Do you wish your Eee PC had a larger screen? Higher resolution? More RAM? More storage space?
ASUS has your solution with the next generation Eee PC 900 series. It will feature a 8.9″ screen, running at 1024 x 600 resolution. You’ll be able to store 12GB of data, and will have 1GB of ram to access in a package a bit larger than the Eee PC 701. The cost? $600. Look for it in select countries later this summer.
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Only an idiot would try to run AutoCAD on this thing.
Ubuntu is bloated like XP.
XP sucks.
The world is full of sucky, bloated idiots. I say let them have fun on the eee in their own way.
Asus rocks! Can’t wait for the 900 to hit the US.
Xp is the only thing Windows got right. XP works great despite all the haters.
On the other hand most people aren’t use to typing out commands so it can be quite daunting for them to use a Linux OS. With XP it’s just a simple click, click, click in most cases! Also a lot of great software your missing out on if your not using XP!
I hope the new EEEPC 900 will support HSPDA(3.5G). Ideally if the new EEE hv build in slot for SIM card. HSPDA support is essential on UMPC for work and online during travel.
“Only an idiot would try to run AutoCAD on this thing.”
Oh, yeah? I’m running 2002 on it. It loads up a full-blast 3-D model of a 20,000 seat arena with full rock-show production (500 lighting instruments, all flown-audio, stage sets, etc.), and with Gourad shading switched on in a perspective viewport it never lags in Continuos Orbit. (Know anything about ACAD?)
On a lark, I put a real working project in it last week. Call me an “idiot”, but I got paid well for that.
{snicker}
So how much would it cost in $AUST? Coz its usually the last place on earth to receive new technology….
Also is it worth the extra money from the EEE PC 701 4G to the new generation pc?
“(Know anything about ACAD?)”
Not too much. Although I am a member of the engineering team building custom packages and automation of the Autodesk 2009 Suite/Inventor/UGS Teamcenter Engineering and Visview. At the moment, I’m trying to figure out how build a good global CAD environment using the HP Blade architecture/stuff. This is for a 25,000 user enviornment in which 2200-2500 are active CAD designers.
I guess you could load acad on a eee to design small wooden boxes or maybe a birdhouse or something. I just don’t see any true value in using your method other than novelty. 800×400 is ridiculous for CAD.
If it floats your boat sitting in your desk, squinting at your 7″, wasting your life loading a minor assembly on your eee with XP, I’m all for it.
I’ll be across the street @ Starbucks on YouTube enjoying mines. Just can’t wait for the US release!
“I just don’t see any true value in using your method other than novelty. 800×400 is ridiculous for CAD.”
{shrug} That’s what you say. I say it’s sometimes convenient to be able to carry that system around that easily. You see…
“If it floats your boat sitting in your desk, squinting at your 7″,…”
…That’s not the point — not what it’s about — at all. It’s not for sitting at the desk. It’s for bouncing around the country and beyond.
As for this:
“.. wasting your life loading a minor assembly on your eee with XP, I’m all for it.”
I already described what it could do. You can believe what you want, but the facts are different.
Hey Guys,
I’m really excited to get the 9″ EEE PC when it comes out, but I have a few questions for you guys withe the 7″ (they’ll probably apply to the 9″):
Does it run hot?
Battery life: for something so small 3 hrs seems short. What is your actually battery life? Are bigger batteries available?
What’s the web surfing experience like? Is the slower speed noticable w/ multitasking (i.e. alt-tabbing b/w word processing and email or web surfing?
Whats it like on live streaming video sites like espn360.com or ncaa.com/mmod?
Thanks. Hopefully I’ll be joining you as an EEE owner really soon.
In my opinion, that CAD work on a mobile is best served on a T61p than a 1st gen eee. Better resolution, better video card, faster processor and longer battery life. I’m strictly referring to real world CAD work. I’m going to get an eee just for light mobile communications and as a take around “beater” laptop. Just something to have fun with.
I think the eee serves that purpose much better. It’s very small and mobile.
Anyways.
Here is a fact.
The system requirements for 32-bit AutoCAD:
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, 2.2 GHz Recommended
Microsoft® Windows Vista™, Windows® XP Home and Professional (SP2), Windows® 2000 (SP4)
512 MB RAM
750 MB free disk space for installation
1024×768 VGA with True Color
This not for 3D. Those requirements are much more higher. Oh and just for kicks, I called the vendor (premier Autodesk support acct) about running ACAD on a eee spec… simple graphics card…800×400 resolution etc.
He laughed.
Joe: You want I should post video, or what?
@Joe: I agree with you totally that using the EEE as a autocad station is silly. However, as a remote desktop to your normal workstation it is ideal. Imagine being at a coffee shop and being able to bring up any drawing as fast as the wireless connection can resolve it.
Don’t do the crunching on the poor little EEE. Instead, do the hard work on your desktop PC. All you need to do is move around the remotely resolved images.
Remote desktop would be another good use for the eee. The small form factor could be very handy if your in the field doing some remote administration.
Being in a coffee shop and managing 3-4 machines with email and surfing is well within the capability of the eee in native linux or xp mode. With the new 900/1 resolution spec, I could see this being used for some ACAD work via something like HP’s RGS. Both simple and complex jobs could be accomplished on the eee remotely to a “big box”.
Yes, I like the idea using the eee for remote work. Does anybody know if Asus will release an extended battery as an addon?
