tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post7977166448535204243..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Taking It with YouUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-27058929251195008002008-12-23T21:00:00.000-05:002008-12-23T21:00:00.000-05:00There's a new thing called an Eee laptop -- they ...There's a new thing called an Eee laptop -- they can get online with wifi, they're really lightweight and portable, cute, they come in both black and white, don't have the annoying green lcd screen, and can run MS Word, I believe.<BR/><BR/>It's $300 at target right now and there are pretty cool quilted cases, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-53247125919403591982008-07-18T10:09:00.000-04:002008-07-18T10:09:00.000-04:00I also love my Neo. I can work while sitting in my...I also love my Neo. I can work while sitting in my recliner, on the deck, on the glider in the yard, and it travels wonderfully. I've had it about 6 months now, use it constantly, and have not even put a dent in the betteries.<BR/><BR/>I looked at eee, but decided I did not want the distractions of Internet access, software goodies, and Linux maintenance. That's just me, though. Your opinions might differ.Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448058314332443519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-27720351507057580352008-07-16T21:21:00.000-04:002008-07-16T21:21:00.000-04:00Shiloh, my husband uses a usb (full-sized) keyboar...Shiloh, my husband uses a usb (full-sized) keyboard when we've traveled. I also use a usb mouse. Warning, though...using the USB does decrease the battery life significantly, but I still love it. :) <BR/><BR/>A friend of mine has bought one for her college-bound daughter. She loves it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-70649936815629423672008-07-16T19:03:00.000-04:002008-07-16T19:03:00.000-04:00My Sony Vaio notebook computer was top of the line...My Sony Vaio notebook computer was top of the line when I bought it a few years ago. It is still more than enough for my needs and I cringe at the thought of having to replace it someday. (I had a lot more disposable income when I got it, than I will in the foreseeable future.) I also got an Alphasmart Dana for NaNoWriMo a couple of years ago, and I love it too. The Dana is a little more expensive than the Neo, but it has one feature that I especially like - it takes SD memory cards. So even when the battery randomly dies (which seems to happen if you don't use it for a while), none of your files disappear. It's great for when I need to make myself Just Write without the temptation of an internet connection lurking in the background. I'm going to check out this EEE everyone is talking about. Sounds like it might be what I'll get whenever my beloved Vaio bites the dust.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-18643334810653194292008-07-16T18:48:00.000-04:002008-07-16T18:48:00.000-04:00Shiloh, I was tempted by the eee Asus, also, but t...Shiloh, I was tempted by the eee Asus, also, but the keyboard made me think twice. Also it's not widely available here in Canada, and the places that do sell it, have it priced between $500-$600. <BR/><BR/>The replacement Quickpad I just bought cost me $240. All the other stuff would be distractions for me. I'm weak. I have to be completely away from the net or I'll keep loging on and surfing around. <BR/><BR/>Like PBW pointed out Quickpad/AlphaSmart/Neos force you to just write foward. The downside is my Quickpads seem to last 2yrs before they die on me.vanessa jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11059178422559443067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-29030725375073251872008-07-16T18:10:00.000-04:002008-07-16T18:10:00.000-04:00Shilohwalker:The EeePC has three USB ports, so the...Shilohwalker:<BR/>The EeePC has three USB ports, so there's no problem plugging in an external keyboard. It's also got a VGA port, so you can plug an external monitor, too, and it will use the full resolution of that monitor if you want. (That means it's great for presentations, too!)<BR/><BR/>Bill Peschel:<BR/>There's no need to scroll left and right. Just set your writing application to use the correct width of paper! I don't use OpenOffice, preferring a simple text editor, but I also use LyX, which is TeX-based and extremely powerful. Both simply wrap the text at the screen edges so I can get on with the writing without worrying!Solidushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942352297819203368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-49272901656167114042008-07-16T15:52:00.000-04:002008-07-16T15:52:00.000-04:00Love my AlphaSmart NEO! Although I usually take m...Love my AlphaSmart NEO! Although I usually take my laptop with me when I travel because it allows me to access email, etc., I use the AlphaSmart for "in between-write anywhere" situations. I've used it out on the back porch or in the yard, at the beach, in the doctor's office when I knew I had a long wait and on short trips where I knew I'd have alternative email access. It's great!