ASUS Eee PC, a small laptop with a big heart
Do you like small laptops? Do you like cheap laptops? Till this year you couldn’t find one, but ASUS did it and launched the Eee PC. Basically, we have a very small notebook (7 inch screen) made from old components (conceived some years ago, not build the same time).
For around 400 $ you get the following specs [source]:
- Processor: Intel Celeron M ULV 900MHz
- Storage: 4GB of Flash based storage (SSD)
- Memory: 512MB of RAM
- OS: Linux (Asus customized)
- Screen: 7-inch screen with 800 x 480 resolution
- Ports: 3 USB, 1 monitor, headphone jack, microphone input, SD card reader (SDHC compatible), Kensington lock slot, Ethernet 10/100
- Webcam (0.3 MP)
- Battery: 4-cell 5200 mA (rated at 3.5 hours)
- Wireless: 802.11b/g Atheros
- Input: Keyboard and Touchpad
It doesn’t seem too much, but bear in mind that it’s enough for web browsing and Office work. It’s light: just one kilo, it’s powerful enough, and costs a fraction of a fully equiped Sony Vaio TZ. If will surely give a run for it’s money to OLPC.
There will be also other versions, with storage space ranging from 2 to 8 GB, and even Windows XP operating system. It seems that the demand for low cost laptops is there. I wouldn’t mind buying an Eee PC, but depends on how much will it cost in Eastern Europe, where I live.
But enough with the talk, let’s see a video with ASUS Eee PC made by me with the sample I’ve received today.
I might bye one of them because I saved up all my money so if I do I know it will be VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY COOOOOOOOOL!
Yeah, you’re right
i will get one of these laptops Because they are Sooooooooo CooooooooooooL!
For me one of the most important things aside from spec when buying a new laptop is the keyboard. I made the mistake once and while it was a good laptop I hated using it due to a bad keyboard.
While there are some great budget laptop deals these days due to the amount of time i spend working on my laptop I tend to go for the mid range laptops for the better build quality.