Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the responses.

This

"So the general consensus thus far is that most volunteers use laptops, and
netbooks (i.e. Toshiba) seems to be common favorite. One volunteer has said the following:

Everyone here who brought a tablet has regretted it and had their parents send them their old laptops. Netbook would probably work great, too. Bring a terabyte portable HD.

Also:

I got myself a Toshiba netbook, it has the basic capacity to watch movies, play some video games (if that's your style), and it came with Windows 7 (includes Microsoft Office, which is pretty essential for the job). Also, the good things about netbooks is they are cheaper than regular laptops and quite easy to carry around. Just thought I'd throw this option your way.

Microsoft Office is a must for CED (Community Economic Development) volunteers and it is also recommended that one bring up to a terabyte of portable HD or external hard drive.


I was thinking more towards a netbook or smaller laptop myself and I feel as though I might want to go with that more conservative option. "

is the result of my son's investigating.

Does this

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7632444&CatId=927

look like what he is looking for?

Thanks.

Gene

Gene Nallin MD solo family practice with one PA Cumberland, Md