Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 16th Oct 2007 20:34 UTC, submitted by Martin Ng
Asus has formally rolled out its Eee PC line of sub-notebook computers, a week after UK supplier RM - formerly Research Machines - spilled the beans on two of the models. The complete line-up comprises four computers. All four models are based around the same 7in display; 900MHz Intel Celeron processor and chipset; 10/100Mbps Ethernet port and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi for internet access; HD audio; three USB ports; SD card slot; stereo speakers and microphone input; and a version of the Linux open source operating system, Xandros. My take: I want one. It has everything I need: small size, Linux, wireless, and email client/browser/IM. I don't need more from a laptop.
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Linux power management doesn't seem on par with XP yet. It'll get there (with the help of the Intel initiatives), but I suspect there's a lack of optimisation causing the weak battery life, or simply battery size. Also the screen is harder to drive than the hard disk. An OLED screen would be ideal here, but probably too expensive atm.