Comments on the Acer One NetBook and Using FileZilla to share files between Windows and Apples.
For many years I ignored wallpaper and desktop image options preferring to use a solid background so that my icons would not be obscured. After shifting to Vista, I started to use wallpaper because the images shipped with Vista were appealing and less cluttered. Those included with Windows 7 have upped the ante considerably. They’re absolutely stunning.
I had notice that Apple updated Safari but assumed it was the traditional bug fixes and a few enhancements here and there. I was surprised when I opened it and found that I was greeted with an Apple animation announcing Safari 4.0. I knew that Safari 4 had been in beta for some time but had avoided downloading. I just don’t have the time to test beta applications. I’ve made the exception with Windows 7 ,but, that’s a rare exception. I was immediately impressed with the opening animation and sound but my jaw dropped and I unuttered cool several times as I saw my favorites displayed on a three dimensional convex wall.
I’ve tested Safari and it seems to be faster than IE 8 and even faster than the version of Safari 4 now running on my Apple. For the first time I can enjoy using Safari without that ugly battleship gray frame. Apple has finally adopted the Aero look of Vista. Not only does Safari 4 seem to run faster on my Vista tower than on my Mac but it is far it more attractive … a major shift from my experience in using Safari on Apple vs. Vista.
I purchased a NetBook because I was intrigued by all the press they have been receiving. I wanted to find out for myself if I could use it as a replacement for a traditional laptop. When I opened the box, I was impressed by the fit, finish and quality feel. I was also impressed with the short battery life and how easy my finger prints found their way on the shinny blue plastic enclosure. I don’t believe I ever logged more than two hours. I feel fortunate to get 1:45 minutes from a full charge. My NetBook uses the 3 cell battery. I highly recommend you opt for the 6 cell battery which reviewers suggest gives well over two hours of runtime.
I later experimented with MixCraft 4 to record podcasts, I used a Telex USB audio adapter and a higher quality headset. I was impressed with the recording and the responsiveness of MixCraft 4 running on the NetBook. Without reservation, I can recommend the Acer NetBook as an inexpensive platform for field recordings of music and speech. The proviso, of course, is that if you plan to do any serious field recordings using battery power that you invest in the six cell battery option.
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