 - 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
Lowest Price: $399.99 
Product Description: Play, relax, and entertain on the go with shock-proof design. Lightweight and ultra compact, you can take the Eee PC anywhere. Bumps and shocks are no longer issues. With a dependable solid-state disk, you get unparalleled shock-protection and reliability. Power-efficient design provides longer operating time when on the go. The Eee PC provides users with a comprehensive Internet experience based on three Es: Easy to learn, work, play; Excellent Internet experience and Excellent on-the-go, the Eee PC accommodates both experienced and inexperienced PC users alike. With the addition of the familiar Windows XP interface, users can better integrate and achieve total compatibility with current software and applications. Pre-installed with Windows XP, the Eee PC provides an easy, convenient and fuss-free platform to seamlessly integrate multiple devices, applications and services. On top of this flexibility, the consistent interface provides a safe and dependable operating environment. Complementing this ease-of-use is Microsoft Works, which equips the user with numerous applications that include word processing, spreadsheet, database management and address books. You're always connected with built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g that automatically detects and connects to the Internet at any hotspot. Upload photos and videos and share them instantly on Flickr or YouTube without waiting till you get home. Enjoy music and videos with extensive support for a wide range of digital multimedia. Log onto Skype and you can connect with friends anywhere, anytime. Clear up wire clutter with the built-in card reader, camera, speaker, and microphone. Since it's so easy to use and durable this makes a perfect gift for everyone. 4GB Flash Drive (External Hard Drive recommended for storing data and installing additional software) Built-in Webcam Hi-Definition Audio Speaker and Microphone Memory Card Slot - MultiMe Amazon.com 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 and a 56K modem. 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
Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-09
Amazing little computer!
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!
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Date: 2008-07-08
ASUS
We love this tiny computer. Just the right size for travel. Great on the airplane, takes no more room or weight than a small hardcover book.
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Date: 2008-07-06
Really neat machine !
I traded my old (big,heavy) Laptop for one of these beauties - the traveler's friend ! I opted for the XP-loaded version but forgot you do need an anti-virus/firewall program with Windows which takes up a lot of memory. I suspect the Linux version can get along fine without Norton so more memory is available. I replaced the 512 MB of RAM with a 2GB stick which really improved the operability and added a 4GB SD card for carrying photos, movies, music, whatever for entertainment.
Wouldn't trade back to one of those Laptop monsters for anything !
jayb1943
Rating:
Date: 2008-07-04
Small but nice
This computer is very nice and when it came in my wife took it. It is good for email when on the road. Rating:
Date: 2008-07-03
What started has a geek toy is very practical.....
I initially bought this mini-laptop as a geek toy for myself that I could use while geocaching. It very quickly turned practical on my trip to the Pacific Northwest. I was the driver for the entire trip and neither one of the kids is good at being a navigator. I put mapping software (DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2009) and a gps onto the laptop. I drove through four states with this little computer guiding the way. It saved a lot of frustration not to mention the car was not cluttered with paper.
The wireless works great. At one point, we were in Seattle and needed to make hotel reservations. I whipped out the laptop, quickly found a hot spot and was on my way to making reservations.
Even a month after the trip this little laptop has continued to be quite useful. I use it primarily for managing my geocaching ([...]), email and light web browsing.
I love the fact that this laptop can fit in my purse, but its size makes it difficult to type and view web pages without scrolling left and right.
The speakers on the asus are pretty decent for its size, but then I'm not an audiophile. I enjoy listening to internet radio and music (try [...]). It sounds just fine to my ears.
The biggest con I can find with this unit is that I was expecting the battery life to be longer. With continous use my estimates came in at about 3 hours tops while using it as a gps navigator in the car.
This little computer is a great addition to a desktop computer or a larger laptop. It won't replace either of them. It has neither the horse power nor the size to make that happen.
I would recommend buying an SD card (I have an 8 GB), because from the get go there is only about 1.7 GB available for use. Even after getting rid of Microsoft Works, Microsoft Live and a couple other things there was only about 2GB. |
