Tiny PC

K? Pŕo?ćtiόnŹ · 10-06-2008, 02:46 PM

I'm definitly getting one of these Amazon.com: ASUS Eee PC 1000H 80G (10-inch Display, 1.6 GHz Intel ATOM Processor, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Fine Ebony: Computers & PC Hardware

Thats so ****ing bad ass. Its not very powerful but for how small it is, thats awesome. Ima get one just for travel, dev on the go =O. It's clunky having a big laptop on a plane.

And its pretty cheap, only $500

Akazukin · 10-06-2008, 03:11 PM

I have play with this baby before. I am the one who recommended this thing to a school Principal, and earned some commission.

It has 2 versions - Linux and Windows XP. I would recommand you the Linux version, as it's faster and the graphics look nicer, but with less power. You can do office documents with it, and the touchpad has a 2-finger zoom in/out feature.

Obviously you know how to install Windows XP. I can't find any CD-ROM on it, so I have to create a bootable WinXP installation thumbdrive. Unfortunately, to use WinXP in EeePC, you will experience a slow performance. And I mean really slow. After you have start Windows, it takes like 30 seconds to load. Its VGA output will sometimes have problems when connect to a projector. It can run 3D games, but the loading is really slow as well. Photoshop have crashed a few times (not responding). For a programmer / gamer/ graphics designer, this is not what you want. For a businessman , it is.

Degausser · 10-06-2008, 03:18 PM

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Details

A solid state drive in an ultra portable PC is definitely the way to go.

Also comes with Ubuntu pre-installed for a lower price

CrazyGerbilEater · 10-06-2008, 03:45 PM

Newegg.com - ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf - Pure White NetBook Intel processor 7" Wide VGA 512MB Memory 2GB SSD Integrated Graphics - Laptops / Notebooks
250$ WOOT

im thinking of getting this one, cuz its really cheap. Perfect for my stories, and college essays.

plus i can just boot windows off a flash drive on this sucker, its perfect.

K? Pŕo?ćtiόnŹ · 10-06-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akazukin

I have play with this baby before. I am the one who recommended this thing to a school Principal, and earned some commission.

It has 2 versions - Linux and Windows XP. I would recommand you the Linux version, as it's faster and the graphics look nicer, but with less power. You can do office documents with it, and the touchpad has a 2-finger zoom in/out feature.

Obviously you know how to install Windows XP. I can't find any CD-ROM on it, so I have to create a bootable WinXP installation thumbdrive. Unfortunately, to use WinXP in EeePC, you will experience a slow performance. And I mean really slow. After you have start Windows, it takes like 30 seconds to load. Its VGA output will sometimes have problems when connect to a projector. It can run 3D games, but the loading is really slow as well. Photoshop have crashed a few times (not responding). For a programmer / gamer/ graphics designer, this is not what you want. For a businessman , it is.

Who the **** wants linux? Linux is garbage. How am I going to dev for windows on a linux platform? And also after watching a video of some guy use Visual Studio 8 on it I think it will fit my needs considering the dev software I use it a lot smaller and the programs I'll be working on aren't nearly as large.

gamepin126 · 10-06-2008, 04:30 PM

I love my EEE PC, I have the 701 4g model. The thing I love most about it is it's perfect for school, it's not some monster laptop that I'd be embarassed using in class.

I wouldn't get the 2gb version, it's not enough room. I put winxp on mine and customized everything and have like 400mb left on my 4gb hdd.

han_han · 10-06-2008, 04:39 PM

I myself am not particularly fond of "tiny" computers, but seeing as I don't develop any software I don't really need "dev on the go." I'm assuming the 6-cell battery lasts a long time then, since the computer is smaller and should sap less power right?

K? Pŕo?ćtiόnŹ · 10-06-2008, 04:40 PM

Lulz, I'm getting the 80gig hd one. Solid state is nice and everything but I would like to put my music archive on there =P

gamepin126 · 10-06-2008, 04:41 PM

I'd read up more on it. Apparently anything larger than 4gb has performance issues, and the 8.9inch one has power issues. I'm not sure about the 10 inch one, or the ATOM cpu one but yea. I'd go read some user reviews.

hypn · 10-06-2008, 04:48 PM

I was planning on getting an EEE, but then I saw a MSI laptop, I think it's the MS-1058. Specs are roughly 2x that of the EEE, and price was less than double the price (if I remember correctly) - so sure, it's more expensive, but you get far more power. Haven't made my final decision yet, so will continue to read this thread, maybe I'll go with the EEE after all

EDIT: found quite a nice review - I just hope it is actually the laptop I'm thinking of. Price is R5,000 (South African Rands) compared to the cheapest EEE 700 at R2,500.

gamepin126 · 10-06-2008, 04:52 PM

my dad and I both bought one, and I use it out in my living room most of the time, you have no idea how convenient it is to have some micro-pc on the couch. It's a ****ing amazing laptop, and what you lack in performance you make up in just epic mobility.

I use a camelback for my main school backpack and this fits in it.

Degausser · 10-06-2008, 04:53 PM

Really though, a 15" laptop is too big? They're much more worthwhile.

gamepin126 · 10-06-2008, 04:53 PM

Yea, it is.

(completely unnecessary and too big, that is)

K? Pŕo?ćtiόnŹ · 10-06-2008, 04:54 PM

Couldnt help myself.

