If you aren't familiar with this device, here's the run down:
-900Mhz Intel Celeron Processor
-512MB RAM
-4GB Solid State Drive (~2GB available)
-Integrated 802.11 b/g WiFi
-Webcam
-7" Screen (800x480)
-3 USB 2.0 Ports
-VGA output
-Headphone & Mic Jacks
-10/100 Ethernet Jack
-SD card slot (Compatible with SD and SDHC)
-Customized Xandros Linux OS
Weighs in at around 2lbs. Granted, at this size, the keyboard is teeny-tiny. It will take some getting used to, what with my E.T. fingers and all.
We bought this as a replacement for our 5+ year old 12" Powerbook. It's dead. :( The replacement just needed to be small, simple, inexpensive, and "internet capable". And I'm happy to say, this thing fills all requirements wonderfully!
The default OS is VERY simplified. Large icons representing either installed applications or links to web apps that open in the default browser, Firefox. It's executed very well for it's purpose. For the more adventurous amongst us, you can initiate an "Advanced mode" that is similar in layout to Windows XP. In fact, Asus supplies instructions and a DVD that allows you to install WinXP if you so choose. Many people have had great success with this by making custom installs using nlite. Reports of <600mb href="http://www.eeeuser.com/">This place has pretty much all information you could possibly want on using, tweaking, and playing with the EEE.
Priced at $399 for the 4GB model ("Surf", 2GB, and 8GB models also available) it fits somewhere between a PDA and a full size, desktop replacement laptop. So far, I am VERY please and impressed.
To the pictures!
EEE and Nintendo DS
Same stuff, different view
Yeah, it's a HD-DVD, so what? Ya wanna fight about it?!
2 comments:
How long does the battery usually last in that thing?
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