Are you referring to the One Laptop Per Child initiative and the ASUS eee computers put out which tend to price at $200-400 (though I think ASUS latest eee,...
... There is one good use for an ultraportable. I've always wanted to get my hands one one for network testing. Easy to walk around the building or campus...
Dear ISF Colleagues, I am now convinced that that ultraportables are a religious issue, just like operating systems. Just as I would not attempt to argue the ...
We're a small not for profit Association and we're looking for a fairly straight-forward Data Base System to include contacts, membership and subscription info...
Howdy, A nonprofit board I recently joined wants to hold virtual/electronic board meetings. They have held a couple of teleconferences already (before I joined...
No, I don't consider any sort of computer issue a religious issue. In fact, part of my job is to keep our customers from making decisions about computers on...
... If you're looking for a Windows desktop application, I suggest taking a look at the Organizer's DB (ODB). From what you've said it should meet your...
... If you want to do video UStream allows four way conversations to be held, Stickam is another option. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
The computers may not perform any slower than their bigger laptop cousins, but people sure do perform slower while using them little-bitty chicklet keys and...
... The strong opinions are problematic but I think this is also a symptom of something endemic in non-profit organizations' IT departments - a (often...
... That's probably a good idea. Here's a review of on the Asus EeePC from a practical non-profit point of view which contains a lot of useful nuggets... ...
We are using Salesforce.com, which has a program to donate 10 copies to nonprofit. I don't know how big you are, but we have switched to it and it is 100%...
Dear Brenda, I have posted links to lots of database vendor lists at http://www.rlweiner.com/resources.html Of the site I have listed, these each list some...
We find that tools like WebEx and GoTo Meeting work well. Often times, one or more board members work for companies willing to donate the nominal cost of...
Ramien Pierre from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is visiting nonprofits to introduce the Center's new resource for arts organizations. He...
Notice there was nothing in the review like, "we tested the machine by sitting down and typing a 20-page grant proposal on the machine, and finished up by...
... conducted with online audio-video is appealing - although it'll probably be a while before most nonprofits (and their stakeholders) have the right...
Dear ISF Colleagues: I'm looking for recommendations. Now that I have an Asus Eee PC 900, I'm looking for some sort of mobile broadband service that will...
I have been very pleased with the speed and coverage of Sprint's wireless data service (at least in CT/NY metro area). $50 monthly for unlimited use. Got the...
Skip Ferry
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... Hi Deborah, Are you looking for wifi providers like T-Mobile, or Boingo, where they have hotspots in varied places, or are you looking for Edge/EVDO/3G,...
Deborah, Mobile broadband is best bundled in combination with your cell phone. Like you phone, the card you buy will be tied to the network you use (verizon,...
... Hi Brenda, I have worked with Steve (who responded previously) and can say that anything that he has worked on is likely to be a good option. In addition,...
Nick Gleason
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Don't confuse wireless broadband service with Wi-Fi connectivity. Wireless broadband is direct, wireless internet connectivity using the telephone company as...
Some of the EV-DO cards use USB - the one I have does.(They usually only offered it to Mac users, but I got one for my PC) But I know nothing about US...
Hi All, I know that you all get lots of email and survey announcements, and I hate to add to them, but we're conducting our annual survey at NTEN: Nonprofit...
(Dear ISF Colleagues: This comes out of an NTEN affinity group that has been working very hard to articulate a professional ethic. What do you think? Best...
I agree with Theron. It very much depends on your application. I've had very good experience with the Sony Vaio lines that have about a 13 inch screen. Very...
We' ve also used ReadyTalk as a WebEx sort of solution. $49 per month unlimited for 15 or less users. It gives the ability to collaborate online and share...
