Last year I wrote a post on the netbook. I’ve wanted one for a while now, but always resisted actually buying one, because I didn’t need it. But last night, CB told me he had a surprise for me. Guess what it was… 
A brand new ASUS Eee PC 1005PE seashell with a 10.1 screen and up to 14 hours of battery life! And, he even bought extra RAM to install in my netbook. The tiny netbook was humming nicely running updates by the time he showed me my surprise.
CB wouldn’t tell me the price because he wanted me to just enjoy my new (just because) present, but I figured it was probably somewhere around the range of $300+. I hope he got a good deal on it. I’m happy I have a shiny little netbook that I can carry with me everywhere. Oh the whole world of possibilities.
This netbook will come in handy when we go traveling or when I want to write something during lunch hour or after work. It’s so light and easy to handle compared to my full-powered laptop that I’m sure I’ll be bringing it along on many more trips.
In other news, our Galapagos Fund has $780.40 in it. I’ve been funneling to it any money I make in a freelance job. I don’t have an exact goal for where I want it to be at the end of 2010, but I’m going to shoot for $2,000. Of course, retirement savings come first.
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Yay that sounds great! By the way, I saw that Travelzoo is having a deal on a Galapagos Excursion. I didn't read too much into it, but you should check it out!
that's awesome–what a great surprise
and how exciting that the galapagos fund is growing so quickly.
I Has a Hotdog (but a netbook is better).
Congrats! Welcome to the netbook club… you are going to enjoy it!
I use mine everyday!
*drools* I am So envious. I've been itching to buy a netbook but it's a total splurge so I can't justify it to mysefl.
Isn't CB the greatest? I hope you enjoy your new 'just because' gift.
I LOVE our netbook, it's absolutely perfect for travel or just sitting on the couch and surfing the web…you will love it!
I've only had it for 2 days and I already do. It's so light… even with the battery it's only about 4 pounds?
Congratulations on the Galapagos fund and thanks for hosting the Carnival–that was a lot of work!
Oooohhhh, I've been totally crushing on netbooks lately. I want one for all the reasons you listed. I think I may get one later in the year to offset any freelance income I have this year.
If you do, check out newegg.com I think CB got this netbook there and he says that the prices are very competitive on that site.