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The Tiny, Portable EEEPC

Asus EEEPC

Some people want big, powerful computers to do things like play games or edit videos. For them, there are plenty of gigantic, expensive computers out there designed to do everything, stuffed to the gills with bells and whistles. Other people just want a cute little computer that’ll let them check their email, surf the web, and maybe upload some digital pictures. For those people, there’s the ASUS EEEPC Ultra 7″ Linux Micro Notebook.

This tiny, two pound computer is neither a Windows machine nor a Mac. It actually runs a custom version of the operating system Linux, a basic and easy-to-use alternative to the big two players. It’s got a 7-inch screen, built-in WiFi, a built-in webcam, and just enough power to run your basic applications. If you want to play games, it’s not for you, but for a fraction of the price of most computers, if you want a basic, portable internet machine, you can’t do much better than this.

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Published by Adam on February 18th, 2008 and listed in Computers.

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  • i want 1 of this notebooks.
  • I would very much like one of these please, Santa. Thank you so much and I look forward to getting it for Christmas. There is a cuter one in neon green -- if that wouldn't be too much trouble,
  • judy folk
    i was wondering when these tiny little gagets would be available; what a great idea for doing the basics; hope the computor fairy drops one off at my door
  • Plugokie
    I'm still waiting for the Asus EEE PC 8G to be released. That is the one which I think will be most useful. Light weight is the great advantage. No need to carry a separate bag, just put it in my backpack or briefcase bag. Good deal.
  • Vladimir Trakhtman
    I have bought one (black, 4GB) for my daughter not to play games but to do serious scientific works. I would like to give 'Asus' some advices. Your version of Linux should be extenden a bit. Firstly, we cannot mount DVD-CD Rom (Lacie, last portable model, $84 bought in J&R also) with data etc while sound is mounting automatically. Secondly, there is no manual internationalization of Open Office. Which is bought gives us English and Chinese. It is rediculous. There are problems with networking. There is no loader of new packages. I wait for EEE 8BG black for my own needs and I hope Linox would be improved. There is no sense to load external Linux while one has already bought.
  • paul levy
    i saw online that you have the 8Gb model in stock. Do you? How much?
  • RNYK
    Hi Paul,

    The 8GB is $499.

    More info here:

    http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product...
  • One thing is for sure linux os is free of charge there is never a fees like in the case of microsoft .I have tried the ubuntu version it really owes it to its name .you need more from linux get to mysite or mail me
  • Tom
    Hello

    I am intrigued by these units but my primary use would as a work device to view/edit a variety of Microsoft Office programs (word, excel, etc.) while out of the office. Does the Linux system allow for these programs to be operable or would I (if possible) have to load a Microsoft XP OS?
  • I just got my EEE 4 GB today, and so far so good!
    It's so tiny, it's like a pet computer.
    I'll bring it with me on my mental disaster health deployments.
    Thanks ASUS!
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