Asus Eee PC Thread V3
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 Jun 27 2009, 08:11 PM
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QUOTE(san88 @ Jun 27 2009, 04:25 PM) i saw at the asus website. I dont think the Silver's available in Malaysia. Even if it is, it might take some convincing from the retailers to bring them in, more so the pink and gold colours. Its best you contact Achieva Technology inquiring about the availability of the models and colours. Being on the Asus official website doesnt mean itll make its way here.it state with 6 colors. i love silver so much.  |
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Jun 30 2009, 09:12 AM
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QUOTE(Hico @ Jun 30 2009, 08:33 AM) why dun sent direct to asus service centre? i think its faster compare to sent to shop then shop sent to service centre then back again to the shop and you....it will waste sometime in btw.. Yeah, agreed. Sending to the shop you purchased it from is actually the real waste of time. Send it direct to the Asus Royal Club, its just about 10 minutes slow walk away. If your machine's still under warranty, which i would assume it is since you mentioned its just 7 months, the Asus Royal Club may finish the work perhaps even in a couple of hours. |
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Jul 6 2009, 11:16 AM
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QUOTE(highlander8 @ Jul 4 2009, 08:57 AM) I've seen white, black and pink color and until recently seen the gold color which has struck me the most. Important factor matte screen. Always loved that versus the new glossy screens you see most people touting around. My mate got himself a Champagne one on the weekend too, I'd say for now the 1000HE is about the best choice out there. I dont like Glossy screens. They look great but they attract fingerprints and repel sunlight back at you. I changed most of my machines and LCD screens at home to ensure they are matte instead of glossy.In view of no visibility of the newer model 1005 locally, finally committed to a brand new 1000HE with Gold color.  My first impression was great especially with the long lasting battery, keyboard size is nice, surprise me this is a matte surface LCD screen, responsive wireless connection, pretty clear webcam picture as well as fine built quality. The drawback is a bit heavy but still fell very light as compare to notebook. Overall very happy with my first netbook investment. QUOTE(SKY 1809 @ Jul 4 2009, 10:01 AM) Thanks. How come you're copying over a whole DVD ? You can just copy over portions of the DVD which would play the main files. tried also but unable. I have to use the most primitive method i.e copy and paste, and it works. QUOTE(michaeltan1943 @ Jul 5 2009, 04:08 PM) I just got the Asus 1008. It is a discgrace. The screen is so reflective that it looks like a mirror. Cannot even use properly in cafes. Erm...you didnt go for a test drive on the machine first ? If its already yours though perhaps a way out is to get the matte screen protector or just go for screen skinning, thatll bring the matte back to your screens. You have to understand yes its the top model, and it has features often being asked upon in top models, sleek, thin and most importantly glossy screen. Have a look at all the top models out there be it laptops, netbooks, LCD screens and the like, glossy screen is the norm cuz it looks more stylish. Personally i'd agree that it does look stylish as a buyer but not for a user Amazing, Asus's top model is a shame. No point being light and sexy when cannot even see the screen in a lighted area.  |
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Jul 6 2009, 02:21 PM
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QUOTE(wakakaka @ Jul 6 2009, 12:39 PM) Hi, anyone know where to get the t91 touch screen eee pc online? It's released right? I tried amazon and ebay but none shows up You're absolutely right! Except the release was at Compudex Taiwan, so officially its not really out there just yet  QUOTE(mikelanding @ Jul 6 2009, 01:21 PM) There is some rather budget USB to digital output (Optical or coax) But it just a mere output..no processing. Hey hey mikelanding you beat me to it mate. Yep mikleandings right, you can actually get it at most computer shop and they look amazing or anything like that. They will be sold as a USB 7.1 channel soundcard if im not mistaken. So why use them when you already have an audio out for your machine ?This device as low as RM40+. It is best to use couple with Hifi system or DAC Because the difference in sound quality is nothing short of amazing. You'll find these USB 7.1 channel soundcards being included in the Higher End Steelseries earphones too. Even though they are budget items their outputs much better than the default output on the machines itself. I got mine from Sunway Acme Computers for about RM40. Paired it then with Father In Laws Bose Earphones and the difference between normal output and the USB output was so very clear. Im no audiophile though like mikelanding and i might probably be talking about some other end of the spectrum here, but thats my short review on the stuff, hopefully you'll be able to use it  Ooh and this is how it looks like, and yes i know, it aint much of a head turner but hopefully its something youre looking for.  This post has been edited by havocx: Jul 6 2009, 02:23 PM |
