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For those of you using a laptop, or PDA or thinking of using such a device I have for some time used a Acer 15.4 Laptop on which I can operate out in the field.
I know that there are pro’s and con’s of a electonic device in our enviroment but personally its a solution which has suited me for a lot of reasons.
Anyway today I decided to downscale to a smaller device for which I have been lookling for a while, I did’nt want to spend a fortune on a small laptop but Acer have released the Acer Aspire One, there are number of versions of this product and configurations but all are based on either a Linux OS or WIndows XP.
So I took the plunge a invested in the Windows XP version complete with 1gig of Ram, 120 GB Hard drive, 8,9 Lcd Screen, onboard wi-fi. Its diminutive and compact but works just like its larger siblings with a 1.6ghz Atom Processor. It fits nicely in my toolbag and with all my applications, tech info, manuals, TDS, Partfinder, 3G Network which links me to my office server as well as Connect its a complete solution in a small package worth every pennny.
Like I say if your wanting a smaller option or just getting into the idea of a laptop this may be suitable for you as well.
Re: Laptops For Work
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I have been looking into a smaller netbook for work recently
The acer machine looks pretty good, but I have been advised to wait a few weeks as there are a host of new ones coming out in the next few weeks.
Anything from 8″ screens to 12″ screens with full laptop capabilties and a feasonable pricesToni
Re: Laptops For Work
Well There may be new models on the brink of release but Acer are running serious TV advertising on the Acer Aspire One which makes me think that it is the current NetBook Contender at least until the new year and don’t forget that the Aspire One has a 8.9″ LCD screen already ! which is far better than the Asus EE range, but not as good as the HP netbook.
As I already have a Acer Aspire 15.4 laptop I wanted something smaller and once you get back up to 12″ and 13″ screens then your almost back where you started !
While we are talking about Netbooks a lot of people will want to get then running on the net. I have just had a nasty experience with mobile broadband, I decided to get onto the 3 network with a mobile broadband modem which had a 5 GB monthly allowance with promsied speeds of at least 2.8mps probably 3.8mps.
Well anyone thinking of going with 3 be very careful ! I got mine from PC World and after two days took it back and cancelled the contract.
The speed WHEN working was ver————-y slow, most of the time there was no network available and the Tech Support at 3 stated that I was is a very good siganl area with their turbo speeds available at 7.8mps !
What a joke ! the support at 3 is rank, if you like calling India on a regular basis on a 0870 number then 3 is the way to go, couple this with all the Bullsh** that the people at PC World try a give you its a complete disaster which they expect you to pay for !
Because all I want to do is access Connect,other spares services, my own server, and send a few emails I have got my phone company T Mobile to upgrade my account with web and walk which is ruuning on the netbook via bluetooth using my phone as GRPS modem.
The upshot of this is that I am getting between 112kps and 120kps connection speeds like dial up but a bit quicker, far quicker than 3’s turbo mobile broadband, there is no contract so you can finish when you like as opposed to being locked to a long contract, youncan connect almost anywhere there is a phone signal, and you get 3Gig per month all for
£12.00 inc Vat.I will be using this system until they get mobile broadband sorted out and by then the prices would have gone down.
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