I am working on one right now for my brother-in-law. I'm not a Linux
user and find it difficult to add software (my lack of ability). It
doesn't come with any external drives (A:/ or a CD Drive), but accepts
USB externals. It connects wirelessly right out of the box. Keyboard is
a little small and the 2GB model is good for what he wants it for.....
accessing email and travelling with it. It does work with both a
portable USB hard drive, CD/DVD Drive or Flash Drive. I find the screen
to be hard to read. It is possible to remove Linux and install Windows
on the unit. It comes with Firefox, Open Office 2.0, Skype, and many
more programs. It would do the trick if you don't want to tax it too much.
Constance Warner wrote:
Has anyone used, or even seen, the Asus EeePc? It's a micro mini
laptop, weighing in at around 2 pounds, that runs Linux and that retails
for around $400-600.
That's a lot less $$ than the new MacBook Air, for a computer to carry
around to write with. I saw a guy in Borders using one-he had it hooked
up to his regular laptop. I wish now I'd asked him about it, but I
didn't want to interrupt him.
If the EeePc were still at its original announced price of $199, I'd
rush right out and buy one. But $400 is too much for an impulse
purchase, especially since I don't know how well the Asus would
interface with Macs.
It looks as though the Asus will fit into the same niche as the Psion,
but at a much lower price.
Does anyone have any opinions about the EeePc, and/or do you know of any
stores in the Washington, DC, area that carry them?
--Constance
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