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Staples: Asus 10.1" Netbook with 1.6GHz Intel Atom N2600, 1GB RAM & 320GB HDD for $249.99
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If you're always on the go and you need a portable and lightweight computer for word processing or web browsing, you might want to consider a netbook. On that note, you can get the Asus 10.1" Netbook with 1.6GHz Intel Atom N2600, 1GB RAM and 320GB HDD for $249.99 right now at Staples - thanks forum poster peaceful for the heads up! This Asus Eee PC X101CH is a decent deal considering lower-end netbooks, with similar specifications and powered by the same N2600 processor, are in the $300-$500 range.
The reviews on Amazon.com are mostly favourable but a common gripe is that the memory can't be upgraded (the 1GB memory is soldered on the motherboard). Although 1GB of RAM should be enough for an average Windows XP user, if you run a lot of demanding applications, you might want to invest in a higher-performance computer that can handle heavy multi-tasking. But, if you value portability over performance, this netbook is a contender with a 2.03 lb weight and an ultra-thin 0.86 profile.
If you're interested, the Asus Netbook is available online and in stores. The $249.99 price is valid until April 24. Staples offer free shipping on online orders over $50.
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It does have an ethernet port, which is good for those without wireless. It may be a good little netbook for kids and students.
From what I've seen, the build is far superior to the Acer netbooks, especially the keyboard.
Wow ... The new Atom doesn't even need a fan to cool. That's pretty 'cool'
My main laptop (a decent 17" core i7) is currently in their repair depot having some work done (the solder that attaches the power port to the mother board has broken and no longer charges the battery), apparently it is now fixed but somehow my laptop has been marked as "Walk in pickup" and is not being shipped (found out by tracking my RMA number on their website). I have spoken to Asus support no fewer than 6 times and they flat refuse to let me speak to the repair depot indicating it isn't possible to call them, nor will they let me mail them directly. I don't begrudge the laptop breaking, that stuff happens, but the absolute inability of the customer support/service to provide any reasonable help is totally unacceptable.
I live 3 hours away from the repair depot and have been absolutely unable to contact them to arrange shipment of my laptop back, there is no phone that anyone will answer, my messages go unreturned, the email contact that I've been given has yet to return a single email. I honestly am more frustrated and angry at Asus than I am when dealing with Bell customer support (Would have seemed inconceivable to me prior to this experience). I vow to persuade as many folks to avoid them as possible so they don't have to suffer through the same brutal customer service as I do.
The sad thing is I don't even know what hours the depot has that I can go and pick up my laptop because I can't call to find out. CURSE ASUS.
only thing does not work well is the fan control, lacking acpi driver for win7, the fan runs at full speed almost all the time.
eeectl fan control only works under winxp
Had OSX 10.6, Win7 Ultimate x86, Ubuntu 11.10 and Android x86 4.0-RC1 running on this machine for a few days. Still trying to upgrade OSX 10.6 to 10.6.6+.
eeectl worked for me on Win7... not all functions, but I was able to lower the fan speed...
BTW N2600 is 20% slower.
"Might" be good for moderate facebook browsing.
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yep, it works under compatible mode, thanks, did not realize this before.
If one costs $40+ it is pricing the device to $300
Bilingual keyboard I imagine.
For this particular model, you are stuck with 1GB of RAM, the screen is only 1024x600, and you get a 3-cell battery.
http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_PC/Eee_P...specifications
That makes this good for what, exactly?
$50 more and you can get yourself a pretty decent tablet... Okay, so you're missing a keyboard, but keyboards in this size are not exactly fun to type on anyways.
It's all soldered onto the mobo.
The previous gen has 1 slot with 1GB from factory. One can remove the 1GB and install a 2GB stick.
Memory DDR3, 1 x On Board Memory, 1GB/2GB ( Maximum 2GB ) *3
Note *3 : The memory is fixed on the motherboard and there is no SO-DIMM on the motherboard. The Memory is unable to be removed or replaced for extending.
previous generation is previous. We're talking about this product.
http://liliputing.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/00_memory1.jpg
HUGE Thank you to mystery, I got a live, useful person and something is actually happening with my repair now! I've spoken to the normal 1888 number from asus probably 6 or 7 times now, and each time "we've escalated this sir, someone should contact with you regarding this in 24 48 hours" (told this three separate times now!). NEVER got anywhere with them.
I had to call the below listed number a couple of times to get someone, but when I did get someone, they were able to actually do something. INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!
I hold by my earlier comment that never again will Asus get a dime from me after this "service" debacle, but now at least I should have my machine back in a couple of days. FINALLY!