An article over at Digitimes claims that the Eee PC 900- the next generation Eee PC featuring an 8.9″ screen- will hit the Taiwan market later this month.
They will not feature the new Intel Atom processors just yet, as this will allow ASUS to get the new Eee PC out before the onslaught of new first generation devices from Acer, HP, and others. Look for the Atom processors at a later date.
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Anyone know when these will hit North America?
Digitimes says first ones will use the “older generation dual core ULV processors”. What is the effective difference in operation between the dual core and what is expected from the Atom? I am assuming that the Atom uses less power and will result in longer battery life, but other than that what difference is it likely to make in these machines?
The Digitimes article says that Atom will be introduced into “later versions” of the EEE. Does that mean Atom will appear in later models of the 900, or in an entirely new revision in the future?
I can’t decide – panic or lies?
Can’t decide.
cnt wait for eeepc 900. if marketed properly, could become a huge product. ipod scale;huge impact. But judging by Asus’ lacks of organisation so far, im reluctant to believe this will become a reality.
Since I already have an EEE 701 Galaxy, I’ll just wait for the Atom Galaxy 900 series
I already started a topic about it yesterday
http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=23554
just got the blue 701 w/linux today from amazon. LOVE it, it just takes a bit to get used to the keyboard. when the 900 comes out, i’m upgrading. ALL, literally ALL of my friends are offering to buy this one from me when i upgrade!
Now, on to the questions:
is it supposed to be this noisy and warm?
what type of SD card do i buy to go with it? the san disk ones i use in my cameras?
also, any specific wireless mouses for when i use it at school for long periods of time?
any way i can have it recognize wifi instantaneously, instead of clicking on web connection/network button?
-noise? only if I place it on a pillow og blanket so the air vents are blocked. Otherwise mine is quiet as a grave.
-warm? yes a bit – but less than most other portable pc´s.
SD card? I bought a Sandisk 8GB extreme III (class 6) – works flawlessly – I can boot my eeeXubuntu from it and use it for documents. (it comes with a little cardreader to transfer stuff easily from other comps).
wireless mouse? be sure you need it – a wireless consumes more power – also for the transmitter on the pc – and you need to carry around spare batteries for the mouse.. a small wired one is my friend
(an older Atek)
Some news in Australia – Officeworks (an office stationary supply store, also sells pc stuff) has the eeePC 4G (701) as a ’sell out’ item, as in ’sell all remaining stock, new version coming in, not getting old version anymore’.
Interesting!!
Well I guess we will all have to continue to wait and see huh
yeah, that’s the best be patient for the official release! everything else is pure guessind and reading the magic ball
I have specific questions regarding the Asus. I am reading that it is “fully compatible with Windows XP”. Does this mean I can run Microsoft Word? or Word Perfect?
Can the lap top run programs that are on a memory cards from the USB port?
What are my hard drive options? Is there one that can be used via USB port and run programs? How do I install Windows XP?
iamwhatiam – Answer to all your questions, except last one – YES.
Answer to last question – RTFM
First outboxing of a Eee PC 900
http://www.antharius.com/blog/?p=430
GeoTalk Linux for Eee PC makes Eee PC a firewall / WAP – phone system – file server with VPN
http://www.geo-talk.com
I’d take articles from Digitimes with a BIG grain of salt– they were the ones pushing the rumor that it would have GPS and a touchscreen and claimed that ASUS had confirmed it.
hmm isn’t the atom processor version scheduled for release in may?
Shots from straight outta box
http://www.xepc.org/
…still not keen on track pad/key bizzo, but footprint favorable to HP mininote (http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4352) for sure (with current processor, atom still a big “?”) as is performance… still there is something to be said for all that stylee aluminum Hp got going on…
The bigger screen on the PC 900 looks great. Has it got a bigger hard disk and more RAM? Still waiting for my Eee PL-L to arrive, don’t think I could have waited for the new machine. The thing is, you can buy a proper laptop for £300 so if it’s more expensive than that it may not sell in such high numbers.
More on Eee PC 900 specifications and link to unboxing pictures:
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/04/eee_pc_900_gets_unboxed-2.html
toys r us in woking has a sign up saying the 8.9″ screen eee’s are in stock at £329…
I’ve just saw that there’s an eee pc 900 on sale on e-bay. who’s gonna be the lucky one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180232692271&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching
Fenwicks in Newcastle are taking a delivery this week, they’re retailing at £ 329
does any1 know if anywhere in Watford is?
“I’ve just saw that there’s an eee pc 900 on sale on e-bay. who’s gonna be the lucky one:) ”
Anyone who loses that auction is likely the lucky one. I don’t think a cash equivalent payment to someone with no selling feedback is an especially good way to buy one.
I got a Eeepc 701 and I will be buying 8.9 screen laptop what ever brand that comes out first in Australia. 7 inch screen is very limited use and I want 8.9 inch screen. I prefer HP 2123 mini note pc because of the hard drive and bigger keyboard, but if Asus would be release soon in Australia before HP 2123 which might be release in Australia next month (May). I will probably opt to buy Eeepc 900
Thats is true…I’m getting very impatient myself…I will also be getting whatever comes out first…darn Asus…..