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Jul 6 2009, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(SKY 1809 @ Jul 6 2009, 02:34 PM) Thanks a lot. The pink is actually for Mic. Haha looks like im not quite so right in the audiophile portion of stuff haha ;pBut the unit looks like the output is analog to earphones. The pink is for digital output ? I am actually looking for digital signal/optical output to my DAC. My Dac would convert it back to analog signal to my amp. Anyway, it is kind of you to share. Have a nice day, brother. |
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Jul 7 2009, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE(SKY 1809 @ Jul 6 2009, 09:53 PM) It is ok , brother. Yep yep that was me. The remote of the lights are controlled via Wifi as well as the security camera's. Was testing that out for a setup in one of the operating environment for my company. For home use that's just a little on the high side.I remember sometime back you talk about using 701 to remotely control the hse lights or something like that. I am just dreaming of using NAS to store music, using netbook to control the music in the future.  Hope to learn more from you. On the NAS side of things thats pretty easy already. Most if not all of the NAS enclosures comes built in with an Itunes or Media Player server as well as some having BitTorrent features. The netbook will serve you well in that sense, to have the tunes playing out from your speakers, especially if you have one of those wireless ones. QUOTE(michaeltan1943 @ Jul 6 2009, 10:39 PM) bro havox, where to get this matte screen protector? How much is it and do they have 10 inches? Ive seen some screen protectors sold out there which is about RM50. They dont come in 10" though, minimum 15" but those might come in 10" nowadays. You might have to measure and cut them first to fit your screen.Also, what is actually screen skinning? Is it safe to do and where to do it? How much also? Screen skinning is actually just a term i use. But skinning still. You know skinning for your phone? Where you wrap a material on your phone to make it more individual, ie cartoon characters and all that ? Its also a special adhesive where no residue will be left. Something like the one below  In any case, the same material also comes in matte clear, ie you can actually apply it on your computer monitor to fit exactly. You'd then perhaps be able to lower down the bling of your screen to be used outside |
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Jul 7 2009, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(komando67 @ Jul 7 2009, 11:03 AM) i got a problem..my 1000he battery life reduced....only used for 2 month..1st time use batt show up to 7hr an 6hr pluss..now..just 3-4hr only on full charge..this is battery defect or what? 3 reasons that might happenFirstly : Youre Asus Power Management may not be set to Auto and perhaps its on Performance where battery life will take an effect and a hit because of higher performance demanded from the machine. Secondly: You might not be treating the battery with enough care. Using the machine while both the battery and direct power from the cord is connected will impact the battery life. Batteries should not be used while the machine is being charged, if you are on full battery and youre near a power supply choose either to disconnect the battery and run only via power or ensure the battery is fully charge to its maximum capacity before disconnecting. Sometimes what happens is you see your battery low, you then rush to a power supply to charge the machine, 30 minutes later you have to rush off somewhere. Your pull out your machine, you glance on the power, it shows fully charged, even though normal full charge (while not being used) is about 2.5 hours. You then use the machine where the battery is not on full capacity and charges it again at your next stop. This lack of care for the battery would greatly affect on its life. I have laptops in the office, its always on battery and always charged. Taking them out to be used for meetings gets them only 30 minutes of life. Preety bad. My personal company laptop, however using the same care for batteries, i still have 2.5 hours life on the machine. They have the same lifespan being issued out. So among the folks in my team, their machines are pretty much relegated to being Desktop Laptops. Thirdly : Defect on the battery. Batteries are usually covered via 3 months warranty. Should you fall in category 2 and you try to claim on 3, it may not always work as the batteries have an internal system to show that they should be maintained properly. Batteries has a maximum and minimum charge. Misuse of the battery in option 2 will not enable a battery to reach its maximum charge at all and in those cases defective batteries warranty wont cover it. |
