Comments on: Cheap Eee PC rides again

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:33:11 +0000

Take an eeePC to europe. My wife and I did. Wifi was readily available so you can do your banking without worrying about spyware on some cafe’s pc. There were plenty of unsecured wifi networks in Italy and greece. Inet is cheaper at a cafe if you have your own machine. It was also used for downloading the camera cards onto a 2.5 inch external HDD.(BTW that HDD and its photos became more important or irreplaceable than my passport). We were away for 14 weeks so the built in webcam for video conferencing really helped keep home sickeness away. For the money, it really paid for its self. If in a years time I replace it and go buy a better netbook – I can still hand someone else a useful PC.

By: lostincanberra

lostincanberra — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:53:19 +0000

Well, As one who is hopelessly addicted to electronic toys, I'd already been to the COTD site and pressed the wallet-emptying button before the first 'heads-up' here. Looking forward to getting it in the mail.

It's funny - I've never liked using laptops/notebooks yet I'm happy to be heading into Eee-land. Maybe I'm accepting the screen/mouse/keyboard trade off more readily with something this size and weight. I've never been too keen on PDAs either.

Of course, the functionality/price ratio could be a factor too...

By: James

James — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:57:07 +0000

OK you've convinced me. I just bought one. To be honest I've been thinking about one for a while, but your post tipped me over the edge. I'm heading off to 10 weeks in Europe soon and I think this will be just the thing. The instant connection to wireless hotspots probably also tipped me over the edge. Starbucks Stockholm, here I come!

By: PaulC

PaulC — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:53:37 +0000

Oh damnit. Why is my wallet empty right NOW?

That is a great, great deal, and would be perfect for me to take overseas (soon).

Ahhhh well.
Thanks for pointing it out anyway ;-)