I just wanted to post a quick message about preorders being offered on various websites for the Eee PC 701. I am aware of not only several in the United States, but many outside.

I won’t be posting any direct links for preorders until more information is known about the device.

The following are the reasons I will not be preordering yet:

1. Asus has kept individuals seeking bulk orders generally in the dark about the final completed product. The result:
2. The price has not fully been confirmed- pre-order websites show a disclaimer that price may change
3. There are options that are not yet listed in the pre-order such as color, memory, etc.
4. There are no indications that production will not be able to support the first wave of consumers seeking devices.
5. There are no major technology retailers yet taking pre-orders.
6. For foreign countries: Pre-orders could easily be scam operations.

I urge you to use caution with pre-orders- if you must this early- consult various review websites to make sure the retailer is reputable.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, July 11th, 2007 at 12:42 pm and is filed under 701.