Update on the netbook - there is now one in our home but it was actually my daughter who ended up buying it. She's been wanting her own computer for a while and asked the other day about getting a laptop. My wife and I were out shopping last night and took a look at the options including the netbooks and I thought the Dell Inspiron was very nice.
Today, I took DD over to Best Buy and she checked out a bunch of models and also liked the Inspiron best. It was $399. It has a 10" screen which is very bright and sharp. It weighs a bit more than the HP but the keyboard is nicer for typing. We didn't like the ASUS at all. Felt very cheap.
She's loving it so far. There is one possible problem. I don't like the sound it is making, kind of like air leaking. I'm afraid there might be a problem with the fan. If it is still doing it tomorrow, I may take it back.
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Steve
* Despite the high cost of living, it remains very popular.
* Why should I pay for my daughter's education when she already knows everything?
* There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.
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