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FresnoBee reports that Fresno, California’s school officials have bought 1,000 EEE PCs for their students, citing the computer’s perfect size to fit school desks. The report adds that: Fresno Unified hopes the laptops will help students increase test scores through the ability to research information on the Internet, as well as halt five years of […]
MoreI4U has good news for those who want a green EEE PC. The site reports that green-colored units of the EEE PC 701 4G are now available in Germany. It also reports that the 8G model are now available for pre-order on Expansys sites in Hong Kong, China, South Korea and Japan. Malaysia Star meanwhile […]
MoreGabriela Women’s Partylist media officer and Manila Science High School batchmate Jang Monte has set up her own blog. In her first post, Jang writes: I am admittedly not inclined towards making my thoughts public. I am not exactly a very public person, though many would believe otherwise– the loud and sometimes even theatrical person […]
MoreI sure hope the Ubuntu community soon makes it possible to have a tiny, perky and yet “complete” Ubuntu version for the EEE PC. The video below shows Ubuntu on an EEE PC but the boot up time (from a USB flash drive) was six freaking minutes long!
Moreand here’s a freshly-uploaded YouTube video of it being unboxed! Six days earlier, someone from the US unboxed his black EEE PC too: I am so effing envious.
MoreDell.com in the US is seriously targeting people who plan to get an EEE PC with this offer: A Vostro 1000 notebook with dual-core processor, 1GB memory and 120GB storage for just $399. Here are the major specs of this Dell bargain: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor TK-53 (1.7GHz/512KB) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic […]
MoreHere’s a scoop on the EEE PC! According to my source in Hong Kong, Asustek will roll out the black, 8GB edition of the EEE PC sometime in December 2007. My source adds that it will have a HK$4,990 price tag. I hope Asus will be more prepared this time and prepare enough shipments to […]
MoreYes, folks. The EEE PC is proving to be a real wonder gadget. Its latest feat? Ask UneasySilence how he managed to load OSX 10.5 on his EEE PC, with much help from Lifehacker. This is a fitting addition to the Complete Links on EEE PC.
MoreHere are the latest developments on the spectacular Asus EEE PC: 1. Asus denies plans for 10-inch EEE PC Contrary to rumors, we won’t see a 10-inch model of the EEE PC anytime in the near future, according to a Register report. 2. EEE PC shortage delays launch in 10 countries Digitimes reports that an […]
MoreAs of today, Nov. 13, 12:40 pm in Manila, here are the prevailing prices of the Asus EEE PC 701 in select markets worldwide: Philippines PhP18,000 (US$420) for the 512MB model Php19,999 (US$467) for 1GB model Hong Kong HK$ 2,998 (US$385) for the 512 MB model – Source: Expansys UK United States US$399 – Source: […]
MorePC Corner-Gilmore ended my friend Jang’s agonizing wait yesterday (Nov. 10) by forking over one fresh unit of the much-awaited Asus EEE PC 701. Thanks to Jang that she gave me an opportunity to check out her new gadget and for giving me the chance to do this mini-review. What did she get? Its an […]
MoreUPDATES: How to add 3G/HSDPA and touchscreen capabilities and more! Following is a list of links to the many reviews and videos on the EEE PC for use by prospective buyers and those who are using them already. Kindly make a comment if you wish to add updates. Thanks! Basics Asus EEE PC Official Website […]
MoreFor the second time this week, my friend Jang goes home frustrated. She placed a P5,000 with PCCorner for one unit of the EEE PC that the store advertised will be available on Nov. 5. The ad is reproduced below: On Nov. 5, PCCorner said the shipments have been delayed and may be available Nov. […]
MoreJust got word that PCCorner has FAILED to deliver the much-awaited EEE PCs to customers today, including those who have made reservations. According to a source, EEE PC shipments were delayed and may only be ready for excited buyers by Friday (Nov. 9).
MoreMy super close friend Jang has confirmed for the nth time that the Eee PC will finally be available tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 5 at PCCorner in Gilmore, Quezon City.Not to be outdone by bargain hunters who will come in droves tomorrow, Jang herself went there today and placed a cash deposit just to make sure […]
MoreYehey! Gadgets editor Maui Hermitanio says the Eee PC will start selling Monday here in the Philippines, so expect heavy traffic near Gilmore. Even my good friend Jang has vowed to be there even before PCCorner opens shop. PCCorner’s advertised selling price is P16,999.00. I sure hope PCCorner and other shops in Manila really launch […]
MoreI just saw this review of the much-awaited Asus PC offer. LaptopMag says it is really cool, easy to use, light, and does the job it wanted done. I can’t wait to see one here. And surely, Jang and Mao are more than eager than I am. If distributors won’t gouge customers with horrendous prices, […]
MoreMy friends Mao and Jang can now rest content: Taiwan company Asustek has finally launched the Eee PC. Gizmodo gives us a quick glance at the four variants, all powered by Linux operating system and features fit for basic office work and internet browsing. At the launch in Taiwan, Asustek said the initial price will […]
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