Instructions to Load OSX on Eee PC

I am not sure what would possess someone to try this, outside of being crazy about Macs, but Giz has posted some information about how to install Mac OS X on an Asus Eee.

Asus Eee 1000H On Sale!

We knew it would eventually happen. The inevitable fall of Asus prices for their over priced laptops.

According to Gizmodo, Newegg has dropped the price of the Eee 1000H by $100. That's not too bad, but still not as good as a brand new Compaq or Dell.

Asus Eee 901 Now Available

The Asus Eee 901 is now shipping, according to Gizmodos' website. The specs are as follows:

Atom processor

1GB of RAM

12GB of SSD

Linux Distro (Have yet to see a XP version.)

This will cost you $599.99. Hmm...That seems kinda steep for such a small spec'd laptop. If you go to Amazons' website, you can find the same model minus the Linux distro, plus XP Home for the same price.

You can also get the 900 20G for $549 and the MSI Wind
MSI Wind 10" Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 3 Cell Battery) Black for $499.

I am not saying just because it has better specs and is cheaper that it is better...I am just saying shop around!

Asus Prices the Eee PC Out Of Its Own Market

I had a feeling this was going to happen given the trend of Asus's pricing on newer models.

According to Gizmodo's site, the new Asus Eee PC is gonna run you about $600 for XP or Linux models. That's the start of the price mark, going up to around $650 for the 1000H model.

At this price, why not buy a nice HP or Compaq or shoot, even Dell laptop? I am not sure what Asus's game plan is, but I think it's mildly ignorant of what the original 2G Surf was designed for.

Maybe it's just me. What do you think?

Asus Eee 900 Available For Pre Order

According to Gizmodos' website, the Asus Eee 900 is available for preorder...or has been for a day or so.

Anyone gonna drop $549 on this bad boy?

When Asus Eee Laptops Go Bad

This article on Gizmodo.com shows some crooks rigging an ATM to steal peoples personal information, like credit card numbers, via an Asus Eee PC.

Obviously, it is not as easy as buying an Asus PC, but this was the tool they decided to use! Not a good marketing ploy, but it gets the Asus name out there!

Possible 10" Asus Eee On The Way?

According to the Gizmodo article (link here,) it seem that the Asus Eee 900 may be getting a 10" screen.

While this is great news for the die hard Asus Eee peeps, I wonder why. All this does is drag the cost up at least $100, if not more. So if this model is already selling for $550, this would make it around $650.

This is where loyalty and consumerism divide me! I would love to have a 4G or 8G tiny Asus Eee, but I can't justify dropping over $600 on an unproven market when I can get a nice, faster and more powerful model for the same money.

I am assuming that there is a market for laptops where the Eee is the top dog (or close to it), but until that happens here, I am squeamish of anything above the $400 mark...

Asus Eee PC 900 Hits U.S. May 12 for $549

According to the Gizmodo site, the Asus Eee 900 will hit stores in the US soon after the May Asian release. This is listed as a rumor, or speculation though.

The price is also rumored to be around $549 or so. I am of the mindset that unless you cannot use a Vista or XP based machine, then why would you drop over $500 on a machine that still runs a Celeron processor, when you can get one from Best Buy with a Intel Dual Core processor for around $429?

Obviously this is far cheaper than almost all (if not all) Macs, but that is still a bit much for an under performing device, cost wise.

I would gladly, if I had it, drop $250 - $300 on a 4GB or maybe 8GB Asus Eee model, but over $500 is stretching my faith a little. Maybe it is just me.

Asus Eee 4GB Model Available at Best Buy: Linux and XP Versions Same Price?

Although anyone who reads this blog knows how much I love the Asus Eee, even though I don't have one...yet, I am a little worried about the price comparison between Linux models and Windows XP models.

They have the exact same price...$399!

While that is good for consumers getting Windows XP Home for $399, it begs the question; why isn't the Linux version cheaper? After all isn't Linux a free and open-source OS? I am thinking it should a bit cheaper...say $299 - $349? Maybe the version of Windows XP Home isn't the same as you would get on a traditional laptop. Maybe it is not as good as the Linux version.

