Oct 05 2009

ASUS Eee PC 4G (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Pearl White

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ASUS Eee PC 4G (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Pearl White

Manufacturer: Asus
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List Price: $399.99
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Product Description

Get the power of a full-sized laptop in the ultra-compact ASUS Eee PC 4G Surf, which offers a full QWERTY keyboard, 7-inch screen, and preinstalled Linux operating system. (This laptop is also compatible with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.) You'll be able to stay connected to e-mail and the Internet easily thanks to the Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), and communicate via video chat and VoIP with the Webcam integrated into the display's bezel. Because it uses flash memory instead of a hard drive (with 4 GB of storage), the Eee PC is optimal for weathering rough handling and sharing space in overstuffed bags.

With a rapid start-up time, the Eee PC is always ready to get into action.

For the students and professionals, the Eee PC comes with a powerful selection of software to maximize personal productivity--over 40 built-in applications. The Open Office suite of software enables the user to open, edit and create documents, presentations, spreadsheets and databases that are compatible with Microsoft Office. For journalists, photographers and other professionals who need to use a computer in the field to create, to communicate and to collaborate with other colleagues, the Eee PC's combination of power, extreme portability and rugged build makes it the ideal computing solution.

It's also a great choice for young students, with a built-in Dictionary that's great for homework, and it includes two modes of intuitive graphic user interface design to accommodate both experienced and inexperienced PC users. The Eee PC also handles your digital images, movies, and music as well as Internet radio.

No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly, and intuitive graphic interface.

Compact and highly portable at just 32 ounces, the Eee PC 4G has a 7-inch wide color TFT LCD with an 800 x 480-pixel resolution (WXGA). Under the hood is an 800 MHz Intel Mobile CPU with integrated Intel graphics processor, 512 MB of RAM (not expandable), and 4 GB of solid-state flash memory. With the dependable solid-state disk, you get unparalleled shock-protection and reliability. In addition to its wireless LAN, it also offers wired Fast Ethernet connectivity and a 56K modem. The Eee PC includes software for Web browsing (Firefox), e-mail, OpenOffice 2.0 for creating and editing word processing documents and spreadsheets, and a suite of other productivity software to help keep you on track.

You get three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output for connecting to external monitors, headphone and microphone jacks, and a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot. The Eee PC measures 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches, and it weighs 32 ounces. The 4-cell, 5200 mAh battery provides up to 3.5 hours of battery life (depending on usage). It's backed by a 1 year warranty for parts and labor.

Specifications

Internal memory: 4 GB solid state disk
Memory expansion: slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
RAM: 512 MB DDR2
Processor: 800 MHz Intel Mobile CPU
Operating system: Linux (supports Windows XP)
LCD: 7 inches, 800 x 480 pixels
Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Peripheral connectivity: three USB 2.0
External video: one VGA
External audio: one headphone and one microphone port
Webcamera: yes
Battery: 5200 mAh
Battery life: up to 3.5 hours
Weight: 2 pounds (32 ounces)
Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches

Product Details

Comes installed with Linux operating system. Windows needs to be purchased separately to be used.
Intel Mobile CPU
7 LCD Display
One-click intuitive interface
WiFi 802.11b/g - You're always connected with built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g that automatically detects and connects to the Internet at any hotspot

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Customer Reviews

A great value for adults and kids

Review Date: November 27, 2007

Reviewer: Patrick G. Cruz, 94509, CA United States

I bought this after seeing the black version available. It is great that Asus did not bump up the premium price for the black (Apple I hope you are listening). I am very happy with this purchase. I avoided the pearl white because I was afraid of getting it scuffed up being white and all.

This is a very user friendly laptop (Targeted after all for your children and older adults). I was never a huge Linux fan but the version that they installed here is at par with xp, even surpasses it because of the tabbed interface that is similar to Firefox. You do not even need to read the manual or be an expert on Linux to figure the thing out. It is a great starter laptop, and at the same time a great secondary laptop for the road warrior or student.