10-06-2008, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
K? Pŕo?ćtiόnŹ =) Senior Member Retired Staff Member Messiah Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Okinawa Posts: 9,360	Tiny PC I'm definitly getting one of these Amazon.com: ASUS Eee PC 1000H 80G (10-inch Display, 1.6 GHz Intel ATOM Processor, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Fine Ebony: Computers & PC Hardware Thats so ****ing bad ass. Its not very powerful but for how small it is, thats awesome. Ima get one just for travel, dev on the go =O. It's clunky having a big laptop on a plane. And its pretty cheap, only $500 __________________
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10-06-2008, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Akazukin Evangelist Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,099	I have play with this baby before. I am the one who recommended this thing to a school Principal, and earned some commission. It has 2 versions - Linux and Windows XP. I would recommand you the Linux version, as it's faster and the graphics look nicer, but with less power. You can do office documents with it, and the touchpad has a 2-finger zoom in/out feature. Obviously you know how to install Windows XP. I can't find any CD-ROM on it, so I have to create a bootable WinXP installation thumbdrive. Unfortunately, to use WinXP in EeePC, you will experience a slow performance. And I mean really slow. After you have start Windows, it takes like 30 seconds to load. Its VGA output will sometimes have problems when connect to a projector. It can run 3D games, but the loading is really slow as well. Photoshop have crashed a few times (not responding). For a programmer / gamer/ graphics designer, this is not what you want. For a businessman , it is.
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10-06-2008, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Degausser Love me gently with a chainsaw Administrator Crusader Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,809	Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Details A solid state drive in an ultra portable PC is definitely the way to go. Also comes with Ubuntu pre-installed for a lower price __________________ =
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10-06-2008, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
CrazyGerbilEater High Priest Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I...Dont...Know... Posts: 1,858	Newegg.com - ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf - Pure White NetBook Intel processor 7" Wide VGA 512MB Memory 2GB SSD Integrated Graphics - Laptops / Notebooks 250$ WOOT im thinking of getting this one, cuz its really cheap. Perfect for my stories, and college essays. plus i can just boot windows off a flash drive on this sucker, its perfect. __________________ Woot Last edited by CrazyGerbilEater : 10-06-2008 at 03:51 PM.
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10-06-2008, 04:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
gamepin126 Senior Member Retired Staff Member Celestial Entity Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19,482	I love my EEE PC, I have the 701 4g model. The thing I love most about it is it's perfect for school, it's not some monster laptop that I'd be embarassed using in class. I wouldn't get the 2gb version, it's not enough room. I put winxp on mine and customized everything and have like 400mb left on my 4gb hdd. __________________ Set a trashcan on fire and keep a bum warm for a night. Set the bum on fire, and keep him warm for the rest of his life. -- If debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming must be the process of putting them in. - Edsger Dijkstra
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10-06-2008, 04:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
han_han 一男的月亮 Senior Member Gold Member Crusader Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,307	I myself am not particularly fond of "tiny" computers, but seeing as I don't develop any software I don't really need "dev on the go." I'm assuming the 6-cell battery lasts a long time then, since the computer is smaller and should sap less power right? __________________
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10-06-2008, 04:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
K? Pŕo?ćtiόnŹ =) Senior Member Retired Staff Member Messiah Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Okinawa Posts: 9,360	Lulz, I'm getting the 80gig hd one. Solid state is nice and everything but I would like to put my music archive on there =P __________________
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10-06-2008, 04:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
gamepin126 Senior Member Retired Staff Member Celestial Entity Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19,482	I'd read up more on it. Apparently anything larger than 4gb has performance issues, and the 8.9inch one has power issues. I'm not sure about the 10 inch one, or the ATOM cpu one but yea. I'd go read some user reviews. __________________ Set a trashcan on fire and keep a bum warm for a night. Set the bum on fire, and keep him warm for the rest of his life. -- If debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming must be the process of putting them in. - Edsger Dijkstra
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10-06-2008, 04:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
hypn inactive Gold Member Disciple Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 512	I was planning on getting an EEE, but then I saw a MSI laptop, I think it's the MS-1058. Specs are roughly 2x that of the EEE, and price was less than double the price (if I remember correctly) - so sure, it's more expensive, but you get far more power. Haven't made my final decision yet, so will continue to read this thread, maybe I'll go with the EEE after all EDIT: found quite a nice review - I just hope it is actually the laptop I'm thinking of. Price is R5,000 (South African Rands) compared to the cheapest EEE 700 at R2,500. __________________ http://www.hypn.za.net Last edited by hypn : 10-06-2008 at 04:58 PM.
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10-06-2008, 04:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
gamepin126 Senior Member Retired Staff Member Celestial Entity Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19,482	my dad and I both bought one, and I use it out in my living room most of the time, you have no idea how convenient it is to have some micro-pc on the couch. It's a ****ing amazing laptop, and what you lack in performance you make up in just epic mobility. I use a camelback for my main school backpack and this fits in it. __________________ Set a trashcan on fire and keep a bum warm for a night. Set the bum on fire, and keep him warm for the rest of his life. -- If debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming must be the process of putting them in. - Edsger Dijkstra
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10-06-2008, 04:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Degausser Love me gently with a chainsaw Administrator Crusader Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,809	Really though, a 15" laptop is too big? They're much more worthwhile. __________________ =
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10-06-2008, 04:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
gamepin126 Senior Member Retired Staff Member Celestial Entity Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 19,482	Yea, it is. (completely unnecessary and too big, that is) __________________ Set a trashcan on fire and keep a bum warm for a night. Set the bum on fire, and keep him warm for the rest of his life. -- If debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming must be the process of putting them in. - Edsger Dijkstra
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10-06-2008, 04:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
K? Pŕo?ćtiόnŹ =) Senior Member Retired Staff Member Messiah Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Okinawa Posts: 9,360	Couldnt help myself. __________________
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