There are times when my Big Mac is busy or I just don’t want to pull it out of my Mojo (mobile journalism kit). That’s when I’ll be using my new HP Mini 311. I figure that I can still do email and web app functions without having to get all kinds of new software since I just don’t want/need PC stuff. This box has Windows 7 but I’m using Firefox. I don’t recommend IE in any version on my worst enemy.

The photo was edited with Photoshop.com. It’s an online version of the only software currently worth using to edit photos. You can get a free account with 2GB of online storage, download the Photoshop.com Uploader and keep online folders/albums in sync with your desktop. Now how cool is that? One thing I would suggest you keep in mind regarding netbooks like this one. They don’t replace your notebook. Think of them as a convenient, small gadget that can enhance your mobile work experience.

I’ve been asked about some gadgets a number of times lately and am getting ready to do an updated version of my mobile ag journalism kit post from May of 2008. It’s going to be interesting to see the changes (and there are changes).