tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post2021768337205885147..comments2023-09-01T09:41:41.370-06:00Comments on Anne's Space: New ToysUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-24698154797309861402008-11-03T03:57:00.000-07:002008-11-03T03:57:00.000-07:00ooooh! shiny.ooooh! shiny.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689543548254798437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-29686519051844782732008-10-31T08:42:00.000-06:002008-10-31T08:42:00.000-06:00Michelle, I don't know why on the screen size. I ...Michelle, I don't know why on the screen size. I think sometimes it has to do with standard sizes/proportions of glass (it's more expensive if you have more waste when you cut sheets down to the size you want, for example) but it also may have something to do with the graphics card. I don't know. I've seen some pretty sturdy laptops that were mostly screen, so I have my doubts that's the rationale. There is a spot for a camera at the top, but other than that, I have no... oh, and the speakers are below the screen. But other than *that* I have no idea.<BR/><BR/>Nathan, there is a / key, in about the same location as the normal one, but it's a bit smaller.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I think once I look at what's loaded on the computer (MS Works?), the next one I'll look at is Open Office.<BR/><BR/>Michelle, I'm interested to hear what you make of the phone with Windows. I have a Palm with Windows Mobile, but I use it less than I thought. Notetaking yes, novel writing no. (Except for on my cell phone, yes. ;)Anne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09444051201220766948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-89087536988848525802008-10-31T06:37:00.000-06:002008-10-31T06:37:00.000-06:00Wow! It didn't look that tiny until I looked at th...Wow! It didn't look that tiny until I looked at the big version of the picture.<BR/><BR/>Wow!<BR/><BR/>Even though you probably don't know, I'm curious as to why there is so much space around the display. Is it sturdiness?<BR/><BR/>Wow!<BR/><BR/>And the solid state bits are even more awesome.<BR/><BR/>In December--assuming all is well--I'm getting a new cellphone with Windows Mobile that I'm hoping will work like a teeny computer. I can't wait. (Not that I prefer Windows Mobile. It's just that I would really like it to be able to sync with my work calendar. Which I can only do with Windows Mobile.)Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-77016958261769573182008-10-31T06:19:00.000-06:002008-10-31T06:19:00.000-06:00Love the new toy! (not quite as much as if it was ...Love the new toy! (not quite as much as if it was a Mac, but it is super cool)kimbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18202011517037727838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-51953197418367915642008-10-31T05:36:00.000-06:002008-10-31T05:36:00.000-06:00I see Vince included a link too, but he did it all...I see Vince included a link too, but he did it all <EM>fancy like</EM>. ;)Shawn Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186686711412505957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-68174472450138790222008-10-31T05:35:00.000-06:002008-10-31T05:35:00.000-06:00Yes, openoffice is great:http://www.openoffice.org...Yes, openoffice is great:<BR/><BR/>http://www.openoffice.org<BR/><BR/>also, for word processing only, check out Abiword:<BR/><BR/>http://www.abisource.com<BR/><BR/>It's just word processing, but rather nice.Shawn Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186686711412505957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-26068600501858617242008-10-31T05:22:00.000-06:002008-10-31T05:22:00.000-06:00I don't know of an open source stand-alone word pr...I don't know of an open source stand-alone word processor, but for an open source office package, I recommend <A HREF="http://www.openoffice.org/" REL="nofollow">OpenOffice</A>.vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955307244053931069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-33660547327835961202008-10-30T22:21:00.000-06:002008-10-30T22:21:00.000-06:00Looks uber-cool. Just where is the "/" key.And ap...Looks uber-cool. Just where is the "/" key.<BR/><BR/>And apropos of nothing, I love "The Lost Fleet" series.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-33781631957345880992008-10-30T22:07:00.000-06:002008-10-30T22:07:00.000-06:00I will, Jeri! It's great blog fodder. ;)I will, Jeri! It's great blog fodder. ;)Anne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09444051201220766948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-35767392244278214092008-10-30T22:06:00.000-06:002008-10-30T22:06:00.000-06:00It is supercool. :) I briefly considered the Eee...It is supercool. :) I briefly considered the Eee PC that you did a review of, plus my BIL suggested another netbook (ASI Wind), but this one had the solid state drive and one more cell in the battery. It's very nice, with the single exception of the mislocated ' key. I'd send you mine to review (ummm, riiiiight) except it's not the Linux version (whew! Snaps fingers in mock disappointment).<BR/>It should be a fun playground.Anne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09444051201220766948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-28377362114544757432008-10-30T22:04:00.000-06:002008-10-30T22:04:00.000-06:00Yeah cute new computer! I really, really like the...Yeah cute new computer! I really, really like the compact size. Well, except for that growing middle-aged presbyopia issue. ;)<BR/><BR/>Let us know what cool new things you find to install on it!Jerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473415569376925543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889198.post-63341279909627869462008-10-30T21:55:00.000-06:002008-10-30T21:55:00.000-06:00I'm SOOOOOOO jealous!!! I really want a Mini 9, i...I'm SOOOOOOO jealous!!! I really want a Mini 9, if nothing else to try out and/or review.<BR/><BR/>It's awesome that you got one. :)Shawn Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186686711412505957noreply@blogger.com