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Jul 7 2009, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE(SKY 1809 @ Jul 7 2009, 12:17 PM) Very good piece of advice. I used to be out on the field too However, for me that have to be out in the field , practically quite hard to find the "right timing " to recharge the battery. While waiting for battery to be almost drained out ( ready for recharge ) , we could be out in the field and could be long days too. So charging the battery back to 100% ( from 50% ) while back to office/home , and get ready for the next day could be the solution, though not the ideal way. Now my 1000H suffers a 4.5% wear after about 10 months of use. I wonder how you can find the perfect timing to charge, unless you have several netbooks to use alternately. Or buying a spare battery might help ? Mind to share more with your expertise ?  Haha for me (you have to forget the fact that i have multiple netbooks, having multiple netbooks does not also mean i bring all of them along with me, thatll kinda beat the purpose somewhat doesnt it haha) I have a spare battery i carry, third party nonetheless but has served me well for that purpose. I also used to travel long distance while on the road, driving or being driven. I have a AC Adapter in my car for that purpose, it converts the cars 12V to the Power needed to recharge the laptops battery using the power adapter. That way, I can have the battery and the laptop ready for action once i reach my destination, using 3rd party china made batteries also made me dont mind doing the start stop charging like one always does for their machines. Only being China made ie not so original, they also I find to be a little hardier so thats a plus point. Noting that though, i also always observe when they are being charged, being from China, quality sometimes is a little suspect and you dont want the fella to blow up while charging now do you Ive been lucky though all this while |
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Jul 7 2009, 12:51 PM
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QUOTE(SKY 1809 @ Jul 7 2009, 12:44 PM) Since you mentioned about AC car adapter, how reliable it is ? I still have mine (China brand, mind you and not Belkin or a branded one), when i was talking about safety of stuff from China, it was more to the battery on the laptop. In any case back to my AC Adapter. Mine is 5 years old (really!) and still works a charm. Most i powered up was, that single AC adapter (it provides 220Volts out) with a power brick, you know the one that enables you to connect multiple electrical source at once..in any caseThere are many times that I want to buy this adapter from a computer Hyper market, but decide to put it back again and again. It is not the cost matters, but the safety of it. Now you mention it, perhaps the right timing for me to grab one. Mind to share again ? 1. Single AC Adapter ( 220 Volts ) 2. Power Brick for 4 power. 3. Powered up 1 x 701 EEEPC, 1 x 901GO EEEPC, 1 x Aspire One D250 and 1 Study Lamp. All this while car is moving for about 2 hours. Whats the study lamp doing there, well it was a study of things thats all i can say, in any case power was constant throughout and all the batteries still run fine till now. That was about 8 months ago i think. A friend borrowed the Adapter to run a TV set and a fan at his Boot Sale, it worked fine too. Only that since his engine wasnt running, he couldnt start the car after   |
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Aug 11 2009, 08:04 PM
