So I know a lot of you guys might consider starting to Broadcast or start a podcast. But you don’t really know where to start with the equipment right? I know because I probably came from your position. And I had to figure it all out by myself without having success finding guidelines on the Internet although they are probably there but you are not in the mood for a deep web search right? Well then keep on reading this because I am explaining how to start a Basic Hardware setup that suits a Broadcast station or a podcast studio.
So I have been looking around the Internet for a good portable laptop device that could help me blogging on the go without any problems. Ever since I got Internet sharing installed on my HTC Herald I definitely needed some kind of a good portable device. And luckily it seems that a lot of companies are Introducing there portable devices. Companies like: Apple, they introduced the Mac Book Air. which is a nice small laptop. But not exactly wallet friendly or isn’t that small as the other 3 portables I am going to mention.
The first small wonder machine is from a company called Asus. They introduced and released the EEE PC. EEE stand for: Easy to learn, Easy to work, Easy to play. They come in various editions like the 8,9 Inch version called EEE PC 900 which is the highest available, loaded with:
Intel CPU Celeron M & chipset
Supporting Linux and/or Windows XP
Color: Pearl white / Galaxy Black
Ethernet communication
Wireless lan
S.S.D. Storage (Solid-state Disk): 12GB under Windows XP and 20GB under Linux
Build in camera
Hi-Definition audio Stereo speaker, Microphone
Battery 4 Cells, 2.8~3.5hrs*
Weight is about 1 KG
SD Card Reader
Als I mentioned this is the HIGHEST edition out there. So can you imagine the lower ones? With the 7Inch screen…I cannot imagine who wants to buy such a portable lower then the one mentioned in the featured list. The lower ones are called SURF edition and they really can’t do more then surfing. They don’t even have a Webcam or a good SSD. It go’s down to 2GB. So take your pick. The most expensive one cost about €350,- that is about 550 USD.
Overall The Asus is a good portable for a on-the-go blogger with a small budget. But if you are looking for a more powerful portable one that has more abilitys towards a traditional laptop. You should go for the HP mini a.k.a. HP 2133 Mini-Note. This is a much more powerful portable then the ASUS and it has a almost full sized Querty Keyboard. Unlike the little chicklet keys from the Asus. Although the HP also has a 8,9inch screen. Here are some of the specs:
C7-M 1,6 Ghz with ULV Technology (Ultra Low Voltage)
2GB ram
Standard 120GB 7200RPM Hard disk
Windows Vista Business edition
Ethernet, Wireless, Bluetooth
Express Card and SD Card slots
Multiple USB (1 of them is Powered)
3-6 Hours battery life
I must say that the HP wins this one I mean come on! whats better then a Plastic chasis versus a aluminium chassis +design from HP.
Most of all HP is a striped down Laptop but then again. Not that stripped. Unlike the Asus.
And I am also getting information about the new MSI Wind laptop they introduced a couple of days ago. I am certainly going to post the review here. And my conclusion and decision of which Portable blogging device I will purchase to serve for Tech2do.
If you have any question feel free to post your comment or just E-mail me at ayerthon(at)tech2do(dot)com
After having several sources I was able to make a “sort of” discussion in the chatbox.
I recorded the whole thing. Please keep in mind that the information on the video may not be the same as you would see when you do a short search on GOOGLE.
But the information I got was from a official website review from Nvidia.
And I don’t think that it is going to be a permanent info source. Because I already got some people saying that the information was incorrect. But hey! That’s up to you. I believe for what I got and I don’t defend it against flags from other people.
You just better start a comment discussion below Or just join the chatbox in the Live Internet Broadcast.
Well Asus was releasing a Eee “Laptop” and there idea was to create a portable standard for small individuals. And to be honest: “It worked well for the ladies”
But the truth is that the small product was not that popular for to be used on the regular daily basis. It is more like a annoying little Linux Operating Thingy. And I am not saying that I hate Linux but the hardware is really disappointing! Not the kind of idea I would expect from Asus.
But honestly. Doesn’t it seems like some sort of MAC Mini Ripoff kinda thing? for REAL!? It has the same Core2Duo. (only the mac mini has a higher version upgrade available and it has about the same shape but the Asus is bigger. And instead of WHITE yes you would have guessed it the, the exact opposite BLACK and the same aluminum color on the sides)\
And there is one thing that totally shocked me! well look at the the bigger picture over here. Look what it says behind: Performance” yes you are seeing it! “good enough performance” and keep in mind that it was kinda big expo where they demonstrated it!
Anyways the mac mini is way more of a better alternative. And you might say:”yeah but it is a completely different platform” Well so? And Linux isn’t? Think about it! google it! Do your Homework! lol
Altough I don’t own a single mac product. Still I’m a fan of apple and despite the Windows Vista side. Can you even imagine what a good company Apple is!?
But I got to tell you. The previous product of Asus in the Eee series was a pretty cool device. As long you keep it shut. When I first got the hands on it. I saw a portable fliptop thingy that set on the bottom of the box. And my first tought were….. That’s it? cool? I think? Then I started to open die little booger. And maybe after 3 minutes I shut it down and return it to the retailer to ask the money back. It cost me around 300 Eur?
So I went to the Apple Store in Amsterdam. And I requested the cheapest version of the mac mini which is the 1,8Ghz Core2duo. And I even had the option to use the Student discount! I came around 560 EUR and I did not purchased it yet and searched around the Internet for some cheaper offers. And finally found one for 300EUR. I will be purchasing one soon en put a unboxing/review video about it.
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