As tech geeks, we don’t like second best. When the time comes for a tech purchase, we do our research, so that we can be sure we’re getting the best bang for our buck. But sometimes it can be hard to determine what product is the best, as reviews don’t always anoint a clear winner.
Such was the case when I decided to jump on the netbook bandwagon. After much research, I had narrowed my choice down to either the Asus Eee PC 1005HA or the Toshiba mini NB205-N311/W netbook (the higher end of the two base choices in the NB205 line). The Asus had a large number of positive reviews, but the Toshiba’s reviews were more glowing, with publications saying it "manages to break the mold," and calling it the "one to get." How to decide? Hands on, that’s how. Read on for the factors that swayed me to purchase the NB205, and my impressions of the NB205 after a few weeks of use. When you’re done, let us know what you think of your netbook if you have one, or what is important to you if you are considering purchasing one.
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The sheer number of extensions available for Firefox sets it apart from other browsers. The number of extensions, though, means that it can be difficult to find the hidden gems. For that reason, I’m always interested in seeing what Firefox extensions other people are using. To get the ball rolling, here are ten of my favorite Firefox extensions. We’ll call this the “Evan Kline edition” to leave the door open for Bobby to come up with his own list in the future. Also, please let us know in the comments which extensions you use, if you are a Firefox user.