Which Asus Eee PC?

[-0MEGA-] · 11-18-2008, 04:50 AM

I'm stuck between 3 different models, the first two are only $20 apart which seems like a great deal for a 6-cell battery and 1.3MP camera, but I don't like the look of it, the border around the LCD screen just seems a bit much. Which one you you recommend?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220441
Option One - $329.99:
Windows XP Home
8.9" LCD @ 1024x600
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
1GB DDR2
160GB SATA
0.3MP Webcam
4-Cell Battery
2.49 lbs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220442
Option Two - $349.99:
Windows XP Home
8.9" LCD @ 1024x600
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
1GB DDR2
160GB SATA
1.3MP Webcam
6-Cell Battery
3.09 lbs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220443
Option Three - $429.99:
Windows XP Home
10.0" LCD @ 1024x600
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
1GB DDR2
160GB SATA
6-Cell Battery
1.3MP Webcam
3.20 lbs.

ikermalli · 11-18-2008, 05:07 AM

Option 3 because of the bigger screen. The 8.9 inch screen becomes bothersome to look at if you are going to be using the pc for an extended amount of time

[-0MEGA-] · 11-18-2008, 05:24 AM

That's what I was thinking, I just wish that one was on sale.

WhiteFireDragon · 11-18-2008, 06:55 AM

i'm not sure what you expect out of an Eee, but i actually would not recommend one. i have one and these are the pros/cons that i have with them.

first of all, the keyboard is just so small. you'd be surprised at the actual size of it (if you haven't seen one in real life). in the first few days of using, i fat finger the keys lol (and dont think dirty!).

second, the display is rather small after using a 21" monitor for a few years now. it's just annoying when you can see everything on the same page and have to keep constantly scrolling.

3rd, i dont know if it's with all Eee's, but i can't upgrade my memory from 512mb to 2gb. the memory chips are soldered on there.

the last bad point is since i got the model with SSD, the horrible jmitron SSD controller causes momentary lag and pauses in everything i do. but it looks like that wont be a problem since you're getting the HDD versions.

other than that, it's extremely mobile and convenient. if you looking for ultra portable laptops, i would look into MSI wind or Dell's mini if you want more options of choose from

Vizy · 11-18-2008, 07:01 AM

The MSI wind was rated the best netbook by PC magazine

Out of those, i'd go for option three because of the larger screen. The other one's look like hell.

Vizy · 11-18-2008, 07:02 AM

Ouch, the third one costs the same as a regular lappy almost. Its a 100 more for just 1.1 inches of lcd space.

WhiteFireDragon · 11-18-2008, 07:09 AM

yup, that's why i picked the "other" option, meaning none of those Eee.

[-0MEGA-] · 11-18-2008, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteFireDragon

i'm not sure what you expect out of an Eee, but i actually would not recommend one. i have one and these are the pros/cons that i have with them.

first of all, the keyboard is just so small. you'd be surprised at the actual size of it (if you haven't seen one in real life). in the first few days of using, i fat finger the keys lol (and dont think dirty!).

second, the display is rather small after using a 21" monitor for a few years now. it's just annoying when you can see everything on the same page and have to keep constantly scrolling.

3rd, i dont know if it's with all Eee's, but i can't upgrade my memory from 512mb to 2gb. the memory chips are soldered on there.

the last bad point is since i got the model with SSD, the horrible jmitron SSD controller causes momentary lag and pauses in everything i do. but it looks like that wont be a problem since you're getting the HDD versions.

other than that, it's extremely mobile and convenient. if you looking for ultra portable laptops, i would look into MSI wind or Dell's mini if you want more options of choose from

I want to use it in my truck as a mobile computer. I tested using my 14.1" Acer but it is WAY too big and heavy, I want something small, portable, and has good battery life (which was the big turn off for the Acer, HP, and MSI for me). All 3 of those models can be upgraded with a 2GB stick of DDR2. I checked into HP and Dell's versions, but they use SSD's which again is a turn off for me, as I want to put a fair amount of media on it.

Also, I went to Staples and tested the Acer Aspire One which is an 8.9" version, and I really liked it, I just didn't like how the touchpad buttons were on the side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vizy93

The MSI wind was rated the best netbook by PC magazine

Out of those, i'd go for option three because of the larger screen. The other one's look like hell.

