YES.

That what is printed on the charger and I measured it with a multi-meter to confirm. At least on my eeepc 901, I cannot say for the 701 and the 900 so for those that have a 701 or 900 better check before running to make one. We do not want a smoking 701 or 900

jackdon

This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 2 2008, 11:44 PM

Hi,

Went out and registered Maxis USB Broadband for RM118/ per month unlimited usage. Hmm look at the fine print of the contract there is a if you exceed 3GB per month they have the right to throttle you. I think that is to prevent user of using P2P. Hmm.... 3GB looks a lot but that translate to only 100MB a day. Well the good thing is that if I return within 7 days I get my RM100/= ringgint refund. If after this period and before 1 year I have to pay RM200/= fee and return the modem. The modem if lost I can be charge RM900/=

Hmm I still have 6 days to think it over but so far the speed looks good and pretty convenient. Only problem is the size of the modem.

This just won't do




Hmmm ... I have to get another Huawei 3G modem and do the internal 3G MOD




IT IS JUST TOO BIG.

Well I need input.... input....

This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 3 2008, 09:01 PM

I am still thinking, I think I will return it and go with Celcom. Maybe Digi.

Yup 3GB after that still can use but throttle down to a slow speed. I have to clarify that.

jackdon

This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 3 2008, 10:21 PM

Hi,

Pick up a loan unit of Digital TV USB to test. I am suprise for only RM129/= we can get TV1 TV2 TV3 music channel, warta perdana, and a few digital radio. I think. Well here it is.





And Full screen



Only problem is that you need to be out in the open or at least near a windows.

Hehe... maybe I might buy this unit. I do not sell this unit so do not PM me.

jackdon.

Hi,

I have some good news, just peak at the latest July price list for the Asus eeePC.

The Asus 900 is target RM 1,399/= (XPH)
The Asus 901 is target RM 1,699/= (here is the catch, battery is 4 cell similar with the 900 XPH)
The Asus 1000H is tartet Rm 1,999/= (6 cell battery Linux)

damn..... I should have waited .... hehehe and I paid 2K for but with a 6 cell battery & no warranty. Ahh.... the price we paid for being the first.

STOCK???? well that my friend I got no idea.

jackdon.

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Added on July 4, 2008, 9:59 pmWell take a walk in Imbi Plaza and you might find one there.

jackdon.

This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 4 2008, 09:59 PM

xandman,

I know but the "STOCK" is another issue. Remember the 900, I have been asking even ASUS Malaysia for a few months "NO STOCK" even for the 701 until they launch the 901. Then only you see the 701 being offered. Hehe.... I doubt you will see any 901 here maybe until September or end of the year.

Now I need to find a smaller 3G USB, the Huawei EU220 is just too big, I heard that the EU169 is much smaller. Planning to strip that and squezze into the 901 and make it a trully MOBILE UMPC. Check out this link

EEEPC 901 Internal 3G Hack


jackdon.

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Added on July 5, 2008, 11:07 amBalok,

Here is the link on how to dual boot.

dualboot_with_xandros_and_windowsxp


Enjoy

jackdon

This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 5 2008, 11:07 AM

External HDD yes but Y.... tell me Y. You can easily setup TinyXP on the 8GB as using Linux dual boot. It takes about 486MB and you setup aside a 4GB partition and you have dual boot. Still got another 4GB left mah... and also got SDHC where 8GB is only RM100+ mah.

Don't you think so.

jackdon.

iRonTech,

I dun think so it maybe only TV1 and TV2 and not TV3. I dun know what the muzic tv channel is. So far only TV1 and TV2 is testing Digital TV.

jackdon.

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Added on July 5, 2008, 7:42 pmHow to install XP without CD ROM



This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 5 2008, 07:42 PM

Ha ha

NEVER NEVER NEVER SCREW UP YOUR SISTER COMPUTER

JACKDON

Crazymalaysian,

I dun know but comes Monday I will know because I am ordering a EeePC 1000H for my brother's son. The 1000H is 80GB and comes with Linux and you know what I will do after that .

