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To: TruthShallSetYouFree

Played with one at my Apple fanatic sister’s house this weekend.

Not a bad device, but it’s an “appliance”.
Good for surfing and entertainment, but certainly not for PC or Mac replacement.


3 posted on 05/04/2010 8:03:52 AM PDT by SJSAMPLE
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To: SJSAMPLE
Not a bad device, but it’s an “appliance”.

Exactly right; it's a toy for surfing or reading. Personally, I have a spare eeePC 1000HE for that purpose, that lasts a LONG time (around 8 hours), has a larger screen with about the same number of pixels, and a keyboard that you can actually type on.

No it doesn't replace my monster 17" HP laptop, but it is light and long-lasting and makes a fun little toy to have around. The ability to use it as a "real" computer is a big benefit.

Best thing of all: with it's 160 GB HDD, Atom processor, and "full" OS, it's a great media server for my Squeezebox! I have about 400 CDs of music ripped - lossless - on it and it makes a wonderful low power, silent media server.

7 posted on 05/04/2010 8:37:37 AM PDT by PugetSoundSoldier (Indignation over the Sting of Truth is the defense of the indefensible)
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