Comments on: ASUS Eee PC 8G Shipments To Resume in 1-2 Weeks http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/ The Eee PC Community Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:55:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Smartcard sysadmin http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-146281 Smartcard sysadmin Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:11:03 +0000 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/#comment-146281 Thanks for helping us out! Thanks for helping us out!

]]> By: ghettohacker http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-42674 ghettohacker Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:48:43 +0000 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/#comment-42674 to NWW5657, yes we are working on a hardware mod, and we may have it figured out, no one has tested it yet but we have mapped out the sm223 SSD controller chip so that it could be replaced with a CF adapter, or add a second one as a slave device http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=11975 to NWW5657, yes we are working on a hardware mod, and we may have it figured out, no one has tested it yet but we have mapped out the sm223 SSD controller chip so that it could be replaced with a CF adapter, or add a second one as a slave device
http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=11975

]]> By: ransompendragon http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-39003 ransompendragon Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:02:54 +0000 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/#comment-39003 are the larger screens still only a rumor or is there any confirmation? I couldn't wait for the 8g I am happy with the 4g with a ram upgrade are the larger screens still only a rumor or is there any confirmation? I couldn’t wait for the 8g I am happy with the 4g with a ram upgrade

]]> By: Chris Meyers http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-38723 Chris Meyers Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:42:28 +0000 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/#comment-38723 Dude, I have no idea who told you that a crappy 4200 RPM 1.8inch drive is the same speed as an SSD or integrated flash memory, but you're so wrong its not even funny. Not even a 7200 rpm drive is as fast as an SSD. You don't go back to ancient technology like hard drives when you've set a flash storage standard. Dude, I have no idea who told you that a crappy 4200 RPM 1.8inch drive is the same speed as an SSD or integrated flash memory, but you’re so wrong its not even funny. Not even a 7200 rpm drive is as fast as an SSD. You don’t go back to ancient technology like hard drives when you’ve set a flash storage standard.

]]> By: dvdivx http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-38563 dvdivx Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:39:29 +0000 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/#comment-38563 A 1.8" HDD would be the same speed. So would a decent CF. The advantage of a flash drive is durability and it's limits are tied to the bus interface more than the memory. Currently the SDD's aren't upgradeable and many people would trade off the durability for more storage. I agree the increase in resolution is a must if they plan on increasing sales or even holding on to sales as the economy tanks. A 1.8″ HDD would be the same speed. So would a decent CF. The advantage of a flash drive is durability and it’s limits are tied to the bus interface more than the memory. Currently the SDD’s aren’t upgradeable and many people would trade off the durability for more storage. I agree the increase in resolution is a must if they plan on increasing sales or even holding on to sales as the economy tanks.

]]> By: Mindaugas http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-38543 Mindaugas Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:24:14 +0000 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/#comment-38543 Imho, bluetooth is unnecessary, 9' screen with at least 800x600 is a must, I believe SSD shall be retained, as it speeds up things significantly. 1.8HDD would probably slow things down. Newer proc and chipset are also the way to go. If ASUS listens, I am ok to spend up to 1k on the next generation. Imho, bluetooth is unnecessary, 9′ screen with at least 800×600 is a must, I believe SSD shall be retained, as it speeds up things significantly. 1.8HDD would probably slow things down. Newer proc and chipset are also the way to go. If ASUS listens, I am ok to spend up to 1k on the next generation.

]]> By: dvdivx http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-38535 dvdivx Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:03:46 +0000 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/#comment-38535 If Asus wants to be in the top tier of laptop sales their number one goal has to be selling as many as possible now and not worry about the future. Building a competitor to the EEEPC isn't hard but no one seems to be able to do it right. 1.Use the EEEPC small size format with 3 usb, 1 ethernet, 1 vga out, build in wireless, audio out , mic in and a CF, SDHC or PC Card slot. A big plus if you throw in Bluetooth. 2. Use a decent Intel chip with 950 or better integrated graphics. The latest Celerons are OK. 3.Use an upgradeable (not welded on) ram slot for memory so users can upgrade memory or you can sell "approved" memory. Make sure it can go to 2gb of ram via user or reseller upgrades. 4.Use a 1.8" HDD or CF card that's replaceable for the HDD. 5.Use a 7-9" screen that has 800x600 or 1024x600 resolution NOT 480 resolution. 6.Keep the price below $500 if with Linux or $600 if with XP. That's it. Anyone doing that will beat Asus or any other small form manufacturer. Too bad no one is smart enough to do it. There would be a lot of money to be made. If Asus wants to be in the top tier of laptop sales their number one goal has to be selling as many as possible now and not worry about the future. Building a competitor to the EEEPC isn’t hard but no one seems to be able to do it right.

1.Use the EEEPC small size format with 3 usb, 1 ethernet, 1 vga out, build in wireless, audio out , mic in and a CF, SDHC or PC Card slot. A big plus if you throw in Bluetooth.

2. Use a decent Intel chip with 950 or better integrated graphics. The latest Celerons are OK.

3.Use an upgradeable (not welded on) ram slot for memory so users can upgrade memory or you can sell “approved” memory. Make sure it can go to 2gb of ram via user or reseller upgrades.

4.Use a 1.8″ HDD or CF card that’s replaceable for the HDD.

5.Use a 7-9″ screen that has 800×600 or 1024×600 resolution NOT 480 resolution.

6.Keep the price below $500 if with Linux or $600 if with XP.

That’s it. Anyone doing that will beat Asus or any other small form manufacturer. Too bad no one is smart enough to do it. There would be a lot of money to be made.

]]> By: NWW5657 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-38524 NWW5657 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:21:11 +0000 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/#comment-38524 Actually you are right. But of course this would future proof a product that ASUS would prefer you to bin in 2 years and buy another. Who knows, someone out there may already be working on a hardware mod...get that soldering iron out! Actually you are right. But of course this would future proof a product that ASUS would prefer you to bin in 2 years and buy another.

Who knows, someone out there may already be working on a hardware mod…get that soldering iron out!

]]> By: dvdivx http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-38469 dvdivx Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:26:19 +0000 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/#comment-38469 Actually the Cloudbook does use a 1.8" drive. To bad about the VIA chip in it. Actually the Cloudbook does use a 1.8″ drive. To bad about the VIA chip in it.

]]> By: dvdivx http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-38467 dvdivx Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:23:22 +0000 http://www.eeeuser.com/2008/01/28/asus-eee-pc-8g-shipments-to-resume-in-1-2-weeks/#comment-38467 When is Asus or Everex going to get smart and switch to standard 1.8" drives or Compact Flash as the HDD. If the EEEPC used an internal Compact Flash card it would be easy to upgrade to whatever you want. CF also used IDE and UDMA 133 just like a regular HD and the 2gb ones are only $10 and $20 for the 4gb ones. I really hope they can make a change when the 8.9" screen EEEPC's come out. I would far rather have an EEEPC with a 2gb internal Compact Flash that I could switch out to something else than a custom flash that you can't get anywhere if it starts to corrupt. When is Asus or Everex going to get smart and switch to standard 1.8″ drives or Compact Flash as the HDD. If the EEEPC used an internal Compact Flash card it would be easy to upgrade to whatever you want. CF also used IDE and UDMA 133 just like a regular HD and the 2gb ones are only $10 and $20 for the 4gb ones.

I really hope they can make a change when the 8.9″ screen EEEPC’s come out. I would far rather have an EEEPC with a 2gb internal Compact Flash that I could switch out to something else than a custom flash that you can’t get anywhere if it starts to corrupt.

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