Asus Eee PC 2G Surf (7-inch Screen, 800 MHz Intel Celeron Processor, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Galaxy Black
Play, relax, and entertain on the go with shockproof design. At 7" and weighing only 2lbs, 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. With a rapid start-up time that takes only 15secs to boot, the Eee PC is always ready to get into action. No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly and intuitive graphic interface. You're always connected with built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g that automatically detects and connects to the Internet at any hotspot. The Eee PC includes the documents and the e-mails software, and a suite of other productivity software to help keep you on track. 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 on to Skype or other network, and you can connect with friends anywhere, anytime. Clear up wire clutter with the built-in speakers, and microphone. Since it's so easy to use and durable this makes a perfect gift for children, elderly or as a second lightweight notebook. Intel UMA graphics 512MB memory 2GB flash hard drive Memory Card Reader - MMC/SD(SDHC) Over 40 built-in applications for learn, work and play Linux based operating system 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 Audio jack out, 1 Audio jack in, 1 RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 8.86 (W) x 6.3 (D) x 0.79~1.26 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 2lbs 1 Year Limited Warranty (6 months for battery)
Get the power of a full-sized laptop in the ultra-compact ASUS Eee PC 2G 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). Because it uses flash memory instead of a hard drive (with 2 GB of storage), the Eee PC is optimal for weathering rough handling and sharing space in overstuffed bags. This 2 GB Surf model does not include an integrated Webcam. 
With a rapid start-up time, the Eee PC is always ready to get into action. | 
The 2G Surf comes in a number of colors: blush pink, galaxy black, sky blue, and lush green. |
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 2G has a 7-inch wide color TFT LCD with an 800 x 480-pixel resolution (WXGA). Under the hood is a 800 MHz Intel Mobile CPU with integrated Intel graphics processor, 512 MB of RAM (not expandable), and 2 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 (10/100) 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, 4400 mAh battery provides up to 2.8 hours of battery life (depending on usage). It's backed by a 1 year warranty for parts and labor (6 months for battery). Specifications
- Internal memory: 2 GB solid state disk
- Memory expansion: slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
- RAM: 512 MB DDR2
- Processor: 800 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
- Webcamera: no
- Battery: 4400 mAh
- Battery life: up to 2.8 hours
- Weight: 2 pounds (32 ounces)
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches
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Asus Eee PC 2G Surf (7-inch Screen, 800 MHz Intel Celeron Processor, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Galaxy Black Reviews
As for Microsoft's applications, she hasn't missed them one bit, and it doesn't hurt that the applications save your work in files which can be read by Microsoft office when you copy them off the EeePC. This product was a real hit with my wife. This sub notebook is so simple to use, and easy to carry, that she hasn't let the thing out of her sight since I got it a few weeks ago. I was initially a little concerned that the Linux interface would be uncomfortable for her as she normally uses a MS Windows laptop for work, however, I shouldn't have worried. I got the EeePC for my wife as a present so she could practice her hobby, writing, without having to lug around the weight of a full laptop.
I like it for surfing the Internet and the pop up blocker is really worth it. This laptop is easy to use in limited space making it easy to put away when not in use. The two USB ports are nice because later on I can upgrade to CD-RW for burning mp3's while the Monitor output will increase the viewable size connecting to my LCD TV. I like the fact that only a website I allow can open a new window on my computer. Also, The office programs are really nifty. I use the spreadsheet and word editor frequently.
The Frozen bubble game is really fun. Finally, I appreciate this pc as being very affordable. Using my Asus Eee PC is great. It's very fast and in my case I use the built in wi-fi to connect my high speed connection really easily. Great.
In conclusion if you want a larger keyboard or whatever buy a larger computer, this one is a terrific small computer which is exactly what it was made to be. I routinely transport 2 15" laptops and just slide this one in a side pocket of my computer case. The open office works very well and is a terrific alternative for the much more expensive products. Some of my "students" have had no other computer experience at all and have a very difficult time with windows.
The only con is I did have to order separately a larger battery for longer life and everyone I know keeps trying to take my 2G surf including, my 2 year old granddaughter who has already fallen in love with the "bubble" game. She seems to feel it should be her's because she says "my size puter". My daughter will probably get one of the larger models so the college software will run on xp, and I am going to get another one soon a 900 model or more in size, more ram and a larger hard drive are almost all you can do to improve this little miracle machine. The SD card memory works very well and I have a portable DVD drive for home use and watching movies. It fits in my purse and goes everywhere with me.
Since I have "classes" on the go I really, really like the size and weight. It also connects to video over the internet for TV/movie viewing although this one is a little jerky sometimes, for streaming but it is remarkable for such a small inexpensive computer(and only 512 ram) that it is watchable at all. When I have been away from home I have had no problems connecting wirelessly at coffeehouses, restaurants,hotels or at any other hot spots. Most of my "students" have very little cash resources and when I can piece together a system it almost always needs an OS.
I bought mine 2 months ago. I could lug around one of my 14" or 15" laptops during the day but why do that when you have one of these for "on the go computing". When I want a larger keyboard I might bring out a wireless one and mouse but so far after a little bit of use I haven't had any problem adapting to the smaller keyboard and the compactness and convenience is well worth it. For the price the 2g surf model is unbelievable.
The Linux OS is so much easier for them to start with, understand and use. I am a "techie" Grandma that builds her own desktops and teaches basic computer skills to others. Besides being drawn by the size (my daughter a college student) finds her 15" laptop too heavy for school and work travel, I wanted to try out the free Linux OS. This system and Linux is remarkable.
Although it's just a little slow compared to our main pc and laptop, it's convenience outweighs this factor. It's great for the kids to surf the web, pick up emails, do research for school, and even write their reports. It's compact size makes it nice to have out on the counter in the kitchen, relax in the family room with, or throw in a bag for traveling.
It started as a test to show everyone at work and my friends how well it can run WinXP, but it turned out to be very useful, and I ended up just leaving it on there, and have been using Windows XP on it since. I use it extensively for everyday things. I know what most people are thinking, "This is too small, and is not very powerful.". Well, frankly, for most things one does on a computer, it is powerful enough, and it is small enough to go anywhere you can take a book, and is really jsut totally convenient.
Otherwise, it is really remarkably easy to use for the small size. Ca not upgrade the RAM on this particular model, but that isn;t a problem. Oh, and the wireless in this thing is AWESOME. and has all the cool features you would need.
I ended up installing Windows XP using nLite to trim it down. It gets the best and strongest signal I have seen with any 802.11 b/g wireless device. This little guy can play video full screen with no issues, has great sound (it goes pretty loud). It connects flawlessly where my other laptops can barely get enough signal to find the networks.
I would really recommend it for mobile and normal use, however, bring your adapter, It only gets about 2 hours of life on the battery, which is about the only real downside. The keyboard is a bit small, but the only real issue I have is I keep hitting the right-arrow instead of the shift key because of the positioning.
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