Netbooks and portability

I purchased my first Netbook. After reviewing the various types, I settled on the Acer Aspire One Linux version which has no moving parts. Hard drives are SSD and flash memory based. Based on my initial first day of using it, I will have to say that it lives up to all that is promised for this new form factor.

I like the portability, features, and performance. It boots up in about 5 seconds, and takes about another 10 seconds to initialize my WiFi connection. Carrying around my netbook is like carrying around one of those DayTimer organizers. Remember those days?

For the portability factor, Netbooks are definitely useful. Carrying around a 2 pound Netbook vice a 5 pound notebook computer (MacBook or PC) is a significant usability enhancement. We will see how it holds up. Initially though, having Linux, Firefox, and OpenOffice in a very portable form factor is actually pretty cool.

I am impressed with the Acer Aspire One's looks, esthetics, fit, finish, and usability. The keyboard is almost full size which is surprising and feels good. I am using it now to write this blog entry. My first impression is that this is a very high quality product that just works. Reminds me of my MacBook.