Asus EEE laptop, Anyone got it?

[samsaBEAR]

untill i saw it on the gadget show, i didnt realise how small it really is
i might get one for college, havent decided yet tho

[HotelUser]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/17/e...0-quid-laptop/
dunno if anyone's seen that?
the actual laptop looks horrid, but the idea is brilliant

That is not an EEE. I'm not sure what that is, but whoever designed it didn't succeed.

Here's the EEE for anyone interested:

[shizzle]

No, but it sounds appealing.

[Chickenblob]

An 8.9 inch screen one is being released. I'm considering getting one.

[HotelUser]

An 8.9 inch screen one is being released. I'm considering getting one.

Ah, yes. The ASUS EEE 900 serioes. Quite the little device. 20GB SSD maximum HD too, as opposed to the 8GB SSD maximum in the current EEE models.

[Monopoly]

It would seem REALLY pointless - what would you want one for .. I'd rather get a regular laptop.

They're actually released for children, like really young children, to introduce them to computers and teach them the benefits of computers etc.

[samsaBEAR]

That is not an EEE. I'm not sure what that is, but whoever designed it didn't succeed.

Here's the EEE for anyone interested:

i never said it was the eee, i was just asking if anyone else had seen that one, as it is also a UMPC like the eee.

i think it was also designed for third world countries, seen as their relatively cheap and easy to use

[HotelUser]

They're actually released for children, like really young children, to introduce them to computers and teach them the benefits of computers etc.

No, they're not. Perhaps you're thinking of the OLPC.

Http://eeeuser.com - the best website for the ASUS EEE.
I'm probably the youngest member, and I'm a teenager. They've been adding touch screens to the EEE, internal bluetooth and GPS, they've added internal memory sticks, modified display drivers, overclocking and much more (see http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewforum.php?id=12).


Edit: I just searched EeeUser's forum,
http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=24336

I just saw a ASUS eee today for the first time, and though.. wow! My wife would love that! In fact, to ____ with that.. I would love that!

http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=22980

I suppose wifes like these gadgets too, very romantic indeed.

[ebay]

Yes i have got one and since my alienware as been sent back to be fixed i have been using it all the time. Some may say that the keys are small but i have typed this with ease. I am 16 and find it easy after a few days...You wouldn't want to type long documents. I love the inux operating system and includes skype and pidgin - an msn alternative. Works the same as msn but you can only seem to use the webcam with skype. I installed amsn which works well.

The screen size is perfect and the laptop can be fitted in a large pocket. The laptop is soo light it is unbelievable and the battery life of 3hrs is great for using on the go. The laptop starts up within 20seconds and shuts down in under 5 seconds. I have the 4GB version and the operating system takes up 2GB so HDD is small but i havent used more than 100mb in 6months. I use a 8GB SD card and a 16GB usb drive for windows but i prefer linux.

The internet is decent and connects to wireless hotspots. Takes longer than windows but once connected is reliable. I am not sure how people can say they can play CSS as it lags abit multitasking and the proccessor isnt that powerful. I bought mine in New ealand for $699 with a three year warranty with Harvey Norman which is great cos theres a shop in Ireland.

[HotelUser]

Yes i have got one and since my alienware as been sent back to be fixed i have been using it all the time. Some may say that the keys are small but i have typed this with ease. I am 16 and find it easy after a few days...You wouldn't want to type long documents. I love the inux operating system and includes skype and pidgin - an msn alternative. Works the same as msn but you can only seem to use the webcam with skype. I installed amsn which works well.

The screen size is perfect and the laptop can be fitted in a large pocket. The laptop is soo light it is unbelievable and the battery life of 3hrs is great for using on the go. The laptop starts up within 20seconds and shuts down in under 5 seconds. I have the 4GB version and the operating system takes up 2GB so HDD is small but i havent used more than 100mb in 6months. I use a 8GB SD card and a 16GB usb drive for windows but i prefer linux.

The internet is decent and connects to wireless hotspots. Takes longer than windows but once connected is reliable. I am not sure how people can say they can play CSS as it lags abit multitasking and the proccessor isnt that powerful. I bought mine in New ealand for $699 with a three year warranty with Harvey Norman which is great cos theres a shop in Ireland.

I purchased the ASUS EEE 4GB model, stuck XP on it right away of course ! I can even play Rise of Nations on it. I purchased a class 6 8GB SDHC card to store my data on. I have small hands, so when it comes to typing Im just fine !