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Also like that it is running Linux and may have less to worry about logging on to all those public networks. Like that it was a solid state drive that will hopefully handle rougher treatment. It was a good value too. We just took this computer on a trip (which is the main reason we bought it). It was a good size to toss in the backpack.
Removed linux and installed XP with openoffice.The PRO's are obvious:lite weightlong battery life (turn off the wireless and camera when not in use)speed (go for the extra RAM - only $24)wireless n1.3MP camerapriceCON's:Keyboard is smaller and takes more attentionno CDROM (get an external)would like to have seen 2 SD slots, one is nice but 2 would have been better.smaller screen - takes more attention I got the unit with the 20GB SSD instead of the spinning disk. This was an experiment that worked out great. This little unit can do most anything my larger laptop can do and I don't have to worry about taking the power cord (unless I go out of town).
Internet and other pre installed programs worked great. I checked websites and followed numerous instructions to change the preset OS mode to the normal mode but none of the instructions actually worked.
I had to return the product last week. Customer service call wouldn't help me either.
I got this Eee PC 901 Linux about 4 weeks ago. As a linux newbie it was a huge wall.
I would buy this product again Only IF it comes with genuine Xandros or Ubuntu. It was really light weight, had super fast booting speed.
However, I realized that it was impossible to install any softwares or even fonts because of this customized Xandros OS.
The install/update tool on the installed distro is horrible. I love this Netbook. Netbook Remix looks great and though I prefer Fedora on a desktop machine, this Netbook Remix is perfect for this Netbook. I installed Ubuntu Netbook Remix instead, and that was the best move I've ever made. This was a good purchase. I wasn't happy with the specific Linux distro that came with it: the / file system was nearly full when I got it, and couldn't install any apps or update any of them.
I have an old Palm TX that I still love for reading e-books and quickly checking email (far more versatile than the Kindle). I've had my Asus Eee PC 901 for two months now and I adore it. I would not trade the smaller size of the 901 for the larger sized 8.9" Acer or HP, although the larger keyboards are nice. They both take about the same amount of time to boot.
But then I realized that there was no Linux alternative for the charting software I needed for work, and the program didn't work under WINE. So I installed XP on the 4 Gig drive (with program files on the larger drive) and kept Jaunty on the SD card. I tested Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Remix on an 8 Gig SDHC card, and with a small tweak to get the sound working right, I was ready to go. It took less than 20 minutes to adapt to the keyboard, and the screen is easy to read, even outside (as long as you are not in direct sunlight).As far as operating systems - I kept the default Xandros for the first month, but Asus' upgrade process maxed out the small drive.
To me, a netbook MUST be under 3 pounds (around 2.5 pounds or less is ideal) and have at least 5-6 hours of battery life. The Eee PC, on the other hand, is a perfect companion to my desktop pc. The first one had a problem with the hard drive, but the Amazon exchange process went extremely smooth (far better than my experiences with CompUSA). But even though I bought an external keyboard, it's way too small to work on comfortably.
I use it when traveling, waiting at the doctor's office, or just sitting in bed, where I hook the Eee PC to an external drive that has all my working files. And I definitely would not buy the larger and heavier new 10.1" Asus. The 901 is the perfect size to slip in my purse (I LOVE having my purse as a laptop case) and go anywhere.
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