Building your own travel proof laptop -- a step by step guide

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Bert, you didn't read the article, and missed the whole point.

anyhow, the author's idea of finding an older system, and lugging that around (instead of a top-of-the-line laptop) is noble... but he forgot to mention that ultimately: the older machine will suck up the juice in the (equally old) batteries, and 15 minutes after it's turned on... he'd be stuck looking for a power outlet to charge it up again. in addition, most people do not realize how slow a 400 mhz pIII laptop really is. it is SLOW. don't expect to watch youtube videos, review your downloaded photos, or much of anything, really.

i'll stick with the netbook, it may cost more, but it's smaller, lighter, faster, and will hold a charge longer than anything you could get off ebay. also, if you're worried about dunking it in the amazon, might i suggest a freezer sized ziploc baggie?

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