I agree that #2 looks awful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vizy93

Ouch, the third one costs the same as a regular lappy almost. Its a 100 more for just 1.1 inches of lcd space.

Not just that, it also comes with a 6-cell versus 4-cell battery, a 1.3MP versus 0.3MP Webcam, larger keyboard, and free shipping.

I'll just tell you guys, I bought #3 in pearl white.

WhiteFireDragon · 11-18-2008, 07:30 AM

i guess if batter was that important to you, then your choices are pretty limited then, unless you want to get a car power adapter and pair it with the MSI or Dell

daisymtc · 11-18-2008, 12:43 PM

second one amount those 3.

Or $350 MSI wind.
adventage - 10" screen for the same price
disadvantages - 3-cell battery, 120GB HDD

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11-18-2008, 04:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,953	Which Asus Eee PC? I'm stuck between 3 different models, the first two are only $20 apart which seems like a great deal for a 6-cell battery and 1.3MP camera, but I don't like the look of it, the border around the LCD screen just seems a bit much. Which one you you recommend? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220441 Option One - $329.99: Windows XP Home 8.9" LCD @ 1024x600 Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz 1GB DDR2 160GB SATA 0.3MP Webcam 4-Cell Battery 2.49 lbs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220442 Option Two - $349.99: Windows XP Home 8.9" LCD @ 1024x600 Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz 1GB DDR2 160GB SATA 1.3MP Webcam 6-Cell Battery 3.09 lbs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220443 Option Three - $429.99: Windows XP Home 10.0" LCD @ 1024x600 Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz 1GB DDR2 160GB SATA 6-Cell Battery 1.3MP Webcam 3.20 lbs. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com Last edited by [-0MEGA-]; 11-18-2008 at 04:53 AM.

11-18-2008, 05:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,953	That's what I was thinking, I just wish that one was on sale. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

11-18-2008, 06:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
WhiteFireDragon Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 820	i'm not sure what you expect out of an Eee, but i actually would not recommend one. i have one and these are the pros/cons that i have with them. first of all, the keyboard is just so small. you'd be surprised at the actual size of it (if you haven't seen one in real life). in the first few days of using, i fat finger the keys lol (and dont think dirty!). second, the display is rather small after using a 21" monitor for a few years now. it's just annoying when you can see everything on the same page and have to keep constantly scrolling. 3rd, i dont know if it's with all Eee's, but i can't upgrade my memory from 512mb to 2gb. the memory chips are soldered on there. the last bad point is since i got the model with SSD, the horrible jmitron SSD controller causes momentary lag and pauses in everything i do. but it looks like that wont be a problem since you're getting the HDD versions. other than that, it's extremely mobile and convenient. if you looking for ultra portable laptops, i would look into MSI wind or Dell's mini if you want more options of choose from __________________ e8600 @ 4.5ghz rampage extreme 8600gt 256mb 2x1gb tracers @ 800mhz x-25m 80gb SSD HX520watts

11-18-2008, 07:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
WhiteFireDragon Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 820	yup, that's why i picked the "other" option, meaning none of those Eee. __________________ e8600 @ 4.5ghz rampage extreme 8600gt 256mb 2x1gb tracers @ 800mhz x-25m 80gb SSD HX520watts

11-18-2008, 07:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vizy banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,896	The MSI wind was rated the best netbook by PC magazine Out of those, i'd go for option three because of the larger screen. The other one's look like hell.

11-18-2008, 07:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vizy banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,896	Ouch, the third one costs the same as a regular lappy almost. Its a 100 more for just 1.1 inches of lcd space.

11-18-2008, 07:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
WhiteFireDragon Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 820	i guess if batter was that important to you, then your choices are pretty limited then, unless you want to get a car power adapter and pair it with the MSI or Dell __________________ e8600 @ 4.5ghz rampage extreme 8600gt 256mb 2x1gb tracers @ 800mhz x-25m 80gb SSD HX520watts

11-18-2008, 12:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,930	second one amount those 3. Or $350 MSI wind. adventage - 10" screen for the same price disadvantages - 3-cell battery, 120GB HDD

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