I’m a proponent of justice; swift, hard, unwavering justice. So when I encounter an out of control predator stalking the meek, the one avenue of control that I have (short of dressing like a bat and executing street vengeance), is to let my fingers and keyboard regulate. Consider it my small, but vital, contribution to society.

This post is one such post of vengeance, inspired by a trip to Atlantic Ave over Memorial Day. Lauren and I wandered into Pro Line Home Theater, an electronics shop on the corner of Atlantic and 4th Aves.

True movie buffs know that its paramount to view flicks on a suitable display; color saturation, resolution, and contrast are vital elements to a pleasurable viewing experience. That’s why when it came time to replace my aging 24-inch tube, I decided to make a move to a quality flat screen – - but I didn’t purchase a television.

I decided to investigate the monitor space for the feature-set that I require, and while doing so discovered that it is a most compelling option for people on a budget that wish to go flat screen. So I reached out to Acer, the fine company behind the Aspire One netbook, for a loaner for me to determine if my hunch was correct. And it was. Lets take a look at this killer display.

This rather long (but hopefully insightful) intro was crafted to demonstrate that blind purchases where one doesn’t analyze the usefulness of a product, and cost you big bucks. Mama Wilson could have made due with a netbook, a low-cost, lightweight mini-notebook designed for anywhere web access. We’ve touched upon netbooks in previous post, but never delved into their fruits. Consider that oversight rectified as we’re going to take a look at the new $349 10-inch Acer Aspire One. I know what you’re probably thinking—a PC under $400 has to be crap, right? Slow down, cowpoke. The Acer Aspire One is a kickin’ little netbook, and show we’ll show you why the vast majority of PC users in the hunt for a new computer need some of this slickness in their lives. The Acer Aspire One doesn’t have the mind-blowing specs of other computers, but chances are the “meager” specs are all that you need. Let’s break it ‘down, Mac.

As a writer, universal, free public Wi-Fi is the dream that I hope is made manifest within my lifetime, but until that day comes, cafes make for a fine option for connecting to the web to fetch information for stories, check e-mail, and chat with friends. From the looks of things at my local coffee house, Vox Pop, and similar spots throughout the five boroughs, you concur: you can’t walk into a cafe without seeing at least one Apple or Dell logo. The prospect of free internet gathers the both the diversion-seeker and workaholic.

Sure, Don Juans of days past attempted to woo fair maidens with treats of chocolates, sweet smelling bouquets, and sweet nothings whispered in the ear, but modern ladies who are just as geeky as their boyfriends require 0s and 1s instead of saccharine-soaked Hallmark cards. In no way possibly attempting to cash in on this emerging demographic is MSI Computer and its Wind Limited Valentine Edition, a pink and white netbook with more than enough sweetness of its own–and you can get it for free.