Will this run in a Linux environment without additional software, The specs mention only Windows and MAC?
Thanks
Ed

My WD Passport drive works perfectly in a Linux environment- no additional software or drivers. I bought it at Costco. 250 Gigs for $140.

GG

Warranty Update
 

For those who haven't heard:

Asus has updated the warranty information to explain that breaking the seal on the bottom (covering one of the screws) will not void your warranty. You are free to make necessary hardware (namely, bumping up your 4G's memory) and software changes.

http://usa.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=9223

Thanks for the heads up! Off to Newegg to pump up the jam!

:)

The Eee draws VERY little power. 20 watts at 9.5 volts IIRC. You can get away with using a cig-lighter inverter and one of these if necessary. There's gotta be a better way to do it but offhand that's what is easy to find. Total cost, about $45.

I have already installed my 1GB, though running Linux, I don't see much of a difference. I beleive that I saw an ad on the internet this morning (Buy.com?) for 1 Gm Kingston (DDR 667) at $19.99. I'm not sure if there is a rebate involved.

Still, poping off the back and exchanging the SODIMM took all of 2 minutes.
I checked, and the unit does recognize 1024 of RAM.

Edited to add that I hve also installed a sandisk 4 GB Ultra II SDHC card and have had no problems with it. I have mp3s, videos (wmv-I had to convert .AVI over to wmv, as the sound became unitelligible when running the AVI-When converted, the sound was perfect again), and photos. So far so good.

This thing boots in less that 40 seconds and shuts down in 10. I have rethought my idea of installing XP, and will probably just stay with Linux for my needs.

Now if it just had an EC slot for my Novatel card...I'd have one :)

Steve

FTers, how is the browsing and contributing experience with FlyerTalk on the 7" screen, using the standard browser or your preferred browser, plus its performance with hotel/lounge/office/airport ethernet- and wifi connections?

WiFi connections are the best I have ever seen. It finds everything and hooks up flawlessly and quickly.

7" is still 7". I would not want to use it as my main PC or to write a novel or other extensive undertaking. The keyboard is small, but I typically use 3 fingers or so, and to me it is not a big deal. I use it for browsing the web, flyertalk, email (the enclosed Thunderbird works fine and I can print wirelessly to my network printer), etc. It fits nicely in my backpack and gives the impression of being very sturdy (which it is, since there is no hard drive). I have not seen any reports of screen damage on dropping. I DID manage to set it under a leaking airconditioner and the screen and keyborad got VERY wet. I dried it off, and it started right up, indicating that it is pretty well sealed and meant to take (a little) rough handling.
What more could one want for $399 :)

Which NovAtel card? If it's not an Expresscard it's worth your while to switch. Nexaira carries a PCMCIA adapter and a USB 'sleeve' for the NovAtel CDMA (Sprint and Verizon) and UMTS (AT&T and worldwide/unbranded) cards. I have a Sprint and a Dell/AT&T card as well as the PCMCIA and USB adapters. Both work flawlessly. Need to try 'em with the Eee though but I believe they'll work.

I'm almost embarassed to say I haven't had time to do anything with this puppy except use it in the base mode that it was delivered with. It's been awhile since I've been anywhere near Unix so want to be sure I know what I'm doing just a bit before I do anything.

As far as its use though, it has come with me on a couple of trips and I have had zero issues browsing, accessing wifi, etc with the eee and am just loving the experience. I even brought it into my office today to show it off to my IT group - if it was MS, they would have placed the order while i was standing there but its definitely on their radar now.

My Thinkpad weighs 2.7lbs. It seems like you're sacrificing a lot to shed the additional 11 ounces. Then again, the Thinkpad ain't nearly this cheap...

It depends what you do with your thinkpad.

If you check email and browse the web, then you are the one sacrificing a lot :D

The EEE isn't for everyone, it certainly won't be replacing corporate machines for most roadwarriors anytime soon.

White or black? ;)

It does accept up to 2GB, however the kernel provided with the Xandros stock distribution will only read 1GB. You can replace, or recompile the kernel, replace the Linux flavor, or install XP and you will get the full 2GB.

I still have the stock 512mb, but I've got Beryl 3D window manager installed and it's not too bad actually. Wondering if 2GB would help, though I assume it's the shared video memory that is that actual issue with speed there.