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I do have a cheap $80 desktop monitor that I can plug into, and that makes doing things much easier when I bring it home.Two other previous laptops I have owned were huge disappointments in terms of usability and durability, but this little 701 is 'just right'. Lots of places now have free or low-cost wifi, and this little unit finds them and connects easily.
I want to add that this little unit is great for traveling with on a motorcycle. I wont duplicate all the previous reviews.
Plus this PC works great for checking email, surfing and playing media. I have had it for nearly a year, and its nowhere near as finicky about rough handling as a full size (and expensive) laptop.
Once it's slipped into the DVD player case I bought for it, along with the charger, USB retractable travel mouse, and a little laptop light, its ready for the rough and tumble world of riding around tucked into a saddlebag.Full size laptops are cumbersome to carry on a bike, but this thing is quite happy, with no worries because of the Solid State Drive. I can take digital pics and movies with my camera, plug the SD card into the slot, and easily share pics and videos with friends along the way.The screen is small, and the tiny keys arent really 'biker friendly', but I dont use it to write the Great American Novel anyway.
Emailed two questions, no answer.2. It is small, but it does not fit my pocket. I knew the company made too much profit one it, but still could not help buy got one at $390 at this beginning of the year after reading all the positive reviews.1. I added 2G memory. 6. Card reader constantly has error when it is hot in summer.3. Cannot properly play the popular MKV format movie.4.
The key board is too small. Bad technical support. I don't see much difference with a normal laptop when carrying it for travel.5. Less powerful cpu (actual speed 600MHz). They are useless with such cpu. Those who has a PDA with mini key board knows it. I am wondering whether all those positive reviews are from the true users.Wish I had bought a much powerful laptop at the same price I paid for this one.
As others have said, the space bar doesn't always work unless you press it right in the middle.However, you can't beat it for convenience and price. It doesn't always connect to WiFi signals reliably. and doesn't support WPA2 encryption. I carry it everywhere I go because it fits in my coat pocket. it's amazing how much more work I get done as a result.
After showing it off to a few friends, I got an idea. Reviews of this laptop have been popping up all over the Internet for the past year now, and although they were generally favorable, I could never find a valid excuse to buy yet another computer. The Eee may be a neat novelty due to its size, but just how practical is it. I'm somewhat of an amateur technology enthusiast, so I just couldn't hold out any longer. I picked up a pearl white model Eee. What if I were to quit using all other laptops/computers and only use my Asus Eee PC. To help chronical my experiment, I set up a blog where I post my daily pitfalls and triumphs with this little machine.[.].
I purchased this product because I saw a couple that had one on a recent trip to Eastern Europe. I purchased it primarily for e-mail & skype while traveling. So far, I am very impressed with the unit. It is simple to use and a great size for travel. I think it will be perfect. Can't wait to take my first trip.
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