Asus has quietly released the SDK for the EEE. There does not seem to be a fanfare or press release accompanying the SDK, but, it is available from Asus’ standard download servers- you can either access it through the Asus Support website, by selecting “Downloads”, or else you can access the European download directly here. [edit by Ant: Appears as though there's some sort of anti-leeching thing going on here- you have to actually go to the downloads section to get to the link to work]

It is not currently clear what the SDK comprises, but, from the file name, it would appear to be a beta release, and is just over 1GB in size.

EeeUser.com is probably the number one resource on the web for EEE users, with a large number of active contributors, and a good success rate in resolving users’ problems. However, don’t just take my word for it - forum user Picotrain posted an email suggesting that even Asus views the site as the best way to support its customer base, providing links to both the EeeUser.com forum and wiki as the first port of call for those experiencing difficulties:

“Thank you for your support of our products!

Here are a few website that can help with any Eee pc issue. These site can also help you understanding Linux and how it works. If nether of these site can help you with your Eee pc problem feel free to call Asus

The first link give you alot of information and fixes and how to use the Eee PC

http://wiki.eeeuser.com/

The second give you information about new products for the Eee and a Forum where you can get information and ask question.

http://www.eeeuser.com/”

It looks as if EeeUser.com has moved from an unofficial online fanbase to a useful (and, to Asus, if not to ant, free) resource for the device’s manufacturer… Let’s just hope that some of the Asus support representatives, or, even better, developers, are reading and contributing the site also!

See here for discussion of the email, and its potential implications.

I’ve uploaded my review of the DigiLegend case for the EEE- it is available at http://eeepcworld.wordpress.com/2008/02 … e-for-eee/

Unlike the other cases which I have reviewed, the Digilegend case is a satchel-style, with a shoulder strap (but no shoulder pad). This makes it absolutely ideal for carrying around; with the weight of the EEE, it would be very easy to sling the case of your shoulder and forget about it. As one might expect, the shoulder strap is adjustable, so you can make it as long or as short as you wish (within reason!); it’s worth noting, though, that you cannot remove the strap completely without modifying the case, as it is sewn firmly in place at one end, although you could tuck it into the bag…

At $17.50, I think that it is an excellent piece of kit!

I’ve uploaded my review of the Fabrix case for the EEE: http://eeepcworld.wordpress.com/2008/01 … e-for-eee/

“The Fabrix cases offer the benefits of padding (which does, it must be said, add a fair bulk to the case), and, optionally, handles, but, most of all, offers a degree of personality which the corporate Asus case cannot hope to match. With the fully-customised sleeve (the more expensive of the two cases here) at approximately £27 at today’s exchange rate, the prices are not cheap, but neither are they unreasonable- these cases are well-made, with solid stiching and good construction. Shipping is an extra $9, so this should be factored in also - however, as the cases come from Singapore, this is not excessive, in my opinion. If you want a case for your EEE which is aesthetically somewhat out of the ordinary, Fabrix could well be the case manufacturer for you.”

You can discuss this review, and read comments from other users, on the forum.