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QUOTE(Revamperz @ Jul 27 2009, 08:07 PM) hey guys just got meself a eeepc 2g 700 surf, it is now currently the best rm699 i ever spend You can get it at the Asus Service center. Expect to pay about RM130 for the extra battery.anyhoo, can i know if it where to get extra batt for this n how much do i expect to pay? QUOTE(epo @ Aug 2 2009, 12:57 AM) me too... just bought from tesco also today. Huiyo ramainya question.previously saw another tiny desktop from compaq model CQ2009F (w/out monitor) at a price RM788 - intel atom 230 - 1gb ram - 160gb sata hdd but after a long of thinking, i decided to took asus eee... but there's a bug at my eee... i'm not sure for anybody else but i'd requested 2 unit for test and both has a same bug. there's a small white dot at the lcd. similar to dead pixel. but since 1 year warranty, i just grab it. furthermore it's too small but noticeable if i look very near. question :- - max memory can upgrade? - where can i upgrade the memory at lowyat? CSL or ASUS authorizers? - can i upgrade it on my own (but void warranty?) - any bottleneck on eee sdhc reader? - propose 8gb SDHC (class 6) card can perform well with eee (below RM100) - can move swap file to SDHC? separate question :- i'm also saw 4 in 1 printer but not remember the brand but the price around RM160. if the ink is finished, can i use the scanner function only? TQ... Lets go with your statement first, that small dead pixel even if you wanted to claim you wont be able to since all laptop makers have a policy on claiming dead pixels. Asus for the EEEPC is 3 white and 2 black. Meaning only until you have 3 whites and / or 2 black dead pixels minimum can you claim for warranty. - max memory can upgrade? Depends on the model you purchased. EEEPC 2G 700 has its Ram soldered in so no matter how good you are with a solder you wont be able to do anything about it. All the other models can be upgraded to a maximum of 2gb Ram because of its single Ram slot capacity. - where can i upgrade the memory at lowyat? CSL or ASUS authorizers? Anywhere and everywhere. Upgrading the Ram does not void the warranty. So if your mum can do it, let her - can i upgrade it on my own (but void warranty?) It does not void ANY warranty. - any bottleneck on eee sdhc reader? No bottlenecks, in fact it reads 16GB SDHC just fine. And i got that on mine about 2 years ago. - propose 8gb SDHC (class 6) card can perform well with eee (below RM100). ADATA, Kingston and Kingmax. - can move swap file to SDHC? On the Eeepc, if youre running it from a SSD card you dont even need a swap file, its just that darn fast. For the rest, why move it to SDHC if youre running it from HDD. But to answer your question, yes you can. Should you ? You dont have to. Your printer question. Yes can be used as scanner only though there cannot be any outputs ( printed that is ). QUOTE(KKW @ Aug 7 2009, 08:37 PM) not 1005H is 1005HA.. Actually coming back from Lowyat today, its the same price after PC Fair. RM 1499 pc fair price.. QUOTE(Revamperz @ Aug 7 2009, 09:58 PM) lol i oso got the puny 700x, n slap in class 6 8gb SDHC for added space. sadly tho mine also come with 1 dead pixel at the top right but not noticeable at all during usage. i dont think there can be any onboard upgration done with this netbook bcoz both ram n hdd are soldered on. unless of course ure good with soldering stuff lah lol Nope, you'll outright break the stuff, you cant upgrade the soldered ram without claiming for warranty.QUOTE(6006 @ Aug 9 2009, 01:37 AM) Saw today the 11 inch eee pc and the touch screen eee pc. Price at 1899. Saw it already, played with it, still hasnt piqued my interest in getting one though, having played with an Iphone, the touch screen netbook has still some kinks to be worked out in my opinion Anyone bought these oledi? This post has been edited by havocx: Aug 12 2009, 08:28 AM |
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Sep 7 2009, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(michaeltan1943 @ Sep 6 2009, 09:05 PM) Hi, my Asus EeePC needs service. Can anyone tell me where the service centre is in KL and PJ? Thanks I can only help with the one in KL as I dont know the location of the one in PJ. If you have GPS the coordinates are +3° 8' 37.04", +101° 42' 41.32"Yes sir! The Asus Royal Club in KL is at Imbi Plaza on the side that faces Berjaya Times Square. You would i think know of the KTV Lounge thats at the corner of Imbi Plaza ? ie the one that faces the main road ? Well for the Royal Club, walk past that, you'll also be walking past a Dell Retail shop and at the opposite end is the Asus Royal Club. |
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Sep 16 2009, 09:11 AM
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QUOTE(MyRedz @ Sep 13 2009, 12:32 PM) how to know the model of my eepc? Thats the information pasted at the bottom of your EEEPC. Now remember only models 4G and above the Rams can be upgraded. 2G Models of the EEEPC have their RAMs soldered in hence it cannot be upgraded anymore.is it on the barcode at the baack? QUOTE(hasnul @ Sep 13 2009, 12:47 PM) anybody here tried and run dosbox with your eeepc ? I am more interested if it can run old school pc games nicely. There's no difference between a Laptop and a netbook or a normal PC. Performance might be a little slower but not slow enough that there is a huge difference between a normal desktop and a normal Laptop vs a netbook. As long as it runs on the machine, itll run normally on the netbook.Have you seen my posts on what I do with my Netbook ? Its mostly on par with most of the stuff thats out there right now. |
