http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/ Engadget Comments for Hands-on with Atom-based Eee PC 901 running WiMax http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
Who am I kidding, of course it will.]]>Jun 2nd 2008 5:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 6:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 6:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
..not that anyone wouldn't be able make the correction for themself.]]>Jun 2nd 2008 6:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 7:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/if i see a wonky price tag on this, i'll be on the MSI wind meat wagon]]>Jun 2nd 2008 5:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 5:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 5:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
Also, me likey a cut-price 900, since it's far too bloody expensive as it is.

Something beneath £300 please, chaps?]]>Jun 2nd 2008 5:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 6:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
The 900 is still to make it to India, while the 700 has been widely available. Even ASUS India doesn't have a clue when the 900 will be available for sale here. Hopefully by the time it makes it to India, it comes with the reduced price. ]]>Jun 2nd 2008 6:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 6:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 6:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 8:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 6:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 6:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 6:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
...if that's what you were thinking.]]>Jun 2nd 2008 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 6:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 6:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
I'm not buying it.

ps. The price is almost guaranteed over $700. No sources to back it up though, other than that "Super" key!]]>Jun 2nd 2008 7:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 7:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 9:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
...if that's what you were thinking.]]>Jun 2nd 2008 9:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 9:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 10:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
Not saying it won't sell ofcourse, it just won't be the best option.]]>Jun 2nd 2008 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 10:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
Those looking for a cheap, small notebook - not an issue. Those more interested in the small-and-slight take-anywhere side might want to give it some thought before placing that online order.]]>Jun 2nd 2008 12:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
Can you please show pictures of the 901/900 with some hands on the keyboard.
Some profile shots as well as a POV perspective would be very helpful.

The 900 series looks good but I am still trying to get a sense of the keyboard's scale.

thnks-
-S]]>Jun 2nd 2008 1:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 2nd 2008 2:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/that would be better
theres no WiMax in america, but there is HSDPA

and what the hell is the EEE selling for at over even $500
it defeats the purpose of the EEE line
they should stick with subnotes for consumers that need internet and email
802.11 n and WiMax- who are they kidding]]>Jun 2nd 2008 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/Jun 30th 2010 12:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/The idea of a netbook is "ubiquitous connection" at broadband speeds at less than $500.

WiMAX and N bring Asus a step closer.

At the risk of comparing Apples and oranges:

Netbooks will be more functional (with a lower "cost of ownership" ) than iphones.
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I wear a U.S. "M" glove, if that helps, and I can just cram my fingers onto the home keys on a 2G surf, so I am OK with it. But it takes some concentration and practice at first... it is a SMALL keyboard.]]>Jun 4th 2008 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
Kris J
http://www.pcauthorities.com]]>Jun 19th 2008 6:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/03/asus-eee-pc-1000-vs-atom-based-901-vs-original-701-fight/

Quite frankly the I think these guys (designers) are now lossing the point. The reason many people bought the eeepc 701 was because of the price, size and ability to mod it. I agree the screen is to small as speaker bevel is huge on original, but having only used the eeepc 701, OS replaced with ubuntu for 5 months while travelling the keyboards is OK as muscle memory results in acceptance. And I have big chubby anglo fingers.

What I think they should have focused on for improvements are:
Screen size (good work in the 901), make a standard linux drivers package for all hardware, yes mouse scroll has been painful (so good work updating the pad), and lastly improving the durability of the unit (I dropped mine from a bunk accidentially and it doesn't go, even after opening and checking all the parts which all look ok physical). Then you would have a brilliant product.

Doubling the price and increasing the dimension, make sexier (e.g add cost to design) simple means normal low end laptop ... next progression in laptops should simple be able to buy with or without OS bundled. My preferance is without, but with linux and windows drivers on CD.

enough said!]]>Jun 24th 2008 4:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/02/hands-on-with-atom-based-eee-pc-901/
In case any eeepc designers read these forums, if they added some indentations to the outside of the case on the edges then it would not be so easy to drop.

I miss my eeepc...]]>Jun 24th 2008 5:05AM