The Netbook Thread

[WiteWulf]

Where from, prey tell, and how much?

[HGFB]

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?QuickLinx=533N

£328.27

[HGFB]

Mmmm. Dosbox + Ultima 6 + Eee = Portable Ultima heaven

[HGFB]

Here's the 701 and the 900 next to each other. Both running XP



Big version here if you want to see anything in detail

I'm really impressed with the 900. 800x480 and 7 inch just felt too cramped on the 701. 1024x600 and 8.9 inch seems to be a sweet spot. I'm not feeling that it's too small.

[Dio]

Yep, I think you're exactly right. They got the keyboard size just right in the 700, but fitting that small screen makes it look daft. The 9" is a perfect fit. I reckon the market for these will be split between 9" and 10" models.

And the greatest thing of all is that competition for these is going to be absolutely murderous and Intel and Microsoft are clearly prepared to virtually give the chips away to make sure they dominate the business, so they're going to stay cheap (for now, at least).

[HGFB]

Half Life 1 is currently working its way through the intro and running very well indeed.

[VNVObit]

Big version here if you want to see anything in detail

I'm really impressed with the 900. 800x480 and 7 inch just felt too cramped on the 701. 1024x600 and 8.9 inch seems to be a sweet spot. I'm not feeling that it's too small.

Agree with that summation

did you get the XP model or the linux one and install XP?

[HGFB]

I got the Linux model and installed XP myself.

[Sir_LANs-a-lot]

Ubuntu Eee goes gold for those that are interested..

[dom]

EEE PC 900-BK INTEL MOBILE - 20GB SSD 1GB 8.9 NOOPT LINUX BK UK
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/144294

...a mere £299.

[Potts]

Play have the 900's for £290 including free delivery.
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/5429270/A ... oduct.html
Only the black one is in stock though, so that's ok.

[Kronos]

Here's the 701 and the 900 next to each other. Both running XP



Big version here if you want to see anything in detail

I'm really impressed with the 900. 800x480 and 7 inch just felt too cramped on the 701. 1024x600 and 8.9 inch seems to be a sweet spot. I'm not feeling that it's too small.

800x480 just doesn't work on any screen size if you want to use XP I was reminded recently whilst building an XP config for the Libretto 110CT (same 7inch screen same 800x480 resolution)

The 900 looks better for the bigger screen indeed, less wastage.

[Kemper_Boyd]

Engadget says that the Dell netbooks will be priced from $299 upwards.
Loads more information at this link:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/12/dell ... e-fell-sw/

[Firefox]

Ten-inch EeePc running WinXP unboxed on video:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/13/asus ... -on-video/

[dom]

Here's a review of the Eee 901, looks like it'll be available in the UK from July 1st
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops ... spx?page=1

Thankfully, the ctrl key is still in the bottom left corner.



edit: £319 according to el reg