tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post5558328536325532115..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: Eeeeeeeee!Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-61670011003154936312009-05-02T00:39:00.000-04:002009-05-02T00:39:00.000-04:00"I was just musing this morning about the fact tha...<I>"I was just musing this morning about the fact that my little PowerBook 2400c,..."</I>I still have my Vaio 505TS, for which I dropped something like $2400 in '99, I think. Less than an inch thick, less than three pounds: it was a great deal of what I had in mind for a traveling rig. All the outboard gear made the reality a bit less.<br /><br />The whole thing about what the Eee has done is the integration of size, performance and price. Take any one of those three out of the picture and it doesn't make sense. In that pocket, though, it's perfect.Billy Beckhttp://www.two--four.net/weblog.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-26778911110458762832009-04-28T13:16:00.000-04:002009-04-28T13:16:00.000-04:00Billy Beck,
"To be able to carry that kind o...Billy Beck,<br /><br />"To be able to carry that kind of power around in that size & weight at that price, is a big deal to me. Very, very happy. I think you will be, too."<br /><br />You couldn't be more right.<br /><br />I was just musing this morning about the fact that my little PowerBook 2400c, which is definitely one of the spiritual forefathers of the little Eee, cost nearly $4,000 when it debuted about ten years ago; the price of a good used car. My refurbed Eee 900 was $150, which is dinner & drinks for two at a fancy restaurant...Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-48762367714769439392009-04-26T18:39:00.000-04:002009-04-26T18:39:00.000-04:00The Eee has been calling me as of late as well. I ...The Eee has been calling me as of late as well. I dig my A135 Toshiba laptop has been good to me as of late, but that little bugger is just sooooo cute! Who knows Tam, maybe you can fit it in a range bag and liveblog Range Time. LOL!atlharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038518966004553345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-68913628871223459312009-04-26T17:58:00.000-04:002009-04-26T17:58:00.000-04:00Tam, check out what Breda's done to gussy up h...Tam, check out what Breda's done to gussy up her Eee - courtesy of GelaSkins.<br /><br />https://www.gelaskins.com/skins.php?Skin=133&Category=14<br /><br />Also, more stuff here:<br /><br />http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,278.htm<br /><br />If I didn't already have a Dell Inspiron 6000 with burlwood skin, I'd jump mightily at an Eee PC.Gewehr98https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440119702457734221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-10721015873652275412009-04-26T17:15:00.000-04:002009-04-26T17:15:00.000-04:00Check out the eeeuser forum for answers to all you...Check out the <A HREF="http://forum.eeeuser.com/" REL="nofollow">eeeuser forum</A> for answers to all your eeePC questions.marinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435598676103731157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-88182681503454292922009-04-26T17:01:00.000-04:002009-04-26T17:01:00.000-04:00I'm quite frankly mystified as to how to load OS X...I'm quite frankly mystified as to how to load OS X on the thing, and am not sure I would create such a FrankenMac if I could.<br /><br />However, <A HREF="http://www.eeebuntu.org/" REL="nofollow">eeeBuntu</A> is super easy to install, is dead stable, has few security problems (it's Linux), and is optimized for small screen size and memory footprint of the eee.<br /><br />#1 Son has become a big fan. So much that I can hardly get the thing to use once and a while.<br /><br />AND, the current release of Banshee will do all your iPod maintenance for you, although you need to use MP3 format.bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387939062238510638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-64746278579024685212009-04-26T15:43:00.000-04:002009-04-26T15:43:00.000-04:00A year and a half on, I just couldn't be witho...A year and a half on, I just couldn't be without my 700 model. I didn't carry a computer while traveling for years because every ounce counts when you're doing it for a living.<br /><br />It goes from a standing-start to XP Pro in about forty seconds, and I tested AutoCAD in the thing: it worked just fine.<br /><br />To be able to carry that kind of power around in that size & weight at that price, is a big deal to me. Very, very happy. I think you will be, too.Billy Beckhttp://www.two--four.net/weblog.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-29569833701404784312009-04-26T15:32:00.000-04:002009-04-26T15:32:00.000-04:00I just got my other half an Acer Aspire1 and it's ...I just got my other half an Acer Aspire1 and it's sweet. It doesn't have the battery life because of the 160Gb hard drive and it runs XP, not Vista. She needs it to drive a projection monitor at business seminars and has to be compatible with the software her employer uses and it beats the heck out of the full size laptop she was using before. BTW, it's pink so our kids won't use it. Both daughter and son detest pink.Shanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-26787467017051320882009-04-26T13:29:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:29:00.000-04:00You'll have to keep us up to date on how you like ...You'll have to keep us up to date on how you like the keyboard. I borrowed a co-worker's the one time, and I was content with its performance but the itty bitty keyboard would probably require some time for adjustment. Ditto linux; I popped the red pill about a year ago and haven't looked back.<br /><br />One thing I noticed is that its zip-up case will fit into a 9x12 zip-up binder like it was meant to be there. A Pelican-type case to fit shouldn't be too pricey a thing either.