Asus Eee PC 901 20G Linux Edition

system · June 15, 2008, 5:10pm

I’m going to have to get one of these things at some point. Great bang for the buck!

http://www.trustedreviews.com/notebooks/review/2008/06/14/Asus-Eee-PC-901-20G-Linux-Edition/p1

system · June 15, 2008, 6:40pm

I’ve got two 701 4Gs to unload before I grab one, and the price is a little high yet on the 901s. $55 more wholesale than the cheapest Acer 15" with VisDuh.
If they’d offer them without the 16GB SD plugin and drop the price $100 that would be good.

system · June 17, 2008, 4:34am

Damn! I was gonna grab one for a belated “Fathers Day present for myself” today and they’re out of all but the XP version…

system · June 17, 2008, 4:54am

Where are you guys finding these? How much for the Linux version?

system · June 17, 2008, 5:04am

I’ve only read the one review that I posted, I haven’t been able to find a price list for the unit yet. It sure looks like it’ll be good though.

system · June 17, 2008, 1:37pm

Royal Bank giving them away

system · June 17, 2008, 1:52pm

That’s the 701, the older one with the small screen.

system · June 17, 2008, 3:58pm

Maybe the Royal’s where we should open our new joint account…

ncix has them listed at $549 but not in stock. Source in PG had the 4G for $469.

I’ll be doing $569 pre-orders, $579 off the shelf, but can only get the white XP model (bleagh!) right now. I’ll call to find out when the Linux model gets restocked today.

system · June 17, 2008, 5:20pm

Warehouse restocked today

[quote]Processor Intel Mobile CPU
LCD: 8.9" Wide/1024x600 (WSVGA)
LCD Type TFT
Chipset Intel Mobile Chipset
Memory Onboard 1GB DDR2
Graphic Intel UMA
S.S.D Storage (Solid-State Disk) 20GB (4GB built-in + 16GB flash)
Audio Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
Microphone/Speakers 1 Internal Mic/ 2 internal speakers
Audio Jack Out/In 1 x 3.5mm/ 1x 3.5mm
LAN / Connector 10/100 Mbps / RJ-45
OS Supported Linux
USB 2.0 ports/Camera 3/ Yes 1.3MP
Battery 4 cell, 2.5 hrs
Unit Dimensions (W x D x H) 8.86" x 6.69" x 0.79" ~ 1.33"
Unit Weight 2.18 lbs (with Battery)
Colour Galaxy Black
Sleeves With Sleeves
Memory Card Reader MMC/SD (SDHC)
Warranty 1 Yr warranty, 6 months for battery
30 days ZBD
24/7 Phone support: 888-678-3688 Opt 3
Free standard overnight back to customer[/quote]

plus a new goodie: the 4G with XP preloaded (that’s the $469)

[quote]Processor Intel Mobile CPU
LCD: 7" Wide / Matted 800x480 (~WVGA)
LCD Type TFT
Chipset Intel Mobile Chipset
Memory Onboard 512MB DDR2 Upgradable memory, replace
existing 512MB w/ 1GB DDR2
Graphic Intel UMA
S.S.D Storage (Solid-State Disk) 4GB
Audio Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
Microphone/Speakers 1 Internal Mic/ 2 internal speakers
Audio Jack Out/In 1 x 3.5mm/ 1x 3.5mm
LAN / Connector 10/100 Mbps / RJ-45
OS Supported XP Home Preloaded, MS Works, MS Live
USB 2.0 ports/Camera 3/ Yes 0.3 MP
Battery 4 cell: 4400mAh, 2.8 hrs
SD Card Bundle/ Mouse Yes 4GB/ Yes (USB)
Unit Dimensions (W x D x H) 8.86" x 6.30" x 0.79" ~ 1.26"
Unit Weight 2.0 lbs (with Battery)
Colour Galaxy Black
Sleeves Sleeves Included
Warranty 2 Yrs warranty, 6 months for battery
30 days ZBD
24/7 Phone support: 888-678-3688 Opt 3
Free standard overnight back to customer[/quote]

It looks like Asus is getting XP licenses for under $26. Too bad we can’t get it that cheap!

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system · June 18, 2008, 2:25am

Yeah right. . That’s nice very high power Laptop. .