July 7th, 2009 at 12:04pm
I bought an iTouch a couple months ago, thinking it would bridge the gap between lugging my full size laptop around all the time and wanting to be connected. I like the iTouch, but it just doesn’t do everything I want. It’s a lot of work to get to email or actually update this blog, so consequently I just don’t.
I purchased my mini/baby laptop last night at the University Bookstore for $369. Yes, I know I could have purchased it at a better price, but I got a 2 year at home warranty by purchasing it there. My first Dell laptop needed about 8 warranty repairs when it was heavily used so I expect to need warranty service.
So far–I mostly like it a lot.
Keyboard is almost full size.
Has a very nice touch pad mouse (BIG selling point for me).
Nice and light! Fits great in my work bag.
I am working with it on my lap–that’s actually how I like to work with my laptop–sitting on my lap.
Seems pretty sturdy. Nice long hinge to hold the monitor to the keyboard–my last 2 laptops always got “loose screens” after awhile.
Batteries last quite awhile.
Negatives:
Bad screen resolution that can’t be changed.
Not very loud with external speakers. I tend to watch tv on Hulu.com and take it into the kitchen with me–I had to have it turned up all the way and I couldn’t hear it when the dish water was running.
Overall the sound quality isn’t that great. I am right now listening to Pandora.com on Sennheiser headphones and it sounds like a bad car stereo from the 1980s.
It seems to be doing what I expected–I can easily connect to wireless internet and do a little bit of stuff on my lunch break.
Recommended, but get the 10 version (widescreen) if you can afford it.
July 7th, 2009 at 11:48am
I usually spend a huge portion of my summer reading, preferrably in my yard on an adirondak chair. This series (6 books so far, but not finished) is a good summer read.
If you like Janet Evanovich you will like this series. Carlotta Wren (main character) has both more problems than average, as well as more boyfriend possibililities (3). This series needs to be read in order or you will miss many of the not-so-subtle jokes. And as an added bonus–the sex scenes are descriptive but also romantic.
Highly recommended. Too bad these are only available in paperback–you might not be able to find them at a library.
February 2nd, 2009 at 2:58pm
January 31st, 2009 at 11:49am
This was about $8 at KMart during a 40% off sale. Color=naked.
I think I have finally found a suitable replacement for Origins Nude and Improved, and the price is great when it is on sale.
Pros:
Lots of colors (9) and I easily found one to match my skin
Good price
Good smell
Thin, yet creamy consistency
Doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry/accentuating lines like most mineral makeup
Last well
Doesn’t rub off on clothes, etc.
Evens out skin tone
Cons
no SPF! This is a huge flaw to me.
light coverage, but doesn’t cover as well as I’d like
Highly recommended, especially when on sale.
January 31st, 2009 at 11:41am
This one is so new that Max Factor doesn’t even have it on their website.
Color #44 Ms. Right purchased for $7.49 at KMart, not on sale. Color is a very deep, intense blue-red.
Love this stuff! I put it on at 9am. I used one coat + blotted it, and it stayed on through breakfast, 2 cans of pop and didn’t really fade/need reapplication for 4 hours. Highly recommended if you like a lipstick that really “shows up.” The red works well with my skin, which is sometimes difficult to match. I have both cool and warm tones in my skin.