The EEE PC features are ultra mobile, sleek, and loaded with useful programs. I was going to switch the OS to XP but after playing around with the Linux OS, I was impressed with the features it has. I bought this mainly as a portable internet device and for a bit of word processing. I also note that the unit is very light, about 2 lbs. 3 oz and the boot time is exceedingly fast since it has a solid state drive. I actually rated this 4 1/2 stars. The gripes I have are expected, the keyboard is cramped and takes a bit of getting used to and you have to have an external dvd/cd drive to update to xp. The monitor though at a lower 800 x 600 resolution, is surprisingly bright and crisp. So far the storage is at 4 gig, so you have about 1.5 gig left over. This can be solved by adding a high capacity SD card, right now I believe they have up to 16 gig capacity for sale (I installed 4 gig). Love the fact that wireless G is built in. I haven't used the webcam yet but so far I am very impressed with the total package.

Highly recommended to adults and kids. Great little laptop for all ages. Truly a complete and very Excellent, Exciting, and Extraordinary PC!

Update: Wireless connectivity works great. I was able to use it with great ease at Sky Harbor Airport at Arizona, battery life last about 2 1/2 hours (running media files a lot though) but the small A/C plug comes in handy, it weighs 6 oz. So total carry weight with the unit is 2 lbs. 9 oz. Was able to use web cam, it does a decent job, I don't plan to use it as much so it is not an issue for me. I love the fact that many people commented on how small the laptop is.

Warranty update: You can now upgrade the ram to 1 gig or 2 gig without voiding the warranty. Visit the Asus EEE pc site for more info.

I was scared of Linux, but this is easier than Windows. Makes a good e-reader and fits in a purse. Great wireless range.

Review Date: December 11, 2007

Reviewer: S. Brennan, East Bay, Ca, USA

I was a bit apprehensive about the OS, since I have never had a linux machine, but it is super easy to use and very intuitive. Whew.

It took me a while to get used to the keyboard, but I have adapted quickly. I wouldn't use such a small keyboard for work, but for casual web surfing, reading docs, and editing/reviewing docs (my main uses of the machine) it is fine.

I downloaded several free ebooks and am using my Eee as a reader during my commute on the train every day. I had considered buying a dedicated reader, but decided on this instead so I could have a web surfing device in my purse, too.

I've had a laptop for years, and never take it anywhere. For work I insisted that I not have to haul a laptop back and forth every day, because they are such a pain, but this one is so small and light that I take it just about everywhere.

Last night I was waiting for someone, in my car, in a shopping center parking lot, and I took out the Eee and the wireless found several available signals at nearby coffee shops. The closest was about 100 ft away. Pretty good.

The wireless works great and connects fast. I love the fast boot time. I'm not thrilled with the touchpad, but then I've never seen one that I like, so take that for what it's worth.

Amazon told me that it would arrive after Xmas, but it arrived on Dec 4. (I ordered it on Nov 28.)

In short, I love this thing, because I can download forums, xwords, or articles to read on the train, and I don't have to carry around a big ole heavy laptop. Worth every penny.

A great little Windows computer!!!

Review Date: December 6, 2007

Reviewer: d-18v, USA

Yes, the eeepc comes shipped with Linux, but also with some very simple instructions for replacing Linux with Windows/XP if you have a licensed copy Windows available to install, which I did.

I thought I might end up with a conversation piece. I started off simply. by installing Windows XP/Pro as per Asus's instructions. Then, I installed Firefox, then Thunderbird. Oh, what the heck...I installed Office 2003, Cool Edit 2000, and kept on going Everything works like a charm! The eeepc is light and easy to transport. It's got built-in WiFi and can do anything any other laptop can do. It has a built-in SD card reader than appears as a disk drive. This allows you to install an SD card to be used as additional disk storage. I put a 4GB card in mine and installed many of my programs there. I am now starting to think of this as my new full fledged laptop.

The eeepc does not come with a DVD/RW, internal or external, but any external USB unit can be used, which is how I installed XP. Many installation CDs can be copied to a 1GB USB drive (flash drive/thumb drive) by using another computer and the USB drive used to install the programs on the eeepc. I've done that, too!

