ASUS Eee PC [MERGED]

[mr_incredible]

Here is an alternative that's going to be released in the US on Jan 25.

Everex Cloudbook

General Software and Hardware Specs:

Operating System:
gOS Rocket
Additional Preinstalled and Linked Software
Mozilla Firefox, gMail, Meebo, Skype, Wikipedia, GIMP, Blogger, YouTube, Xing Movie Player, RythemBox, Faqly, Facebook and OpenOffice.org 2.3 (includes WRITER, IMPRESS, DRAW, CALC, BASE)

Hardware Specifications
1.2GHz, VIA C7®-M Processor ULV, 512MB DDR2 533MHz, SDRAM, 30GB Hard Disk Drive, 7" WVGA TFT Display (800 x 480), VIA UniChrome Pro IGP Graphics, VIA High-Definition Audio, 802.11b/g, (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port, (1) DVI-I Port, (2) USB 2.0 Ports, (1) 4-in1 Media Card Reader, (1) 1.3MP Webcam, (1) Headphone/Line-Out Port, (1) Microphone/Line-In Port, (1) Set of Stereo Speaker, (1) Touchpad, (1) 4-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery

[niky]

Need more info pls if anyone here encountered this hot selling mini nitebook.

Is this Asus EEEPC a good on-the-go work and surf notebook (as a 2nd notebook/laptop)? What are the pros and cons?

Are there USB connections so we can connect an ecternal DVD/CD player/writer and additional external hard disc drive?

Btw, here is the site link:

http://eeepc.asus.com/global/

Yes, there are USB ports, but I don't know about compatibility with DVD-Writers... it'll depend on the software bundled with the writer.

Personally, yes, it's a good mobile work unit... the keyboard is a little tight, and the number layout is unusual (if you're a touch-typist, 2 is where 1 should be), but after a week, you get used to it. I'm at the point where I can touch type almost as fast as on a full-sized laptop.

The lack of space is limiting, yes, but that's what your full-sized desktop/laptop is for... for basic word-processing, spreadsheets, slideshows and web-surfing, the Eee is good enough. It's also good, oddly, for movies, but the speakers aren't loud enough to carry in noisy environs... bring a set of earphones...

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Small update, guys:

GIMP is now installed, but I only have enough memory to run either GIMP or Firefox at one time... Firefox's memory-hungry ways (many of you Mozilla users will be familiar with this) takes up about 300-400 MB of RAM when I'm running ten to twenty tabs at one time. I tweaked it a bit to use less memory, but things still slow down when I'm loading tabs.

So far, I've only used GIMP to work on two or three documents. I did most of my post-processing on the big laptop, and used GIMP when I discovered an error in processing while I was uploading pics at a cafe.

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That lack of memory is my only real complaint. If I get really crazy with multitasking, the Eee actually crashes when I put it on standby. Removing the battery and rebooting makes everything okay, though, and the unit still starts up in less than 30 seconds. I'm still waiting for my 1 or 2 GB upgrade from my seller... IMHO, this is the only upgrade needed to make the Eee perfect... aside from maybe using a regular plastic touchpad mouse button... the chrome is starting to chip.

Otherwise... still all smiles... now I have to fight with my wife over time rights when we go to Starbucks... oh well, there's always the PSP to play with...

[badkuk]

read about this in today's Inquirer:

http://www.nliteos.com/index.html

It basically cuts out all the borloloy from Windows XP down to 690mb. no idea yet how you're gonna install it on the eee

[thebat]

I want one tomorrow!!!

Saan makakabili?

[juntzo]

there is already an EEE phil users site and there is a lot of info there like installing windows xp by usb flash drive stick!

http://eeeph.com/index.php

[badkuk]

huli na pala ako sa balita :D

just to add to sir juntzo's links:

http://www.eeeguides.com/2007/12/thi...w-to-slim.html
http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=1923

though this is probably gonna scr*w up your warranty


is there a shop with a demo unit? gusto ko munang i hands-on

[niky]

Sa akin! Hahaha... Eee EB!

I don't know if software counts as screwing up things... it won't physically damage the Eee to install that stuff.

I'm saving that nliteos link... I'm going to work on my Compaq and try to cure it of bloatware... thanks for the link!

[architect]

Installing software generally will not void the warranty even if it means deleting pre-defined partitions that hold the pre-installed system files. This is why most manufacturers even provide back-up restore DVDs/CDs in the event the user wants to revert back to the original OS. Although note that some restore discs require the system files to be present in order to work (talk about caveats!)

Exceptions are ROM flashing or other software that may manipulate system settings beyond the recommended ones.

