Dell Helps PC Users Finally Get Something Cool

This is for all my PC friends who are tired of me walking around with all my cool Apple devices and are still a bit nervous about moving to a droid system but who still really secretly want a "hot" gadget. Dell has come through for you with the Inspiron Duo. Dell has taken its netbook concept and added tablet functionality, combining touch and typing is a cool convertible design. And as with the Droid system, it addresses the shortcomings of the Ipad. So, to answer all the questions I know are coming, here is my assessment.

1. It runs on Windows 7 operating system, so for me, that is always going to be a negative. This means you can expect to deal with all the crap you get with windows (viruses, shutdowns, etc). But if that is what you are already working with this won't be any worse.
2. It has a 2gb processor which is competitive in the market right now and 320gb hard drive, which will allow for ample storage, although I would still recommend a external hard drive for back up. By comparison to the Ipad (which is not designed to be computer) that has flash memory limited to 16-64 gb depending on the model you get. This processor and hard drive make it fully functional for full programs and not apps.
3. Expandability is great, because unlike the Ipad, it has 2- 2.0 USB ports, WiFi enabled, sim card slot and Bluetooth 3.0 combo card all of which gives you limitless add on and external options.
4. It has a camera (although a crappy 1.3 mega pixel) and built in microphone and speakers so it can be used to support most entertainment and gaming needs. If you spend and extra $100 you can get the external base/stand which will provide a enhanced audio experience as well as extra USB ports, media card slots and additional power.
5. Battery life is only about 3 hours, so you will definitely need to travel with your AC adapter at all times. The battery life on the ipad is about 3x as long.
6. Finally, this little bundle weights about 3.5 lbs as compared to the ipad's 1.5 lbs, but ya know there is going to be some added weight to get the full size keyboard.

All of this for the entry price for $550 (if you want blue they will charge u an additional $40) with the audio base another $100.

Check out the video to see for yourself.

i whip my hair back and forth!

One of my biggest pet peeves is folks who take themselves to seriously. My friend Nakia does not have that problem, and I love her for it.

Not My Daddy's Country Music--But I Still Love It.

Yes, this is a country music song.  Little known fact about me....I love country.  I have always liked country, but the older I get the more I connect with it.  My dad introduced me to country.  In his not so subtle way of blasting "Hank Williams, Jr." and "Johnny Cash" from his flashy 300z or convertible or Cadillac riding through the hood, with the T-tops off, top down or sunroof back, my dadd singing really loud, off key and no beat, my Brother and I used to just cringe.  Bad enough, when my Dad picked me up for the mall he would pretend he was my "suga daddy" (long story, his way of scaring off teenage boys), but to roll away with the sound of "All My Roudy Friends Are Comin Over Tonight" blaring from the car, this is the stuff teen therapy sessions are made of.  But somewhere after the embarrassment, shame and therapy, I became a fan.

My Dad had a strict rules about his country.  First rule, no women.  Dolly Parton, Reba and Lorreta Lynn were not on my Dad's playlist.  Second rule, no love songs.  He said R&B had the love thing covered, since that is ALL they talk about, so he didn't need country music to feed his soul.  He needed country music to remind him to have a good time.

This week was rough.  I had several proposal due, struggled to manage the needs of all my clients  and had to make some critical financial decisions.  In short, this week was a downer.  Normally, I unwind like a lot of Americans, walk down the street and engage in my favorite happy hour.  But this week, I really needed to have a little bit more connection.  So, I went in search of my country music fix.  Something that was going to make me dance around the living room, laugh and release my troubled mind. It is probably no coincidence that my Dad's birthday was this week and if he had been alive he would be 67 (guess that contributed to my funk a little too...can't blame everything on work).  Anyway, normally, I follow my Dad's rules (I know he is wrong, but hey this is a little about him, right) but I left my TV on  the "ON DEMAND" channel and they previewed this song by Sugarland.

It beaks all the rules - by a woman and about love - but the video is fun and cheeky.  I love it.  The melody is catchy and lyrics are sassy.  I love it. (oh, I said that already)  So, anyway, I played this song all weekend.  It made me smile.   Maybe it will do the same for you!

"You and me baby we're stuck like glue"