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[rhisiart]

I had along conversation w. kyla the other night in which she asked me, when I was a kid, what did I want to be when grew up. The answer to that question was easy, A writer or journalist. She asked when that was and how long I wanted it. I replied since I was about ten until

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[spike20]

I approve. I like nothing better than to go down to the pub for a pint or two with my netbook (love the free wireless that seems to be in most pubs nowadays).

I recommend the Acer Aspire One; it runs Windows XP or Linux instead of the hated Vista, and has a slightly more user-friendly keyboard than the HPs or Sonys (I testdrove them all). It's also just about the cheapest one out there.

[rhisiart]

That's the one I'm looking at. It seems to be the most reliable w. a good bang for the buck and it runs xp. They are regularely $329 At walmart. I wish I had alittle more money right now though as this week they are on sale at future shop for $279.

[lookforthewoman]

LOL - well, you know if my brother has it, I have it, and MICK has it, it's a netbook with a firm family stamp of approval! :)

[spike20]

Durable, too. I've knocked mine off a table onto a hardwood floor three times (catching the power cord on my chair) without any damage.

[suelet]

Be careful which aspire you are looking at...the one for $279 is generally the one with the smaller keyboard.
I got the 10.2 inch...which is a little bit more...but the keyboard is just about right for me. Your hands are bigger than mine..you might not want the smaller keyboard. :)

[loftwyr]

Why not start with a notebook and pen rather than a small computer? Start getting your ideas down and trying out your prose. Once you feel comfortable, then get the computer and go crazy!

[rhisiart]

I can't write with pen for more than half a page before my hands cramp up badly. As well I can't read what I wrote half the time.

[loftwyr]

Well, if it weren't for the penmanship, I'd say it would teach you brevity... netbook it is!

[courtly]

I'd recommend you focus on the keyboard as your #1 feature. HD size really isn't that important if you're writing (more important if you're doing photo edits or music editing), and USB sticks are CHEAP like borscht. Seriously.

Or find a way to buy a small-packing USB keyboard (if such a thing exists - they once had folding ones for Palm-pilots, so I can't imagine they wouldn't have something similar for netbooks).

But RSI from pursuing a hobby that makes you happy would be a terrible reward.

Good idea, though. If I can be of any help, you'll let me know?

[astrocrabpuff]

How about having something to write about for someone, like Torontoist? Just giving you something to consider - Torontoist may not be the type of journalism in which you're interested.