The Netbook Thread

Kemper_Boyd · Post by **Kemper_Boyd** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:37 am 0

Yes the base model is meant to be Linux, 512 MB, 8GB flash. That doesn't mean that
Expansys has the price wrong, they may have just cut and paste the specification
incorrectly.

Dio · Post by **Dio** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:40 am 0

Yep - 8G of flash is good enough for me to get Windows and the main apps I need on, and I can keep all the data on SD, which will be Â£10 for 16G by this time next year.

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:44 am 0

The Acer one is looking favourite for me. The keyboard looks a nicer layout than my EeePC (mainly because the arrow keys have been shifted down a bit into the palmrest so you get a proper size right shift key and a right control key, plus page up/down keys). Two card slots and integrated 3G are big pluses for me, too.

I absolutely don't want the hard drive version, though. Hopefully you'll be able to get the SSD version with the 6-cell, 7 hour battery...

Here's a nice little video review:
http://techdigest.tv/2008/06/shiny_video_rev_185.html

They say in the review that the RAM can be upgraded to 1.5GB, too.

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:48 am 0

Does the One have bluetooth, didn't see it on the Expansys info? I know a mini USB dongle could be used but I dislike any external solution where possible.

I agree with the rest of you, for what I would use a One for 8GB is fine. I would like the 1GB RAM version though, especially as I would buy the Linux version and be putting XP on it.

Misfit · Post by **Misfit** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:51 am 0

Firefox wrote:The Acer one is looking favourite for me. The keyboard looks a nicer layout than my EeePC (mainly because the arrow keys have been shifted down a bit into the palmrest so you get a proper size right shift key and a right control key, plus page up/down keys). Two card slots and integrated 3G are big pluses for me, too.

I absolutely don't want the hard drive version, though. Hopefully you'll be able to get the SSD version with the 6-cell, 7 hour battery...

Here's a nice little video review:
http://techdigest.tv/2008/06/shiny_video_rev_185.html

They say in the review that the RAM can be upgraded to 1.5GB, too.

I don't see 3G listed on any of the Expansys specs, do we have any idea on the price that would add. I assume quite a bit. But it would be nice to stick a 3 PAYG Sim in it and get unlimited internet for Â£5 per month...

The Expansys blurb says RAM can be taken to 4GB.

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:54 am 0

Apparently there's a choice of WiMax or 3G; I image it'll be 3G in this country.

The Expansys pages do seem worryingly vague...

Misfit wrote:The Expansys blurb says RAM can be taken to 4GB.

Wow! I hope that's true!

HGFB · Post by **HGFB** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:27 am 0

I bought a rather nifty little gadget to use with my Eee. It's very cheap and is so much better than a track pad.

I give you the finger mouse

It looks stupid but as it turns out it works really well. They're available on ebay (Ignore the China and Hong Kong sellers. There are people who ship from the UK). I'm very pleased I bought one.

HGFB · Post by **HGFB** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:57 am 0

Play.com are getting the Wind in soon

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/5821035/M ... oduct.html

benedictw · Post by **benedictw** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:20 pm 0

HGFB wrote:I bought a rather nifty little gadget to use with my Eee. It's very cheap and is so much better than a track pad.

I give you the finger mouse

HGFB · Post by **HGFB** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:00 pm 0

I need to put some paper ears on mine don't I?

F-ZeroOne · Post by **F-ZeroOne** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:34 am 0

Excuse me if this a dumb question, or been asked before, but is anyone listing the 901 for sale yet? The release dates is supposed to be the 1st July, but after a Google search I can only find a couple of sites listing it, and none with a price...

Firefox · Post by **Firefox** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:45 am 0

F-ZeroOne wrote:Excuse me if this a dumb question, or been asked before, but is anyone listing the 901 for sale yet? The release dates is supposed to be the 1st July, but after a Google search I can only find a couple of sites listing it, and none with a price...

Best place to get the skinny on availability:

http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewforum.php?id=52

F-ZeroOne · Post by **F-ZeroOne** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:17 pm 0

Ah, thank you!

JQW · Post by **JQW** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:04 pm 0

I wandered into Pissy Werld today and saw that they had a 900 on show, running Windows XP. The display is too small for some of the standard Windows tools, particularly the Wireless one, as I tried to switch from one WiFi network to another. The connect dialogue box was off screen, which might cause problems for some users.

I seriously doubt that Microsoft will bother to re-write these apps to work on smaller screens.

p-saurus · Post by **p-saurus** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:05 am 0

I just installed Ubuntu-EEE (based on 8.04) onto my 4G 701 after I trashed the stock Xandros installation by accident and I have to say that I'm finding it a lot more usable. This whole Linux business is still somewhat confusing for me though.

YakYak

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