Cheap Eee PC?

[Guest Jordan]

Hello folks.

 

I'm looking to buy a top spec Eee PC fairly soon, the 8GB model. I will be upgrading the ram to 2GB and sticking XP on it, for obvious reasons such as Linux making my eyes bleed.

 

The usual sources (dabs, ebuyer, PC world [god forbid]) don't seem to stock this particular model. Any ideas?

[Caris]

Why don't you get the new eeePC 900 with Windows XP on?

 

Linky.

 

Should be out in a week or two.

[Guest Jordan]

...Because its £336?

 

I don't particularly need 12GB SSD, i was planning to get either the 4GB or 8GB version then just stick apps on the SD card oh and stick XP on myself.

 

EDIT: Did a double take.

 

The screen seems far better, it might be the logical choice.

[Caris]

No brainer if you ask me, defiantly worth saving the extra cash up for.

[Guest Jordan]

True it is quite abit better than the 7" model... but for what i'm using it for is there any point? And £300+ is taking it into "regular" laptop territory.

[Charlie]

Not meaning to put you off or anything, but what's the advantage in getting a laptop which is so small with such a small amount of disk space?

[Guest Jordan]

Many reasons.

 

1, My current laptop is going to kick it pretty soon.

2, Most laptops get very hot, especially mine. Its a bother having to deal with it.

3, All my important stuff is stored on other machines on my network, so i don't need to store much.

4, I like taking my laptop places... but its fucking huge. So a small one is ideal.

[Ten10]

From hot uk deals the 900 version pre order from play Eee pc 900

[McPhee]

http://www.trustedreviews.com/notebooks/review/2008/04/16/Asus-Eee-PC-900/p1

 

Review of the 900. The new screen would swing it for me tbh, it looks a lot better than the original

[Shino]

And it looks fucking pro! Like those 90s movies where the computer nerd would pull out a weird device, plug a cable in it and say "I know this system!".

 

How's the battery life on this things?

[Ten10]

Crave say that asus quoted it to last around 3 hours.

 

Asus claims the Eee PC 900 will last approximately three hours on its standard battery -- half an hour less than its predictions for the Eee PC 701. In our own DivX movie playback test, it ran for 1 hour 29 minutes, which was just about long enough for us to enjoy a feature-length movie or a couple episodes of our favourite TV show. Your own mileage will vary, but expect it to last slightly longer if you run applications that are not CPU-intensive and with the wireless adaptor switched off.

 

Conclusion

The Eee PC 900 is a likeable update to the Eee PC 701. We're disappointed its keyboard is still so difficult to use, but the addition of a larger, high-resolution screen, multi-touch mouse trackpad and better storage gives it the edge over just about all of its rivals. It falls slightly short of a wholehearted recommendation due to the mooted touchscreen version and the huge likelihood that Asus will begin using newer Intel Atom CPUs, but for those who can't wait, it's a fantastic purchase.

[Shorty]

I'm interested in this myself... the ugly-ass screen put me off the old one, it looked like a DS. I just want the option of internet and work on the move, without carrying around the weight of a regular laptop and power pack.

 

Hmm, I'm hoping to get paid £350 for something in the next month or so, that could cover this....

 

Edit: how well does the machine handle video? specifically, divx? would be nice to have a few videos for a journey somewhere or to sit and watch in a corner in a uni break or something

[Ten10]

I'll be getting one of these right after I get a dell xps. One for work and one for play.

[DCK]

Asus will release a faster Eee PC (the 900) with a 12 GB SSD and Windows XP for £329/€400 as of the first of May, so maybe you'd want to wait for that? The Linux version'll have a 20 GB SSD for the same price though.

[Ten10]

I get windows based operating systems for free from uni so the 20GB model is a no brainer for me. I just want to know how XP SP3 will go down with it.

 

Cnet video review

[Platty]

Funnily enough I have been looking at these myself. I want a second machine but don't need a top spec laptop so these would be ideal I thought but hadn't heard or seen them before so was a bit dubious as to know if they are any good.

[Will]

I love my current one but this new model is seriously tempting for an upgrade. Would like the bigger screen and improved hardware. Will have to see how I feel nearer the time.

[triforcemario]

I would recommend you waited a little longer, since according to this article, Asus will be revealing a new eee PC in june using the new Intel Atom processor, which uses a lot less power than the one it currently uses (A celeron, I think)

[Shorty]

That sounds nice...

 

but 8.9" touchscreen? That sounds expensive

[moorek]

I have also been looking at these myself. The new screen on the 900 looks really tempting, but i hear that DELL are preparing a competitor as is HP

Link

[Platty]

So Jordan did you get one of these?

 

I had a play about with one in Dixons the other day and I so want one now. The one I mucked about on was the Linux version and it seemed pretty good to me so would probably go for that to get the extra disc space. Or I may hold out in hope for an Atom version.

[Guest Jordan]

I'm buying one, but i wouldn't have the money till the end of the month (around the 26th when i get paied).

 

The one you saw, did it have a black edge? If so, thats the small 701 model. Theres a newer one, the 900 model which is far better tbh.

[Platty]

Was the 900 for sure, the speakers were not on the screen like the 701 model.

[Davey_T]

Im thinking about getting Asus eee 900 with linux but i want to install xp on it. What would be the best option, using an sd card or a usb stick? Or something else like an external cd drive?

[Ten10]

Use an external cd drive. There might be a chance you can copy the data on an xp disc to usb stick, haven't tried it myself but its worth a try. And there is most likely some way of doing it out there.