Please, somebody tell me if this is a deal or not. I am so confused with which model is what. Its $75 cheaper than the lowest price on pricegrabber and $63 cheaper than the lowest on froogle. I like the winxp, but dislike the 16gb ssd. Is there a better deal on an atom powered eee pc? Or is the celeron not so bad after all?
Thanks * Intel® Celeron® processor with 900MHz processor speed * 1GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power * Note: Optical drive not included
* 8.9" WSVGA TFT-LCD widescreen display with 1024 x 600 resolution * 16GB solid-state disk hard drive; shock-proof design * Intel® GMA graphics with shared video memory * Built-in 1.3MP webcam and microphone make it easy to video chat with, send video mail to or videoconference with friends, family or co-workers * Built-in 3-in-1 media reader supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and MultiMediaCard * 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer * Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN (with RJ-45 connector) * Weighs only 2.2 lbs. and measures just 0.8" thin for lightweight portability; lithium-ion battery * Stylish black case finish * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system preinstalled; software package included with Microsoft Works and Windows Live
This would be hot at $200. Atom-based mini laptops aren't that much more expensive than this one.
mikeopp
Member
posted: Nov. 4, 2008 @ 9:15p
$20 shipping is also pretty steep, costs them no more than $8
Billygoats
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 4, 2008 @ 9:25p
Don't go near this model. You'll be sorry. It's so slow with the static drive. Go with the 900HA model with the 160 GB Hard Drive and 5 hour battery life. Just slightly heavier.
I compared both the Celeron and Atom-based EEE PCs and was told that the Celeron is actually faster then the Atom. That being said I would avoid this deal. When comparing the 900 and 1000 series you are looking at a difference of night-and-day. The keyboard on the 900 is a joke, it feels like you are using a toy. Compare the 1000-series and you quickly forget the "cuteness" of the 900. The keyboard is almost full size and it "feels" like a real machine vice the "toy" look and feel of the 900.
If you are buying a EEE PC consider the 1000 series with the Atom and the 160 GB HD with XP. It is not quite a laptop but a bit more than a Netbook and the best thing is ... it can be bought for just about the same price as the 900 series.
AlanS17
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 19, 2008 @ 1:22p
The 1000 series is also larger. If size matters and you're going small, go with the 900. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it.
786akr
Member
posted: Nov. 19, 2008 @ 2:42p
This particular model (16 G 900) is terrible.The ssd is slow as snail and takes forever to install programs in windows xp.The ssd on my eeepc died in less than 3 months and it is sitting at Asus service center for two weeks now,they do not give me any proper answer.You have to ship this thing to them at your own expense.I really miss Dell service,They arrange pick up of defective unit same day and you get replacement next day.If you want same smaller size newer model 904HA might be better and you can buy it from Amazon for few dollars more buo 1000 series is much better performer.
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