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- Re: Digest #1244 eeePC program install

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Date: 7 Jul 2008 00:59:19 +0000
From: Bob <address truncated>
Subject: RE: Eee PC installing programs

Thanks for the info on the programs.  I will keep looking.  It actually has most of the normal stuff you need to do most things. 
Thanks,
Bobby

Date: 7 Jul 2008 05:32:03 +0000
From: emai7s <address truncated>
Subject: The Asus Eee

Alan R Morris wrote:

> Why buy an Asus Eee PC 900 for £293.74 inc VAT, when for £352.49 inc 
> VAT, I can buy a HP 2133 Mini Note PC?

That's a good question. The most compelling argument I've heard in favor 
of the Asus Eee PC is that the battery life is superior to the HP model, 
something like 6 hours vs 2 hours, if I recall correctly. Can anybody 
confirm this?

I haven't used either of the machines myself, but am thinking of picking 
up one or the other later this year.

Peter

Date: 7 Jul 2008 09:57:02 +0000
From: Kate Head <address truncated>
Subject: Re: Digest #1244 eeePC program install

Hi there Bob,

Here's a link on How to install programs on Xandros/eeePC: http://forums.xandros.com/viewtopic.php?t=7472
and there's always the eeePC user forum:
http://forum.eeeuser.com/
Good Luck!
All the best,
      Kate!!

Date: 7 Jul 2008 17:12:48 +0000
From: Jakfish <address truncated>
Subject: RE: The Asus Eee

When deciding b/w the ASUS 900 and HP 2133, I chose the ASUS b/c the 2133's VIA processor has been very poorly reviewed, the machine has mediocre battery life, and I was less interested in storage than efficiency, so was willing to go with smaller, SSD components over a larger, traditional hard drive.

On the other hand, the HP does have a better screen and keyboard.

I have no interest in Linux, so Windows users will find that the 2133 runs Vista slowly, with a long boot time, so XP Home is the only way to find speed on the machine, and that "downgrade" is more expensive than a Vista installation.

I like HP, and still use two Jornada 720s, great machines (which is why ASUS's smaller keyboard doesn't bother me), but IMO, HP missed the boat on this mini-note.  It will interesting to see their next generation.

Jake