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Sep 17 2009, 08:27 AM
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QUOTE(booby @ Sep 16 2009, 04:25 PM) im just wondering if all the 1000 series using the same battery? Not all of the Asus 1000 series uses the same battery. The Asus 1000HE uses a different battery than say the 1008 and 1005 series.While both the latter uses the same battery in order to keep the same slimline appearance, the Asus 1000HE is still using a larger model of the battery. Not to be mistaken with the 1000HA and 1000 series which use again a totally different type of battery. In short, the usage are as below. 1000HD, 1000H, 1000HA, 1000 uses the 6-cell Li-Ion, 6600 mAh 7.4V (4.2h - 7.8h). 1002HA uses the 2 cell Lithium-Polymer, 4200 mAh 7.4V (5h Win XP) 1000HE uses a 6 cell Lithium-Polymer, 8700 mAh 7.4V (9.5h Win XP) 1005, 1008HA series uses another type of battery, at which this time, I cant recall |
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Sep 22 2009, 10:25 PM
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QUOTE(Klemann C @ Sep 21 2009, 03:48 PM) does anyone here own Eeepc 2G Surf model??? The drivers for the 2G, 4G and 8G Surf models are one and the same.i tried numerous audio driver but still it doesn't work at all even realtek driver.... where can i get working audio driver 2G surf model? thanks Here's the link. |
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Oct 12 2009, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(jerren @ Oct 7 2009, 11:30 PM) just get into the system bios "look look see see" then it will detect as 2gb?? Nope, thats to see if there's a problem with BIOS detecting it or your Windows detecting it, ie System Properties.And more info would help as in the make of the Ram. Some DDR800 has problems being detected in DDR667 machines. Emino, That must have hurt bigtime. |
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QUOTE(wyyew @ Oct 20 2009, 03:49 PM) hi , I m interested to get asus and figured out they have 2 model one is unix and windows xp . But just look around there is only windows xp model . So , I need to reformat myself to unix version?? Whoa buddy, thank for advices. Not Unix but Linux. There's a big difference just there. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Nowadays the machines are rarely seen sold without OS. Most probably because all Netbooks does not have DVD Drives, this means whilst selling it sans OS makes it cheaper, it also brings a kind of hassle for the sellers to entertain inquiries as to 'how' one could load good ole windows on it. Usually queries from young eager not so daring buyers who dare not try any other OS rather than XP. To avoid copyright issues and hassles of selling pirated goods most sellers sell these machines with Windows already installed making it less of a hassle for them, though not so cheap for us. Rarely now youll see Netbooks without XP on it, simply because of the reason above. If you wanted Linux version, may i suggest going for EEEBuntu, a specialised Linux flavour designed especially for the EEEPC Hope that helps. This post has been edited by havocx: Oct 20 2009, 08:41 PM |
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Jan 12 2010, 01:32 AM
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QUOTE(nocar @ Jan 9 2010, 11:50 PM) Anyone knows how long it takes asus centre to change 1005HA keypad? Mine is faulty and already send to the shop for repair under warranty nearly 2 weeks already. Call the shop and it said the netbook still at Asus centre. Just want to know whether the shop playing games with me or Asus svc centre really that slow. You may have been a victim of either games by the shop or lack of replacement keypad for the 1005HA keypad.Replacing the keypad is a 10 minutes job. Seriously. Unless the Asus center does not have the replacement parts. Then there's the wait. If there is replacement available itll only take 10 minutes to replace the keypad, its that easy. Unless youre talking about the touchpad. Now, if youve sent it to a shop, they will usually wait for their service trucks to come around and pick stuff up, this varies from daily truck arrivals (big shops like CompuZone or AllIt) to once a week arrivals (Papa and Auntie Goh PC Shop). The truck comes, pick the faulty machine, sends to a service center. Then its another round of waiting again till the truck comes round to pick up the stuff from the Service Centers and all that. Its usually just easier to send it yourself if you know where the place is. And Asus Service Center is in Imbi Plaza, Kuala Lumpur. Now note the scenario above is only if youre in KL, now double that time if youre say..in Klang or Rawang.  