ASUS Eee PC 1000 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Solid State Drive, Linux, 6 Cell Battery) Pearl White

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No hard drive to fail at the most inopportune moment, yah. I love the fact that it comes set up and ready to go with all the software you need (and lots more). I love the fact that this particular model comes with a spacious solid-state drive. I short, I love it. So, it is what it is, but what it is is perfect for me. I love the fact that it's light. The folks who don't love it are trying to make it do something other than what it intended to do. I love the fact that the keyboard is just big enough to touch type on (not so with the 8.9 inch machines).

But after I hooked up an external monitor (1280*1024) keyboard and mouse, I didn't need another laptop at all. I immediately replaced it with XP. And it works great. SSD doesn't work well with lots of harddisk writes.

I bought this version because I wanted a SSD, not a harddisk. This Asus is just as tiny but much, MUCH cheaper. This is a *very* good product. I tried a couple of netbooks with different sizes but this 10" works best for me. Works like a charm.There are a number of things you have to realize though:1) in order to install a new OS you'll need an external USB CD drive. 3) Tune your XP system.

It works perfectly well.At my work there was someone who bought a *very* expensive Sony mini laptop. This is probably the reason why this SSD version only ships with Linux (don't know for sure). Also, don't forget to tune your browser to use this ramdrive for tempfiles. Initially I bought this "gadget" for fun and I intended to buy a new "normal" laptop for day to day work. Although I assume you can also install a new OS with an USB drive2) you HAVE to buy the 2GB memory upgrade if you want to run XP smoothly on a SSD. Google for instructions. The screen and keyboard are nice and small but still big enough to work with.

Disable the paging file, create a 256 MB ramdrive and set the environmental temp variables to point to this ramdrive. You can't install 3GB. The linux distro is kinda limited. Keep in mind that this netbook only supports 2GB, so if you buy the 2GB module you have to replace the 1GB by the 2GB module.

The reflection of it in the price would be insignificant.- costly: it is not worth the nearly $500 I payed on it. why not 2. + easy to use default Xandros system, wireless network working out of the box (though I've replaced it w/ Ubuntu already)+ pretty OK keyboard and display size+ battery feels like it does not end (compared to my notebook.).- way too NOISY. What's the point of whisper-less SSD when the CPU fan is like a tractor, noisier than both of my other computers together.- cheap feeling, display cracks when you move it, touchpad buttons a bit too hard.- 1GB RAM.

But, if you want to run simple applications, do office word processing, take notes, or surf the internet this is a very nice little computer.Out of the box, setup was very swift and easy. I loaded a new version of Linux known as Ubuntu customized for the Eee. The keyboard is smaller than a full-sized keyboard and the shift key on the right is small and oddly placed, but there are no major complaints. I had doubts about whether I would like this computer, but good things can come in small packages.There is nothing fancy as far as overall performance. The computer boots quickly and is very quiet with minimal fan noise. No problem. Highly Recommended.

It has both an 8 GB for the operating system and a 32 GB drive for storing files. A tinkerer's delight.Overall, the computer was studier than I anticipated. The Eee comes with a bundled DVD which allows you to create a boot drive on a USB flash drive and reload the original installation. If you need more, you can add an SDHC card.The WiFi connected easily and the included webcam comes bundled with the open-source Linux program called "Cheese", a rather cheesey version of MAC's Photobooth software.The only thing I didn't like about the computer is the operating system, Xandros. Xandros is a good system for people who are uncomfortable with computers; I find it constraining.If you decide you don't like Ubuntu or mess up the installation beyond all recognition.NO PROBLEM.

If you want a high-powered laptop or a gaming machine, look elsewhere. It is a free download and a far superior OS in my opinion. But, this is Linux. I love the Solid State Hard Drives on this model. With most computers, this would be a major score decrement.

If you cant do that, then get the 1000h with windows and save yourself the trouble. If you have a bigger screen and keyboard at home, you will use that, and you should. Wonderful little machine, exactly what I was looking for, except the terrible Xandros linux OS that comes with it. Also, do not fool yourself into thinking this is all you need. Netbooks are not intended to be your main machine, and should rather function as your travel companion. I thought I'd be able to stick it out and try it for a while, but after 5 minutes I was looking into Ubuntu. Unless you're happy with a $500 fisher price toy, plan on installing a different version of linux or any kind of manageable operating system.