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Asus Eee PC 901 (Windows XP)

We've been impressed by the Asus Eee PC line from the very first 7-inch model in the fall of 2007, and it seems as if every time we turn around, there's a new version hitting store shelves. This 9-inch version, the

Tags: Chipsets, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Eee PC, Eee PC 900, Intel Corp., Asus Eee, ASUS

Product reviews 2008-06-30

Has Asus forgotten what the Eee PC was all about?

Has Asus forgotten what the Eee PC was all about?The answer is simpleAsus has discovered there's no money in the bargain basement bin. You're in a pretty shaky business when you have to choose your BIOS because it costs you one penny less.Just like any other vendor, they are ....

Tags: Keyboards, ASUS, Eee PC, keyboard

Discussion threads 2008-06-30

What's triggers "gadget lust"?

What's triggers "gadget lust"?gadget lust vs. Dell and colorI think Dell would be better served by working on CRM rather than marketing. After my experience with Dell several years ago I've switched to hp and IBM / Lenovo. As far as color goes, my daughter the non tech...

Tags: Keyboards, Apple iPhone, Dell Computer Corp., trigger

Discussion threads 2008-06-20

Asus Eee PC 900 (white, Windows XP)

When we first saw the diminutive Asus Eee PC back in the fall of 2007, we were duly impressed by its capability to mix small size with a small price, and rightly predicted it would be popular with consumers and influential with other PC makers (although, to be fair, the...

Tags: Processors, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Eee PC, Intel Celeron, Intel Corp., ASUS

Product reviews 2008-05-12

First reviews of the Asus Eee PC 900

Asus has officially launched the new version of its Eee PC mini-notebook. By now the basic specs of the Eee PC 900 are well-known: a larger (8.9-inch), 1,024x600 display, higher-resolution Webcam, more memory and flash storage, and multi-touch touchpad navigation similar to that of the Apple MacBook...

Tags: ASUS, Review, Eee PC, TrustedReviews, Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-04-17

(Photos: Eee PC grows two inches)

(Photos: Eee PC grows two inches)Kinda silly actually..When you can buy a brand new bottom model laptop from HP for $499 right now..Components• Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)• PentiumR Dual-Core Mobile Processor T2370 (1.73 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)• 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP...

Tags: Notebooks, Eee PC, photograph

Discussion threads 2008-04-16

Asus officially announces launch of Asus Eee PC 900

Asus officially announces launch of Asus Eee PC 900eeePC is awsomeI have had my eeePC for a couple of months now. I have the 7" 4gb model which originally came with Linux. I loaded a light version of XP in place of Linux which I could never master. I also...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Eee PC, ASUS, Asus Eee PC 900, eeePC

Discussion threads 2008-04-16

Photos: Eee PC grows two inches

After teasing the Eee PC 900 with a 9-inch screen at CES, CeBit and other trade shows, Asus says it will release the device in May. by Andy Smith

Tags: netbook, UMPC, ASUS, eee PC, laptop

Image galleries 2008-04-16

Notebook SSDs disappoint

Notebook SSDs disappointEee PC - OS makes a differenceOne of the problems when using the Eee PC with XP is the logging, writes to the registry, page filing, etc. that XP normally does on a conventional hard drive. Of course you can reduce some of these writes like turning off...

Tags: Notebooks, performance data, failure rate, SSD, Notebook SSD, Thanks Robin, notebook, Eee PC, hard drive, operating system

Discussion threads 2008-03-19

Asustek: Two-thirds of Eee PCs will have Windows XP

Asustek: Two-thirds of Eee PCs will have Windows XPMore $$ ... crippled OS. Sign me up!An extra $200 for a crippled version of Windows on these?? Get real!They're selling as fast as they can build them with Linux pre-installed. Did the Palm market never materialize way back...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linus, Linux, AsusTek Computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Eee PC, OEM

Discussion threads 2008-03-13

The+Wibrain+B1%3B+a+full+Windows+ultra+portable+PC+for+less+than+US%24700

The+Wibrain+B1%3B+a+full+Windows+ultra+portable+PC+for+less+than+US%24700Kinda looks like a Sony GameBoy.Pagan jimCompared to Asus Eee PCI've been interested in the Asus Eee PC lately, too. This seems to have more power and higher resolution, and comes with Windows XP and the disc, too. At least half the reviews of the Eee PC I...

