I am seriously considering buying a Eee PC 701 ultra portable PC. I have been interested in this style of low cost but functional computer and never quite understood why project such at the one laptop per child project was only focusing on the stereotypically third world communities. Making a computer more affordable to everyone including those in the West with luxuries like running water and electricity but are still disadvantaged in today’s society by the the lack of connectivity seems equally rewarding, increases production, and reduces costs and prince.
Anyway, while I was looking at these I did not expect to realise that outside of the day job and Windows programming, these basic machines are all I need. They also have the advantage of being light weight and having a good battery life in addition to being low cost. Okay I can not run games or watch DVDs, but I don’t do that anyway. Okay I will need to use another machine for programming, audio editing and web development, but I will still have the Windows PC for that. The real advantage is that this light weight device is small enough for me to grab and carry with me most of the time.
The device runs on a custom build of Linux, but can have Windows installed. It uses a 4GB flash drive instead of a traditional HDD that reduces weight and increases battery life. The best bit is that it boots in 15 seconds. :-)
The device has had many good reviews and the machines listed on Ebuyer were quickly sold out. So should I get one?
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My honest opinion is that you can only find the real use after you buy it why?, you wont notice this baby in your back pack or just do lie most people that I know they carry the eee and a notebook (the one made of paper) most get use to because is so small. Also its great when you are on the back yard and ssh to the servers at work, there is no way to compare it to a regular laptop.
The device has its own place
Just my opinion