In exactly a week from now I will be going to work on a completely different office and one tool I will be needing is a new laptop or netbook. I need something lighter for easier mobility and I'm afraid to shell out more cash to have my Lenovo S10-2 Lady Fabrize repaired just to have her crash again after just a couple of days so I decided to get a new one instead.

Yesterday I third wheel-ed on my parents' date at SM North EDSA so they can get me a new netbook. (Can I just say that I have the best and most supportive parents ever? ♥ Of course it's on loan and I need to pay them back, but I am thankful that they're behind me on this career change.) I already went there last Thursday to compare brands, models and prices so I could check the reviews online before buying, making deciding on my perfect new work-buddy easier.

For your gadget needs, I highly recommend Electroworld in SM North EDSA because their staff are very accommodating, helpful, and so funny, especially the people who assisted us - Criselda and Jerod. Here's my loot:

My parents got me a Samsung NC110 in pink (P16,900; P15,400 if paid in cash but Criselda gave it to use for only P15,000 without us haggling for it).

I wanted to get it in black just because the previous one I used came in white but they don't have stocks anymore. Also, I wanted a black unit so I can name it Bruce Wayne, but then I figured Robin will be a better name not only as a tribute to my never-ending love for Joseph Gordon-Levitt but also since it will act like my sidekick at my new job. Yes I do spend time analyzing these things, and no I don't think that's weird at all. Okay, maybe a little. Haha #meandmyproblems.

So I came up with a new name instead since a candy-pink netbook like this is clearly a girl.

For our purchase we got a Samsung Slim Portable DVD Writer (made especially for netbooks), Screen and Keyboard Cleaning Kit, and an Imation 4G Flash Drive for free plus a Plus! rewards card that earns points for purchases at Electroworld, Abensons, and Waltermart branches. So grool! (I meant to say great but said cool instead.)

I love this laptop bag because it's the perfect fit for Robyn and it has another zipper with compartments for the charger, mouse, flash drive, and anything else I'd like to put in. It also has straps so I can use it like a regular bag.

I will write a review after tinkering with this new baby for about a month. I will be using her almost everyday in my new job so I am counting on her to be the perfect work-buddy. Today I will go to my new office so Kira can mentor me as she will be out of the country when I start going to work next week. It's raining right now but I hope it will stop when I leave later. Seriously, aren't you getting tired of all this rain? It's like we're in London. Please cross your fingers with me that I will be able to easily absorb everything that Kira will teach me.

Be safe and dry, everyone! I hope this week will be wonderful for you.