Comments on: The Foleo – Even Less Of A Reason To Buy One http://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/ Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21213 Judie Lipsett Hughes Tue, 05 Jun 2007 22:48:39 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21213 Yeah, I am noticing that, too. I think it may be a WordPress 2.2 bug. (sigh) :-( Yeah, I am noticing that, too. I think it may be a WordPress 2.2 bug. (sigh) :-(

]]> By: reidmehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21211 reidme Tue, 05 Jun 2007 22:45:57 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21211 I don't hate Windows, I just don't think it's appropriate for everything. In our house we have two Windows desktops, two Windows laptops, and a Macbook. Windows works great on a big screen with a fast processor, a mouse, and an AC outlet near by. To me (and this is just my opinion), shoe-horning Windows into a mini device is like taking a 200 pound backpack on a hike. Not much fun. Mostly I think what it comes down to for me is that I'm just bored to tears with Windows and can't get very excited about any new Windows device. That ASUS device does look sweet. I think they're onto something with the dual-mode: full Windows when you want it and "simple mode" when you don't. However, they said the simple mode took "only" 15 seconds to boot. That's fast compared to Windows, but certainly not instant-on like the Foleo is touting. P.S. For some reason, the formatting of my posts here is getting compressed to one paragraph no matter how I type it. I don’t hate Windows, I just don’t think it’s appropriate for everything. In our house we have two Windows desktops, two Windows laptops, and a Macbook. Windows works great on a big screen with a fast processor, a mouse, and an AC outlet near by. To me (and this is just my opinion), shoe-horning Windows into a mini device is like taking a 200 pound backpack on a hike. Not much fun. Mostly I think what it comes down to for me is that I’m just bored to tears with Windows and can’t get very excited about any new Windows device.

That ASUS device does look sweet. I think they’re onto something with the dual-mode: full Windows when you want it and “simple mode” when you don’t. However, they said the simple mode took “only” 15 seconds to boot. That’s fast compared to Windows, but certainly not instant-on like the Foleo is touting.

P.S. For some reason, the formatting of my posts here is getting compressed to one paragraph no matter how I type it.

]]> By: Mitchell Okehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21182 Mitchell Oke Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:24:16 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21182 Yes I can see your point Reidme, some people would prefer a device that is not based on Windows, but considering the close prices (assuming it comes out at $600 that is), I think thy would really have to hate Windows before they pay almost the same amount (and the same after the initial sale price) for a limited device. I like the look of that ASUS device!! Yes I can see your point Reidme, some people would prefer a device that is not based on Windows, but considering the close prices (assuming it comes out at $600 that is), I think thy would really have to hate Windows before they pay almost the same amount (and the same after the initial sale price) for a limited device.

I like the look of that ASUS device!!

]]> By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21057 Judie Lipsett Hughes Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:17:46 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21057 I suspect that we will see a rash of "Foleo beater" headlines popping up once a day for a while. ;-) I suspect that we will see a rash of “Foleo beater” headlines popping up once a day for a while. ;-)

]]> By: reidmehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21053 reidme Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:09:39 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21053 Now this looks like a nice little clamshell net device (but it still runs on Windows.) http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pocket-browser/asus-eee-pc-the-tiny-ultraportable-for-web-browsing-266008.php Now this looks like a nice little clamshell net device (but it still runs on Windows.)

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pocket-browser/asus-eee-pc-the-tiny-ultraportable-for-web-browsing-266008.php

]]> By: reidmehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21048 reidme Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:54:37 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/06/05/the-foleo-even-less-of-a-reason-to-buy-one/#comment-21048 What possible reason? No Windows. Seriously, the Mini windows laptop has been done many times (and I've bitten for several.) The tiny screen is no fun for Windows and the tiny keyboard isn't so hot either. The Foleo has a full size keyboard, a much bigger screen, an efficient instant on-off OS, and apps designed specifically for the hardware. If you want a small Windows laptop this looks better (though I'm sure it won't be as cheap.) http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/05/toshibas-12-1-inch-portege-r500-is-worlds-thinnest-with-disc-d/ What possible reason? No Windows.

Seriously, the Mini windows laptop has been done many times (and I’ve bitten for several.) The tiny screen is no fun for Windows and the tiny keyboard isn’t so hot either.

The Foleo has a full size keyboard, a much bigger screen, an efficient instant on-off OS, and apps designed specifically for the hardware.

If you want a small Windows laptop this looks better (though I’m sure it won’t be as cheap.)

http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/05/toshibas-12-1-inch-portege-r500-is-worlds-thinnest-with-disc-d/

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