***The Official Asus Eee PC Thread***

I use the 701 as my primary computer. I have a standard PC aswell, but I hardly ever use it now unless I'm doing something where I need the extra speed - the Eee's just so handy to have around. Because it's so small I just put it in my bag, hardly notice it and take it everywhere with me. People complain about the screen, but for me the screen is absolutely usable - just give it a try.
 
fini said:
I use the 701 as my primary computer. I have a standard PC aswell, but I hardly ever use it now unless I'm doing something where I need the extra speed - the Eee's just so handy to have around. Because it's so small I just put it in my bag, hardly notice it and take it everywhere with me. People complain about the screen, but for me the screen is absolutely usable - just give it a try.
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Yeah i thought it was going to take time to get used to, the only thing that is annoying i find (this is picking hard), is when sitting it on your lap, and its not perfectly sitting there, thats it really!

The resolution i thought was going to be far too small, but its definitely usable imho.
 
tonyyeb said:
I don't think they are worth paying double. My advice to anyone who is looking at these... wait until more 701 owners go for a 900 and then pick yourself up a bargain 701 4gb at less than half price of a 900!
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That's a good idea.

£329 RRP is just too much IMO. Hopefully the price will drop soon-ish though.
 
Im gonna hold off - really want one in black :p. Seen the 701 in the flesh and white just doesnt look that nice...

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
well i just got my 701 and i have to say its brilliant, apart from heavy gaming i dont think i need anything else, my reservations of about the screen were proved wrong and now my mum wants one too! now just got to get a bigger sd card and a mouse and ill be sorted :) thanks for all your help guys in helping me pick :) i am having one problem tho, that is i cant connect to the internet through our wireless router, it just sits there saying pending and doesnt do anything, any ideas?
 
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i have noticed a problem with my new EEE, when typing a lot of the symbols are not where they are indicated to be on the keyboard. e.g. the '£' symbol is not key 3 which it is indicated to be and '@' symbol appears for key 2 instead of the ' key, and the " symbol appears for the ' key instead of the 2, has anyone else had this problem and is it fixable?
 
MouseMat2004 said:
My Mum has just picked up an Acer Aspire 2920z (C2D 1.6Ghz, 2GB Ram, 120GB HDD, 12" Screen) for £449 at a big supermarket. Very nice bit of kit and an awesome screen.
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That's pretty nice actually thanks.
SideWinder said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-029-SA&groupid=959&catid=1072&subcat=

But it doesn't have the 12" screen...worth a look though?
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Thanks, but I've already got a nice 15.4" vostro 1500, looking for something smaller and lighter.
 
Hawky89 said:
i have noticed a problem with my new EEE, when typing a lot of the symbols are not where they are indicated to be on the keyboard. e.g. the '£' symbol is not key 3 which it is indicated to be and '@' symbol appears for key 2 instead of the ' key, and the " symbol appears for the ' key instead of the 2, has anyone else had this problem and is it fixable?
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You've got it set to American keyboard layout
 
fish99 said:
Could I ask which make/model you were thinking of, I'd like to check it out.
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You read my mind - might put up a thread regards subnotebooks - I already use a 14.1" HP for work so really prefer something significantly smaller (or a nice 12" tablet ;))...

ps3ud0 :cool:
 
Ive just finished installing the touchscreen on my 701. Its mint! Its not quite perfect, as im getting slight bulging at the bottom of the monitor, but its still really cool. Browsing with the grab and drag plugin is a dream, as is photoshop. I love this toy! :D
 
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