On another matter I did have a quick hands on the HP Mini Note which runs the VIA C7 processor on Vista I was a bit suprise that the respond was pretty OK maybe they turn Aero off. But I sure like the keyboard on the HP Mini Note.

Will keep all updated here if the 901 and 1000H is available the source I get is from another master distributor so it may not be available at the retail store yet.

jackdon

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Added on July 6, 2008, 10:18 amMacOS is just another of Linux. I actually prefer Vista after installing in on my PC dual boot with Leopard. It looks nice but not as sleek as Vista IMO.

Jackdon

This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 6 2008, 10:25 AM

Good news, the eeepc 1000H at RM1,999/= is from local distibrutor so warranty is local. The issue is STOCK dun know if it is here yet.

As for the PC 901 there is an internal ZIF slot and confirm to support 1.8" zif socket hdd. You will have to take out the 8GB SSD to fit that in. No pricing from Asus on this upgrade so it is a DIY. Check out this EeePC 901 HDD Upgrade link.

The question Y would you want to upgrade to 80GB, might as well get the eeePC 1000H.

jackdon.

This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 6 2008, 01:25 PM

Mitodna,

I doubt it because I had seen the actual Asus pricing and selling price for the Asus 900 XP Home as extracted below without the cost price.

Eee PC 900H_30G_XP_Blk 90OA09B23112131K101Q 8.9" (1024x600) Intel Mobile CPU 1GB 30GB HDD Intel UMA "802.11BG,
10/100 LAN" Window XP US 4-Cell Battery US USB 2.0 *3/ MMC & SD Card Reader/ 1.3M pixel web cam $1,399 1 years warranty, Battery - 6 months, White

and I can tell you that the 1,299 is below the cost. Hehehe..... dealer must need to sell a lot because his margin is so SMALL..... maybe he has alot of stock and want to get rid of it befor it falls more. Or maybe it is a Linux model which maybe cheaper and I do not have that pricing for Linux Model.

The prices that I posted are all selling prices for the local market. So you might even find some selling maybe RM50/= cheaper if you are a good haggler.

Well for all those looking for EeePC "Happy sourcing and haggling" and I do not sell Asus EeePC so do not PM me. Even my own 901 I paid about RM2K imported from Hong Kong.

jackdon

xandman,

YES..... on the 901, the Linux comes with 20GB split into 4GB and 16GB and selling for the same price because the XP Home cost more so they give you more in SSD to offset that. I wanted the Linux model but not yet available then.

The EeePC 1000H (note the H) comes with 80GB Hard Disk, so far there is no 901H announce yet. I believe Vista should run OK on the 901 if we turn off AERO. Hmm.... I think I should give it a shot this weekend but first I must make sure the drivers are complete. The drivers that comes with it are only XP.

Hope this help.

jackdon

Edited,

Just found this link from Asushack, utube video showing eeepc 900 running XP and Vista side by side. This should be interesting to see.
EEEPC 900 XP and Vista Side by Side utube video

This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 7 2008, 10:39 AM

Raoul,

Just spoke with one of the distributor and confirm that

900, 901 XPH and 1000H all have stock but limited for this batch. I tried to order only the 1000H but cannot because of limited stock each order must be all 5 different model. So for those that want to get one unit I would suggest that you walk around tomorrow Imbi or Low Yat because the stock are here today.

I will be one of them hehe.....

jackdon.

No sight of the EeePC 901 or the 1000H. So I got the MSI Wind U100 for my brother's son.

Paid RM 1,999/=
MSI Wind U100 / 80GB HDD (it is 2.5" SATA) / Build in 1GB (Free Slot for Upgrade)
10" Screen / Bluetooth / Wifi / Linux (so you what )

FREE: External USB DVD Writer

Not a bad deal, only that the battery is standard and the fellow says 3 hours. I will give it 2 - 2.5 hours to realistic.

