best thing – which is always about to come out and followed by the next best thing.
Suffice to say, I cancelled my Amazon order and I am now waiting for the release of this beauty.
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July 7th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Hehe you and your gadgets