A Look at the New Mobile Computer

By Mark Evans | Published: November 14, 2008

Earlier today, I met with someone who wanted to show me the Web site they were developed. He pulled out an Acer netbook, which could easily described as “cute”.

It’s small, lets you do basic computing (Word processing, Web browsing, e-mail) and sells for about $350 – although I suspect you’ll probably see on sale for $249 to $299 during the holidays. As well, there are the $100 computers from the Give One, Get One program..

Is this the future of mobile computing? Will be the future see us using cheap, no-frills Netbooks when we don’t want to lug around a laptop? Personally, I can easily see having a work/home laptop AND a mobile/travel/vacation/conference laptop.

As much as the NetBook concept is appealing, it could also be doomed by the emergence of smartphones such as the iPhone and Blackberry Bold. A friend, who just abandoned his Blackberry Pearl for an iPhone (mostly due to the application ecosystem) gushed the iPhone could be his new mobile computing device.

When you think about it, the iPhone lets you check e-mail, surf the Web, blog and take notes. Granted, the keyboard is not as elegant or easy as a laptop but surely there’s are mini-keyboards to get over this hurdle.

So, what would you use as a mobile computer:


Technorati Tags: , ,

This entry was posted in Main Page. Bookmark the permalink. Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL.
  • Subscribe RSSFollow me on TwitterSubscribe on FeedBurner
  • TwitterCounter for @markevans

  • Powered by Postrank

  • How it works  |  Vision & Calls  |  Cost

    What's on

    Have you seen what you can get with BT's digital tv?

    © All Rights Reserved
    BT Vision and Calls

    Did you know that BT offers great deals in cheap mobile calls and cheap international phone calls? If you have a phone line with BT, come and see how we can reduce your bill of your home phone.


    Get one of our broadband telephone packages to get even more entertainment at a great value.

    How it works

    With BT Vision now you can enjoy Freeview digital tv channels, radio channels and a great range of on demand entertainment.

    Cost

    Get a deal at a great value with our digital tv packages. Visit our website to find out more.

    What you need

    BT Phone line

    BT Total Broadband

    A TV and aerial

    Freeview coverage

    Speed test  |  Availability  |  Support

    BT Total Broadband

    Want fast, broadband wireless internet? Get BT Total Broadband.

    Speed test

    If you are unsure of how fast your line is, have a broadband speed test. You just have to enter your telephone number or postcode below. You will need a minimum of 2MB speed to be able to get BT Vision.

    Enter phone number
    or postcode
    Availability

    Want to see check broadband availability in your local area? Enter your postcode in our broadband postcode checker below and find out what is available to you.

    Enter postcode
    Support

    BT offers great support with broadband services. Do you need broadband help? Contact us and we will be more than happy to help you.

  • Wikio - Top Blogs - Technology
  • Lijit Search