ASUS Eee PC 4G (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Galaxy Black

I wont duplicate all the previous reviews. I want 2 add that this little unit is great 4 traveling with on a motorcycle. I have had it 4 nearly a year, & its nowhere near as finicky about rough handling as a full size (and expensive) laptop. Once it's slipped into the DVD player case I bought 4 it, along with the charger, USB retractable travel mouse, & a little laptop light, its ready 4 the rough & tumble world of riding around tucked into a saddlebag.

Full size laptops are cumbersome 2 carry on a bike, but this thing is quite happy, with no worries because of the Solid State Drive. Plus this PC works great 4 checking email, surfing & playing media. Lots of places now have free or low-cost wifi, & this little unit finds them & connects easily. I can take digital pics & movies with my camera, plug the SD card into the slot, & easily share pics & videos with friends along the way.

The screen is small, & the tiny keys arent really 'biker friendly', but I dont use it 2 write the Great American Novel anyway. I do have a cheap $80 desktop monitor that I can plug into, & that makes doing things much easier when I bring it home.

Two other previous laptops I have owned were huge disappointments in terms of usability & durability, but this little 701 is 'just right'.

I knew the company made too much profit one it, but still could not help buy got one at $390 at this beginning of the year after reading all the positive reviews.
1. Bad technical support. Emailed two questions, no answer.
2. Card reader constantly has error when it is hot in summer.
3. Less powerful cpu (actual speed 600MHz). I added 2G memory. They are useless with such cpu. Cannot properly play the popular MKV format movie.
4. It is small, but it does not fit my pocket. I don't see much difference with a normal laptop when carrying it 4 travel.
5. The key board is too small. Those who has a PDA with mini key board knows it.
6. I am wondering whether all those positive reviews are from the true users.

Wish I had bought a much powerful laptop at the same price I paid 4 this one.

It doesn't always connect 2 WiFi signals reliably... & doesn't support WPA2 encryption. As others have said, the space bar doesn't always work unless you press it right in the middle.

However, you can't beat it 4 convenience & price. I carry it everywhere I go because it fits in my coat pocket... it's amazing how much more work I get done as a result.

Reviews of this laptop have been popping up all over the Internet 4 the past year now, & although they were generally favorable, I could never find a valid excuse 2 buy yet another computer. I'm somewhat of an amateur technology enthusiast, so I just couldn't hold out any longer. I picked up a pearl white model Eee.

After showing it off 2 a few friends, I got an idea. The Eee may be a neat novelty due 2 its size, but just how practical is it? What if I were 2 quit using all other laptops/computers & only use my Asus Eee PC?

To help chronical my experiment, I set up a blog where I post my daily pitfalls & triumphs with this little machine.[...]

I purchased this product because I saw a couple that had one on a recent trip 2 Eastern Europe. So far, I am very impressed with the unit. It is simple 2 use & a great size 4 travel. I purchased it primarily 4 e-mail & skype while traveling. I think it will be perfect. Can't wait 2 take my first trip!

Share photos of your travels without waiting till you get home. Shop the world wide web without attaching any lines or wires. Learn through the latest technology without a technical manual. Play, relax, & entertain on the go with shock-proof design. Connect with friends & family with just a few clicks with the ASUS Eee PC 4G.

Get the power of a full-sized laptop in the ultra-compact ASUS Eee PC 4G, which offers a full QWERTY keyboard, 7-inch screen, & preinstalled Linux operating system. (This laptop is also compatible with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.) You'll be able 2 stay connected 2 email & the Internet easily thanks 2 the Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), & communicate via video chat & VoIP with the Webcam integrated into the display's bezel. Because it uses flash memory instead of a hard drive (with 4 GB of storage), the Eee PC is optimal 4 weathering rough handling & sharing space in overstuffed bags.

With a rapid start-up time, the Eee PC is always ready 2 get into action. Note that this product is black, not white as shown in the image.

For the professional, the Eee PC comes with a powerful selection of software 2 maximize personal productivity--over 40 built-in applications. The Open Office suite of software enables the user 2 open, edit & create documents, presentations, spreadsheets & databases that are compatible with Microsoft Office. For journalists, photographers & other professionals who need 2 use a computer in the field 2 create, 2 communicate & 2 collaborate with other colleagues, the Eee PC's combinati on of power, extreme portability & rugged build makes it the ideal computing solution.

It's also a great choice 4 young students, with a built-in Dictionary that's great 4 homework, & it includes two modes of intuitive graphic user interface design 2 accommodate both experienced & inexperienced PC users. The Eee PC also handles your digital images, movies, & music as well as Internet radio.

No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly, & intuitive graphic interface.

Compact & highly portable at just 32 ounces, the Eee PC 4G has a 7-inch wide color TFT LCD with an 800 x 480-pixel resolution (WXGA). Under the hood is a 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU with integrated Intel graphics processor, 512 MB of RAM (not expandable), & 4 GB of solid-state flash memory. With the dependable solid-state disk, you get unparalleled shock-protection & reliability. In addition 2 its wireless LAN, it also offers wired Fast Ethernet connectivity. The Eee PC includes software 4 Web browsing (Firefox), email, OpenOffice 2.0 4 creating & editing word processing documents & spreadsheets, & a suite of other productivity software 2 help keep you on track.

You get three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output 4 connecting 2 external monitors, headphone & microphone jacks, & a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot. The Eee PC measures 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches, & it weighs 32 ounces. The 4-cell, 5200 mAh battery provides up 2 3.5 hours of battery life (depending on usage). It's backed by a 1 year warranty 4 parts & labor.