A few months ago with one of my early blog posts, I highlighted a new innovation in personal computing, the Asus EEE PC. Taking one look at this small, laptop-lookalike, I began thinking about its usefulness in our personal lives as well as a practical tool for “doing good” – similar to the XO Laptop. Other than wanting poverty to be reduced and people to have quality shelter and food, I want people to be informed. Much of the questions on anything you may have can be found on the Web – I’m passionate about leveling the field and closing the digital divide and I truly believe that increasingly mobile technology can help to achieve that.
One of my Twitter buddies, Sam Harrelson, popped up on my radar as an actual owner of one of these machines. I asked him if he would be kind enough to do a review of the EEE PC and he happily agreed. Now, with all of the emerging web technology coming out every few months (literally), I asked if he had video recording capabilities because, let me tell you, I’m loving the usefulness of video these days. Lucky for me (and you) he did! Here are the questions I asked him:
1) What initially attracted you to the EEE PC? Were there certain computing needs that you felt it fulfilled?
2) One of the most obvious aspects of the computer is its size – what are the pros and cons of the EEE PC’s mobility (e.g. wi-fi access, portability, etc.)?
3) Based on your experience with the computer, what sort of users do you think would most benefit from what it offers? All ages?
4) In one of my first few blog posts, I wrote on how the PC could be used for “good” initiatives, e.g. health communication campaigns – what do you think the possible benefits of smaller computers can have to help close the digital divide?
5) What recommendations would you give for anyone interested in purchasing an EEE PC?
And without further ado…
Thanks again Sam!
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