<BR/><BR/>I also use it to freewrite and when I'm otherwise having trouble keeping focus. Just like you said, this keeps me away from distractions like email, websurfing, online Poker, Freecell, etc.Mary Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186261066656584772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-42664173457592249402008-07-16T15:00:00.000-04:002008-07-16T15:00:00.000-04:00Been gone for awhile and came right back to this b...Been gone for awhile and came right back to this blog.<BR/><BR/>I've had an Alphasmart Dana going on 4 years now. I wouldn't be caught out of town without it--unless I'm overseas and frolicking.Delta Dupreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766470397420671406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-41063938008370165682008-07-16T12:45:00.001-04:002008-07-16T12:45:00.001-04:00I have a NEO and I love it. I use it way more than...I have a NEO and I love it. I use it way more than my laptop, especially when starting a story, or just trying to focus on writing. I'd like to say I have self discipline, but I sometimes have a hard time staying off the internet when on my desktop or laptop, the NEO keeps my mind on work.Sasha Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466835168725022995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-53576313002240252902008-07-16T12:45:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:45:00.000-04:00I've used all sorts of portable writing solutions,...I've used all sorts of portable writing solutions, including laptops, Palm PDAs with infrared keyboards, and Alphasmarts. I still use the laptop now and then, but I hate the limited battery life and (relative) fragility. I love my Alphasmart Neo, which is cheap, rugged and lacks distractions. You can buy it with rechargeable batteries or without; going 700+ hours on 3 AA batteries seems pretty green to me.<BR/><BR/>There's an active Alphasmart users group over at Flickr; we're alway up to answering questions and we have more than a few stories to share.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020215009157625021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-89958331061484894992008-07-16T12:12:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:12:00.000-04:00Ya know, I like the look of the EEE, the small scr...Ya know, I like the look of the EEE, the small screen wouldn't be much of an issue, but the keyboard would<BR/><BR/>With my carpal tunnel, working on that cramped a space would be an invitation to surgery...again.<BR/><BR/>Don't suppose it comes with a way of plugging in a full size keyboard does it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-62673751656883074942008-07-16T12:06:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:06:00.000-04:00I'm on my third alphasmart and they are INDESTRUCT...I'm on my third alphasmart and they are INDESTRUCTIBLE. (I gave the first two to kids,and they're still going strong) However their built-in battery power seems kinda iffy--they don't seem to hold a charge very long--and when the battery dies, everything goes with it.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02495558736099438348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-40170499301160452822008-07-16T11:25:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:25:00.000-04:00Thanks for the recommendations. I'm not sure whet...Thanks for the recommendations. I'm not sure whether I'll eventually be getting one of these or a laptop, but it'll be nice to look more into these before I make a decision.Kristin Laughtinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536556357622503501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-23589483114426939942008-07-16T10:27:00.000-04:002008-07-16T10:27:00.000-04:00Ditto what the others have said on the Asus Eee PC...Ditto what the others have said on the Asus Eee PC. Mine is 7" and runs Linux, picks up wireless in a snap, runs Open Office, and connects directly to my Gmail and Google Docs (though I don't care for Google Docs and the lack of Word compatible formatting). I can palm the thing in one hand (and I don't have big hands), which does make the tiny keyboard easier to use. Under $400 for the 4G flash memory model.<BR/><BR/>But I'm also still a big fan of pen and paper. ;)Alison Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12363418400254304731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-74622142234876213292008-07-16T09:41:00.000-04:002008-07-16T09:41:00.000-04:00I love my AlphaSmart, which I won at a regional RW...I love my AlphaSmart, which I won at a regional RWA conference.Robin Baynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640632701164428942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-6375220053779480802008-07-16T09:33:00.000-04:002008-07-16T09:33:00.000-04:00I have an Alphasmart Neo and I love. I haven't us...I have an Alphasmart Neo and I love. I haven't used it much lately but that's because I've been home. When I travel, or when I used to work outside the home, I used it CONSTANTLY. I still use it when I go away on trips and such. I have a laptop, but for the reasons you mentioned I just like the Neo better. It's lighter and if something happens to it, it won't cost me as much to replace.Tami Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254839673811955144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-6905981169125833712008-07-16T09:13:00.000-04:002008-07-16T09:13:00.000-04:00I would recommend the EEE as well, from what I've ...I would recommend the EEE as well, from what I've read.