[Jason Dunn]

http://www.mobileplanet.com/d.aspx?...rtner=pthoughts

The Asus EEE is finally available for pre-order from our affiliate partner Expansys! This is a bit off-topic for this site, but I figure every good geek likes small computers. ;-)

If you haven't been following this device like I have, here's the quick version: the Asus Eee is a small (7" screen), light (2 pounds), inexpensive laptop that uses solid-state (Flash) memory for storage (15 second boot up? Check!) and runs a Linux-based operating system but can also have Windows XP installed on it. The big news was that this was supposed to come out at $199, but apparently Asus had trouble sourcing the screen for the price they thought they could get - so the price jumps $100. I suspect it was more along the lines of "Hey, people are freaking out about this, let's make some money while we can!". Whatever the reason, it's shameful Asus would announce a price of $199 and not deliver - yet at $299 it's still an impressive little device for the price and I want one. ;-)

First there's the $399 version which is dubbed the Asus Eee PC 4G. It differs from the less expensive unit in that it has a bigger 5200 mAH battery (which lasts 3.5 hours), and an integrated 0.3 megapixel Webcam. The $299 version is similar, but instead uses a 4400mAh battery and lacks the Web cam. Trusted Reviews has the first full review on this product that I've read, and it gives you a solid overview of the device.

[Jason Dunn]

http://www.mobileplanet.com/d.aspx?...rtner=pthoughts

The Asus EEE is finally available for pre-order from our affiliate partner Expansys! This is a bit off-topic for this site, but I figure every good geek likes small computers. ;-)

If you haven't been following this device like I have, here's the quick version: the Asus Eee is a small (7" screen), light (2 pounds), inexpensive laptop that uses solid-state (Flash) memory for storage (15 second boot up? Check!) and runs a Linux-based operating system but can also have Windows XP installed on it. The big news was that this was supposed to come out at $199, but apparently Asus had trouble sourcing the screen for the price they thought they could get - so the price jumps $100. I suspect it was more along the lines of "Hey, people are freaking out about this, let's make some money while we can!". Whatever the reason, it's shameful Asus would announce a price of $199 and not deliver - yet at $299 it's still an impressive little device for the price and I want one. ;-)

First there's the $399 version which is dubbed the Asus Eee PC 4G. It differs from the less expensive unit in that it has a bigger 5200 mAH battery (which lasts 3.5 hours), and an integrated 0.3 megapixel Webcam. The $299 version is similar, but instead uses a 4400mAh battery and lacks the Web cam. Trusted Reviews has the first full review on this product that I've read, and it gives you a solid overview of the device.

[mv]

I´m so in love... it is just too nice.

[unxmully]

Looks like Cnet.co.uk did something similar on the 22nd of October http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,...93507-1,00.htm

[mikeypizano]

Ok, someone please answer me: if its a 5200MAH battery and all flash based, plus a smaller 7" display, why does my Acer with a TURION get 3hrs (quoted) off 4400MAH with a hard drive and 15.4" wide?

[JonnoB]

If this system had a touch sensitive display and the screen could be folded all the way back into a 'slate' mode, it would have been the perfect Origami (UMPC). The price matches what was originally promised too.

[ADBrown]

Originally Posted by mikeypizano

Ok, someone please answer me: if its a 5200MAH battery and all flash based, plus a smaller 7" display, why does my Acer with a TURION get 3hrs (quoted) off 4400MAH with a hard drive and 15.4" wide?

Amp-hours are only one part of the battery capacity. Watt-hours tell the whole story. Volts x amp-hours = watt-hours. Chances are that the volts on your Acer battery are twice those of the Eee battery.

[mikeypizano]

Its 14.4V and 65Wh on my Acer...

[Joelacrane]

What!? That is insane! My Axim cost me more than that would.

[felixdd]

Is the user battery removable?

Personally I'd buy the lower-end model, and then buy the high-capacity battery.

If it had a touch screen and flipped around (as jonnoB also mentioned), it would've made the perfect replacement for my Intermec.

I'm still so very much in love though. But if I didn't already have my X60s, I'd be all over this.

[mikeypizano]

I do belive it is. I seen a video at http://www.downloadsquad.com/2007/11...erface-part-1/ and they said there is only 1.4GB free on a 4Gb model. NO THANKS!