Located right in the center of town in the heart of Oviedo over looking the emblematic San ... more
Francisco Park in a modern building recently enhanced and fully renovated for a four star hotel All rooms have been carefully decorated and are equipped with des...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
The Toshiba Libretto U100 is a sub-notebook, similar to Fujitsu's Lifebook or the trendy OQO. It packs a full-featured PC into a very small package. In this case: a Pentium M 1.2Ghz with 512MB RAM, 60GB HD and a 7.2" widescreen running Windows XP Home.
I purchased my Libretto about a month ago in preparation for traveling to a conference. A local big box store had them on clearance, including the optional dock. The dock adds a DVD multi-recorder.
Maximum power combined with maximum portability were my primary considerations in purchasing a new notebook, and I have been pleased with the Libretto. Its a unique machine, however, and not without issues relating to its novelty.
Some of the positive aspects of my experience with the Libretto:
Storage: the Libretto has a 60GB HD, unusual for a sub-notebook and a good size ...
This machine could have been so perfect, but has one failing. I'll come on that.
First of all, let's talk about the Libretto series. This is the range of 'Tosh' notebooks which are much the same size as a VHS library case.
The series started with the 30, which was underpowered. Then the 50, then the 70, 100, 110, 1000, etc.
What I like about the 70 is that it's just about powerful enough for sensible work (P120), but it still retains the small size. The later models all started to get bigger.
It's great for writing on the train. With a big laptop I'd feel quite conspicuous, but with my little Libby I don't feel like I'm being noticed.
So what's that problem I mentioned? It's the screen. A beautiful crystal clear screen, but only 640 x 480 pixels. Just about all modern software is written for minimum 800 x 600 pixels, so ...
Advantages: EXCELLENT HOTEL Disadvantages: NOTHING
Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC
My wife and I have stayed here a couple of times, always in March and yes you?ve probably guessed, it?s when Crufts is on at the NEC.
Strange but a few years ago you had to book wayyy way in advance to get a room but with this recession where all going through, getting a room is easy. I suppose the stick that Crufts came under last year didn?t help either but anyhow getting back to the hotel.
You can easily book a room and they vary in price from £120 to £220 depending on things such as lake view, breakfast included or evening meal and breakfast. But as March approaches then the room prices tend to rocket.
The room is a standard large bedroom and a bathroom.
What more to add to the room? It comes with TV, Kettle, Ironing equip, small table and 2 comfy chairs. We ...
