Sep 15 2009

ASUS Eee PC 4G (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB Hard Drive, XP Home Preloaded) Galaxy Black

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ASUS Eee PC 4G (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB Hard Drive, XP Home Preloaded) Galaxy Black

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 email 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 900 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. The Eee PC includes software for Web browsing (Firefox), email, 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: 900 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
Webcam: 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

Ultra-compact notebook in galaxy black with full QWERTY keyboard, 7-inch display, and webcam
Powered by 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU and pre-installed Linux operating system (compatible with Windows XP)
4 GB solid-state flash memory drive; 512 MB RAM; 10/100 Fast Ethernet; 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Over 40 built-in applications for learn, work and play; up to 3.5-hour battery life
Connectivity: three USB 2.0; VGA output; microphone and headphone; Secure Digital card reader

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Customer Reviews

Perfect for portability and travel

Review Date: June 20, 2008

Reviewer: Mr. Scoutmaster, Florida

I have been looking for a small laptop with Wi-Fi and Windows XP, that will fit inside the small safe in the staterooms on Carnival cruise ships. The Asus eee PC with XP is it! The Carnival safe measures about 10W x 9H x 8D inches; good for passports, medications, cash, PDA and other small items.

I did a lot of research on the Web, read reviews, and found some units for sale on Amazon, Best Buy, and other online stores. BestBuy.com led me to believe that the units were only available online, with no store pickup.

A few days ago, I was at the local Best Buy, looking for a part, when I discovered that they had some Asus eee PCs in stock. I bought the black eee PC 4G with pre-installed Windows XP. Their return policy was 14 days with a 15% restocking charge, if it was returned because I didn't like it. Seemed like a safe bet to me, so I bought it.

It was set up in minutes, most of the time performing the Windows XP user setup. The Asus functions as well as my other laptops, just with a smaller screen and no optical drive. Out of the box, the pre-loaded programs (Windows XP Home, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Works, Windows Media Player)use up about one-half the 4Gb space.

I wanted to download Motorola Phone Tools, so I copied the CD-Rom to a jump drive using another laptop. Then I plugged the jump drive into the Asus and installed Motorola phone tools. I can now use my Motorola Alltel phone as a modem.

The WI-Fi is so sensitive, that it sometimes detects a dozen networks while I am stopped at a traffic light.

I picked up a Toshiba SDHC 4Gb card at Sam's Club, and plugged it into the accessory SD slot. Works just fine.

I am very pleased with this unit. It is small, lightweight, highly portable, and does almost everything I could expect in a laptop.

Amazing little computer!

Review Date: July 9, 2008

Reviewer: J. Preece, Sacramento, CA United States

I ordered the Asus Eee-PC to try out for our engineering department, which travels a lot. Having lugged 'huge' laptops around the planet, we're all looking for something a little less cumbersome to go through airport security and to lighten our load.

This little computer is amazing. It's very fast, boots up within a few seconds, and is no different than any other PC-based computer. The solid-state (ie: flash) hard drive is small and only has about 1/2 the 4G space open because of WinXP and the pre-installed programs, like Internet Explorer, MS Works and Acrobat Reader. But for $40 you can pick up an 8G SD card and have plenty more space to add programs and files. In fact, you can carry a few SD or USB Flash sticks and have as much storage as you could ever want!

The Pros:
Tiny - almost a "palm-top". Fits anywhere; about the size of a book
Beautiful screen, very readable
Very fast for a Celeron with 512M RAM
Hooks up to WiFi very easily and without hassle
Built in Speakers and Webcam... sweet!
3 USB ports, an RJ45 LAN port, external monitor port and SD card slot
Charges quickly, and battery lasts for a couple of hours
Great for checking email on the go; web surfing and listening to music.

The Cons:
The keyboard is tiny and you have to hunt-and-peck to type.
Gets a little warm after a few hours of use
A little straining to use for long periods because of the screen size and tiny keys, but that is to be expected of something this small.

All in all, for the price, you cannot go wrong!! I really love this little guy and will happily be toting it through the airports not having to worry about a big, heavy laptop bag as my carry-on any longer!

Lovely Little XP

Review Date: June 6, 2008

Reviewer: Stephen Blache, Murphysboro, IL USA

I have been very pleased with this unit. I use 8 GB USB drive to serve as a little application server. I have removed quite a bit of the installed software. Many of these or similar programs can be run from the USB drive. I also use a Kensington low profile mouse (with the hidden USB emergency cable). I found the touch pad somewhat difficult for me to use. Others may like it. The graphics are sharp and colorful. I love to change the background with the USB wallpaper changer to make the screen display the VISTA color background. The WIFI works great. For those who need more data storage, like me, I carry two 160 GB pocket drives. In all, I love the little devil! Lot of bang for the buck.

Great little machine

Review Date: May 10, 2008

Reviewer: George Porraz, Lompoc, CA USA

I was originally going to purchase the 2G Linux-driven product, but for a few bucks more decided on the 4G XP version. I am glad I did! I love it's portability and size (although typing at my normal speed is tricky.) and I was fully aware of what I was commiting myself to prior to purchase. There are NO unpleasant surprises. I wouldn't recommend getting this as a primary computer. I still have my home unit, but this one is great to take along with me.

Great "Disposable second computer"

Review Date: May 26, 2008

Reviewer: A. Benvenuto, Miami, FL United States

This little cheap product is AMAZING, its very light, and very funcional.
I bought two (one for my brother and one for me), and we are delighted by the performance of this toys. DON'T EXPECT A SUPERFAST, CONFORTABLE LAPTOP, but be sure that it will do the basics job you need on the road. I unistalled Microsoft's Works and installed Office and works great.
PRO: This version with Windows XP is pretty good, The sensibility of the wifi adapter is EXCELLENT (for real) its almost noiseless, boots in 45 secs. Battery lasts more than 2 hrs (in low brightness), Solid state hard drive, I drop it and nothing happen.
CONS: Buy a SDHC card at least 8Gb to place the documents folder and new installed apps. The touchpad and keboard are tiny (but they do the Job) speakers aren't HIFI.
DON'T Expect to write a novel or discover the mistery of the world in this MiniPC but you won't have to wait till you get home start in the road with it. And if someone steal it or you loose it, that will be just $400 and the pain.
Finally Everybody who sees the EeePC gets amazed by the size of it (be popular)

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