There is some debate about whether XP/Home is compatible with the eeepc. Consensus seems to be that the critical factor is Service Pack 2 rather than the type of XP. I have no first hand knowledge of XP/Home, since I installed XP/Pro with SP2.

There are some small disadvantages to the eeepc. Keeping in mind that my overall rating is 5 stars, here they are:

(1) The screen is 800x480, an odd size. It can be set to 800x600, but that requires some auto-scrolling to get to the top and bottom of the screen. All in all the 800x480 isn't bad, though.

(2) 4GB isn't a lot of space for a primary partition. A typical XP/Pro installation will run about 2+GB. Some users have reported installing XP in less than 1GB, although it's not entirely clear which pieces they've left out. By the time you add the programs that don't run well from a secondary drive, there's a good chance that, even if the drive is not full, there won't be enough space to allow the computer to hibernate, which requires as much disk storage as the computer has memory. An 8GB version is reported to be available early next year, which will alleviate the problem for many.

(3) There are no Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock indicators. However there is an excellent freeware utility available on the Web that places indicator lights in the system tray.

Great Notebook

Review Date: December 13, 2007

Reviewer: PharNaWay, Phoenix AZ USA

I love this computer...and it IS a computer. All it lacks is an optical drive but when you're on the road, you don't really need it. It has everything I need. I purchased an 8GB SDHC card to store my data. That gives me 12GB, more than enough room to store my photos when I'm on the road. My very first notebook about 10 years ago had a whopping (at the time) 4GB hard drive. Anyway, this is the notebook I'll take on the road with me. I recommend the EeePC to anyone. I use it daily and the more I use it, the more accustomed I become to its size. It boots up and shuts down very very quickly. The display is crisp and bright. I have no problem typing or viewing the display. The camera worked great right out of the box. I really do love this little computer. It's not only cute but highly functional and useful and portable as well. Well worth the price.

What I want to add is that I found the Perfect bag for my EeePC. It's actually a bag that I got with a 7" digital photo frame/DVD player and it fits the EeePC perfectly! Makes a great notebook bag: holds the EeePC securely, has room for the AC adapter, an external 2.5" hard disk, digital camera, and few other necessities. It's as though the bag was made for the EeePC. I ordered the bag from AvTechSolutions.com for about $25 because I want to keep the bag I already have for the photo frame & the accessories that came with it.

Great Linux laptop

Review Date: December 22, 2007

Reviewer: fcatamazondotcom,

This is an ultra-portable laptop with Linux and wireless Internet access.

* Can mount Windows SMB shares.
* Plays DivX, MP3 and YouTube videos. The Firefox already had a MPlayer plugin.
* You can install and run RealPlayer for Linux on it if you want. There are web sites that show you how to add Windows audio and video codecs so you can play WMV or other Windows format audio/video files.
* Mine already had Java 5.0.
* The location of the Right shift key needs some getting used to. Keys are quite small and I can't keep typing on it for an excessively long time.
* Was able to login to using my Skype account and make VoIP calls right out of the box. There are green and pink jacks for the headphones and mic.
* Dictionary was set to Chinese language by default but you can set it display English.
* The E-book reader is able to display Plucker format e-books from Project Gutenberg.
* It displays PDFs using Adobe Acrobat Reader and the displayed text is quite readable especially in Full Screen mode.
* Setting up wireless internet connection was very easy.
* You can plug in a USB stick and it gets automounted. A "Flash disk" window automatically comes up with the contents of the drive.
* The E-Book icon gets lost after you do a Software Update but there are web sites that show you how to put it back.
* Ctrl-Alt-T launches an xterm. Running konqueror gives you a bunch of useful utilities.
* GNU Emacs and MIT scheme both are not installed but they can be installed if you need them and they do run well on it. Read about adding Xandros repositories and pinning repositories first before attempting to install software using apt-get.
Check out the unofficial EeeUser wiki site for photos and a lot of useful info.
* It is possible to NFS mount shared filesystems. Just add nfs entries to /etc/fstab and they'll be mounted when the wifi interface comes up. You'll probably want to unmount them manually though before shutting down the eeepc: sudo umount -t nfs -a.

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