<br /><br />Jim<br /><br />(Feel free to delete this one if it is a duplicate; Blogger is being a numpty today)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-61057567630323728402009-04-26T12:54:00.000-04:002009-04-26T12:54:00.000-04:00Oh, I will keep using my desktop as a desktop to, ...Oh, I will keep using my desktop as a desktop to, it's just nice that in a pinch I could turn my netbook into a desktop substitute.BryanPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-6407592988849165962009-04-26T12:07:00.000-04:002009-04-26T12:07:00.000-04:00So, are Eee Bloggers going to be a sub-set of Gun ...So, are Eee Bloggers going to be a sub-set of Gun Bloggers? <br /><br />As I noted in response to Roberta's post, I picked up a 1000HA; yes, it's a little larger than the 900 series, but not that much, ands I'm a poor enough typist I need the extra keyboard space...<br /><br />And, yes, the touchpad is touchy.Dranghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082177597135236652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-27972127761333244332009-04-26T10:01:00.000-04:002009-04-26T10:01:00.000-04:00LINUX!!LINUX!!Tango Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593296126387219845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-30760170560589165822009-04-26T09:41:00.000-04:002009-04-26T09:41:00.000-04:00I think I'll just keep using my desktop as a deskt...I think I'll just keep using my desktop as a desktop... ;)Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-23702109864679041392009-04-26T09:36:00.000-04:002009-04-26T09:36:00.000-04:00They're cool, no? I picked up a 1000HE recently, ...They're cool, no? I picked up a 1000HE recently, and while I like it a lot, it is a fair bit larger than your 900. Everything is a trade off.<br /><br />Plus, since it's easy to hook up a full sized external keyboard / monitor / mouse setup, you can use it as a desktop when you get frustrated with the teeny keyboard.<br /><br />Enjoy your new toy.BryanPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-20934573295099388572009-04-26T08:12:00.000-04:002009-04-26T08:12:00.000-04:00You need a bag for it? Check with me wife later to...You need a <A HREF="http://shermlockshomes.blogspot.com/2009/04/eeepc-bag-it.html" REL="nofollow">bag</A> for it? Check with me wife later today. ;)Shermlock Shomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987125290107001437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-19532986571963921992009-04-26T03:47:00.000-04:002009-04-26T03:47:00.000-04:00Just got one at work today, I haven't had much tim...Just got one at work today, I haven't had much time to play with it yet though. Its so tiny its a bit scary.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5157705898420273032009-04-26T03:21:00.000-04:002009-04-26T03:21:00.000-04:00Welcome to the Eee club Tam!Welcome to the Eee club Tam!alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152504268166466779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-37246545770444540322009-04-26T00:09:00.000-04:002009-04-26T00:09:00.000-04:00I shoullda bought two -- it's way smaller than my ...I shoullda bought two -- it's way smaller than my 1000HA.<br /><br /><br /> Plus, this is way better than an intercom -- HEY ROOMIE?!<br /><br /> ;)Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-64102114589664960682009-04-25T23:58:00.000-04:002009-04-25T23:58:00.000-04:00"You might be even more in lurve when you figure o..."<I>You might be even more in lurve when you figure out how easy it is to install OSX on the thing.</I>"<br /><br />Color me intrigued.<br /><br />Email me wit details? My computer skillz are far from 1337.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-77225222005875433822009-04-25T23:56:00.000-04:002009-04-25T23:56:00.000-04:00USB thumb drive maybe? I dunno, I haven't really p...USB thumb drive maybe? I dunno, I haven't really poked around on it much yet.<br /><br />Personally, I'm not planning on using it for anything but writing, and the Great American Novel can fit on a floppy or two, so given the minimalistic uses for which I plan to use it, it's perfect... (Although, yes, the keyboard is a tish cramped.)Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-88733933584935802412009-04-25T23:54:00.000-04:002009-04-25T23:54:00.000-04:00found it!
http://www.eeestorage.com/found it!<br />http://www.eeestorage.com/Overload in Coloradohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277277751144486368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-52336039818654000222009-04-25T23:52:00.000-04:002009-04-25T23:52:00.000-04:00You might be even more in lurve when you figure ou...You might be even more in lurve when you figure out how easy it is to install OSX on the thing.AnarchAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447178964096399015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-60553846982603625522009-04-25T23:48:00.000-04:002009-04-25T23:48:00.000-04:00I also ordered one from Woot, and it arrived today...I also ordered one from Woot, and it arrived today. Got it charged up and connected to my home wifi. Impressions:<br />quick to start up.<br />great for typing prone (laying on the bed) as the screen is near your face, as it's a little small.<br />speakers are worthless.<br />2/3 of SSD space already filled, but seems to have everything I need preinstalled.<br />Still getting used to the small keyboard; I'm doing hunt and peck for now.<br />Youtube played smoothly.<br />Getting used to the touchpad. This is my first laptop, and touchpads are setup for right hand use. I'm used to mouseing right handed, but not yet touchpadding righty.<br />I'm thinking of using one of the online storage options to give me a larger amount of storage. Looking at Zombu and Amazon S3. I thought Asus gave me online storage, but I can't find it in the manual, but there seem to be articles about it. Other models maybe?Overload in Coloradohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277277751144486368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5085824193675341982009-04-25T23:39:00.000-04:002009-04-25T23:39:00.000-04:00I came close to buying one of those but I found a ...I came close to buying one of those but I found a case of large rifle primers that got in the way. I'm jealous.FatWhiteManhttp://www.fatwhiteman.comnoreply@blogger.com