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Bloggers are like any other PC user and have their own specific computing needs. We’ve compiled a list of the best notebook computers for bloggers, but you will notice that these machines are all very different from each other and offer different benefits for different bloggers.

Sony VAIO P

What could be better than an ultraportable machine that was designed around the smallest, functional keyboard? With over four hours of battery life, under 2 pound weight, and a high resolution 1600×768 resolution screen, the VAIO P has some great specs on paper. But in the end this machine will have a very divided following: some will hate it, while others will love it. It is also rather expensive for what is a glorified netbook, starting at $899 but surging to $1200 or more with a reasonable configuration.

HP EliteBook 2730p tablet

While it’s no surprise that HP made this list, but what may surprise you is that it is a convertible notebook with a tablet screen. You can fold this diminutive 12 inch convertible in half and use the tablet functionality to write by hand with the stylus. Another great use of the tablet is reading. Yes, reading; bloggers tend to do a lot of that. With the tablet in slate mode you can view a ton of text and easily scroll with one hand.

Asus Eee PC 1000HE

You knew you would see a netbook on this list, and here it is. Many netbooks are difficult to distinguish thanks to the ubiquitous Intel Atom platform and meager specs. However the new 1000HE model from Asus has the latest Atom processor and accompanying chipset, but more importantly a high capacity battery! Asus calls for up to 9.5 hours and with a pre-order price of $399, this is the netbook to get if you can stand the small keyboard and pokey performance.

Lenovo ThinkPad X200

Cool, quiet, tiny, powerful, and a perfect keyboard make this machine a top pick for any user, but it is especially great for someone who needs to be typing anywhere, anytime. Users are reporting over four hours of usage on the 6 cell battery or you can nearly double that on the 9-cell, which does stick out the back. The keyboard is a true full-size design with the impeccable ThinkPad quality we all know and love. Did we mention it’s super light, doesn’t get warm in your lap, and has your choice of blazing Core 2 Duo processors? The price is pretty reasonable too.

HP Pavilion dv2

HP’s latest notebook has a lot to offer with its 12.1 inch screen, 1 inch thick design, and 3.8 pound weight with an LED-backlit display, nearly full-size keyboard, discrete graphics, and plenty of other goodies. The optical drive isn’t integrated, as with the Lenovo X200, but a matching external drive is available with regular DVDRW or Blu-ray capabilities. AMD’s new Athlon Neo chip is at play here, with a respectable ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 graphics chip under the hood. While it is small and slick, the $699 starting price tag is even more attractive.

Five Great Notebooks for Blogging from Jason Boom dot com

Isn’t it funny how the blogging mindset tends to seep into our normal everyday activities?  How often have you had random thoughts like “look at that cat, I wonder how can I blog about it” or “I can’t stand my boss – I can’t wait to blog about him”? The more we blog, the more we tend to think like a blogger. Such was the case for me the other night as I lazily tuned in to American Idol while cruising through the blogosphere. I started wondering to myself “what would Simon Cowell say about these blogs?”  Would he cut them to pieces in his smug, wisecracking tone? Which ones would he give praise and glory and a golden ticket to Bloggywood simply by saying “I like it”?

What would Simon say about your blog? Keeping this thought in the back of your mind before publishing a post might be a good reality check to remember. Does your post belt out “Living on a Prayer” with perfect pitch, hitting those high notes like only Jon himself could 20 years ago? Or did you waste days upon days standing in line (i.e. – writing your post) only to embarrass yourself worse than Paula Abdul at a Sunday AA Meeting. Just as it’s true in the entertainment business, the blogs that are the most likely to succeed are the ones that have heart. Believe in what you are writing about and be passionate in your efforts. If your only motivation is instant fame and overnight success, you will be destined for failure.

Am I saying you need to be the next pop culture icon of writing in order to have a successful blog? Of course not. After all, a star is born every minute, right? Sure, some people are born with a natural ability to write effortlessly, just like some can sing better than Kelly Clarkson from the moment they can speak. But this is not a requirement for success. With hard work, dedication, and something intelligent to say, your blog can have a huge impact on your intended audience. If you stay committed and passionate, you will almost certainly develop a following of faithful readers. Maybe it won’t be millions, but becoming an Idol in the eyes of a couple thousand is a definitely a success in my book.

Keep these tips in mind when working on your blog. It could be the difference between a blog that “blows up” with readers and one that just blows.

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What Would Simon Cowell Say About Your Blog? from Jason Boom dot com