Agreed.. there must be a catching in these prices..

juz wondering...
is it possible to install xp or vista on the linux version of eee pc?
planning to get the bigger hdd linux eee then installing xp on it...
thanks.

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

I have check with an marketing staff in one of the 2 main distributor for Eee PC and they told me that 901 will not be released in Malaysia so soon.

They will only bring in 900......and 1000 model !!
Why 1000 and not 901 ?....cause again they said 901 shortage of stocks.

The good news is the *900* (corrected) price is unbelieveable attractive.....comes with 30GB (2.5" HD Drive) & XP.

I cannot reveal the prize at this moment but they told me that for EeePC 901...there will not be any prize control meaning those seller can sell at a higher price if they want....margin too small perhaps.

For those looking for 901....u might shift your buying to MSI Wind.....but will MSI Wind be easily available ??.

Your choice is as good as mine.

This post has been edited by raoul: Jul 7 2008, 03:28 PM

Dont know at PCfair able to see 901 onot

Ok...I try to make it simple for you guys to decide which to buy.

The price of a 900 and 901 is around RM300....the difference is extra 2 hours battery life and 901 has Bluetooth.

Reviews has indicated that the all new Atom 1.6 processor does not really outperformed the Celeron 900.

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.

Jackdon,

Ok...keep us update if you managed to spot any 901 XPH, 1000H or MSI Wind at Imbi/LowYat by tomorrow.

Thanks

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

Bro,

Which shop did you bought the MSI Wind ?
I might need to get one by this week but the only setback is the short battery life

I assume they only have white & pink...rite ?

i dont mind paying extra RM300 for just the extended batt life lo ... coz i'm juz too lazy to carry a power adapter and looking for 1 when the lappie has ran out of juice ....

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

The 901 has 30GB? Are you sure? SSD?

This post has been edited by Superman7: Jul 7 2008, 01:48 PM

cannot be...901 hard disk space is same as 900. max is 20GB (Linux version) & Win XP Home version has 12GB. unless someone has gone & swopped out one of the 2 SSDs for a higher capacity SSD...which is not likely.

This post has been edited by kimganner: Jul 9 2008, 10:31 AM

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.

Sorry...typo error.
The 30Gb is for the 900 model AND not 901.

The only info I got is that 900 will have a 2.5 HD drive.


@jackdon...thanks for correcting me.

Asus is flooding the market with their products and making me confused at the same time ...

btw 1000H is 1.4kg ??? i saw it in cnet ...

can clarify this ? =)

Yep....Asus really flooding the market with 701,900,901,100,904
What next...maybe 999 or 911

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Added on July 7, 2008, 4:22 pmYep....Asus really flooding the market with 701, 900, 901, 1000, 904, 905
What next...maybe 999 or 911

This post has been edited by raoul: Jul 7 2008, 04:34 PM

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.

Any sign of the EeePC 900 Linux version on imbi plaza today ? If so..how much would the price be ? thanks