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The Trouble With Tiny Windows Computers Technologizer | adirondack chairs — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:20:34 +0000

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By: Lorenz Gude

Lorenz Gude — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:37:42 +0000

I had a few Palms and when my sister got a Jordana I was very interested but it was just too small. I couldn’t believe my luck when the eee PC cane out and I bought the first model. The keyboard is a bit too small and the newer models are have gotten it just about right. My criteria is that the keyboard must be usable and the it must be light enough to use as a reader in an easy chair or in bed. It also must be pocketable – even it it means buying a vest with big pockets or tactical pants. I bought my sister the HP and my son got the Lenovo. I will get one of the newer ones at some point and will be waiting to see if they do a tablet. I have the 13 inch HP tx1000 tablet but that is too big and clunky to comfortably use in an easy chair or in bed. It will have to be smaller and lighter than that.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:58:50 +0000

When I read that wire services were enjoying great success with OQOs for transmitting photos, I found a source and bought one. The 110/240 V power supply fried plugged into a 220 line in the Middle East. I had to buy a replacement from the company, which fried in a matter of minutes when plugged into 220 in Amsterdam. I sent them a power supply for replacement on or about Sept. 20, 2008, and as of May 16, 2009, I haven’t heard a word from them. Computer was a nice idea. I saw a UK blog where users were replacing the defective power supplies every month as they blew out with UK current. OQO never admitted there was anything wrong with the power supplies or came up with any acceptable resolution. I tried to check up by sending an e-mail to their customer support and it was returned as undeliverable. I can’t find anything online that says they went out of business, but I can’t find anything that would indicate they’re still in business, either.

By: Backlin

Backlin — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:30:39 +0000

I’m completely with you on the UI not being developed for the small screen. Vista’s Start Menu takes up a third of the screen on a resolution of 1024×768. Even if Windows 7 is being developed with touchscreens in mind, it’s big touchscreens they’re developing for.

By: X

Tue, 05 May 2009 14:26:14 +0000

OQO Battery Problem,

Do not buy OQO because I sent out a double capacity battery THREE MONTHS ago for repair and ordered TWO EXTRA. OQO still has not sent back our batteries.
They could not fulfill their warranty contract. I repeat. Do not buy OQO computer for they will not fulfill their warranty.

By: John Salamon

John Salamon — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:33:59 +0000

I don't think there is a big market for them. especially how iPhone has taken off. if I want to use a computer I go to my desk. The only thing I would use these devices for, would be to send an email. Adelaide Computer

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By: Drew

Drew — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:32:31 +0000

too small, or I am too old! I do a little writing, and for that, the keyboard really comes in handy. The keyboard on the HP 1030NR is very nice (why I chose it over the Acer). Your point is well taken though; if all I did was view pages, the Smartphone would be the way to go; interestingly, around 2002 I had a IPaq qhich I loved. I tried to find one last year, and that entire PDA segment seems to have all but disappeared.

By: Al

Al — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:37:21 +0000

If all you do is view web pages and documents you would be better off with a smartphone at less than half the price. OQO to me has the power of a laptop but the wrong shape completely. A full Vista computer is useless without a touch type keyboard.

By: Drew

Drew — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:17:55 +0000

I teach High School (9th graders), and they will show me stuff on thier phones and IPods, and it is like I channel my parents. I have to squint sometimes. I had to look up the 5mx, but I could work with that size. That screen is a nice size. They keep talking of a Apple tablet, I keep thinking that would be really cool.

Since I only go to say 20 or so websites every day, I could touch screen my way through favorites with little trouble.

Even with the netbook, I have been analyzing what I actually do. The vast majority of my time is “passive”; I read webpages, check them market, check the scores and such. I don’t type all that much