UMPC�s - ASUS eeePC 701

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I bought one of these today.

UMPC stands for Ultra Mobile PC. 

 http://www.anitec.ca/product/9982/asus_eee_pc_4g_surf_galaxy _black_celeron_m_ultra_portable_notebook*free_8gb_usb_drive* /

They sure are tiny and lightweight.   I'm running Linux but may load Windows XP if I need specific Windows applications.   So far, haven't had need to.   The thing boots up in 22seconds.  It is only a secondary PC and  a websurfer while sitting in Starbucks or something.  It sport solid state RAM, and has no moving parts in it except for the CPU fan.   

I needed a lightweight laptop as I will be away on business for a few weeks.    Anybody know if there's a Fiero club in Rochester NY?

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beken Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1464	Post Options Post Reply Quote beken Report Post Quote Reply Topic: UMPC�s - ASUS eeePC 701 Posted: 26 June 2008 at 8:54pm
	I bought one of these today. UMPC stands for Ultra Mobile PC. http://www.anitec.ca/product/9982/asus_eee_pc_4g_surf_galaxy _black_celeron_m_ultra_portable_notebookfree_8gb_usb_drive / They sure are tiny and lightweight. I'm running Linux but may load Windows XP if I need specific Windows applications. So far, haven't had need to. The thing boots up in 22seconds. It is only a secondary PC and a websurfer while sitting in Starbucks or something. It sport solid state RAM, and has no moving parts in it except for the CPU fan. I needed a lightweight laptop as I will be away on business for a few weeks. Anybody know if there's a Fiero club in Rochester NY? Edited by beken
	Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd

Austin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 June 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 195	Post Options Post Reply Quote Austin Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 June 2008 at 9:31pm
	Those are cool. Bring it for show & tell at the next meet. :) I've been eyeing them since they came out awhile back. Small little laptop would be good to load up Windows & WinALDL to datalog with The new one is pretty sweet w/ the bigger screen. Austin Edited by Austin
	1986 Fiero GT 3.4L V6 DIS, 5 spd, Full Polyurethane Suspension, Rear Coil-overs

beken Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1464	Post Options Post Reply Quote beken Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 July 2008 at 3:35pm
	Sorry...I haven't been able to make a meet. I've been on business trips. It's not looking good for the August meeting either, but I'm gonna try. I'm running Linux on the machine and find it faster and more stable than Windows. However, you have to be pretty techy to go in and even install a program. I'm recently added a subset of Compiz to it. For those who haven't seen Compiz before, click here. Anyways, if I can get it away from my wife (she's have way too much fun with it), I'll bring it to the next meeting I can get to. Edited by beken
	Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd