- FastBackup for 9500/9300i

- Re: good-bye Psion, hello...

- EEE enthusiasm spreads ...

Date: 19 May 2008 06:01:02 +0800
From: Martin O'Neill (IOL) <address truncated>
Subject: FastBackup for 9500/9300i

for Chris Hanley

Chris,
I look forward to seeing the public version of FastBackup in the near future as the Backup on the 9300i is very basic.

Regards,

Martin O'Neill

Date: 19 May 2008 15:31:34 +0800
From: Jim Watson-Gove <address truncated>
Subject: Re: good-bye Psion, hello...

I am ecstatic about my new eee.  Eventually I see it replacing my MBook (once I finish a book project which will complete sometime next year - too many files to move quickly or easily).

I find that although the MBook will go away, the 5mx (2 of them) will stay with me indefinitely for walking around PIM.   I thought my Palm TX would replace the 5mx but I keep having them die on me - usually just after the warranty.  The PIM on the Palm is almost as good at the 5mx but the machines aren't robust enough.

When I go mobile, I carry my 5mx in my pocket and my eee and my MBook in a shoulder bag (they are both small enough) along with manuscript and books.  I feel a little silly but I always have the proper tool for what I am doing.

The Linux and the screen on the eee are fantastic.  I have no regrets.

jim

> From: Thomas F. van der Zijden > Subject: Ref: good-bye Psion, hello...
> Hello Chris,

> An interesting message. I too switched from one netBook to 2 other devices, being a 9300i and a small laptop (the EEE) and it is indeed nice to have (again) your most important stuff with you in a 9500 or 9300i. They cannot be really used as a mini-computer, because their keyboard is far too small.

Date: 20 May 2008 08:40:54 +0800
From: Chris Cooper
Subject: EEE enthusiasm spreads ...

... leading to unfortunate results: 
http://www.nexgentech.org/laptops/2008/05/asus-and-msi-have-some-splaining-to-do.html