Comments on: Eee laptop: why it sucks to own the ASUS EeePC http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/ Linux, opensource and me Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:26:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ognjen http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/comment-page-1/#comment-7102 Ognjen Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:18:36 +0000 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/#comment-7102 Planning to buy one Eee,can any one tell me its maximum capabilities,and how much can i buff my ram,can i change the graphic card etc. Thanks in advance! Planning to buy one Eee,can any one tell me its maximum capabilities,and how much can i buff my ram,can i change the graphic card etc.

Thanks in advance!

]]> By: Jonas http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/comment-page-1/#comment-5983 Jonas Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:50:02 +0000 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/#comment-5983 You're comepletely right! I have a HP 2133 mini-note, and that is WAY more better than the Eee, because: 1. The HP has larger screen (8,9") 2. The HP has more ram (2 GB) 3. The HP has more Hard Disk (120 GB) 4. The HP has a 92% full-size key-board. 5. And lastly, Eee Sucks! You’re comepletely right! I have a HP 2133 mini-note, and that is WAY more better than the Eee, because:
1. The HP has larger screen (8,9″)
2. The HP has more ram (2 GB)
3. The HP has more Hard Disk (120 GB)
4. The HP has a 92% full-size key-board.
5. And lastly, Eee Sucks!

]]> By: Danny http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/comment-page-1/#comment-4844 Danny Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:21:17 +0000 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/#comment-4844 On the HP thing it is the newer ones. The older Models are great now they are more focused on numbers than quality of product xD GL and Fly Free On the HP thing it is the newer ones. The older Models are great now they are more focused on numbers than quality of product xD GL and Fly Free

]]> By: jag2461 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/comment-page-1/#comment-4748 jag2461 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:14:23 +0000 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/#comment-4748 My HP dv 9000 motherboard went out after 5 years. I am considering EEE laptop. Thank you all for your input. I think i will get one now for the price. My HP dv 9000 motherboard went out after 5 years. I am considering EEE laptop. Thank you all for your input. I think i will get one now for the price.

]]> By: Danny http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/comment-page-1/#comment-4578 Danny Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:49:16 +0000 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/#comment-4578 EEE was built as a laptop should be- a easy, highly portable, long lasting, portable computer- it is elegant and yet classy so it suits a wide variety of people, It is way better than a Major Brand due to the reliability of the Hardware and warrantys therien though I get mine for real not off New-Egg. So I do not see the complaint at all I feel if you are bothered by the eee go to best buy grab an HP wait 14 months and watch the mother board go out, yes I see a lot of them, oh and also, they dont support it after that period so much for extended warrantys, so if you dont like asus how do you game.... They are the best boards, Intel atom I prefer AMD but they are getting stomped atm, we shall see when the new stuff comes out..... EEE was built as a laptop should be- a easy, highly portable, long lasting, portable computer- it is elegant and yet classy so it suits a wide variety of people, It is way better than a Major Brand due to the reliability of the Hardware and warrantys therien though I get mine for real not off New-Egg. So I do not see the complaint at all I feel if you are bothered by the eee go to best buy grab an HP wait 14 months and watch the mother board go out, yes I see a lot of them, oh and also, they dont support it after that period so much for extended warrantys, so if you dont like asus how do you game…. They are the best boards, Intel atom I prefer AMD but they are getting stomped atm, we shall see when the new stuff comes out…..

]]> By: Tony http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/comment-page-1/#comment-4560 Tony Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:53:13 +0000 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/#comment-4560 Yes, people share their views on their blogs, but when they are ill informed, they should expect people to put them right in their comments... Yes, people share their views on their blogs, but when they are ill informed, they should expect people to put them right in their comments…

]]> By: yomama http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/comment-page-1/#comment-1958 yomama Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:12:03 +0000 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/#comment-1958 asus sux asus sux

]]> By: yomama http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/comment-page-1/#comment-1957 yomama Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:11:42 +0000 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/#comment-1957 eee pc sux sux eee pc sux sux

]]> By: Tony http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/comment-page-1/#comment-1073 Tony Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:09:34 +0000 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/#comment-1073 You seem to be basing your views on the device without actually looking at what and who it was originally intended for. The device is perfect for use in schools. It allows internet access, ability to print, word process etc... You don't need, or want, any of the more complex GUI features that normal linux OSs have. A non-nerd would follow the instructions on start up, and use it how it is intended. A nerd would spend their time tinkering with it, setting it up how they want (like they do with every other type of device). So, you seem to be missing the point really. You seem to be basing your views on the device without actually looking at what and who it was originally intended for.

The device is perfect for use in schools. It allows internet access, ability to print, word process etc… You don’t need, or want, any of the more complex GUI features that normal linux OSs have.

A non-nerd would follow the instructions on start up, and use it how it is intended. A nerd would spend their time tinkering with it, setting it up how they want (like they do with every other type of device).

So, you seem to be missing the point really.

]]> By: Chris http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/comment-page-1/#comment-901 Chris Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:18:36 +0000 http://www.internetling.com/2008/02/05/eee-laptop-why-it-sucks-to-own-the-asus-eeepc/#comment-901 I just wanted to chime in and add my own eeepc-related thoughts. I've had an eeepc for about 6 months now and I really like it, but I agree with the sentiment here which seems to be that all of the overwhelmingly positive attention is misleading. The keyboard on the eeepc is horrible. I've read many times that one will "get used to it". That is not true. Many times a key press will not register and it makes touch typing very tedious. I can get used to the small size, but I can't get used to un-registered key presses. Other than that, the only other difficulty that I've noticed is that the eeepc is not compatible with linux. It is compatible with the pre-installed version of linux that it comes with, I'll give it that, but the pre-installed xandros is not adequate in my opinion (I did install another distribution and I do have everything working, but getting it that way required some non-standard patches and software) I use my eeepc as a streaming music player and as a way of presenting my digital portfolio. The eeepc was a good investment for me and I'm happy with mine. For me, its like an ipod, but it has more features and it can run linux. I just wanted to chime in and add my own eeepc-related thoughts. I’ve had an eeepc for about 6 months now and I really like it, but I agree with the sentiment here which seems to be that all of the overwhelmingly positive attention is misleading.

The keyboard on the eeepc is horrible. I’ve read many times that one will “get used to it”. That is not true. Many times a key press will not register and it makes touch typing very tedious. I can get used to the small size, but I can’t get used to un-registered key presses.

Other than that, the only other difficulty that I’ve noticed is that the eeepc is not compatible with linux. It is compatible with the pre-installed version of linux that it comes with, I’ll give it that, but the pre-installed xandros is not adequate in my opinion (I did install another distribution and I do have everything working, but getting it that way required some non-standard patches and software)

I use my eeepc as a streaming music player and as a way of presenting my digital portfolio. The eeepc was a good investment for me and I’m happy with mine. For me, its like an ipod, but it has more features and it can run linux.

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