Comments on: Dell Launches a Machine for the Nomad http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/04/dell-launches-machine-for-nomad/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:02:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jake http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/04/dell-launches-machine-for-nomad/#comment-304259 Jake Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:11:27 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3723#comment-304259 I just noticed this system the other day when I started shopping for an inspiron. I don't think I would be able to do all of my web work related things on there, but it would surely be great for keeping up on email, blogs, and articles while out and about (of course, I have my iPhone for that already). It's great to see they have a system out like this now, though, and I'll be interested to see how it does! Jake NoteScribe: Premier <a HREF="http://www.notescribe.net" rel="nofollow">Note Taking Software</A> I just noticed this system the other day when I started shopping for an inspiron. I don’t think I would be able to do all of my web work related things on there, but it would surely be great for keeping up on email, blogs, and articles while out and about (of course, I have my iPhone for that already). It’s great to see they have a system out like this now, though, and I’ll be interested to see how it does!

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]]> By: Jon Eland http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/04/dell-launches-machine-for-nomad/#comment-304243 Jon Eland Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:59:35 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3723#comment-304243 Wildgift: It seems it's pretty much the same as the machines you mentioned (is have an eeePc 901); but the difference is - this is a Dell. Will be a lot easier to convince 'corporate purchasing' to buy this than an Asus or Acer, I suspect... Wildgift: It seems it’s pretty much the same as the machines you mentioned (is have an eeePc 901); but the difference is – this is a Dell.

Will be a lot easier to convince ‘corporate purchasing’ to buy this than an Asus or Acer, I suspect…

]]> By: TravisV http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/04/dell-launches-machine-for-nomad/#comment-304208 TravisV Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:19:18 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3723#comment-304208 I feel like I need one of these, but I can't figure out why. Aside from being able to better type on a plane, the rest of the benefits of these (above and beyond a normal laptop) seem pretty marginal. But like I said, I feel like I need one. Impulse buy indeed. I feel like I need one of these, but I can’t figure out why. Aside from being able to better type on a plane, the rest of the benefits of these (above and beyond a normal laptop) seem pretty marginal. But like I said, I feel like I need one. Impulse buy indeed.

]]> By: wildgift http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/04/dell-launches-machine-for-nomad/#comment-304202 wildgift Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:43:16 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3723#comment-304202 how is this different from the eeepc, the new asus, or the lowend hp subnotebook? how is this different from the eeepc, the new asus, or the lowend hp subnotebook?

]]> By: Michael Horowitz http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/04/dell-launches-machine-for-nomad/#comment-304172 Michael Horowitz Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:39:06 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3723#comment-304172 It's great that Dell is offering a normal version of Linux rather than a customized one. Acer offers a simplistic Linux that may be fine for a child but not for someone with even a moderate amount of technical savvy. HP offers SUSE but their netbook class machines are so expensive that really don't fall into the Netbook category. One big thing to look for with SSDs is the write speed. Cheapo SSDs are brutally slow. I agree about the keyboard, from what I've read Asus is the worst in this regard (along with the XO). Many netbooks make poor compromises http://news.cnet.com/8301-13554_3-10026782-33.html but the Dell models sound good. We'll have to wait for hands-on reviews of course. It’s great that Dell is offering a normal version of Linux rather than a customized one. Acer offers a simplistic Linux that may be fine for a child but not for someone with even a moderate amount of technical savvy. HP offers SUSE but their netbook class machines are so expensive that really don’t fall into the Netbook category. One big thing to look for with SSDs is the write speed. Cheapo SSDs are brutally slow. I agree about the keyboard, from what I’ve read Asus is the worst in this regard (along with the XO). Many netbooks make poor compromises
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13554_3-10026782-33.html
but the Dell models sound good. We’ll have to wait for hands-on reviews of course.

]]> By: Brian Carnell http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/04/dell-launches-machine-for-nomad/#comment-304092 Brian Carnell Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:18:30 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3723#comment-304092 I don't think the Windows versions are available yet either. My info from my Dell rep is that all of these will begin shipping on 9/16 but you can pre-order now. The key for these IMO is the keyboard. The ASUS EeePC is nice, but the keyboard renders it unusable for any serious work. Washington Post gives it <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/04/AR2008090401361.html" rel="nofollow">high marks</a>. I don’t think the Windows versions are available yet either. My info from my Dell rep is that all of these will begin shipping on 9/16 but you can pre-order now.

The key for these IMO is the keyboard. The ASUS EeePC is nice, but the keyboard renders it unusable for any serious work.

Washington Post gives it high marks.

]]> By: Mike Gunderloy http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/04/dell-launches-machine-for-nomad/#comment-304075 Mike Gunderloy Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:36:22 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3723#comment-304075 wondering: In this case, I'm writing strictly from information that Dell has made public, either through press releases or their product site. As a general rule, if we've had hands-on time with a product, we will explicitly mention that. And we will not keep the product - the most we will do is use a temporary loaner. So, while I'd be happy to have the opportunity to play with the new Dell, that opportunity hasn't come up yet. wondering: In this case, I’m writing strictly from information that Dell has made public, either through press releases or their product site.

As a general rule, if we’ve had hands-on time with a product, we will explicitly mention that. And we will not keep the product – the most we will do is use a temporary loaner.

So, while I’d be happy to have the opportunity to play with the new Dell, that opportunity hasn’t come up yet.

]]> By: wondering http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/04/dell-launches-machine-for-nomad/#comment-304074 wondering Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:04:07 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3723#comment-304074 Hi, What are your connections with Dell? Did you get the opportunity to test their laptop? For how long? Please, let us know. Mike D Hi,
What are your connections with Dell?
Did you get the opportunity to test their laptop? For how long?
Please, let us know.
Mike D

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