ASUS EeePC Discussion Mk II

McbLt · 30th May 2008, 8:26 AM

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Computex 2008 looks like it's where it's going to be! Gizmodo are expecting this to be the launch arena for the Asus EeePC 1000 and 901.

In the meantime, vindicator posted some awsome looking ubuntu versions for your Eee - definitely worth checking out: eeeXubuntu & eeebuntu

There's also been a lot of talk lately about the release of a desktop version and tablet version of the Eee.

Scandrew · 30th May 2008, 12:53 PM

So there's a lot of talk on the WP forums about the 900 models hitting store fronts now. A lot of people are beginning to play with them since this morning.

- http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...?t=931449&p=31

N1zmo · 30th May 2008, 2:10 PM

hmm just wondering, are these laptops capable of running cs 1.6 or warcraft 3?

gregpolk · 30th May 2008, 2:24 PM

I've seen people get the eee700 to run WoW so I suspect you could do either of those just fine. Might struggle on some of the more intense War3 maps though.

N1zmo · 30th May 2008, 2:49 PM

hoping it wouldnt struggle with dota =D

konholyoh · 30th May 2008, 3:51 PM

Tempting to get one, but 20GB with Linux isn't out yet.

And there is news Asus is releasing a 10" version.

A good review of the 900 with linux.

http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/...ile_PC/?page=1

nrl_bulldogs · 30th May 2008, 4:13 PM

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Originally Posted by N1zmo

hoping it wouldnt struggle with dota =D

I play dota on uni wireless during lectures on my eeepc 701

Runs well with it overclocked to 900mhz using eeectl and on 800x480 (640x480 stretched) with all settings on low. Only lags in massive fights. Might be a bit worse with the increased resolution of the 901 though.

Edit: oh forgot to mention I have 2gb ram so that would help.

stedyedy · 30th May 2008, 9:00 PM

hello, what are your thoughts on buy a 900 from ebay aus? with the 20gb HDD, they seem reasonably priced yea?
http://computers.search.ebay.com.au/...0QQsacatZ16159

TheLobb · 30th May 2008, 11:06 PM

Just so you know, ItEstate has the eeePC for 598 i think. i would buy local.

stedyedy · 30th May 2008, 11:26 PM

lol thanks for that, should always do the static ice first aye

stedyedy · 30th May 2008, 11:29 PM

Wait a seccond, Don't the ones on EBAY have a 20Gb SSD not removeable or antyhing, and the ones from umart and it and stuff are 4gb plus a 16gb card??? i am confused so the ones have built in 16gb card and 4gb sdd and then u can also add a extra SD card ye??

UB3R · 30th May 2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by McbLt

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There's also been a lot of talk lately about the release of a desktop version and tablet version of the Eee.

Awesome! i will get one of these for sure!

impact_player · 30th May 2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLobb

Just so you know, ItEstate has the eeePC for 598 i think. i would buy local.

'Cept they don't. I've been emailing them because I need one for my G/F's parents and they've been saying early next month. Unless something has changed since about wednesday, and I'd be keen to know if that's the case.

Deanodriver · 31st May 2008, 9:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stedyedy

Wait a seccond, Don't the ones on EBAY have a 20Gb SSD not removeable or antyhing, and the ones from umart and it and stuff are 4gb plus a 16gb card??? i am confused so the ones have built in 16gb card and 4gb sdd and then u can also add a extra SD card ye??

All of them have a 4GB SDD built in and a second SDD (of 8 or 16GB), which I believe is the card.

impact_player · 31st May 2008, 11:32 AM

I haz one now. Who wants to see some pictures?

Edit: There we go.

First impressions
I like the screen. It's sharp and doesn't seem to have viewing angle problems.
I don't like the CPU fan. It's intrusive when it cuts in.
The keyboard is a little more flimsy than I expected, but it's okay.
It's more than quick enough with XP. It doesn't really feel any different to how I remember my old P4 2.4/1GB Ram desktop system. It's more than fast enough for just ordinary tasks.

...and it is unbelievably small and light.

No names, no pack drill as to where it came from - it took some arguing to get it because they said that they weren't supposed to be selling them yet. And they said it was the only one they had anyway.

The two-finger trackpad scrolling stuff is pretty useful, but I turned clicking off because I don't like 'clicking' with trackpads in general.

It came with the 5800mah battery.

I used it to post the photos above pulled off the digital camera SD card.

