OpenOffice offers a fine word processor for users of the ever-popular Eee PC, but sadly the default shipping OS doesn’t offer any spell checker at all, let alone an Australian one. Fix that problem by following these steps.
When we noted the $327 Eee PC earlier in the week, the offer ran out before many readers saw it — so we’re pleased to report that Catch Of The Day is reprising the deal. Clearly the original Eee is now in runout mode, so even after this offer runs out, shop around online to look for a deal — there’s no logic in paying $499 any more. More Aussie Eee tip goodness coming soon too.
If you’ve been tempted by the thought of an Eee PC, here’s a good local deal: Catch Of The Day is selling off the original 7.9in Xandros Linux model for $327 plus shipping. To our way of thinking, even at $499, the Eee is a killer buy; with this kind of saving, you’d want to get in quick.
Here’s a twist on the tale of the Windows XP phaseout – Microsoft has confirmed it’s going to keep selling XP on certain ultraportable computers, including the ASUS Eee PC, until 2010. Microsoft had already extended the XP phaseout once, to June this year, but it will be sold on the Eee and similar form factor products until 2010. Interesting! [via]
The second generation of the geek friendly ASUS Eee PC mini-laptop will hit Australian shelves this month, but Linux lovers are set for a double blow – not only has the price gone up by $150 dollars to $RRP649, but the XP version of the Eee is actually cheaper!APC had the rundown on this strange state of affairs – pointing out that the Eee PC 900 loaded with XP will cost only $599, which means that even with the Windows XP license, it’s $50 cheaper than the Linux version. The Linux version gets 20GB of storage to compensate, in comparison to the 12GB in the XP version. But still, rather odd.I’d been hanging out for the 2nd gen Eee because they’ve kept the same small form factor but increased the screen real estate by about an inch to 8.9 inches by moving the speakers away from the sides of the screen. But I have to admit, I’m wondering whether I should snap up a $500 first gen unit rather than ponying up for the 900. Here’s our original review of the first Eee PC – it rocked our socks. :)Got an opinion on whether the new Eee will be worth the extra $150 – or whether to go for the cheaper XP version? Let us know in comments.
EDIT: It seems I fail at basic subtraction – the XP version of the Eee 900 is $50 cheaper than the Linux version, not $150 as I originally wrote. Apologies!
We’re not sure when it’ll arrive in Australia, but David Flynn over at APC has written up the next gen of the ASUS Eee PC which was on show at CeBIT recently. For around $650, the new Eee will boast up to 12GB of flash memory, and they’re aiming for 8 hour battery life. The new 900 series will pack a 9 inch screen with 1024×600 resolution into the same tiny format as the current model. Nice.
ASUS will release a Windows XP version of its mini-laptop, the Eee PC, later this month. The XP Eee PC will be available through “special tender” for educational institutions and through computer resellers, but the exact release date and price have yet to be confirmed. The Linux version of the Eee PC, which runs Xandros, rocked our socks when we reviewed it last year.
I got an email overnight from ASUS PR letting me know that their Linux based Eee PC mini-laptop has been released in black. In my review of the Eee PC I said I’d fallen for its pearly white iPod looks, but if you’re more Vader than iPod, the black one could be for you.
ASUS’ Eee PC just got a little more awesome – Gizmodo reports this morning that the company has dumped its draconian “warranty void if removed” sticker on the Eee PC’s access panel in favour of a more reasonable policy. Further details over at Gizmodo AU.
