I got in the Netbook I referenced to a few emails ago and have had a chance to play around with it. It came with the standard 1gb memory and has Windows 7...
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Steve James
stonerose953
Dec 6, 2009 3:54 pm
I've used Crossloop (www.crossloop.com) with great success to fix problems with the folks' computer on the other side of the world. Really like it. I'm think...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Dec 6, 2009 3:40 pm
I've recently been experimenting with logmein.com RAC software. (Software which allows you to see and control any PC which you have registered via the ...
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Hector
hector_yague
Nov 29, 2009 10:49 pm
I am looking to buy a UMID mbook (http://www.dynamism.com/#Product=umid), which is almost as powerful as a netbook but half the size and weight. It's perfect...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Nov 29, 2009 10:43 pm
See how it goes, you may well love it. My guess is that the better screen resolutions and ION graphics won't become common on netbooks until mid 2010 in any...
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Michael Heenan
heenanaz
Nov 29, 2009 9:26 pm
I do have big hands unfortunately... it's tough to text on my iphone. I did buy this acer on amazon during a sale, and amazon has a good return policy, so I...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Nov 29, 2009 9:14 pm
I think this is a fine netbook and you would be happy with it. Its a big improvement over the earlier D150 model. Compared with the alternatives currently...
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Michael Heenan
heenanaz
Nov 29, 2009 8:45 pm
Thanks for the info... this is the model I was looking at on Amazon: Acer AOD250-1633. What features do the new models have that are coming out soon?...
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Hector
hector_yague
Nov 29, 2009 1:03 am
The new Sony VAIO 10" netbook (W series) is the only 10 incher with a 1366x768 resolution. Plus it's the best looking one too :) It's the ideal travel-friendly...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Nov 29, 2009 12:23 am
1 I think for anyone going on a long trip a netbook is an excellent investment and well worth getting. 2 If you already have a laptop and just looking to...
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Michael Heenan
heenanaz
Nov 28, 2009 11:53 pm
Now that the holiday season is here, there's some good deals to be had on netbooks. I'm going to be doing some extensive traveling next year, and while it's...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Nov 28, 2009 12:35 am
Yes I met some Americans when I was in Kenya wthen you can ho had gone south from Spain to Moroccos Western Sahara etc then down through west Africa and...
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Tina Rowland
shadee28
Nov 28, 2009 12:16 am
Wade, The only problem with this is I will be gone more than a year. I'm trying to look into Circle Africa passes but digging up the info is hard to find. If ...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Nov 27, 2009 9:10 pm
have you thought about arranging a RTW fare with The World Journey This team includes South African Airways and Air Kenya so allows you to go to most places...
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Tina Rowland
shadee28
Nov 27, 2009 6:42 pm
All, Thank you for the info! And especially for the book titles. I was hoping to find some. Ghana should be on that list and I don't know how I missed it when...
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forbus28
Nov 27, 2009 6:09 am
hi Tina, i'm jealous!! this trip sounds wonderful. i have only been to Ghana, and i was puzzled that you didn't include it (maybe you've been before? or...
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Yumi Masuoka
masuokay
Nov 23, 2009 8:18 pm
hi there, have just gotten back yesterday from 3 wks in cameroon and since it was my first time there, i did the main touristy route... travelled alone --...
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Yvette Cendes
cassiopia321
Nov 23, 2009 6:43 pm
Hi Tina- I haven't been to Western Africa but I was in Southern Africa this past summer (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho) and travel...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Nov 23, 2009 2:00 am
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/11/pushkar_mela.html Those of you not able to travel at the moment may be interested to check The Boston Globe's Big...
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Tina Rowland
shadee28
Nov 23, 2009 12:30 am
After pushing back a leave date multiple times, I will finally be able to take off for my RTW in about 15 months. I've kept myself from going crazy with a few...
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InkZ
dottie_grlzz
Nov 5, 2009 8:49 am
Wow, I never thought someone will appreciate my country like the two of you do. Thank you so much. Yes Jakarta is a really really mad place, that’s why I...
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Ziv
zivbnd
Oct 31, 2009 1:44 pm
Hello Inke, Like Wade, I think you live in a beautiful country! I spent several months in Indonesia in '98, worked my way down from Medan to Lake Toba, then to...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Oct 30, 2009 2:20 pm
Welcome to the group Inke You live ina very beautiful country which probably doesn't get as many tourists as it should following the bali bombings and the...
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InkZ
dottie_grlzz
Oct 30, 2009 9:07 am
Hello everyone. I'm Inke from Jakarta, Indonesia. I'm a newcomer here. This is my first post so let me tell you a little about myself and my country. I'm 23...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Oct 12, 2009 6:24 pm
Thanks Eric I've done a little more research and found that the Kindle (not yet widely available in the UK) is the most popular but that it does not support...
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Eric
ericmessenger03
Oct 12, 2009 12:00 pm
Hi, Here is a nice list that compares the readers: http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/gadgets/0,1518,654162-2,00.html the text is in german, but you get a good...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Oct 11, 2009 12:38 pm
BTW If you are looking for the long battery life and portability of a netbook but want a more capable computer , you might take a look at the new Acer Timeline...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Oct 9, 2009 10:17 pm
I'm not sure about the relative prices but the Samsung netwooks look a good bet. Their already well regarded NC 10 has now been replaced by the even better ...
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sherees_place
Oct 9, 2009 10:01 pm
Hi, I'm travelling to Hong Kong soon and wondering if I should be a Samsung netbook in the UK or would I get it cheaper in Hong Kong? Any advise on which model...
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Wade Allsopp
wadeall
Oct 5, 2009 12:27 pm
I'm thinking of getting an ebook reader. Is amnyone an expert on which ones are best and what features are in practice most important? For those not familiar,...
