jpor

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Looking at purchasing one of these to take on holiday to Canada, and was wondering what peoples views are on them? This is the one I was thinking of getting:

RM Asus miniBook 8GB HD/1GB memory/Black - Win XPH General InformationRM Asus miniBook
8GB Hard Drive
1GB memory
Black
Windows XP Home

This one only has the 7" LCD screen, as I have seen that a newer model is coming out with 8.9" LCD and the Intel Atom CPU being actually clocked @ 900mhz instead of the 600Mhz this model boasts.

What I' hoping to use it for:

• Wi-Fi connectivity for Websurfing, E-mail @ hotspots
• Playing movies via Divx/XVID
• Playing MP3/WMA
• Extra Storage for the Digital Camera/Show of the days photos

Before the Windows vs LINUX debate is sparked, the reason I have gone for a Win XP Home version is down to the software I already have to hand.

scoobz72

For the same money, consider the Acer Atom. I had a play with one of these, very good!!!

Bigger LCD than the EEEPC, and the same money. Try both before buying.
And the Acer Atom had a 20 second boot up. All in all, its your choice.
Both are good in their own way.
I believe the Atom is 1.6ghz.

spectrum48k

Actually the EEE PC is available in 8.9" and 10" screens now.

I bought the EEE PC 901 (8.9", 1.6GHz Intel Atom) as I've already got a proper laptop - so I use the 901 as my little travel laptop - perfect for your requirements above.

Mine's got the solid state hard drive (no moving parts, 5 hour battery life)

Mine came with Linux, which I took off and installed WinXP.

There's a decent review on CNET...
Photos: Eee PC 901 vs Acer Aspire One - Crave at CNET.co.uk

scoobz72

Is it just the 701 which had the smaller LCD?
Whats your run like on WINXP?
The webcam resolution looks ok too.
I couldnt test the sound, whats the speakers like?

Semper

I have the 701, it's spot on for me. Just put XP on, RomRaider and a OpenPort cable...got it logging all sorts of magic data from in the car.

The screen is a tad small, but it'll do for me!

spectrum48k

XP runs spot on - speakers a fine - it also comes with audio out for headphones and webcam is 1.3Mega Pixel so fine for Skype, etc...

I'd got for the 901 which has the new Intel Atom processor - super efficient. If you want a 10" screen look at the Asus EEE PC 1000 or MSI Wind

The 901 comes in two flavours - Windows XP or Linux - only the Linux one has solid state hard drive.

Some people don't like the small keyboard - personally I find it fine, but if you intend to do a lot of typing/work you might want to get the EEE PC 1000 or MSI Wind.

jpor

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Cheers Guys. Given me something to think about. Off on holiday this month so time is a factor on ordering. Noticed the newer Asus kit has a 10 day lead-time to arrive though

hux309

Does the screen have enough real estate to map a car with, i was thinking of getting some det cans at a later date along with a widebanda lambda as i have to buy the software and cable for mine anyway.

Semper

Map, probably not. The font is very small at 800x480 resolution.

I've done some data logging, copied the log file to my USB stick, then plotted in excel etc on my main PC. I plan to write a c# app to do some proper plotting real time(ish).

Downloads - OpenECU

Using RomRaider, ECUExplorer, EcuEdit and also LogWorks for LC1/LM1 logging.

Sorry for hijack

jpor

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Been looking at the Acer and quite like what I see, although wasn't impressed with the fact that Acer couldn't gaurantee the card slot would be compatible with SDHC cards. Unfortunately the camera I have has this type of card.

jpor

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Hi, How easy was it to remove the LINUX and replace with Windows XP? DId you connect up a USB DVD drive to do it?
Just read some reviews and people who bought the Windows version are complaining about the split drives and how the 4GB drive fills up too quickly when being updated.

stevem2k

Dell 910 is apparently launched today.

jpor

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Ummmm..... Sounds interesting but would rather wait on a review first.

Also depends how much there minbook will be as well.....

stevem2k

The netbook which everyone was expecting to be called the 910 , was released today as the inspiron mini 9 .

16GB ssd

£299 delivered though

Linux version ~ cheaper in a few weeks,.

jpor

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Just been reading up about it on the Dell website looks okay but noticed it shares the same case as the Asus, with the Asus being cheaper with a 20GB SSD but with Linux. Just need to know if it will be easy to put Win XP on instead of the Linux O/S.

jpor

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Not really, just need to look at the specs of each one. They are mostly the same Read recently that Intel plan to bring out a dual processor ATOM processor at somepoint, so will get even more confusing

jpor

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Well at the moment from what I have read up the Asus appears to have better battery life which from what I can gather can vary between 3 - 6 hours depending on what you use it for. The ATOM CPU only uses 2Watts of Power.

Andy Tang

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I bought an Advent 4211 today and chose it over the Acer Aspire One due to the slightly larger screen and the keyboard feels better to use.

Shame it only came with the three cell battery which givees 2.5 hours.
i'm now busy Googling for either another 3 or 6 cell.

swiss scooby

Maybe you want to have a closer look at the HP 2133 mini notbook, which is available since August 1st. HP 2133 Mini-Note PC Review - The Gadgeteer I could already hold it in my hands and the quality is excellent!

alistair

I just ordered an Eee 901 XP version.

The Dell looks nice, but the battery life isn't expected to be as good.

jpor

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Where did you order one from? And how much?

alistair

Amazon £299 - I went for the black XP version.

Seem to be pretty much the same price everywhere that actually has them in stock.

jpor

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Been reading up on that model and a lot of people are having issues with the split SSD drives. The Win XP sits on the 4GB SSD which can fill-up when doing updates apparrently. Was looking at the LINUX version which has a single 20GB SSD drive, and then wipe off the LINUX and install Win XP etc...

alistair

I read a few reviews like that, but the general concensus was that people liked them.

Not sure why they didn't go for the same discs on both.....

I also briefly considred the 904 for the 80Gb disc, but decided to go for the lighter weight longer battery option & a separate portable USB drive for when I need it.

DanPhillips

What part of Canada are you coming to?

You could order one here and pick it up?

NCIX.com - Buy ASUS Eee PC 1000 Fine Ebony Intel Atom 1GB 80GB 10IN 1024X600 Draft N Webcam XP Home 6CELL Notebook - EEEPC1000H-BK009X In Canada.

Cheers

Dan

jpor

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Calagry to start with then a trip through the rockies on the rocky Mountaineer, then finally arrive in Vancouver.

What's the wireless hotspots like around there?

DanPhillips

Not sure about Calgary, friend of mine went 1200km east found 1 town where he could get a mobile signal :-O no wireless...

Vancouver's pretty good for wireless, most cafe's have it available for free. Base of my works building has 4 open access points available.

Cheers

Dan

alistair

Found the answer today - the Linux version also has a 4Gb OS drive and then a 16Gb data drive vs the 8Gb on the WinXP version.

All down to cost - the XP licence means you lose 8Gb of storage....