[SGVLUG] Eee PC by Asus - reading great press on it

[DYN: Jim Workman]

It uses Xandros which, I understand, has a very Windows-like GUI.

Remember that $300 model has soldered 512 memory & 2GB storage so no
internal upgrades.

I would like to see how browsing is on 800x480 screen before buying. 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sgvlug-bounces at sgvlug.net 
> [mailto:sgvlug-bounces at sgvlug.net] On Behalf Of Sean O'Donnell
> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 12:40 PM
> To: SGVLUG Discussion List.
> Subject: Re: [SGVLUG] Eee PC by Asus - reading great press on it
> 
> My only 'gripe' (that I can come up with by simply looking at 
> the pics) is that the speakers consume too much real estate 
> and leave little room for the screen/display, which makes it 
> look like a really old thinkpad or fujitsu-style notebook 
> from 10+ years ago.
> 
> Other than that, it seems like a great deal... $299 @ newegg.com.
> 
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220266
> 
> Does anyone know which Linux distro it comes with? or is it 
> some vanilla Asus-hacked distro?
> 
> Sean
> 
> Robert Leyva wrote:
> > ...and now I want one! :)
> >
> > It comes preinstalled w/Linux, and is of micro size. Just right for 
> > quick remote administration and such, or being on-call and 
> having to 
> > VPN into somewhere.
> >
> > I don't need it, but sure looks cool and fun.
> >
> > Anyone own one, and can mention about how well made?
> >
> >   
> 
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