The Asus Eeepc is indeed a sight to behold. Small enough to fit inside a purse, this tiny pc has sold millions around the globe since it was first launched. Its introduction to the world market has done wonders for the UMPC segment of the computer industry prompting Dell, MSI, Acer and even HP to release their own small pc lineup. What exactly makes this small wonder tick?
With a 7 inch screen people often wonder what this small baby can do. It comes loaded with Linux xandros, an open source operating system. For productivity tools it has Open office and for entertainment it comes with its own media player. Messaging? Not a problem since it has Gimp which allows you to log in to Yahoo Messenger, GTalk or Windows Messenger all at the same time with just one program. You can even use two YM accounts simultaneously without tweaking any settings.
Storage can be a problem since the one I have only has a 2 gigabyte Solid state drive but that’s no problem since you can always use a removable storage device like a WD Passport or a SDHC card. The Eeepc has integrated wifi B/G and connecting to my home network was a breeze. It also has a lan port for wired internet access.
For all the negative things people say about my asus, all I can say is that I love mine. Who needs Windows XP or Vista on this device anyway since everything you need is actually there? My only gripe is its battery life , around 2 hours while using Wifi.
To sum this all up, I’m happy with my Eeepc. I bought it not to replace my Compaq 14 incher but rather to complement it. It has become my travelling buddy and I plan to use it till it falls to pieces. Good work Asus!
