While we're playing Consumer Reports

[jethrien]

Also considering getting a laptop (we only have a desktop). Requirements - small, light, cheap, runs Word, Excel, and a browser. That's about it. We've got a PC as the main computer, so laptop should match. (I'm not planning to store much on this long-term - basically, I want something I can use to write or do minor chores or check email while traveling. We've done an enormous amount of traveling this fall, which has kind of underscored this desire.)

Opinions?

Comments

[hyouneko.livejournal.com]

http://event.asus.com/eeepc/windows/index.html

I'm looking to get one of these for when con time rolls around and I need a cheap, lightweight laptop I can carry around and tether to my phone.

[jethrien.livejournal.com]

So is it called that because people see it and go "Eeeeeee!"

[hyouneko.livejournal.com]

hahaha, I'm not exactly sure.

[ecmyers.livejournal.com]

It stands for three Es: Easy to learn, easy to work, easy to play.

[jethrien.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know, but I like my answer better.