I looked at the specs on line and they are exactly the same (except for the MPEG capability, which may be based on the Windows XP OS.)

Asus Eee Linux Specs via Best Buy Link.

Asus Eee Windows XP Specs via Best Buy Link.

I am not saying that Windows on the Eee is a bad thing, far from it. I just think that the Linux version should be a bit cheaper. After all, isn't part of the cost of the system, the OS?

FYI: PriceGrabber.com found what appears to be the Linux version at various places for $350.

Here is the link.

UPDATE: The model is only an 800 MHz machine. But at Amazon.com's site, you can the 800 MHz machine with a 2GB RAM upgrade for $389!

Asus EEE 900 Gets 20GB Linux version, Some Launch Dates

It looks like there is some more data coming out on the next Asus Eee 900 PC. It keeps getting better and better...bigger and bigger.

Although it is exciting to see all of the various models and their specs, one has to wonder...are they just trying to get to full laptop status and price? They do make standard laptops and desktops.

The official Asus website does not have this information. It looks like it hasn't been updated in a awhile either.

Here is the article link.


Specifications
Display: 8.9" Display, 1024 x 600 resolution
Color: Pearl White, Black
CPU: Intel® Mobile CPU
Processor: Intel Mobile Chipset
Memory: DDR II 1GB
Display Card: Intel UMA
Storage: 12GB (4GB built-in + 8GB flash) SSD (Microsoft Windows OS Version)20GB (4GB built-in +16GB flash) SSD (Linux OS Version)
Audio: HD audio / built-in speakers
Wireless: Built-in 802.11b/g
Camera: 1.3M Pixel webcam
Storage Cards: SD / MMC (SDHC)
Input / Output: 3xUSB / VGA-out (D-Sub, 15pin) / earphone jack / mic / RJ45 10/100 MbpsPower: Output: 12V, 36W;
Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Tracking Control: Utilizes FingerGlideOperating System: Windows XP Home / LinuxDimensions: 22.5cm(W) x 17.0cm(D) x 2cm~3.38cm(H)Weight: 0.99 kg

Eee PC 900

The new Asus Eee PC 900 made it's debut on Gizmodo's website today. This beauty has all the right stuff including a 8.9" screen.

The unit also has 1GB RAM, a new RAM access panel (I didn't know the previous models did not have one!) and a 12GB HD.

The release is set for Mid April. I am not sure where it will be sold or how much it will cost. It is creeping toward the typical laptop market, so it may get pricey!

Here is the original article.

TigerDirect.com has Asus Eee 2G for $299

So I seem to have a thing for the Asus Eee PC...I found this deal while scouring for good deals on laptops.

This seems to be the best deal in town...for now. It is only the 2G model, but for $299, that is a good deal for someone not wanting to invest serious capital in a technology venture.

Here is the link.

They also have the 4G model for $350. Below are the specs for the 2G model.


Condition:
New
Operating Systems:
LINUX
Platform:
Notebook PC
Expansion Ports:
N/A
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
N/A
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
N/A
Serial Communication Ports:
N/A
Parallel Ports:
N/A
USB Ports:
3
FireWire Ports:
N/A
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR):
N/A
LAN Ports:
1
Modem Ports:
N/A
Audio Out Jacks:
1
Line In Jacks:
N/A
Microphone Jacks:
1
VGA Ports:
1
S-Video Connectors:
N/A
DVI Video:
N/A
Port Replicator/Connector:
N/A
Processor Brand:
Intel
Processor Class:
Mobile CPU
Memory Type:
DDR2
Memory Size:
512MB
Memory Speed:
N/A
Memory Slots (Total):
N/A
Memory Slots (Available):
N/A
Maximum Memory Supported:
N/A
Capacity:
2GB Solid State Drive (SSD)

Windows XP Asus Eee PC Now Available from Best Buy, Still $399

This is a good deal. Typically these PC's come with a version of Linux. The one here comes with XP, and for the same price!

I wish I had the money to buy one of these...maybe. for about $100 more, you can get a better, faster nicer laptop. So why buy this one? Cause it's cool! Just kidding.

LINK