Lets go back… it’s summer 2000… and I really wanted one specific notebook computer. It was this cool looking (IMHO) Gateway Solo 1150, that was trying to mimic the Apple iBook (circa July 1999). Sure I wanted the iBook more – but I needed a “PC” for College (boo!). The time to order one was coming up quickly – as I would be starting college late September (if I remember correctly).
Anyway, every chance I had to go in and go all goggly eyed at the Gateway Store (remember those?) I would go directly to the notebook section. The employees had to have known me as the “kid that looks but never buys”. :P
So why did I want this particular notebook? Continue reading
I’m excited about these inexpensive mini WiFi routers. I ordered two to test, because the school doesn’t have WiFi throughout the building… and we are slowly adding more and more “WiFi zones”. When all you need is a (small user base) WiFi AP, it’s hard to justify $100 for an Apple AirPort Express, when a ~$30 unit can be had from TP-LINK that can do exactly what you need it to do.
The Lavender ribbon symbolizes & supports Cancer Awareness.
