One device has changed my entire semester: my Asus Eee PC. With the ability to work on my writing, hit up the web, or even do minor software engineering (read: programming), it's the companion that I've wished was with me for the past five years. Now it serves an additional purpose: garnering lots of attention. Because I use my Eee PC for quick web hits while waiting for class, I get a lot of people coming up to me inquiring about my "cute" or "super small" laptop; right now, I average half a dozen people per day.
I haven't decided if this attention is a good thing. Certainly, every person that has approached me about it have asked me the same set of questions: where did you get it, how much does it weigh, and how much did it cost? I direct everyone to NewEgg.com, mention it's minuscule 2-lb weight, and brag about it's $399 price tag. Everyone I run across loves it. I can't help but feel privilege to own an Eee, even though it's well within the reach of the masses.
Women in particular take to inquiries because of the Eee PC's size. Writers are a close second in sheer curiosity: a laptop with a decent keyboard, an office suite, and extreme portability.
I'll close with this (I do have class soon): Anyone who asks me about my Eee is entitled to a small hands on, an answer to any question I feel comfortable answering, and of course, a firm recommendation of a purchase.
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