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...

Mini Laptops - competition between Asus & Acer

Acer Aspire One mini laptop - Linux & WinXP versions. An Eee PC competitor set to undercut the Eee PC 900 and 901. Isn't competition great!
No bluetooth builtin (same as Eee) though :-(

http://www.acer.com/aspireone/feeling.html

http://gizmodo.com/5012589/acer-aspire-one-also-priced-to-kick-assus-soon-to-pack-3g

New generation of laptops is literally child's play

Here's an enthusiastic look at the ASUS Eee PC - a miniature affordable laptop that (I think) has huge potential in education

New generation of laptops is literally child's play: "Grateful"

(Via New Zealand Herald - Technology & Science.)