Blogging on the Run

As I mentioned in a previous post, we never know when a sudden inspiration is going to hit us.  Lots of people can access the Internet with their iPhone, or other wireless devices.  Personally, I am not a fan of iPhones.  That's not say that there is anything inherently wrong with them, but I think they are over-priced and not a good value for the money.  Although, I must admit having Internet access that fits in your pocket is not really a bad idea.  I; however, personally prefer my Acer Aspire One Netbook computer.  It's small, easy to carry, has wireless Internet, and fits perfectaly into a Penn State Nitany Lions 10.5" iPad case.

I take it with me wherever I go, because there is usually some place near wherever I might happen to be that has wireless Internet service.  As a matter of fact, right now, I am sitting in a Burger King in Quakertown, PA as I write this.  There is only ONE thing that I don't like about the Acer Netbook that I have, and that is that the keys are flat instead of cupped (like for finger indentations).  But, I've learned to accept it, and all-in-all it is great little computer.

Take This iPad and Shove It

Anyone who is blogging and writing on the go needs to have an easily portable computer.  Lots of people seem to be in love with the iPad, but personally, I think they suck.  If you learned how to type by touch typing the way I did, not having any physical keys to touch is a big problem.  Of course, you can get an add-on keyboard, but then you have something extra that you always have to be lugging around with you, that adds weight, and from my perspective, inconvenience.  I am forced by employer everyday to use an iPad in place of a cash register, which I think is very rude of my employer.  I should not have to be forced to do anything I don't want to do.  Which is another reason for blogging, because I can do what I want to do, when I want to do it.  No one tying my arm behind my back and forcing me to sit here and type one of my little blurbs of discontent or happiness, depending on what I decide to write about at the particular moment in time.  So, guys and gals, if you are going to blog and you want an iPad, more power to you, but I wouldn't recommend one.  But, if you absolutely have to have an iPad, then I would recommend the keyboard and case shown below.  Item may be on sale, so don't hesitate.