[thebat]

eto gamit ko na
all i can say is... bili na kayong lahat kse sobrang ganda! ang galeng! I upgraded the ram to 2g with windows XP! Very fast booting and **** down.

problem is... my wife and my 8yr old daughter want one for themselves (the pink one)!

this is an excellent product! bili na kayo dali!

mukhang katabi ko matulog to mamaya, hehe.

[juntzo]

i also got mine 2 days ago! it's blue and very nice!

the problem is my gf stole it and now uses in school (she's an instructor... not a student! hehehe). she said it's very much lighter than her big laptop thus easier to lug around.

oh well... time to order another one... i think i want the black one!

[thebat]

i also got mine 2 days ago! it's blue and very nice!

the problem is my gf stole it and now uses in school (she's an instructor... not a student! hehehe). she said it's very much lighter than her big laptop thus easier to lug around.

oh well... time to order another one... i think i want the black one!

Ask ko lang if your blue eeepc comes with a wuilt in webcam or surf model? planning to get a pink one kse .. Pa-PM din kung san mo nabili colored model (and how much if u don;t mind).

[niky]

SyyyyyyoooomaaaiiI!!!

Magkano 2gb upgrade? I'm looking at the 1gb upgrade for 1.5k (gagawin ko sana bukas...) but if the 2 gb upgrade is locally available, I'll pay for it!

30 seconds pa rin ba ang boot-up pag XP?

[thebat]

SyyyyyyoooomaaaiiI!!!

Magkano 2gb upgrade? I'm looking at the 1gb upgrade for 1.5k (gagawin ko sana bukas...) but if the 2 gb upgrade is locally available, I'll pay for it!

30 seconds pa rin ba ang boot-up pag XP?

2k for the 2gb ram upgrade. Are you planning to upgrade to windows also? DIY? That's great! Sobrang bilis, yup it's 30sec boot-up (or even less).

[niky]

I'm considering it, but maybe I'll hold off on Windows for now, until I've used NliteOS on my Compaq and am sure that it's a stable way to reduce the Windows Bloatware problem.

As it is, I'm already happy with the programs on Xandros... the only thing I had to add was "The GIMP".

Congrats on your purchase. I'll be going out in a bit to find out about memory upgrades.

[juntzo]

Ask ko lang if your blue eeepc comes with a wuilt in webcam or surf model? planning to get a pink one kse .. Pa-PM din kung san mo nabili colored model (and how much if u don;t mind).

i ordered it from my computer supplier. (she's in bohol so no help for you i guess.) 17.9K for the pastel colors without webcam. blacks and whites are out of stock!

go to eeeph.com and there is a lot of info! i'm ordering my leather case there and somebody is even offering dual boot windows xp on SDHC!!!

[thebat]

i ordered it from my computer supplier. (she's in bohol so no help for you i guess.) 17.9K for the pastel colors without webcam. blacks and whites are out of stock!

go to eeeph.com and there is a lot of info! i'm ordering my leather case there and somebody is even offering dual boot windows xp on SDHC!!!

yup, dun ko nga nabili tong eeepc ko e. i already bought the leather case and screen protector.

[wildthing]

saan ninyo gamit ang eeepc ninyo?

- surfing lang ba?
- hindi ba nakastrain sa mata?
- ano actual battery life (from full charge) when you use it?

[compact]

some of the things that i can do with my 3EPC
1. presentations
2. surfing
3. taking down notes like when im attending seminars and lectures
4. Ipod alternative except when walking
5. DVD player using an additional cheap external dvd rom

yes i can do all of this with my 15.4 in. laptop but with an additional bonus of mechanical low back pain of which im spending a lot for therapy .

[Jun aka Pekto]

yes i can do all of this with my 15.4 in. laptop but with an additional bonus of mechanical low back pain of which im spending a lot for therapy .

OT
Really? What's the weight of the 15.4" laptop? My Toshiba 15.4" weights around 7 lbs including battery and power brick/cords. I can carry it all day(s) in a very lightweight Targus backpack which also contain an external hard drive and PSP plus magazines and small Caselogic cd holder.

Add: Of course, there was a time when I was conditioned to carry a 40-60lb backpack on my back plus a 40lb military duffelbag on each arm. I barely feel the laptop backpack on my back.

Come to think of it.... I remember my wife complaining about her old 15" Sager laptop because it weighs 10 lbs without the battery and power brick.

[wildthing]

Anything more than 2kg na laptop becomes back breaking pag maghapon mong bitbit.

Yung laptop bag ko also contains some brochures and a notebook... it becomes more than 3kg total. And I think this is no happy moments pag nasa biyahe.

Ang problem ko lang with the EEEPC (kaya hindi pa ako super solve) is the very small screen - nanggaling na ako sa ganyan screen (Toshiba Libretto 110C). Hindi sya ubra pang present sa more than one client... unlike a 12-15" screen.

Sana merun mag-imbento nun (15" screen laptop na less than 1kg weight) soon.