<BR/><BR/>From what I understand, the cheapest version (about $350) has the Open OS (no Windows XP) and a 7-inch screen that means you have to scroll left/right.<BR/><BR/>If you want more, it'll cost you (about $500+). For that, you get a bigger screen and Windows XP.<BR/><BR/>But it seems ideal for what I want: fast on/off, big enough window for my editing purposes, and even wifi if you're in the coffee shop/bookstore and you want to check your e-mail.Bill Peschelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257587479467531187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-77353185469903939952008-07-16T08:17:00.000-04:002008-07-16T08:17:00.000-04:00I was awfully tempted by the EEE before my regular...I was awfully tempted by the EEE before my regular laptop died on me and I needed a new one. <BR/><BR/>As a writing tool, it's great, because you don't need a powerful computer to run a word processing software, which also means you can't install cool and fancy games on it.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06185883760690309984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-88490802573414004412008-07-16T08:14:00.000-04:002008-07-16T08:14:00.000-04:00I just take my laptop with me. I like being able ...I just take my laptop with me. I like being able to get online when there's a wireless hookup so the laptop goes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-597424381560036062008-07-16T07:54:00.000-04:002008-07-16T07:54:00.000-04:00I love my Palm Tungsten. I have the fold-up portab...I love my Palm Tungsten. I have the fold-up portable keyboard. It's very easy to put it together and have instant full-size keyboard for comfortable typing. The small screen space is hard to get used to, but you can fit the whole setup in your pocket. Can't say that for a laptop.charlenetegliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061754720849284938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-19547532301408577102008-07-16T06:13:00.000-04:002008-07-16T06:13:00.000-04:00I use an ASUS eee. It's a mini laptop at $300 (got...I use an ASUS eee. It's a mini laptop at $300 (got mine from target) and Linux based. You *can* get one with windows, but why? It's very limited in space, but I've written four novellas on it and doubt I'll go back. LOL. <BR/><BR/>I take it everywhere. It's roughly the size of a trade paperback. I bought a portable DVD player case and it holds everything. The laptop, the accessories and a little notebook. <BR/><BR/>It comes internet ready, has open office, and does everything I need it to. Even video looks good on it. I have a thumb drive so I transfer my docs back and forth all the time. <BR/><BR/>I love the thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-16120210923029017072008-07-16T03:57:00.000-04:002008-07-16T03:57:00.000-04:00The new toy is an Asus EeePC. It's tiny (less than...The new toy is an Asus <A HREF="http://uk.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=24&l2=163&l3=0&l4=0&model=2279&modelmenu=1" REL="nofollow">EeePC</A>. It's tiny (less than 9" wide), light (2 lb), tough (runs from Flash memory so no hard drive) and very cheap (£200 here in the UK so presumably about US$400 over there). Unbelievably portable.<BR/><BR/>The brilliant thing is that it's a complete laptop with real OS (Linux or Windows), real applications (OpenOffice, Firefox, Skype etc., and you can easily add more) and real features (WiFi, USB, SD card reader etc.). It's a fantastic thing for carrying around to write on; the only drawback is that the keyboard is small. If you're a touch-typist then it might not be for you, but I adapted quickly. The battery life is relatively short (standard battery is 2-3 hours) but an extended battery costs about £40 and will give you up to 7 hours. They now make bigger ones, too, with up to 10" screens. Well worth a look. I adore mine!Solidushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942352297819203368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-57446554750871702662008-07-16T02:00:00.000-04:002008-07-16T02:00:00.000-04:00I think pretty much every PocketPC has MS Word on ...I think pretty much every PocketPC has MS Word on it. At least, all the ones I've had have, and they're not HPs. I've never thought about hooking up a bluetooth keyboard to it. I can check one out at work, so it's a neat idea for not having to have my laptop everywhere.José Iriartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653811568201804995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-49958193763246366992008-07-16T01:14:00.000-04:002008-07-16T01:14:00.000-04:00I was about to buy a portable word processor when ...I was about to buy a portable word processor when the eee PC was released. The keyboard is a bit slower than a regular one, because it's smaller. I have to remember my reading glasses, because the screen is small. That's the bad news.<BR/><BR/>The good news is that it weighs less than 2 lbs, fits in my handbag, and is a fully-functioning computer. It runs Open Office and has wifi and a bunch of other things. Mine cost less than $500 (last December) but I believe you can get them for around $350 now.<BR/><BR/>The news that might be either good or bad depending on your personal situation and how much work you're trying to squeeze in before a plane leaves? The eee PC is a guy magnet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com