

I have the slightly older Acer Aspire One AOD250-1610, which has 6.5 hours of battery life and weighs 5.1 pounds. Best of all, the 7.5 hours of battery life will get you through a long plane flight-and then some. With a 10.1 inch screen, a keyboard that is 89% of standard size, it weighs in at a mere 2.8 pounds. If you are looking for a netbook to take on the road, think about investing in an Acer Aspire One AOD250-1706 ($319 at Amazon). Data and phone usage plan – Is there a plan that fits your needs?.

If AT&T does not cover your area, or does a poor job at it, consider buying another phone. Connectivity – At the present time, iPhone coverage is only through AT&T.Battery life – How often do you have to charge your phone?.Camera – Do you need high resolution and flash? Can you easily upload photos to Facebook or Flickr?.Your smartphone should act as your mobile office. Synch – Ability to synch with your desktop calendar, contacts and email.Apps – What applications are supported by the smartphone you are buying? Can you access Twitter and Facebook via an app or do you have to use the web browser?.Keyboard – Do you want a real keyboard or can you manage to type on a touch screen?.Is your cell phone keeping you from properly maintaining your social media presence while you are out of the office? Maybe it is time to buy a smartphone-but which one to choose?