So what are you waiting for.

jackdon
I am going to pick it up after this mail then I will be lurking around MSI Wind U1000 forum...... haha

Got the black, white is available. Pink no.

Install Tiny XP now.

Cheers.

jackdon

Edited:

DAMN the keyboard is big and useable. If only the battery is 5hrs I would then lelong my 901 away


This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 7 2008, 01:09 PM

Let me clarify,

There is no 910 nor is there any 901 with 30GB SSD or HDD. Currently the 901 only comes in 2 flavours which is 901 XP Home with 12GB SSD and the 901 Linux with 20GB SSD. Both split to 4GB / 8GB SSD or 4GB / 16GB SSD.

Only the 900 come 30GB HDD as indicated in the latest pricing I saw.

Now base on what I saw the RM 1,699/= for the 901 is base on the 4 Cell battery. If that is the case IMO you are better off getting the 1000H because the reason we get these sub notebook is battery life and mobility.

jackdon
A EeePC Black 901 XPH 12GB Owner.

Flood.... you will see more... now MSI Wind U100, launching Acer Aspire One, the already launch HP Mini Note. There is more on the way in the next few months.

But we must not be sway away from the original Sub-Notebook or some call it UMPC target market.

It must be small (8.9" is the max I would go for), good battery life at least 4 hours (double a standard notebook).

So for me the EeePC 901 is small enough to fit in my existing bag.
I had tested it and confirm that I can get 5 hours running Windows Media player 11 with full brightness with Wifi turn on.

So I believe I got the right notebook.

The only thing bothering me is the darn Maxis 3G USB Modem is so big compare with the EeePC. I am now gathering courage to do the iNternal 3G modification need to find more courage..... COURAGE........

And of cause a touch screen upgrade would be god sent

jackdon.

No mine was purchase in Hong Kong with a 6 cell battery.

I tried to clarified with the sales & marketing staff from one of the 2 local distributors on this matter she cannot answer me because the pricing was prepare by someone else. So I am not too sure, is it a typo or really 4 cell is any bodies guess.

jackdon.

This post has been edited by jackdon: Jul 8 2008, 12:07 AM

Hi,

EeePC 901 vs MSI Wind U100

After setting up and using the MSI Wind for about 2 hours this is my opinion.

1. The speed of the MSI Wind and the EeePC 901 booting Windows XP is about the same speed
MSI Wind runs on an 2.5" SATA 80GB Hard Disk and the EeePC 901 runs off a 4GB SSD.

2. The MSI Wind with the 3 Cell battery is about the same weight as the EeePC 901 with a 6 cell battery.

3. The MSI Wind has a very useable keyboard unlike the 901 which is a bit difficult to type being so small but still OK.

4. The MSI Wind looks and feel flimsy and not as solid where as the 901 look and felt solid to hold.

5. Reading on the 901 smaller 8.9" screen and the 10" screen on the MSI Wind is not a big difference.

6. Windows battery meter - MSI Wind U100 - 2.15 hours - EeePC 901 - 5 hours.

7. The EeePC 901 has a slight better Audio output than the MSI Wind.

8. The EeePC 901 large touch pad with the multi touch gesture is a JOY to works with. The MSI Wind only have
region touch pad function. On the 901 3 fingers swipe to the left is back to previous page, 3 finger swipe to the
right forward to next page and lots of other function.

All the above are my own personal opinion base on the 2 hours I spend on the MSI Wind and my own EeePC 901. Given a chance to make a decision to buy again I am pretty sure I would go with the EeePC 901 because of it size and the SSD Hard Drive. I fail to see why I need such a big storage unless I plan to store lots of video, if so then 80GB would still be consider a small storage for video files. I can always get a small portable 320GB external USB drive for my movies. If you are talking about games then the Atom CPU is not cut out for that.

So a 5 hours battery is the main criteria and a solid built notebook just feels good to hold on to plus the multi touch function makes the EeePC 901 a great choice. With that said once I get my hands on the EeePC 1000H I may bends towards the 1000H

jackdon