[fatdoc]

Okey dokey..

I have  a family member who needs

- a new computer, small power... fast start up and good 3 G internet connectivity...

- something simple.. this is for work only.

- not too dear.

- what I believe a cloud...( some shared server that 3 or 4 peeps can work on docs and thus save a large inefficient amount on sending  emails &  using usb sticks.. that often go astray...) could be useful.

There must be a simple answer, though I doubt work will pay as long,  as the costs are reasonable then that will be fine.

thoughts / ideas and solutions welcome.

Cheers.

[tomtom]

Netbook/cheap laptop depending how large they want it. I think theres a netbook/laptop thread somewhere?

For 3g dongles.. I dunno - depends on coverage & how often you use it I use a voda one and its fine for what I need...

For sharing files, I use dropbox (dropbox.com) free for up to 2gb and you can share files between users.

T

[cofe]

I'll second the dropbox rec. Using it more and more.

[fatdoc]

cheers guys..

anymore opinion?

ta.

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

Consider using Google docs for shared work, shows whose edited what. Live Mesh looks good too, not really played with it yet but should be good. https://www.mesh.com/welcome/default.aspx

Netbook wise, Samsung NC10s are still nice, and now cheap aswell. Good batt life. Make sure you get one which takes a SIM card inside, plugging in an external dongle into a netbook seems a shame.

Check out http://alatest.co.uk/reviews/mini-notebook-reviews/c3-354/

My phone is on three for 3G, coverage OK although I believe Vodaphone is better overall for 3G coverage.

[fatdoc]

nice.

have to say since I lost it with my work I.T I have a *3* dongle and it's damn fast...
all opinions welcomed, my family member will be lurking here to read the great and the good.. I hear what you say on the integrated SIM card..

[Obi-Wan is lost...]

There are quite a few deals including a variety of laptops  for 'free'. can't help but think you'll end up paying more over 24months than getting a cheap netbook and a separate dongle contract. Got my father in law on the month long contract from '3' as it could be handy not to be tied in if technology changes in a year or so.

[fatdoc]

cool.

I have the rolling month contract on *3* also. no complaints...

sooo...

with the free server ideas above for the files.... what's the netbook of choice here guys??
 

again, thanks for all the info...

[tomtom]

cool.

I have the rolling month contract on *3* also. no complaints...

sooo...

with the free server ideas above for the files.... what's the netbook of choice here guys??
 

again, thanks for all the info...

NC10's good. I also have a spare one I keep meaning to ebay,.... if you want something used that is...

[Bubba]

I can't believe you're passing up an excuse to get an iPad Jon

[fatdoc]

I know, sad that it may be... but if there were ever a device that wasn't fit for purpose that'll be it 

[Jaspersharpe]

What cos you need something that's actually useful?

[Bubba]

[BB]

iBoard of it already, but if there's some good beta on 3g dongles (including prices) I'd be interested to hear it.