Eee PC 901 small keyboard cool features
July 14, 2008 by Tris Hussey
Filed under Business News
I’ve wanted to get an Eee PC for a long time. I came really close to getting a 900, but with the 901 announced I was convinced to hold off. I’m so glad I did.
Over the weekend I got my usual NCIX e-flyer, clicking through because the 900s were on sale, I saw that the 901s were in! Wasting no time I bought one for in store pick up.
This is a cool machine. Keyboard, yes, it’s very small and will take some time to get used to.
That said this little XP-powered machine is pretty peppy. Bluetooth, Draft N wifi, 3 usb ports, ethernet, vga out, sd card reader.
Out of the box I found it pretty useful. Except for the fact that I had to copy the touchpad drivers from the DVD to a usb key to tweak the touchpad settings (I hate tap to click).
I’m going to be giving this a serious test over the next while. I’m taking it on vacation instead of a full laptop for pics and writing.
This is going to be fun!
Not to knock the 901 (I would like one too) but since you got it the postings have stopped! :)
hope the vacation is going well.
Tris .. did you know Asus is coming out with a 10-incher as well, the Eee PC 1000H ?
I’ve actually seen it, here in Montreal (a friend bought in the States). It’s sweet.
I just exchanged my 900 XP for the linux 901. If I decide I get sick of this flavor of linux I may go back to XP. Much better battery life and faster performance are always nice. Check out all the ‘YOUTUBE videos of what people are doing with them. Nice.
Say - how did you make out with the Eee? Do you wish it was a wee bit bigger? Did you love it? Did you take it everywhere?
cheers,
jules