Asus Eee 2G Surf

Posted by nb-admin on Feb 8th, 2008
2008
Feb 8

Model
Brand ASUS
Model Eee PC 2G Surf - Sky Blue
Part# 90OA02AC0004111U105Q
General
Color Blue
Operating System Linux
CPU Type Intel Mobile CPU
Screen 7″ WVGA
Memory Size 512MB DDR2
Hard Disk 2GB Solid-State Disk
Graphics Card Intel UMA
Video Memory shared memory
Battery Life 2.8 hours
Dimensions 8.86″ x 6.30″ x 0.79-1.26″
Weight 2.0 lbs.
Other Features Easy to Learn, Work, and PlayEasy to use with one click interfaceTravel light, weighting only 2 lbsDrop tested, Shock-Proof design

Wireless connectivity

Save time with fast 15 sec boot time

Protect your investment with bag

Glossy paint with elegant look

CPU
CPU Type Intel processor
Chipset
Chipset Intel Mobile Chipset
Display
Screen Size 7″
Wide Screen Support Yes
Display Type Wide VGA
Resolution 800 x 480
Operating Systems
Operating System Linux
Graphics
GPU/VPU Integrated Graphics
Video Memory Shared system memory
Graphic Type Integrated Card
Hard Drive
HD Capacity 2GB
HD Spec Solid-State Disk
Memory
Memory Size 512MB
Communications
LAN 10/100Mbps
WLAN 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Ports
USB 3
Video Port 1 x VGA
Audio Ports 1 x Audio Jack - Out (3.5mm)
1 x Audio Jack - In (3.5mm)
Audio
Audio Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
Speaker 2 Internal Stereo Speakers
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader MMC/SD(SDHC)
Power
AC Adapter
Battery 4 cell 4400mAh
Battery Life 2.8 hours
Physical spec
Dimensions 8.86″ x 6.30″ x 0.79-1.26″
Weight 2.0 lbs.

User Review:

It is very portable with good price and colorful, good resolution. It boots fast and easily. I using it by integrating with my regular laptop (networking, documents). It utilizes popular application (Webmail, Google docs, iGoogle). Connects to wireless fairly easily, as well as printers and network You can install Windows XP (they give you a manual), but you need buy your own software (I haven’t tried this). Good selection of software (yes, it looks like open source, but that’s not a bad thing, it keeps the price low)–Open Office, etc.

I thought the manufacturer did a decent job with making this Linux operating system feel like Windows, so the learning curve is almost nonexistent. I bought this for writing because of its portability, so I didn’t need the most expensive model and I don’t care about using Windows since this is a secondary computer. I’m glad to see manufacturers are bringing back portability with functionality (i.e., pda’s don’t suit all productivity, especially for writers) Overall I am happy with it, and glad I waited a bit for this $299 model to come out.

Asus Eee 4G Surf 7″ Micro Laptop PC

Posted by nb-admin on Jan 23rd, 2008
2008
Jan 23

Model
Brand ASUS
Model Eee PC 4G Surf - Galaxy Black
Part# 90OA01A20102111U305Q
General
Color Black
Operating System Linux
CPU Type Intel Mobile CPU
Screen 7″ WVGA
Memory Size 512MB DDR2
Hard Disk 4GB Solid-State Disk
Graphics Card Intel UMA
Video Memory shared memory
Battery Life 2.8 hours
Dimensions 8.86″ x 6.30″ x 0.79-1.26″
Weight 2.0 lbs.
Other Features Easy to Learn, Work, and PlayEasy to use with one click interfaceTravel light, weighting only 2 lbsDrop tested, Shock-Proof designWireless connectivitySave time with fast 15 sec boot timeProtect your investment with bag

Glossy paint with elegant look

CPU
CPU Type Intel processor
Chipset
Chipset Intel Mobile Chipset
Display
Screen Size 7″
Wide Screen Support Yes
Display Type Wide VGA
Resolution 800 x 480
Operating Systems
Operating System Linux
Graphics
GPU/VPU Integrated Graphics
Video Memory Shared system memory
Graphic Type Integrated Card
Hard Drive
HD Capacity 4GB
HD Spec Solid-State Disk
Memory
Memory Size 512MB
Communications
LAN 10/100Mbps
WLAN 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Ports
USB 3
Video Port 1 x VGA
Audio Ports 1 x Audio Jack - Out (3.5mm)
1 x Audio Jack - In (3.5mm)
Audio
Audio Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
Speaker 2 Internal Stereo Speakers
Supplemental Drive
Card Reader MMC/SD(SDHC)
Power
AC Adapter
Battery 4 cell 4400mAh
Battery Life 2.8 hours
Physical spec
Dimensions 8.86″ x 6.30″ x 0.79-1.26″
Weight 2.0 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 1 year limited

User Review:

Preloaded Linux based OS has most functions covered. Suprisingly fast. Very small. Doesn’t feel cheap. Looks just like a normal laptop just shrunk. Very Quiet. Lots of modifications/hacks can be done. It is able to run windows XP. Nice screen. The black model has the memory slot door and is easily upgradable to 2 Gb. SSD drive is fast. SDHC slot and 3 USB ports allow for plenty of upgrades/space.