ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Pure White

I am enjoying my Asus EEE pc. I am still getting use 2 the small keyboard but other than that I love it. It is so small & portable I can take it anywhere. There is a problem with the battery life though. For me it did not last more than 30 minutes so I would suggest you take the power cord with you & look 4 an outlet wherever you go. The software package that come with it are equivalent 2 what you would use from Microsoft. I will eventually have 2 load windows xp because it is difficult 2 add other software programs 2 this linux os system or sometimes 2 even view certain graphics online that require a download or plugin.

I bought this computer because it's cheap, small & light. I needed something portable 2 write class papers on. The ASUS is what I got & it does what I want it 2 do. I am very pleased with my purchase.

Accessory Recommendation: I recommend buying an SD card 2 store your files on. They are cheap, will save your memory & make transferring files easy. You can get them at almost any department store or electronics store. Amazon has very good prices on SD cards too.

I'm pretty sure mine is going back. I've been under the dreadful "pending status" now all but a few seconds. I don't have time 4 this type of stress. Will be shipping it back & either waiting or going with something that doesn't have these bugs.

I bought this little thing because I was headed 2 Europe 4 a little vacation & I had just enrolled in an online course. I wanted light weight & small & at just about 2lbs it fit very nicely in my backpack. I wanted something that started up quickly (average time so far is just 26 seconds plus another 15 2 find & connect 2 wireless) so I was happy 2 have it running Linux. It really works well (so far) in fact now that I am home it sits on the kitchen counter so I can log on with my first cup of coffee & get my email.

Are there any dislikes? It does get a little warm & the keyboard is small but I don't touch type very fast anyway so no problem. I attached a mini USB mouse & that really helps as the touch pad is small too (although big enough, really). I even watched a movie I had loaded on my USB thumb drive & it was great!. So if you want a second computer 2 just have available whenever, its a good solution.

I had 2 return the first PC because it quit working. The second one had more packing material & seals. It makes me wonder if the first one was used.

Asus Eee PC 2G Surf allows you 2 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.

Get the power of a full-sized laptop in the ultra-compact ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf, 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). Because it uses flash memory instead of a hard drive (with 2 GB of storage), the Eee PC is optimal 4 weathering rough handling & sharing space in overstuffed bags. This 2 GB Surf model does not include an integrated Webcam.

With a rapid start-up time, the Eee PC is always ready 2 get into action.

The 2G Surf comes in a number of colors: blush pink, galaxy black, sky blue, & lush green.

For the students & professionals, 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 combination 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 2G has a 7-inch wide color TFT LCD with an 800 x 480-pixel resolution (WXGA). Under the hood is a 800 MHz Intel Mobile CPU with integrated Intel graphics processor, 512 MB of RAM (not expandable), & 2 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 (10/100) 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, 4400 mAh battery provides up 2 2.8 hours of battery life (depending on usage). It's backed by a 1 year warranty 4 parts & labor (6 months 4 battery).

Specifications

• Internal memory: 2 GB solid state disk
• Memory expansion: slot 4 MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
• RAM: 512 MB DDR2
• Processor: 800 MHz Intel Mobile CPU
• Operating system: Linux (supports Windows XP)
• LCD: 7 inches, 800 x 480 pixels
• Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
• Peripheral connectivity: three USB 2.0
• External video: one VGA
• External audio: one headphone & one microphone port
• Webcamera: no
• Battery: 4400 mAh
• Battery life: up 2 2.8 hours
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 ounces)
• Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches