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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Member since:2006-05-19
They were going to release a 10" screen model, but canceled it. It might have had to do with the battery life. This little unit is quite inexpensive and the current battery would not have given much time with the bigger screen. I think you will find units like this with larger screens within the next 9-12 months.
Member since:2005-07-07
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2005-07-07
It's a great piece of hardware, but I wish the screen was larger. The screen now has a huge plastic border, a 10" screen wouldn't even make it larger or anything... With a larger screen, I wouldn't know a reason not to buy it. I mean, it's the perfect laptop - you can actually carry it around, unlike most others.