Sweet little laptop

[Anynym]

Just got myself a tiny new laptop (about the size of an external hard drive enclosure) and had to share the joy.

It's an ASUS EEE 4G - solid state drive (no moving parts!), with a customized Linux system. Power-on to web surfing in 30 seconds. The built-in keyboard and screen are pretty small, but with three USB2.0 ports I can attach a wireless keyboard and mouse (and hook up to an external monitor at 1024x768 - the built in screen is 800x400). And although the internal memory is only 4gig (including the OS, leaving me only a little over 1gig to play with), it's easy to plug in a thumbdrive, external memory, or to use web-based storage through the built-in wireless, or the 10/100 ethernet. (Or to plug in an SD memory card into the available slot.)

Should be a fun, ultra-portable little beast. Just had to share!

 

[Cinema Face]

Looks cool. I knew sooner or later, someone had to come up with a kick ass pocket PC. What was the price?

 

[Anynym]

450, taxes in.

 

[Anynym]

How do you figure? 399.99 + 5% GST (20.00) + 8% ORST (32.00) = 451.99, same price as I quoted.

 

[Papi Chulo]

Does it have a camera, DVD drive, RJ45 jack, IEE1394, S video or VGA jacks?

 

[Anynym]

Does it have a camera, DVD drive, RJ45 jack, IEE1394, S video or VGA jacks?

A camera is an option (alternate model) for an extra $50. With no moving parts, it does not have a built-in DVD drive; however, it's easy to connect a USB drive should you need one. As stated above, it supports 10/100 Ethernet, so yes, it does have an RJ45 jack. IEEE 1394 is not included, nor is S-Video. The external monitor support mentioned above is provided by means of a DE15 ("VGA") jack.

It also includes a built-in microphone and speakers.

 

[Aloha511]

I called the guy at the store (Bahurst/College) he said that the $399 model is better than the $299 model. I just surf the web, like Tsn, Terb, CNN, why cant I take the cheaper one with 4 gig instead of 4 gig, would the extra gig make the laptop faster?

 

[Radio_Shack]

http://www.accountwizard.com/client...d7d57k957ASite1k41d741E&page=item&itemid=1494

You mean this one for $310 2GB ..$359.95 4GB

grey Tech in Markham

Detail Specifications
Model Name -- Eee PC Surf 2G Blush Pink
OS Supported -- Linux Preloaded with over 40 applications
Chipset -- Intel Mobile Chipset
Processor -- Intel Mobile CPU 900mhz
Display Type -- 7" Wide Display Resolution -- 800x480 (~WVGA)
Graphics -- Intel UMA
Memory -- Onboard 512MB DDR2
Hard Drive -- 2GB / 4GB Solid-State
Card Reader -- MMC/SD(SDHC)
Audio -- Hi-Definition Audio CODEC, 2 Internal Stereo Speakers
Ports -- 3 x USB2.0 Ports, 1 x VGA (D-sub 15 pin), 1 x Audio In (3.5mm), 1 x Audio Out (3.5mm), 1 x RJ-45
Card Slots -- Card reader for MMC, SD / SDHC
Integrated Camera -- NO
Wireless -- Included 802.11 b/g
Battery -- 4 cell: 5200mAh ~1.5 hours
AC Adapter included
Dimensions 8.86" x 6.30" x 0.79" ~ 1.26" 2lbs
Warranty -- 2 Year
Note... This unit with 2GB does not have enough space to install a Microsoft Windows operating system.

 

[Aloha511]

366 College Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1S6, Canada

Tel: 416-926-0107
Fax: 416-926-9855
Email: college@canadacomputers.

$299 or $399

 

[Anynym]

The 2Gig model should be perfectly capable of surfing the web. Because of the smaller internal memory, there is less software installed (and less free space remaining).

 

[The Bandit]

For another $100 you an buy a full-size laptop with a hell of alot more.

 

[jwmorrice]

http://www.accountwizard.com/client...d7d57k957ASite1k41d741E&page=item&itemid=1494

You mean this one for $310 2GB ..$359.95 4GB

grey Tech in Markham

Detail Specifications
Model Name -- Eee PC Surf 2G Blush Pink
OS Supported -- Linux Preloaded with over 40 applications
Chipset -- Intel Mobile Chipset
Processor -- Intel Mobile CPU 900mhz
Display Type -- 7" Wide Display Resolution -- 800x480 (~WVGA)
Graphics -- Intel UMA
Memory -- Onboard 512MB DDR2
Hard Drive -- 2GB / 4GB Solid-State
Card Reader -- MMC/SD(SDHC)
Audio -- Hi-Definition Audio CODEC, 2 Internal Stereo Speakers
Ports -- 3 x USB2.0 Ports, 1 x VGA (D-sub 15 pin), 1 x Audio In (3.5mm), 1 x Audio Out (3.5mm), 1 x RJ-45
Card Slots -- Card reader for MMC, SD / SDHC
Integrated Camera -- NO
Wireless -- Included 802.11 b/g
Battery -- 4 cell: 5200mAh ~1.5 hours
AC Adapter included
Dimensions 8.86" x 6.30" x 0.79" ~ 1.26" 2lbs
Warranty -- 2 Year
Note... This unit with 2GB does not have enough space to install a Microsoft Windows operating system.

Only 1.5 hours on battery. That's a bummer.

jwm

 

[Aloha511]

I have a brand new laptop, too big to carry around all day

 

[The Bandit]

I have a brand new laptop, too big to carry around all day

Want to sell it?

 

[Aloha511]

No, beleive it or not, when 1 laptop goes down, a second one is great as the time without the broken machine takes at least 10 days to repair

 

[Berlin]

It's an ASUS EEE 4G - solid state drive (no moving parts!), with a customized Linux system. Power-on to web surfing in 30 seconds. ...

Should be a fun, ultra-portable little beast. Just had to share!

Wow... I didn't even know they are available in Canada. Thanks for you post and the others who posted the retail link.

This thing is right up my alley.

 

[Papi Chulo]

For another $100 you an buy a full-size laptop with a hell of alot more.

Not everyone wants or needs a "full-sized" laptop.... I like the idea of this one for the size... and I like the fact that I could run XP on it

 

[boffo]

Apparently they're going to come out with an 8.9" screen for this PC in summer 2008.
A 2 lb PC is easy to carry around relative to other notebooks. I like it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASUS_Eee_PC

 

[Anynym]

Not everyone wants or needs a "full-sized" laptop.... I like the idea of this one for the size... and I like the fact that I could run XP on it

To be fair, I don't think you could run XP on this one (although some hope so, but I suspect we'd hear if anyone actually had success with it). Certainly not on the 2G version. I believe you'll have to wait for the 8G version, which has been officially announced, but isn't expected to arrive in stores for some months yet.

 

[The Lurker]

To be fair, I don't think you could run XP on this one (although some hope so, but I suspect we'd hear if anyone actually had success with it). Certainly not on the 2G version. I believe you'll have to wait for the 8G version, which has been officially announced, but isn't expected to arrive in stores for some months yet.

So how do you like it so far? Looking at getting one and doing the mods to add two internal USB connections for Bluetooth and a shiny new 32 GB USBkey. Do you find it fast enough to do what you need?

Personally I liked the Toshiba Lebretto years ago, but could never afford one. So the 4G looks like a cool toy to work with my Powerbook.