I could be tempted by this little marvel that has already exceeded their target funding by almost x4. There are a load of them available at $399 with the option of Windows or Linux. I'd go for the latter as you might guess. I'm just not sure I have a real need for a new laptop. I have an old one that just needs a new battery. When I'm out and about I don't need a super machine. Just need something that can do web etc.
Is there a market for something bigger than a large smartphone and smaller than the usual slim laptops? There used to be things like the Psion organisers. HP and others had some too, but that was before smartphones. I had a few PDA devices (Psion 3a, Palm IIIx, Palm Zire 71, Acer n35. None had internet, but they had uses.
I was just reading a piece by Terry Pratchett about the Olivetti Quaderno he carried around and wrote books on. The best device is the one you have with you when you need it.
