Gadget Tips

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Permalink Reply by World Troubadour on January 23, 2009 at 12:32pm

http://www.alphasmart.com/Retail/

Seems like a great idea, not only does it save having an expensive laptop with you but with out the distractions you can really focus on your writing.

Permalink Reply by Andrea Di Tonto on January 23, 2009 at 12:50pm

With 50$ more you can get an ASUS eeePC and you can connect to internet, do basic photo retouch, etc. On the other side if you have already a good phone or iPhone internet is sorted, and you just need to write.. I guess it all depends on the package of gadgets you're carrying with you.. you can read more on this post of mine.. Happy Flashpacking!

Permalink Reply by Craig Martin on February 26, 2009 at 4:12am

We bought an Asus eee and really like it. Got the linux version to avoid constant virus update struggles.

We currently carry a 12" Apple Powerbook and the new netbook; between them both, it keeps Linda and I tapping away.

Permalink Reply by Kelsey Chin on February 26, 2009 at 10:33pm

How is the durability of the Asus? I keep killing laptops. I'm on my 3rd now and am looking for something small and compact for my adventure in china.

Permalink Reply by Josh on December 30, 2009 at 8:41pm

I've bought ThinkPads for my last 2 laptops and they are super durable. I dropped my old T-43 laptop from waist level onto a concrete sidewalk while running to catch a bus and it was fine. Later it fell off a table onto a hardwood floor with no problems.

The X-series ThinkPads are very small, but not quite as small as a netbook. If you get a ThinkPad, get one of the higher-end models with titanium shell. A 5-year, at-home, next-day repair plan was about $120 USD if I recall correctly.

Permalink Reply by Gary Arndt on March 1, 2009 at 4:21pm