Hope that helped ? QUOTE(FishnChipx @ Jan 11 2010, 11:14 PM) you got ask when is the shop send to asus ? Pretty hard to just call Asus Customer Service and check, nocar would not have a proper Asus Job Order number to look up on his machine. Simply saying the serial number would not help too. The only update is as what he had all along been receiving, calling the shops customer service to find out. Better yet, to go back to the shop, throw a tantrum, demand to see a manager and get back his machine and to send it himself.or have you call asus customer service and check ? btw, mind to share with us which shop are you refering to ? QUOTE(ho-ll @ Dec 7 2009, 09:22 PM) A new owner of Asus Eee 1005HA here! Add me to the list yoo! Heya buddy, welcome!Btw, does anyone has a simple and workable guideline on how to install ubuntu??? Tried to google but is not working Hmm I know you were askin bout Ubuntu. How about trying the EEEBuntu Flavour ? Eeebuntu is a distro (distribution) of Ubuntu, a version of Linux maintained by Canonical. The Eeebuntu developers take Ubuntu and customise it to a specific application - in this case, to work well on the EeePC range of netbooks. Ubuntu is designed to be as friendly and GUI-based as possible whilst still retaining the power of a Unix based operating system. All of the hints and tips that work for Ubuntu should work in Eeebuntu, with the exception of some of the kernel related tips. The kernel is the brain of Ubuntu. Eeebuntu uses a specially customised kernel designed for the EeePC. Don't mess with the kernel unless you know what you're doing. Do a search on Google and you'll find the free downloads for this amazing awesome OS. This post has been edited by havocx: Jan 12 2010, 11:11 AM |
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QUOTE(nocar @ Jan 15 2010, 09:53 AM) TQ all for the info. So games then. Whut Kilang ? They sent the machine back to Taiwan?Call the shop 2 days ago and they mentioned that the netbook is still at the 'kilang'. Duh!! The shop is Evernews in Digital Mall. Yupp.. the replacement takes only 10 minutes. Dell engineer came to my office 2days after I call the call center and managed to replace my Latitude keypad straight away. That's Customer Service! I should buy their netbook but the features not at par with the 1005HA. Haha just get it back and send it in yourself buddy. And you know what its strange Evernew works that way. All of my netbooks come from Evernew but from various Evernew's ie Sunway, Lowyat, Digital Mall, usually their service is top notch. QUOTE(emino @ Jan 15 2010, 09:57 AM) Gosh. Been busy and havent stop by this place for a while. Ooh cool pretties. Ive sold 3 of my 7 machines. Haha and dropped in to the Dark Side. Using Acer machines now till the 1201N comes out hehe.I bought new Asus netbook last week. The tablet T91. Lovin it .Check it out: http://emino.info/2010/01/10/asus-eee-pc-t91/ QUOTE(ed69 @ Jan 15 2010, 12:17 PM) Am interested to buy asus 1005HA. Wats the price nowadays and which shop in low yat you guys would recommend. Usually the price runs the same buddy. I just got a 1005HA 2 weeks ago (oops bought another one haha) at RM1350 with 2GB Ram and Carry Bag and price with 2% Credit Card charges. You could get it much cheaper with cash, ie probably less than RM1350. The price is pretty standard from any shop in Lowyat i believe. Try to get one from the more reputable shops ie not those with fly by night booths, i mean since the price is the same anyway and warranty comes from Asus, as long as its legit, it doesnt really matter where you get it from.Just for normal word processing, spreadsheet n surfing xtvt.. Thanks |
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QUOTE(nocar @ Jan 17 2010, 09:20 PM) Just check my 1005HA status in Asus website: Thats really an unfair statement. Send to Evernew : 26/12/2009 Asus received the unit : 4/1/2010 Status : Waiting for Material So you guys with EeePC, please be gentle with your keypad. One faulty button will make you Eee-less nearly a month. Hope they stick on just selling motherboard. I won't buy their notebook anymore! 1. Like emino said, if the replacement part was available at the time and even from your own experience it would have been a very quick replacement. 2. My personal experience in using, handling and owning 11 Netbooks all from Asus, none of them caused any major problems, in fact they still dont and some of them are already with new owners while im upgrading. 