ASUS Eee PC 900 8.9-Inch Netbook (Intel Mobile Processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB Solid State Drive, Linux, 4 Cell Battery) Galaxy Black
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend Netbook Eee PC 900 offers you more options for your mobile computing needs. Incorporating with the built-in Solid State Drive (SSD) technology provides shockproof computing, less power consumption, fast boot up, less heat, less RMA, less noisy and lighter weight, you will find it "Easy to learn, work and play" - making it your best outdoor companion anywhere, anytime. New perspectives with 8.9 inch display… Product details and pricing info |
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78 Customer Reviews Posted
- ASUS Eee PC900 adventures
- First let me say my Eee PC (Linux configuration) did all that it claimed.
Word processor (complete office package), web camera plus support, Internet
support, Fire fox web brower and more. I wanted to have C++, gcc and octave.
I was able with little effort to get c++ and gcc but my efforts failed with
adding octave. I then replace Linux with xp. It worked OK but was very slow.
I then replaced xp with disk encrypted fedora 10. Once disk transactions are
finished the speed is OK (this fits my xp experience also.) I am happy with
the current setup. I would recommend this for anyone who wants a very mobile
with word processor, spreadsheet, presentations, browser, e-mail (with web cam)
support. I would expect the software additions to increase as time goes on.
Frank Pont - 2008-12-02, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Great for school
- I bought this mini laptop because the school asked me to get a low powered laptop for my 7th grader. He only needed MS Word. This was a great choice because the size and weight was easy to carry. There is no moving parts so I do not have to worry about the laptop bouncing around in his back pack (My son tends to run). The price was affordable [...]. The size did not take up the whole student desk and the power cord was very long (nice). Basically he only needed the power cord for the afternoon class because the battery was sufficient for the morning class. I especially liked having Open Office pre-installed. It was compatible with MS Word. The laptop is also pre-installed with some games and a dictionary. It also has a math tutorial which came in handy for me when I had to refresh my knowledge on fractions (what a relief). This machine powers up fast and the 16G memory is plenty for my son.
- 2008-11-30, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Cute Laptops for a great Price!
- This Laptop is the best! If you want a portable computer then this is the laptop to get. It is small and light weight! I can take it everywhere I go. I love it! Only thing is I had to get a friend to load XP on it since it came with Linux but not that XP is on it I can do anything! I do wish it had 1 PCMCIA slot but what can you do:)
- 2008-11-27, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Excited to get it!
- I haven't received mine yet. It comes to me next week as I expect and that is fine for me. My delivery time is greater because of where I live.
One reviewer mentioned that if you need IE to see some websites you are out of luck. Well, not really because you can get Crossover Office from Code Weavers and it will allow you to run Office and IE on Linux w/o a Windows license. I have it and it works great on my desktop systems. I see no reason why it wouldn't work on the Eee 900 with Linux.
Can't wait to get mine. I do financial planning and am creating a website and move about a lot doing consulting and taking notes. This will be perfect. I went to a local store before buying so I know what I am getting. I have a big MacBook Pro as my main work horse. It is fantastic but heavy to bring to my client meetings when I don't have to do major work. The Eee 900 will be a great benefit.
I will post a review when I get mine next week. - 2008-11-20, 0 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Small yet powerful
- This laptop is one of the best new technologies out in the market right now. With the display of about 8.9'' and approximately about 3.0 pounds, it is perfect for a student to carry along to class to take notes or can be used for searching the net with wireless capabilities. Even though, understandably it comes without DVD/CD-rom drive, it featured USB capable ports for memories storing devices. With enough power to run Microsoft windows XP, it is perfect for office works and convenient for group meetings. With 6 cell batteries, it could lasts up to 7 hours for extended working times and entertainments. It has options including 1.3 mp webcam that would be ideal for long distance conversation and built in microphone for that same purpose. I strongly recommend this as a first laptop/PC and since it is powerful enough to handles heavy works, it can also be use as tools for students and office works. This is the new technology and the new generation of personal computer.
- 2008-11-18, 0 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
