Asus Eee pc desktop

steveo · 30 Mar 2008 at 15:37

not much on it so far but oohh it looks pretty linky

TheRedZealot · 30 Mar 2008 at 16:33

looks small

lsg1r · 30 Mar 2008 at 18:48

I'm hoping its capable of basic video playback (ie ripped dvd's, not h264 stuff) with a lcf tv so that I can use one as a media hub linked to a nas, save me having to get out the dvd's all the time

Only time will tell if its worth it or not.

Tosk · 30 Mar 2008 at 21:55

from all the blogs ive read they say its gonna have a Intel 1.87GHz dual core processor

i would like to get 1 just for normal desktop use, as a nice linux box

lsg1r · 30 Mar 2008 at 23:29

Tosk said:
from all the blogs ive read they say its gonna have a Intel 1.87GHz dual core processor

i would like to get 1 just for normal desktop use, as a nice linux box

If thats true and it undercuts the mac mini or even the apple tv then it may make a lot of people consider it over the apple options - a dual 1.87 is more than enough for 720p hd contenet

Aod · 31 Mar 2008 at 02:40

is it just me or does it look very strongly Wii-ish?

steveo · 31 Mar 2008 at 11:43

Aod said:
is it just me or does it look very strongly Wii-ish?

yup

they do mention it in the link as well, depending on the hard drive size and the upgrade options i am really tempted by this

lopkinfop · 31 Mar 2008 at 14:51

Any idea on an ETA?

Tosk · 31 Mar 2008 at 19:33

here are some more pics. looks a lot dif to the ones above

not sure if its the same model tho

lsg1r · 31 Mar 2008 at 21:14

Tosk said:
here are some more pics. looks a lot dif to the ones above

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not sure if its the same model tho

As I understand it theres a theory that those images are the new e-dt however theres also people saying that its more of a mac mini competitor type product.

Hell either of these options shown will be fine if the price is cheap enough

kibblerok · 31 Mar 2008 at 21:42

ASUS Flyer said:
Performance: Good Enough Performance

Tosk · 31 Mar 2008 at 23:53

yeah both look good to me. blogs are saying the price will be from $300. to $400.

i found the model name for the pics i posted above.

Eee EP20

steveo · 1 Apr 2008 at 09:01

yea either way both of the models above (tosk and mine) look great hope they use 2.5 hard drives instead of ssd will push the price down and mean you can update the hd later

tbz_ck · 1 Apr 2008 at 09:59

Might just be the ticket for a 1080p htpc for under the new telly

craptakular · 1 Apr 2008 at 14:14

I stronlgy doubt it will playback 1080p

need AT LEAST a e6300 and 8600/3450 to have smooth playback.

Do these have cd/DVD roms? Cant tell from the pics

Tosk · 1 Apr 2008 at 14:24

yeah they should be using a 2.5" hd and from the look of the 1st pic i posted looked
like its got a slim line rom

wesley · 1 Apr 2008 at 14:27

Oxy said:
I stronlgy doubt it will playback 1080p

need AT LEAST a e6300 and 8600/3450 to have smooth playback.

Do these have cd/DVD roms? Cant tell from the pics

rubbish! my laptop Pm 2ghz with 7800GTX play 1080p perfectly fine

Aod · 1 Apr 2008 at 14:36

thats because the 7800GTX is doing all the grunt-work.

craptakular · 1 Apr 2008 at 14:47

wesley said:
rubbish! my laptop Pm 2ghz with 7800GTX play 1080p perfectly fine

err im not talking rubbish.

1) you have over the 1.86Ghz dual core of the e6300 with your 2.0Ghz dual core in your laptop.

2) As you have a faster processor than the minimum, you dont need a video card capable of off-loading work from your cpu. Therefore, you 7800GTx is fine.

Hence, you get adequate playback.