ASUS EEE PC 900A Netbook
Posted by admin in Deals, Netbook News on June 30th, 2009
Great deal from Geeks
They have a refurbished ASUS EEE PC 900A Netbook (White) for $149.99 after $70 off coupon: 900A. $9-$11 Shipping. Tax in CA only.
Includes FREE 2GB Clip MP3 Player (Apple iPod Shuffle clone) automatically added to cart!
It’s also available from ZipZoomfly in BLACK for $179.99. Free Shipping. However that one is new.
Here are the stats: 2.2lbs; 8.9″ 1024×600; Intel Atom N270 @ 1.6GHz; 1GB RAM; 4GB SSD; 802.11b/g; Linux; 4 cell battery; 1 Year warranty new, 90-day refur.
10 Must Have Gadgets
Posted by admin in Netbook News on June 24th, 2009
Digital Trends came up with a list of 10 must have gadgets recently. The list included digital cameras, smart phones and gps, but at number 4 was the netbook. I have to agree, the smartbook is a great little tool and under $400 you can get a multiple use gadget. And with Mobian on the way, and Ubuntu netbook version out, there isn’t a better time then to have one.
HP Mini Mi on Sale
HP has the HP Mini Mi Intel Atom N270 8.9″ Miniature Notebook Computer for a low $279.99 Free Shipping. Tax in most.
2.25lbs; Intel Atom N270 @ 1.6GHz; 512MB RAM; 8GB SSD; 802.11b/g; Linux; webcam; 3-cell battery; 1yr warranty
Of note, this uses a custom version of Linux by HP which does away with the command line and provides a more user friendly visual front-end for those new to the operating system. It is designed for quick and easy access to the most commonly used applications on a netbook.
Asus EEE PC 900A $174.99!
Pretty good deal here,ZipZoomfly has the Asus EEE PC 900A Netbook (EEPC900A-WFBB01) Intel Atom N270 8.9″ Miniature Laptop (Black) for $174.99. Free Shipping. Tax in CA.
The specs include 2.2lbs; 8.9″ 1024×600; Intel Atom N270 @ 1.6GHz; 1GB RAM; 4GB SSD; 802.11b/g; Linux; 4 cell battery; 1 Year warranty.
I would be tempted to pick one of these up and throw Moblin on it to see how it runs.
Best Linux Productivity Tools
Well, you have your linux laptop set up and now you need some tools to help you get things done and tools to keep track of your time. Where to turn? I’ve listed a few pieces of software below that should keep your life organized.
- Launchy is a free windows and linux utility designed to help you forget about your start menu, the icons on your desktop, and even your file manager.Launchy indexes the programs in your start menu and can launch your documents, project files, folders, and bookmarks with just a few keystrokes!
- FreeMind is a free mind mapping application written in Java. It enables the user to visualise ideas, projects, brainstorming, concepts, internet research, or any activity that benefits from having a structured overview.
- If you need a calendar, look no further than Mozilla Sunbird. This is a a standalone version of the now discontinued Mozilla Calendar Extension.
- Looking for an all in one? Check out Evolution, which provides integrated mail, addressbook and calendaring functionality to users of the GNOME desktop. Its user interface and feature set are similar to Microsoft Outlook. It is also compatible with Palm devices and smart phones.
- And last but not least, OpenOffice.org 3, the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. It stores all your data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. It can be downloaded and used completely free of charge for any purpose. Now you can’t beat that!
Tech Data Doesn’t Sell Linux Netbooks
Posted by admin in Netbook News on June 6th, 2009
Because of low demand, Tech Data says they do not sell netbooks with Linux, only Windows. Although it’s true that Windows, mostly XP, have been the most popular on netbooks, quarter of netbooks sold worldwide last year came with Linux.
Tech Data tends to supply more resellers with business or government clients than those selling to consumers, so that could have a lot to do with it. And, Linux netbooks seem to be returned more often than XP Netbooks.
Eee PC 1008HA Looks Nice
HotHardware.com has a first look at the first Eee PC netbook that looks nothing at all like its predecessors. All netbooks are rather square in design and frankly not that pleasant on the eye. Along comes the new Eee PC 1008HA. It has a nice seachell design which includes this netbook and the upcoming 1005HA.
Although visually pleasing, the specifications are about the sames as you’ve seen on practically every other netbook to emerge within the past six months.
From Asus:
Surf with the Eee PC Seashell—The beach brings to mind images of clear blue oceans, soft silk-like sand and, of course, the seashells. ASUS has taken one of nature’s most beautiful designs and combined it with the best of today’s innovations to provide users with the most stylishly functional Eee PC yet. Weighing just 1.1kg, the Eee PC Seashell is a highly portable companion that users can carry about, allowing them to surf the Internet, watch videos or keep in touch with their friends and family—even while at the beach. Equipped with a more-than-ample 10-inch display, ergonomically designed keyboard, intelligent energy management system and an intuitive multi-touch touch-pad, the Eee PC Seashell aims to provide users with the best mobile computing experience, wherever their journeys take them.
RealNetworks Adds All in One Support to Linux Netbooks
According to Cnet, RealNetworks has announced a licensing agreement with many of the major Linux software companies to have RealPlayer for Mobile be pre-installed on Ubuntu and Instant-On Netbook OS systems made by Xandros, Phoenix Technologies, DeviceVM, and Canonical.
This is good news for Linux lovers as this will give users the ability to play media on demand in one easy to use package, including some files that weren’t available for playing on Linux before.
Hooray for Real.
Moblin on ASUS Eee PC 1000HE
Here’s a nice walkthough of guy with Moblin on his Asus Eee PC 1000HE. Very nice and quick startup. Good tour. Cheers Dude!
Asus EEE PC 900A Intel Atom 8.9in Netbook
ZipZoomfly has a nice deal on the Asus EEE PC 900A Netbook. It is an Intel Atom N270 8.9″ Miniature Laptop. It also has a Kingwin KW-01 Wireless Laser Mouse for $184.99 after rebate. Free Shipping. Tax in CA.
Now to get it for $184.99 + Kingwin Wireless Laser Mouse, Scroll down to Save $15” and click “Add this Combo.
Here are few specs on the Asus EEE PC 900A:
- 2.2lbs
- 8.9″ 1024×600
- Intel Atom N270 @ 1.6GHz
- 1GB RAM; 4GB SSD
- 802.11b/g
- Linux
- 4 cell battery
- 1 Year warranty
and $10 rebate Exp 6/15/09