30th May 2008, 8:26 AM	#1
McbLt Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Adelaide, SA 5000 Posts: 1,102	ASUS EeePC Discussion Mk II Click here for the original thread Computex 2008 looks like it's where it's going to be! Gizmodo are expecting this to be the launch arena for the Asus EeePC 1000 and 901. In the meantime, vindicator posted some awsome looking ubuntu versions for your Eee - definitely worth checking out: eeeXubuntu & eeebuntu There's also been a lot of talk lately about the release of a desktop version and tablet version of the Eee.

30th May 2008, 12:53 PM	#2
Scandrew Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NSW 2162 Posts: 1,773	They're here! So there's a lot of talk on the WP forums about the 900 models hitting store fronts now. A lot of people are beginning to play with them since this morning. - http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...?t=931449&p=31

30th May 2008, 2:10 PM	#3
N1zmo Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Perth, 6065 Posts: 398	hmm just wondering, are these laptops capable of running cs 1.6 or warcraft 3? __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E8600@ 4.0ghz/ATI HD 4870 1GB GDDR5/8GB DDR3 1600MHz G-SKILL RAM/ASUS Rampage Extreme Mi Goreng Noodle Club member #1337

30th May 2008, 2:49 PM	#5
N1zmo Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Perth, 6065 Posts: 398	hoping it wouldnt struggle with dota =D __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E8600@ 4.0ghz/ATI HD 4870 1GB GDDR5/8GB DDR3 1600MHz G-SKILL RAM/ASUS Rampage Extreme Mi Goreng Noodle Club member #1337

30th May 2008, 3:51 PM	#6
konholyoh Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 98	Tempting to get one, but 20GB with Linux isn't out yet. And there is news Asus is releasing a 10" version. A good review of the 900 with linux. http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/...ile_PC/?page=1 __________________ Trades:acidmax, Rubberband, tagrobert, HaZZaD, 66skylinegt, kenny34, Downforce, Gbug, MAXKNOTT, chev305 Last edited by konholyoh; 30th May 2008 at 3:53 PM.

30th May 2008, 2:24 PM	#4
gregpolk Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,439	I've seen people get the eee700 to run WoW so I suspect you could do either of those just fine. Might struggle on some of the more intense War3 maps though.

30th May 2008, 9:00 PM	#8
stedyedy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Syd Posts: 841	hello, what are your thoughts on buy a 900 from ebay aus? with the 20gb HDD, they seem reasonably priced yea? http://computers.search.ebay.com.au/...0QQsacatZ16159 __________________ Who else seen the Leprechaun say yeh..... Yeh !!

30th May 2008, 11:06 PM	#9
TheLobb (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 2090/2063 Posts: 1,058	Just so you know, ItEstate has the eeePC for 598 i think. i would buy local.

30th May 2008, 11:26 PM	#10
stedyedy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Syd Posts: 841	lol thanks for that, should always do the static ice first aye __________________ Who else seen the Leprechaun say yeh..... Yeh !!

30th May 2008, 11:29 PM	#11
stedyedy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Syd Posts: 841	Wait a seccond, Don't the ones on EBAY have a 20Gb SSD not removeable or antyhing, and the ones from umart and it and stuff are 4gb plus a 16gb card??? i am confused so the ones have built in 16gb card and 4gb sdd and then u can also add a extra SD card ye?? __________________ Who else seen the Leprechaun say yeh..... Yeh !! Last edited by stedyedy; 30th May 2008 at 11:33 PM.

31st May 2008, 11:32 AM	#15
impact_player Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 994	I haz one now. Who wants to see some pictures? Edit: There we go. First impressions I like the screen. It's sharp and doesn't seem to have viewing angle problems. I don't like the CPU fan. It's intrusive when it cuts in. The keyboard is a little more flimsy than I expected, but it's okay. It's more than quick enough with XP. It doesn't really feel any different to how I remember my old P4 2.4/1GB Ram desktop system. It's more than fast enough for just ordinary tasks. ...and it is unbelievably small and light. No names, no pack drill as to where it came from - it took some arguing to get it because they said that they weren't supposed to be selling them yet. And they said it was the only one they had anyway. The two-finger trackpad scrolling stuff is pretty useful, but I turned clicking off because I don't like 'clicking' with trackpads in general. It came with the 5800mah battery. I used it to post the photos above pulled off the digital camera SD card. Last edited by impact_player; 31st May 2008 at 12:15 PM.