Originally Posted by samkiller42 Oooh, shiney, does it come in black? And what sort of price is the XP varient?
Sam
If it's like the previous versions, XP costs the same but only includes 12GB of storage (the cheaper hard drive offsets the license cost).
If that translates to right around the 900's $549 price tag in the states... I'm tempted. Not incredibly so, but in the "it would be nice to have" sense.
Originally Posted by Tile What I really want to see is the motherboard fully exposed and if Asus are still using soldered SSD chips to it then I car fully forget the existence of the Eee PC
Wait til Sunday when I get it back off TR :D:D:D:D
Would like to see a comparison with the HP 2133 Mini-note - once that gets an Alpha processor might be a better option given the better keyboard and higher screen resolution. Decisions decisions !
Looks like a preschooler's laptop from TOYS R US. Unless it were offered in something like torch red or olive drab, I'd rather have the HP 2133 under my arm when walking around in public.
Originally Posted by UncertainGod The mini-note looks a bit lack-lustre with it's generic, slow as hell suse desktop.
It might be possible to replace SUSE with a different desktop. I like the idea of a larger keyboard - goes with my larger fingers - and higher res screen. Not decided yet, so still looking at the options, but as Amon says, that mini-note looks good.
still just a tad too expensive for me. gonna have to wait until component prices drop just that little bit more. i'm happy with the spec, that's about all i'll need for a netbook...just don't want to pay that much for it.
Originally Posted by Silver51 Does anyone know how this compares performance wise to the 900?
Agree. It seems like an awful oversight on the part of bit-tech'. I paid £330 for the 900' a month of so ago, but I'd be curious to see if the Atom processor gave a significant boost to performance. I might see if I could offload this and pick up the 901.
Originally Posted by UncertainGod The mini-note looks a bit lack-lustre with it's generic, slow as hell suse desktop.
It might be possible to replace SUSE with a different desktop. I like the idea of a larger keyboard - goes with my larger fingers - and higher res screen. Not decided yet, so still looking at the options, but as Amon says, that mini-note looks good.
suse, is the OS its more the installer and default packages, and its possible to change the desktop i believe the mini-note was using gnome desktop enviroment
I'm going to be in Ohio in July... Apart from having to find an adapter for the power brick, would there be any major issues with buying one there and bringing it back to the UK? Been a while since I had the opportunity to enjoy the exchange rate!
Originally Posted by DarkReaper I'm going to be in Ohio in July... Apart from having to find an adapter for the power brick, would there be any major issues with buying one there and bringing it back to the UK? Been a while since I had the opportunity to enjoy the exchange rate!
I believe the 901 uses the same power brick as the 900, and the bottom pic on this page of Trusted Review's take on the 900 shows that all you'll need is a "Telefunken" type power lead.
Hmm, the keyboard layout. Didn't think about that :(
I've bought iPods overseas because their warranties are global, but if i'm not going to be covered at all I might just leave it and cough up the cash over here...
Who cares about the keyboard layout? Just remove all the markings and make it like the uber keyboard :p
The power lead is more commonly referred to as "figure 8" and is used a lot on audio systems, the problem is that there is no direct earth cable through it and some places refuse to PA Test it.
Originally Posted by DougEdey the problem is that there is no direct earth cable through it and some places refuse to PA Test it.
Almost every appliance that uses one of these for power is "double-insulated" and does not need full PA testing.
1: No Earth connection = No "Earth Leakage" test possible.
2: No exposed metal parts = No "Insulation Resistance" test possible.
3: "Figure 8" end of cable may be inserted either way = No Polarity check possible.
Which leaves only:-
4: Visual inspection for damage, etc.
"Double insulation" is represented by a square within a square on the label.
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If it's like the previous versions, XP costs the same but only includes 12GB of storage (the cheaper hard drive offsets the license cost).
If that translates to right around the 900's $549 price tag in the states... I'm tempted. Not incredibly so, but in the "it would be nice to have" sense.
Wait til Sunday when I get it back off TR :D:D:D:D
It might be possible to replace SUSE with a different desktop. I like the idea of a larger keyboard - goes with my larger fingers - and higher res screen. Not decided yet, so still looking at the options, but as Amon says, that mini-note looks good.
Agree. It seems like an awful oversight on the part of bit-tech'. I paid £330 for the 900' a month of so ago, but I'd be curious to see if the Atom processor gave a significant boost to performance. I might see if I could offload this and pick up the 901.
suse, is the OS its more the installer and default packages, and its possible to change the desktop i believe the mini-note was using gnome desktop enviroment
I believe the 901 uses the same power brick as the 900, and the bottom pic on this page of Trusted Review's take on the 900 shows that all you'll need is a "Telefunken" type power lead.
(something with this plug on the end - pic from Wikipedia)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/50/IEC60320_C7.jpg
The only real problems you might have are things like US keyboard layout (no pound key) and maybe some warranty issues.
I've bought iPods overseas because their warranties are global, but if i'm not going to be covered at all I might just leave it and cough up the cash over here...
The power lead is more commonly referred to as "figure 8" and is used a lot on audio systems, the problem is that there is no direct earth cable through it and some places refuse to PA Test it.
Almost every appliance that uses one of these for power is "double-insulated" and does not need full PA testing.
1: No Earth connection = No "Earth Leakage" test possible.
2: No exposed metal parts = No "Insulation Resistance" test possible.
3: "Figure 8" end of cable may be inserted either way = No Polarity check possible.
Which leaves only:-
4: Visual inspection for damage, etc.
"Double insulation" is represented by a square within a square on the label.
Ref: Wikipedia
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