I'd like a smartphone or iPhone, but....

[wraithfodder]

While the phones aren't too pricey, the monthly plans are too much. I mean, I'd have to dump cable if I did that, so.... I'm looking for a netbook, one of those mini PCs so I can check my email at lunch (since all email at work is considered 'evil' - so AOL, Yahoo - is blocked, as are all 'social networking' places, including now, sniffle, Twitter).

So, does anybody have one or recommend any or hints on what I should look for on one? Thanks in advance!

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netbooks

[watcher652.livejournal.com]

I suggest going to Best Buy and trying out all the models to see if you like the key feel, mouse pad and screen display. I was just there yesterday and tried out models from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Compaq, Toshiba and Sony. I personally liked the key feel of the Dell, although the mousepad/mouse keys aren't my favorite. My friends have Asus netbooks and they like them fine.

Netbooks all seem to have about the same configuration - 1 GB RAM, 1.6 GHz processor speed, 10" screen, 1024x600 screen resolution, 160 GB hard drive, webcam, Windows XP SP3, weight about 2.5 pounds. No CD/DVD drive. Some netbooks come with Linux instead of Windows. Linux is cheaper than Windows, so the cost of the netbook should be cheaper.

I was just browsing, so I didn't ask if there was a difference in additional software.