Fake Ronald, you are just wrong. Linux distributions (not Linux, that’s the bit that connects programs to the hardware. It’s not hair-splitting to know the difference; it’s like confusing an airport with an aeroplane) are newer than XP, and include software developments it does not. The updates for XP are mostly security updates, and the others such as IE7 (which is really just one massive security update: MS said one of their main objectives with it was to “reduce the attack surface”, a sly way of saying IE6 was inherently flawed) and SP2 (again, a huge security update) are minor compared to the architecture developments in Linux, it’s supporting software (the aeroplane hangar, fuel depot, etc, if you like) and Linux distributions in general since 2002. And that’s apart from the fact that lots more software can be bundled with the EEE with no cost to Asus or the end user.
So… you admit that Linux (or Linux distros, if you want to be finickity and split that hair) and XP have both had significant updates in recent years.
Exactly right. Thanks for making my point for me!
Updates on both platforms is a given. Both XP and Linux has progressed as expected in the last few years. I think SP3 for XP is coming soon if not already released. Things change all the time. It would be nuts thinking otherwise.
I’ll most likely run Linux native. Keep an XP USB key just for whatever. But if I do need to use an app that requires XP, I’ll most likely remote into an XP desktop from the eee + Linux.
The only thing I think Linux is lacking as far as my needs is a good client for Videoconf with Yahoo Messenger + Microsoft Live. Yahoo should really update the Unix client.
I don’t know. I still prefer my eee pc 701. I bought it for a reason and the reason is it’s cheaper then any other UMPC. When, I look at the 900 series screen, it looks just like any other laptop I’ve owned. So, might as well, I get the ‘normal’ laptop from Sony or Dell or whichever brand out there. The eee pc 701 is unique and I love it still. Muaaah!
I’ve been holding out for an eee with higher resolution as well. So here it it is and it’s twice the price of the cheapest eee currently available. Would luvto have one to toss into my bag when I’m running around town. However, at a price is $600, I can no longer consider this is a “disposable” item that I could chuck into my bag without worrying like a cellphone. I luv toys, but i don’t need a umpc that bad. Have fun you peeps with money to burn.
600 USD!?? are they crazy! i rather buy the Jisus from http://www.vanderled.com. Here is the link to the Jisus: http://vanderled.com/onlinestore/product_info.php/products_id/81?osCsid=adfd9d79b9e019c7ad8d054dbd36333a
If asus can sell that laptop for 600 then there sure are some crazy people out there. The cheap laptop idea was good. but they should not milk it like a cow. it could be the downfall. I mean, it was ment to be cheap. so why make it a little better and alot more expensive?
The $600 price for the Eee PC 900 was incorrectly derived from the announced price of €400 in Europe, which includes some 20% taxes. (European laws demand that consumer prices are mentioned with taxes included.)
US price for the Eee PC 900 was announced to start at $500 ($499):
http://blog.laptopmag.com/eee-pc-to-get-intels-diamondville-hard-drives-and-fashion-forward-style
Source: http://news.portalit.net/fullnews_hewlett-packard-attacks-the-low-end-market-with-linux-laptop_1048.html
The HP 2133 Mini-Note will feature a 1.2 GHz VIA C7 processor, 8.9-in. WXGA screen, 802.11 Wi-Fi, plus the Bluetooth option. The machines comes with an aluminum case and is 6.5-inches wide and 10 inches long. Its weight is said to be around two and one-half pounds.
“Education shouldn’t end at the bell,” said Jeri Callaway, vice president and general manager, Personal Systems Group – Americas, HP. “HP believes providing each student with an affordable, creative multimedia tool like the HP Mini will better prepare them to live, learn and work in an information-rich society.”
The company state that it also plans to launch a 2133 Mini-Note packed with Windows Vista Business. As expected, this model will be more expensive: $599.
At present time all eyes are on Dell, who is expected to come up with a similar announcement. Still, one question remains: isn’t $499 a bit too much for a notebook targeted at this specific market?
hummm, it doesn’t mention how much storage and which type come with it…
Anyone has any insight into the Dell version and specs?
Isn’t the 8G selling for like $499? With the improved processor, screen size, and trackpad, this new Asus will probably be priced in the 600 range. I think Asus should focus on what made the 701 such a great machine – portability, speed, and the great programs. I am interested on what apps will be included in the new 900, go penguin racer!
You fools. Do a little resarch. It’s 549 in the US price. Its slightly cheaper in HK by $50. If you cant wait then get one off ebay for $50-100 markup. Only glitch is that there is chinese characters on the keyboard. The rest you can reinstall.
btw, release date is on may 16 2008.
Asus eee 900 uses THE SAME preocessor as 700 series.
In 700 series processor was Downclocked to about 600 Mhz
and Now it is running at full speed of 900 Mhz i eee 900 series.
Since it now consumes more battery power, you will get LESS
working time then with 700 series.
I miss Touchscreen and Bluetooth integrated in the device
and I definately don`t like loosing my guarantee for adding it myself (if it could be done). Also, I need modem integrated in machine.
For that price, they could add touchscreen and Bluetooth themselves..
It is the same machine like 700 basically, expect a bit bigger screen, bigger keyboard, bigger case and weigth and bigger 20Gig Linux and 12Gig Windows disks
(separeted in 4G+16 and 4G+8 chunks in respected versions)
Since it passed much time since eee introduction, they could sell it for the same
price like original eee, not for more..
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