5 of them brought from Evernew i might add. 3. The Date youve had the machine sent in. 26th December ? Thats on Boxing Day, a day after Christmas, its also leading up to New Year where all major companies stop production for the annual year end break. Its too bad that your machine had to fail on that day, but the fact Evernew was willing to accept the machine, on a Saturday after Christmas for them to arrange shipping to be sent to Asus in Imbi Plaza only to find that it had no available spare part at the time, that says something too. 4. There was a reason you bought an Asus, its not because its the cheapest. Think of it, whatever that reason is, it still holds true. 5. As the company that pioneered the Netbook, its still one of the best Netbook maker around. Still holds its head up high against most of the other competitor. 6. If i had one faulty button on my keyboard, say the letter R, it wont make me EEE-less for a month, i can still keep it, use it, virtual keyboard, external usb keyboard, only for me to send in my machine when there is spare available replacement. It does not make me EEE-less even if its the E key (the most used letter in the English language). 7. Notebook and Netbook are 2 different things. 8. You mentioned you should buy a Dell Netbook earlier but their features not on par with Asus 1005HA. Then how can you say for Asus to just stick on just selling motherboards when they have Netbooks with far better features than most other machines ? Im no fanboy although it may look so from my comments, as someone who has owned, and have used many netbooks and many machines throughout the years, I find your comments on asking Asus just to stick on making Motherboards a little off. They already make Mobile Phones, Very Powerful Graphic Cards, Network Components to which most are the top of the range in its class. QUOTE(ucopp @ Jan 19 2010, 01:50 PM) my sis is looking 4 a netbook.. When you look for a netbook, the first think you should always remember, they are not gaming machines. They are designed work perfectly for light work. Nevertheless depending on the user, the machine can be used throroughly as a great workhorse. Weight is power for Netbooks.so..can u tell me the comparison of this eee pc wif other brand of netbook like aser one, or dell.. or is there is any other better option? Comparison with all the other machines. Actually they are mostly the same. There is very little to differentiate one brand from another other than looks, price and reliability. A Toshiba Netbook and Dell netbook may have the EXACT same specs with Asus, but the Toshiba is more expensive and the Dell Cheaper. Toshiba support is so so while Dell support is awesome, even coming to your house to repair on a broken keyboard but still folks choose Asus or Acer. Why ? Reliability. Having used these Netbooks, and comparing it to Asus or Acer, the latter has more value for money. And look up my past postings, I added a Youtube video showing the First Generation Netbook from Asus, a 701 machine with XP(which i still have mind you) running head to head with another Asus 701 running Vista and running against a Dell 1201 machine running Vista. The Dell is a 4th Generation netbook, pretty new at the time, in fact only launched 2 weeks before and still it lost out to the older generation machine. For netbooks, my suggestion for now, for value for money in terms of price and performance go for Asus or Acer. Its a different ballgame altogether though if youre talking bout Notebooks. QUOTE(wyyew @ Jan 20 2010, 10:37 AM) hi all, I couldn't find the asus EEE 1005HA with xp, they got new one . 1005HPE with windows 7 . please advise where can get the xp version. Just got 2 machines last weekend. One over in Lowyat Plaza and another in MidValley IT Center.thank . QUOTE(wufei @ Jan 20 2010, 10:57 AM) I was wondering, for old netbook owner like us, is it possible to upgrade from XP to 7? Yes to both question. Only dependant on the size of your HDD to install, at least 5GB available space is needed. Ive tested installing Windows 7 even on Celeron based netbooks with great success. For Pendrive Installation, go ahead to Microsoft website, the tools and instruction are provided as well.BTW can 7 be installed without CD drive? eg use pendrive This post has been edited by havocx: Jan 20 2010, 04:41 PM |
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QUOTE(Snapzi @ Jan 21 2010, 03:50 PM) Any idea when will the EEE PC 1201N model available in Low Yat? As how trend seems to look like, we might only get the machines about 3 months once its launched in the US. It was launched in the US in December so looks to be March seems to be a good date. What more with the busy month upcoming towards CNY (where there is a chance to clear off old stocks) it seems rather unlikely itll be launched by the end of February. Once the market cools off by March, thats when they spring that suprise. Thanks Or, they could time it in time to be launched during PC Fair 2010, 16th - 18th April 2010. |
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