Tags: Operating systems, Rdesktop, Eee PC, Microsoft Windows, Asus Eee, ASUS, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-02-06

A purple Classmate!

A purple Classmate!comparison requestPerhaps not immediately, but would it be possible for you to also provide a comparison with these devices and the new EEE PC from ASUS? The EEE PC is a bit pricy when compared to the OLPC, but considering that its ASUS, it may have excellent...

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Purple Haze, Classmate, Classmate PC, One Laptop Per Child project, Microsoft Windows Vista, Eee PC

Discussion threads 2007-11-02

(Photos: Eee PC debuts in U.S.)

(Photos: Eee PC debuts in U.S.)They are trying to ruin the OLPCHow dare they try to compete with Intel, Microsoft, the OLPC project!!! They are just trying to kill the OLPC efforts. It's the end of the world....Oh wait a minute, no its not, COMPETITION is a GOOD...

Tags: photograph, One Laptop Per Child project, Eee PC

Discussion threads 2007-11-02

ASUS and Intel slaughters OLPC with Eee-ase

ASUS and Intel have actually created an alternative for Nicholas Negroponte's OLPC One Laptop Per Child called the "Eee PC".  The difference here is that the ASUS Eee PC is actually something that looks usable and perhaps even desirable for everyday use as a super cheap UMPC Ultra Mobile PC. The...

Tags: News, Mobile/Wireless, Intel, Hardware, Fun Stuff, Energy efficiency, Desktop, Consumer electronics

Blog posts 2007-06-06

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Geek Sheet: A Tweaker's Guide to Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Linux

Is 20th century conventional Winchester multi-platter, multi-head random-access disk technology too quaint for you? Want to run your PC or server on storage devices that consume far less energy than the traditional alternatives? Want a portable or mobile storage unit that will never fail due to G-forces or "crashing?". Looking...

Tags: Linux, Disk, File System, Solid State Disk, Kernel, Mandrake, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-07-25

Software makers may sue eBay

Tired of being "stiff-armed" by eBay, the Software and Information Industry Association is signaling its ready to sue over pirated software sales on the dominant online auction site, PC World reports. SIIA has offered eBay several suggestions for stemming the sale of pirated software on...

Tags: Software, Software Information Industry Association, eBay Inc., Tiffany, Tools & Techniques, Piracy, Sales Strategy, Management, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Sales, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-07-25

Foxconn snubs Linux users

Foxconn snubs Linux usersWho needs Foxconn anyway.There are plenty of good MB makers that do support Linux.It's a good idea to look at hardware compatibility at the distro's website anyway. I use Asus. But I have had to update the BIOS on every Asus MB I've bought to get...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Foxconn, Linux, BIOS, ASUS, operating system

Discussion threads 2008-07-25

Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTablet

Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTabletI WANT ONE!!Dang, I'd buy it in a heart beat. I already have an iPod Touch love it and getting ready to buy an iPhone.RE: Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTabletMay sound very nice, but unfortunately, like all Apple things, it will probably...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Apple Inc., tablet, Mystery Solved, iTablet

Discussion threads 2008-07-25

Gateway stops selling PCs direct

Gateway stops selling PCs directHow does this save money?I mean won't part of the sale have to go to the outlet? While a direct sale Gateway gets it all? Also can we stop this name game thing. Gateway is not longer Gateway it's Acer. I remember...

Tags: Desktops, PC, Gateway Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-25

Gateway stops selling PCs direct

Gateway, one of the early PC makers that sold their wares direct, said Friday it will sell its systems completely through channel partners and retailers. The company, now a part of Acer, said shifting to a channel-based distribution model will simplify its business and cut costs. ...

Tags: Gateway Inc., PC, Acer Inc., Retail, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-25