Aug 29 2009

ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Pure White

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ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Pure White

Manufacturer: Asus
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List Price: $445.97
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Product Description

Share photos of your travels without waiting till you get home. Shop the world wide web without attaching any lines or wires. Learn through the latest technology without a technical manual. Play, relax, and entertain on the go with shock-proof design. Connect with friends and family with just a few clicks.

Product Details

Dimensions WxDxH - 8.86" x 6.30" x 0.79" ~ 1.26"
Weight - 2.0 lbs
Processor - Intel Mobile CPU
Display Type -- 7" Wide
Display Resolution -- 800x480 (WVGA)

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Customer Reviews

The vangard of the UMPC

Review Date: December 31, 2007

Reviewer: Mike Smythe, Sacramento, CA

Let me just start by saying that as a software engineer, I have the occasional displeasure of working with 'technicians'. The ability to assemble the 20-piece puzzle that is the modern PC and install and configure Windows does not make you an expert on ANYTHING. I'm so sick of Frye's return merch staff and high school kids working at hole in the wall PC shops commenting on things like they know something.

First off, if you're considering the EEE, please understand that an Ultra Mobile PC is not the same thing as a laptop. Perfomance and size-wise, this little guy lives somewhere between a laptop and a PDA. The keyboard and screen are smaller than the smallest laptop you've seen, if you're looking for a laptop to run Vista on, Dell has a $400-$500 model that will likely suit your needs.

The pre-installed, Xandros-based Linux OS can be run to look more like a PDA interface, but it also has an 'advanced' mode that basically reverts to a classic-looking desktop environment. It will work with MSOffice docs right out of the box, has built in 802.11 wireless with web functionality and (while it lacks a CD/DVD drive) it has plenty of removable storage thanks to an integrated SD card reader and USB ports.

If you're really gung-ho about installing XP, you can do so (even on this lower-end model). There is already a large community springing up around this UMPC on the net, and tutorials ranging from installing windows on a separate SD card to running Halo on this little guy are already out there. I would emplore any user anywhere to try out Linux, though. Aside from 3D gaming, Linux will do everything Windows does, except faster and 100% free.

In that spirit, if you're looking for a computer that you can fit in the pocket of your baggy cargo pants this is pretty much the only machine that's going to do it for you. At any given moment I've got a home network/web server with 3 desktop PCs running, my media server laptop in the living room, my work desktop and laptop... but the EEE is the only computer I actually keep with me at all times.

Cheap, fun

Review Date: December 27, 2007

Reviewer: B. Brett, NJ

The reviewer below me who rated this laptop 1 star is a computer technician and complained about how the resolution is only 800x480 - if only he had known how to read. The resolution is clearly stated in the product description on this very page.

The laptop is cheap ($299 for this model), so no, it is not going to replace a ThinkPad or MacBook. It's simply meant to handle small tasks such as browsing websites, taking notes in class, or sending instant messages. I'm all about Windows, but honestly, this laptop does not need it and only the higher end models can handle it smoothly.

If you like to have the most recent gadgets, try one of these out in a store if you can find it, or even just buy it. At $299, it makes a great gift. Fun to use, extremely small, cheap. I couldn't really ask for more for such a small price for a laptop that is seemingly only going to get better.

Great PC for the price

Review Date: January 5, 2008

Reviewer: E. Haycraft, MN, USA

I too am in IT and apparently smarter than the self-proclaimed 'best technician in the bay area.'

This is a good performing PC out of the box and is designed for people wanting ultra portability at a great price. Sure the resolution is only 480x800, but it says that on the box... so, if you order a computer with that resolution and expect to receive one with a higher resolution you have issues.

This will run windows, but is designed with Linux in mind and will run best with that. Also, 2GB of drive space is inadequate for Windows, but perfectly suited for Linux.

The pros are this is a super light and fast computer. If you need something for a non-technical relative to check emails, have a student that wants a laptop for notes, or just want a second PC that you can carry around in your bag/purse - this may be the prefect computer for you.

For the size, it is powerful, but not something that you would play intense games or run a web server with. The screen is small, but it weighs 2 pounds where most laptops weigh around 7.

After a little work, it's the Perfect tool...and it fits in my purse!

Review Date: January 21, 2008

Reviewer: staisey, Chicago, IL

The size is definiately the major selling point here...it's wonderfully small, no case needed, and it fits nicely in my purse.

I was getting a little upset by the default desktop. It reminded me of my OLD palm pilot. This is a fine interface for kids or seniors, but I was actually considering returning it. I have an iBook G4, an iPhone, and a couple of desktops (PC and Mac). If this was just going to be an overgrown pda (albeit with a Word clone), it was redundant.

After a quick search, I found step by step instructions for downloading and enabling the "advanced" desktop. I've never used linux before (advanced Mac/PC user), and I was a bit intimidated, but was able to follow instructions, and the "advanced" desktop is just like XP, only quicker! I definitely recommend that any user intent on having XP put the advanced linux desktop on it for a few days first. Also, the 2G does not have java plug-in installed. That was another quick 5 minute install. I believe that the 4G Surf model has the advanced desktop and java plug-in installed, you just need to enable the desktop mode.

With the OpenOffice suite, and other software installed it is almost a replacement for the laptop, especially when traveling. I found an inexpensive 8G sd card, threw that in the built in slot, and can watch movies, listen to music, type, surf, etc. I can upload my digital photos to Flickr, and free up card space while traveling.

Yes, it has a small screen, yes it has a small keyboard, but I wasn't planning on writing the great American novel, nor was I going to invite a few friends to watch a movie on it. The screen and keyboard are effective and quite well sized for a portable unit.

With a half hour of setting up, I am overjoyed with my little pink lappie!

Just what I wanted

Review Date: February 1, 2008

Reviewer: Pick McGwirk, New Iberia, LA

I am delighted with this little machine. It is a very light travel companion. I do webmaster work, and this is the lightest, smallest machine I know of that can still be equipped usefully to read email, surf the web, and even do some emergency web maintenance if called for. Note that I do have smallish hands, so the size of the keyboard is not the issue for me that it might be for some.

A few Google clicks got me to all the information I needed to get my Sprint U720 working, and get the GIMP and MySQL Query Browser installed and running, allowing me to see to all the essential tasks of taking care of a web site remotely. Open Office can handle Word and Excel documents. The text editor included with the machine has line numbering and even markup highlighting, and the file manager can be used to manage FTP. So, for pennies more than $300, I have the tiny portable keep-in-touch computer I've been wanting, and it's also fully capable for web site maintenance or even the occasional crisis!

Am I sorry I didn't get bigger memory version of the machine? No, because by getting the smallest configuration available, and having that work as I need it to, means the bang-for-the-buck ratio is terrific!

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