Sunday, December 9, 2007

Why would I need a laptop?

"I already have a desktop PC, so, why would I need a laptop?"

I've read a couple of articles tackling about buying stuff considerable as assets and not liabilities; stuff that you can use to earn; needs above wants. So far, I'm far from achieving that kind of control, but to be fair, I'm trying to take that level of thinking into consideration. *grin*

So, do I need a laptop? As what I, with a big grin on my face, always say to Ron: "Yes I need a laptop once I go there." There where you ask? Accenture peeps, you know what I mean. Lol. I really don't need it aside from that purpose, not especially a Macbook. Why would I carry a Macbook while commuting on the ever-safe streets of QC-Makati-Caloocan? My resolve is firm, I don't need a Macbook, but I need a laptop. ^^,


Laptop prospect numero uno: ASUS EEE PC (approx. PhP 25,000 for 8Gb)

When I've read about the ASUS EEE PC in a local gadgets magazine, I got fascinated by its simplicity, ultra-portability, and cheap price. I said to myself that this is enough for my word processing tasks, net-surfing and blogging needs. Unfortunately, the 8Gb version of this baby is not yet available here in the Philippines. Thus, the wait starts again.


Laptop prospect numero dos: MSI VR320 K2M (Php 39,999; ++ for upgrades)

I saw this laptop yesterday at the Cyberzone in SM North Edsa. My purpose of buying-a-black-ink-for-my-printer-slash-canvassing-for-a-laptop was a success. See the specs below:

Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Technology
Intel Core™2 Duo T5200 1.60GHz 533MHz 2MB L2 Cache Processor
ATI RC410ME Chipset
ATI Mobility Radeon X200 Graphics 256MB Shared
MSI Wireless 802.11G
1GB DDR2 Memory (Max: 2GB)
80GB Hard Disk Drive
Super-Multi DVD+/-RW/Ram Dual Layer Drive
Superb Glare 13.3" Widescreen Display (1280x768)
Card Reader 4-in-1 MMC/SD/MS/MSPro
Firewire Port /10/100Lan / 56K Modem
3 x USB2.0, Express Card Slot
Weight : 2.1kg; Battery life: 3Hours (6-Cell)
Mega Carrying Bag
NO OPERATING SYSTEM

Ain't that wonderful?? Sufficient enough for my needs. Plus, No OS! Welcome Ubuntu. *evil laugh*

Now, I just need the cash. Where the hell did I put my savings...? ...Spent it already... darn!

Any comments or suggestions regarding my laptop prospects is very much accepted and appreciated. ^^,

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

yeah, buy! buy!
i just bought mine... see my blog!
i'm just waiting for it to get delivered... =)

Ron Castry said...

:-(

Anonymous said...

http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/30/asus-reveals-accessory-line-for-eee-pc/

:-D