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Since I am once again on the hunt for a new job or gig, I promised myself that I would start posting every day. This also entails getting back to reading my favorite tech blogs (which was frowned upon at my non-tech job — oh for the days when it was a requirement!) and blogging about my gadgets and accessories. So here’s a quick post.
Right now my favorite thing in the world is my Cool Lift notebook pad. It’s just a small bit of foam with some raised bits to tilt my netbook up at a small angle — not too different from this Lapworks model, my other favorite. I bought the Cool Lift because I like writing during my subway commute but have never been able to type comfortably with my netbook on my lap. Putting it on top of my bag worked out all right some of the time, but sometimes there was still unfortunate downward sloping and the bottom would get really hot. I considered getting another Lapworks lapdesk, but it seemed overkill for my tiny netbook.
In my search for better alternatives I found the Cool Lift, which has almost the same dimensions as my Sammy. It also weighs next to nothing yet has shown no signs of collapse.
I sometimes use the Cool Lift on tables at cafes, but not as much — on a flat surface my netbook remains relatively cool. Just not when it’s on top of my canvas bag, the fabric blocking all the vents and such.
This accessory gets high scores on all the points that matter. It’s small, lightweight and portable, so I don’t mind carrying it around all day, it perfectly fulfills the function I bought it for, and it doesn’t cost a lot ($10 at Amazon).
Yes, I have been checking every day. I even wrote them a note. I want that netbook!
I’m waiting for it to be on Amazon specifically because I have a rather large gift certificate I intend to use. But if you check the US Samsung official site, they have two other online retailers listed and you can buy directly from them. Awesome! Makes me wish I had an affiliate link for Samsung. And a gift certificate. So it goes.
I wouldn’t balk at other people writing to remind them that a netbook of this caliber would certainly make an excellent addition to their catalog. I’m not the only one, right?
I’ve been sitting on this for weeks and weeks but now I can finally say it: I am totally in love with the Samsung N110 and I’m buying one the instant it comes out.
We had this in Laptop’s offices a while ago to review and I spent maybe 5 minutes with it before I knew I had to have it. The NC10 was my former favorite, and the N110 boasts a slightly more rounded design, a larger trackpad, and more battery life. It has the same fantastic keyboard, thus making it one awesome netbook.
It’s not out until April (though Amazon – and I am SO there whe the pre-order page is up) so I have time to save up my pennies for it.
I’m so excited, I can’t tell you!
The Samsung NC20 arrived in our office today. It has to go back from whence it came in a week, which saddens me. I haven’t had a chance to play with it much, but it’s essentially a 12-inch NC10, and I love me the NC10.
Having a 12-inch system stretches the definition of netbook a bit, I agree. My boss told me long ago (I think the day I interviewed) that he felt consumers who go for netbooks really want 12-inch ultraportables that don’t cost an arm and a leg. Figure out how to combine the 12-inch form factor with a $350 asking price and you can go swimming in the money you’ll make. (I’m paraphrasing here.)
Dell came out with the Mini 12, but it had a slow hard drive, 1 gig of memory, and Vista. Yeah. Even though you can get it with XP now, I don’t see the Mini 12 tearing up the netbook charts. The NC20 may have a better chance — after all, the 10-inch version is pretty popular. I think it all hinges on our review :)
As does, I suppose, my true desire for it. We’ll see how I feel after I’ve played with it for a bit.
Last night I dreamed that I finally bought a black Samsung NC10 and showed it off to everyone. When I woke up I was horrendously disappointed that it wasn’t all true. This makes me a huge dork, I think.
