ASUS EeePC

Evaluating the ASUS EeepC (900) for use as a cheap. lightweight WiFi laptop for students. Currently it sells for $749NZ, but the 901 is due soon (Double the processor speed and over double the battery life! - same weight & dimensions). It's Linux OS and simple use of open-source and Web2 tools make it an ideal introduction to the world of Web2 in education.



EeePC screenshot - EeePC Internet based applications - opensource Linux.

1. Web = Firefox2
   
2. Links to Google Tools/Apps


3. Skype


4. Messenger = Pidgin


5. Mail App = Thunderbird


6. Scripts for Bluetooth (requires additional BT dongle on 900 - builtin on 901)


7. VODEM script, etc...