Asus EEEPC 900 on Newegg!

Gareth · 05-13-2008, 04:59 PM

Newegg have got their hands on the latest Eee PC, the 900 for $549. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220332

It looks good, but what processor is in it

fortyways · 05-13-2008, 06:28 PM

So basically it's the price of a normal laptop but still only comes with Linux.

Wooo sign me up.

El DJ · 05-14-2008, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fortyways

So basically it's the price of a normal laptop but still only comes with Linux.

Wooo sign me up.

What's wrong with linux?
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lovely? · 05-13-2008, 06:29 PM

i think its expensive because of the SSD drive in there. the prices on those are bat-shit crazy

fortyways · 05-13-2008, 06:36 PM

Okay, so why not use an HDD instead of cutting edge technology, considering their whole campaign for the product was "one computer for every child the most affordable ever blah blah"?

dznutz · 05-13-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fortyways

Okay, so why not use an HDD instead of cutting edge technology, considering their whole campaign for the product was "one computer for every child the most affordable ever blah blah"?

the article i read about the interview with the ceo of asus was that they didn't want to use moving parts as it eats too much energy.

as for linux.... asus did that to save money. xp version are typically 50 bucks more (asus got MS to go low or else no MS OS!!!)

acer is coming out with their super small machine. i think they're going to use a regular hdd. should be cheaper.

regarding the price.... that' a good deal. i was going to get the 4 gig version that's about 400 bucks. good thing i didn't pull the trigger.

WhiteFireDragon · 05-13-2008, 06:38 PM

it's expensive because of the size. the processor is pretty slow. it's like 900mhz or something. i have the 7" screen version

Alan1ar1s · 05-13-2008, 06:59 PM

the new eee pc is perfect For those who travel a lot and want something for the go... and the price is very good

Gareth · 05-13-2008, 07:53 PM

There is the XP version on Newegg also for the same price, however, its a 12GB Drive instead of a 20GB

fortyways · 05-13-2008, 08:45 PM

Yeah, well, when Asus started hyping these the price was going to be $100.

You can say the price is "very good" all you like, but that won't make it true.

It's an overpriced novelty toy like a Mac.

There are vastly superior laptops available for 400 bucks.

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Gareth Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, England Age: 19 Posts: 1,801	There is the XP version on Newegg also for the same price, however, its a 12GB Drive instead of a 20GB __________________ Gareth's Desktop Computer - *All parts are from Newegg in the United States!* *Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz* 8GB DDR2 PC8500 RAM 750GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 RAID 0 Striped Powercolor Radeon HD4870 1GB Windows 7 Professional x64 Hiper 730W ATX 2.0 PSU NZXT Silence Whisper Case 22" Widescreen 1680x1050 + 19" Widescreen 1440x900

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05-13-2008, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
fortyways banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,134	So basically it's the price of a normal laptop but still only comes with Linux. Wooo sign me up.

05-13-2008, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
fortyways banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,134	Okay, so why not use an HDD instead of cutting edge technology, considering their whole campaign for the product was "one computer for every child the most affordable ever blah blah"?

05-13-2008, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
WhiteFireDragon Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 820	it's expensive because of the size. the processor is pretty slow. it's like 900mhz or something. i have the 7" screen version

05-13-2008, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alan1ar1s Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cyprus Posts: 41	the new eee pc is perfect For those who travel a lot and want something for the go... and the price is very good

05-13-2008, 08:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
fortyways banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,134	Yeah, well, when Asus started hyping these the price was going to be $100. You can say the price is "very good" all you like, but that won't make it true. It's an overpriced novelty toy like a Mac. There are vastly superior laptops available for 400 bucks.