Ubuntu announced their mobile version of Ubuntu Linux Ubuntu Mobile …targetted at the UMPC sized devices with flash storage (instead of spinning hard drives) that started to gain popularity with the release of Asus Eee PC and OLPC XO last year. Microsoft needs much lighter weight version of Windows Vista if they intend to stay in the
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MobileViewsBlog on 27th Feb 2008 (via mobileviews.com)
For a while the Asus Eee PC ruled the UMPC roost, with it's quirky but cool design, good features, and most importantly, LOW price point. Until now. Acer has entered the fray with the Aspire One UMPC - this combines an 8.9 inch screen, full QWERTY keyboard, Linux O/S, and WiFi - all in a package
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IntoMobile on 8th Aug 2008 (via intomobile.com)
Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix took about 36 seconds to boot to the Ubuntu login screen on an Acer Aspire One netbook with 512MB RAM and a 8GB SSD. This time I recorded the boot time of Windows 7 Beta booting to the login screen on an Asus Eee PC 1000HA netbook with 1GB RAM and
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MobileViewsBlog on 29th Apr 2009 (via feedproxy.google.com)
According to this post on DigiTimes HTC is re-evaluating their UMPC strategy in light of the popularity of the Asus Eee PC and all those who are following Asus’ lead. No specifics to bank on yet, but early indications are that the devices will be using Intel’s Atom and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets. HTC has to still be reeling a bit from their first foray into the UMPC market wi
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GottaBeMobile on 16th Jun 2008 (via gottabemobile.com)
Several months after releasing the Linux-based Eee PC, Asus has followed up with a version running Windows XP. Jerry Jackson from Brighthand's sister site NotebookReview.com brings us this review.
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Brighthand on 8th Apr 2008 (via brighthand.com)
Those interested in ultra-portable notebooks should take a look at the RazorBook 400 Mini Notebook PC from 3K Computers. At $399, it is priced similarly to Asus' 4G Eee PC and has many of the same specs like a 4 gb solid state drive, Linux, and a 7" screen. The downside: it has a meager 400 mhz processor compared to the Asus Eee PC's 900 mhz. Technorati Tags: 3k Computers,RazorBook 400 Ori
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GottaBeMobile on 8th May 2008 (via gottabemobile.com)
I discovered that I couldn’t use the wired Ethernet port on my Asus Eee PC 1000HA running Windows 7 Beta while in Seattle visiting Microsoft earlier this month. This was a problem since the Seattle Sheraton Hotel room I was in didn’t provide WiFi access - just wired Ethernet access. However, when I fired up the
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MobileViewsBlog on 26th Mar 2009 (via feedproxy.google.com)
Now I don't know about you, but the Eee PC, is a really attractive unit. For me I'm very close to the 901, I've sized it up I like the specs and I'm almost ready to flash the cash. The Windows XP Home version is equipped with a 12GB SSD, while the Linux version comes
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JAMM on 7th Aug 2008 (via justanothermobilemonday.com)
If you’re looking to pick up an Asus Eee PC running Windows XP you might want to pay a visit to Best Buy. If you read he specs the 7 inch screen model (the next generation will have a larger screen) is not only available on the web, but also for select store pickup, and the XP version costs the same as the Linux version, $399. Via Engadget Tags: Asus+Eee+PC, Best+Buy Originally Posted On Got
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GottaBeMobile on 7th Apr 2008 (via gottabemobile.com)
The Asus Eee PC 900 is the new update to the original Eee PC. In this review, Jerry Jackson seeks to answer the question, "Is this $550 mobile companion the best choice for your next travel laptop?"
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Brighthand on 13th May 2008 (via brighthand.com)