The Perfect Mobile Computer is Spelled ‘Eee’

The ASUS Eee PC has become a huge hit, providing a great, super-portable computer for bargain-basement prices. While earlier models came with a custom version of the Linux operating system, the Eee PC 900 comes loaded with Linux or the more familiar Windows XP. If you’ve been holding back, now’s the perfect time to try an Eee.

Why are these little things so popular? Well, the tiny notebooks have 8.9-inch screens, making them much smaller than a standard laptop. That means you can toss the 2-pound computer in your backpack and bring it with you wherever you go. It’s got special shock-proof technology built in to make sure it stands up to just such portage. Inside, it has an Intel mobile chipset, 1GB of memory and 12GB of storage. It’s not going to be playing any high-powered 3D games anytime soon, but if you’re looking for a portable internet machine that’ll allow you to surf the web and check your email from wherever, you really can’t go wrong with the Eee.

This entry was posted by Adam on Friday, May 9th, 2008 at 3:30 pm

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LUIS 05/13/2008 11:38 AM 1 point
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do you have this article in 34 street??

I'll travel to NYC next weekend

J&R Item # ASU EEEPC900L
Mfr. Part # EEEPC900L

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knicksdefense 05/13/2008 09:41 PM 1 point
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I'd like to disagree with Nick. This is a blog about new products and it does a decent job of explaining the intent behind the eee pc 900 to some of the people that may not know very much about the newly emerging low cost ultra mobile laptop market.

haters are a dime a dozen. keep doing what you do J&R.

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NC47 05/14/2008 09:31 PM 1 point
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Why does J&R not have these in stock? I ordered from you because you were one of the first to put up for preorder now other stores have been selling them since Monday and you still don't have them. I would have ordered from somewhere else and had it by Wednesday now I will be lucky to have it sometime next week. Why are you so much slower than others to receive shipments?

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Franco 05/15/2008 07:40 AM 1 point
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Will Eee PC 900L be available next week in your New York store next week ?

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knicksdefense 05/15/2008 11:49 AM 1 point
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i feel exactly the same way as NC47. Very disappointed that J&R has been slower with my order than the competitors. I ordered mine on Saturday at 1pm. Status? Backordered. Very sad customer.

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knicksdefense 05/15/2008 12:09 PM 1 point
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J&R dropped the ball on this one bigtime.

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Jimmy 05/15/2008 12:25 PM 1 point
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There certainly is a lot of excitement over these Asus devices. Our buyers are working feverishly to get these in. Most sites don't list the 900 series yet, but we decided to present it as a pre-order. We hope to have them soon. Your patience and understanding is most appreciated!

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knicksdefense 05/15/2008 01:07 PM 1 point
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Thanks Jimmy for the update, I appreciate it. If you hear anything about when actually have them in stock, please let us know if you can. I know people in nyc that are looking to get one ASAP.

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NC47 05/15/2008 01:56 PM 1 point
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That's not a good answer. I could have ordered this item from Newegg on Monday and had it, same with buy.com, and there are many others who have had it on sale since Monday. My money is tied up with J&R now so I have to just wait it out. I think J&R should do the same thing Newegg does, offer the item only when it is in stock or give the option of a notification when it comes in. That is why Newegg is tops, making customers wait on a highly anticipated item like this when other vendors have been selling it for 4 days already is not good for your business. If I were J&R I would find something extra to give to those who have this on preorder because those customers know they are getting the shaft on this deal.

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Nick 05/15/2008 02:01 PM 1 point
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How can you disagree with what I had previously stated (knicksdefense)? This blog does nothing more than explain what the product description already tells you. There is nothing extra contributed through this article, rendering it pointless. The blog gives the specs and that's about it. There is not even an opinion given on the actual using of the device.

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bc 11/14/2008 11:17 PM 1 point
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J and R needs to do a better job clarifying the differences among the ABSURD number of eeepc models and flavors!

And more clarity in terms of processors differences, and some straight talk about underclocking etc. I got burned on the 701 last year -- sad to see that Asus and its retailers have only added to the confusion since then.

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