The Asus Eee brings ultraportables to the masses
I’ve been using laptops for the last few years. For me, the one big benefit of using a laptop is that it has unshackled us from our desks. We can now work anywhere we want, communicate with coworkers and loved ones wherever we are and have a convenient and deep storage for the various files that are important to us.
I have to admit though that sometimes I wish I can just bring a notebook and pen with me for the simple reason that laptops are quite heavy. Yes, over the years laptops have continuously shaved off the unwanted poundage but they can still give you a good workout. Ultraportables are now quite fashionable for those who want svelte and ultra lightweight computers but what they lost in weight, they gain in currency. These are very expensive gadgets and only those with very deep pockets can really take advantage of them. People like me, who are not necessarily swimming in money, are left out of this exclusive club.
Thus, it is with great anticipation that I am looking forward to Asus‘ newest entry in the ultraportable market. The Asus Eee PC 701 is one of the newest entrants in the ultraportable market. But it’s trump card is its price. At just $200 for the entry level 4GB version, this 7-inch marvel can revolutionize the whole market by bringing the benefits of having a super compact computer within reach of everyone.
Tomorrow I’ll be talking more about the specs of the Asus Eee. I have to say that at this point I am already eager to get my hands on one.
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Comments / What do you think?
July 20th, 2007
Mel- maybe you can help me. I have a PowerBook G4 17″ Mac and the LCD monitor blew up. I spent P36k on a new one, but as they sent it from Singapore it came with no warranty and, guess what, after one week- kaput!! Now I can either spend another P39k locally and get one with a 3 month warranty, get one from the US for P20k with no warranty- or do I just throw the damned thing in the basura? Nobody will buy it from me in its current state. The thing that really irks me is that the reason I went Mac was for the durability.
Any thoughts….?
July 21st, 2007
My wife actually had a similar dilemma years ago. Her Toshiba Satellite laptop’s LCD screen conked out and since her dad bought it in Singapore she had it shipped there to avail of the warranty. To cut a long story short, the cost and the trouble of having it repaired in Singapore was just too astronomical that she didn’t even bother to get the laptop back.
If you still want to go Mac, then the best option I can suggest is to buy an AppleCare protection plan for the Powerbook that you plan to buy. The AppleCare protection plan extends the warranty to three years and the cost for Powerbooks is $350. It’s a bit steep but with 3 years of comprehensive warranty, I think it’s worth it.
As for your damaged unit, you have two options — attach a separate monitor to the powerbook (if it’s still working), effectively making it a CPU, or sell it to Mac enthusiasts who could be looking for parts.
Hope I was able to help.
July 22nd, 2007
Thanks, Mel. I’m going for the CPU option!!
July 23rd, 2007
I suggest that you buy a wireless keyboard and mouse combo for the CPU to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome if you are going to use it for long periods. :)
July 25th, 2007
I will buy today one asus laptop….
I think this is a great brand
November 1st, 2007
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