What is with the spacebar? Why is it all cockeyed? the left side of the spacebar seems to be lifted higher than than the right side. For those of you that own the 700 series, is this also the case with them?
*&%%$ Asus are good and annoying at the same time
It sounds like a REPEAT of the Asus 701 again
release in only one country per month , limited stock
in each country ,
probly still NO TV OUT port (wanted it on the 701)
A good screen is good and if its going to sell for the same
exact cost around the world as 701 then thats good
but Why do I get the bad feeling once the 900 is coming
out the 701 will disapears from stores and it wont
be offered at a lower cost.
I doubt the 4gb surf even made it to Australia
Ive only seen the white and black sold in Retail stores
only (not wholesale farking hard to get it wholesale in AU)
I guess getting it 2-3 months after asia and after
usa is better then sony releasing the PS3
in AU without PS2 compatbilty mode and for
US$300 more then the USA model which was sold
4 months ahead of AU getting it for more cost
but offering less value)
I will still recommend the EEE if you can get it for
AU$480-$490 but if the 900 model goes over
that price in Australia ill start recommmending
the old 701 or alt product.
Australia – The laggy shafted country , were so lucky
I own a 701 and I will be getting a 900 as soon as they get one with the Atom processor in Canada. I love these devices!
First Centrino Atom Computer Coming in June
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/144504/first_centrino_atom_computer_coming_in_june.html
This is going to be such an interesting market. Acer, dell, Hp, ECS and of course of course Asus are all soon to be releasing competitive products. I just hope I don’t purchase one too quickly an live to regret it because something better for a similar price comes out.
theres a new youtube video showing the eee pc 900
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz0QYI104cI
@Charliebrownau
The supplies are limited, because Asus cannot keep up manufacturing in par with the demand. They are unable to obtain key components like batteries in the necessary amounts. This was in the news already.
Why should Asus drop the price on the older models, if the demand is so high and there is yet virtually no competition at their price point, although competition is definitely coming? Why do you expect to buy a product in retail quantity at wholesale price? It’s against market logic.
I also have a 701 4Gig Perl White. I love my Eee but long for a higher res screen. But since I already have one I am going to hold out for a flat white or flat black Atom based Eee. I have been looking at the other “Race to the bottom” laptops but every other one just looks like it will breat itself just sitting there. The Asus is a dang solid little “knee top” computer.
- Kiteless
Hi!
Take a look at http://www.pcmarket.com.hk/hotnews.asp?id=392 .
First 900 reviewed, with pictures and comparision video 701 vs. 900.
Australia release for EeePC 900 is late April or early May according to this posting.
http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=262696
I intended to keep my 701 for two years. Maybe I’ll upgrade in December after reviewing the models offered by ASUS’s competitors. There is no reason to believe that ASUS will be offering the best 9″ model.
I currently own a Black 701 Surf (4 GB) using 2 gb ram and runs w/xp and eeexubuntu (8 gb class 6 sd card. It meets both my needs or portability just fine. I can live w/the 7″ screen for now.
While I look forward to investing in a 900 series, I’m in no hurry. I want to see what it will come with in terms of the Intel Atom series CPU and cost. The existing 633/900 mhz celeron runs ok, but it needs more cpu speed/power if we have no option but to use Vista in the future. I tried a modified Vista on my EEE, but it barely ran it even at 900mhz. The EEE PC could really take advantage of a 1+ ghz intel cpu with 1 mb or more of L2 cache., not 512 K.
ed, sounds like you are one of those who try to fly to the moon with Smart’s Mini Cooper. Eee is not intended to be used with Vista. Get real man!
according to the Register, the eee 900 has been launched, and will be on sale in hk on 19 april.
doh, website details are here:
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/04/16/asus_launches_eee_900/
And the ASUS Press Release:
http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=10911
Here’s the link to a full review of the HP 2133 with comparisons to the Asus Eee. The review features videos including one showing the boot up times of the HP and the Asus. Hp is selling the HP 2133 for $549 with SUSE Linux, 120 GB hard drive, 1 GB memory shipping April 30.
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4352
First full review of the Eee PC 900:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/notebooks/review/2008/04/16/Asus-Eee-PC-900/p1
great review, looks like a superb device.
i’m very interested…
News:
The eeePC 901 series would be on sale this saturday (tomorrow) in Hong Kong.
There are two versions:
1. 12GB SSD with XP, 1GB ram, ULV Celeron CPU
2. 20GB SSD with Linux, 1GB ram, ULV Celeron CPU.
They would be sold at the same price (HKD$ 3998)
Lops, why are you over analyzing what I post here? Just like any other EEE PC hobbyist here, I was only experimenting with Vista on my 1st generation EEE pc. We all know that XP’s life cycle support is slowly on it’s way out the door and we will be forced to use Vista/Windows 7 if we still choose to use Microsoft products. Therefore Asus will have to ante up the capabilities of their EEE series to properly run these newer O/S’s. That’s all I was stating.
I look forward to buying an EEE 900 series with a newer intel cpu when the time is right.
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