Megas3300

Hey all, I need some opinions.

I right now have an EEE 900 16g
specs:
900Mhz Celeron M
2GB ram (upgraded from 1gb)
16gb Runcore SSD (upgraded in speed from ASUS Phison SSD)
Intel 915GM Graphics.
OS: Windows 7 RC

I recently installed W7 over usb DVD which took 1.5 hrs. It runs well, though I can't get DX9 to support. the GM915 should... I used to run the default XP install with some modifications. My biggest beef about W7 is the inability to use anything better than the basic themes and I can't use eeectl in W7 to control fan/backlight/cpu clock settings. (wouldn't be a prob if I had an ATOM)

I have a friend who will buy my current eee for 200 if I downgrade it to the 4g SSD and 1gb ram with an ubuntu install. (I would keep the SSD and RAM for another eee)

My question is: What eee should I get if I sell my current one?
I am willing to at max spend 300-350.

Only requests: Atom processor and an SSD if possible (HDD is ok I guess)
EDIT: oh, and battery greater than 2.5-3 hrs.


And If you think I should keep my current EEE let me know!

Also: I am not interested in holding out for the ION platform, it would be too expensive and I use my eee for productivity.

Thanks! Mg

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Oz-Sco

Isn't the simple solution to put XP back on your machine? Or perhaps Eeebuntu? As you say its for productivity, so my question is why do you want Windows 7 on it? What has it got the alternatives don't, in terms of productivity? Consider my Acer netbook, has openoffice soft, a browser, email client, can play movies and music, and boots in under 15 seconds, now i call that productive.
Would be a whole lot cheaper too?
If you really want a new Eee, my mate just got a 1000HE, its a sweet looking machine, except it has a HD and windows OS, but that's just my personal feeling.

cheers Oz

Megas3300

I all ready put XP back on, I was just testing W7 because I am an OS nut.

I guess I should mention that I also need battery life to be a bit better than 2.5-3 hrs. I am a HS student, and plugging in has become difficult.

I usually have 3-4 apps running at once, and the 900mhz celeron (630 on batt.) is chugging after two apps are open. I know the Atoms have the edge over a 630 mhz Celeron m. Keep in mind the 16g EEEs were made before the atom was put in NB's

Thanks! Mg

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Oz-Sco

Well, i'd have thought a self confessed OS nut would appreciate the abilities of Linux.. go on, give it a go! i get 2.5 to 3 hrs out of my 3 cell Acer.. Maybe its the Atom, but i suspect the OS might help too?

Deegan

i can tell you that on my mini 9 windows 7 is running mint. same runcore 16 gig. it leaves little room after my software installs but. my buddy with the same netbook as you runns ubuntu 8.10 and i must say its great. its fast performs well and he has no problems with compatibility.

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Megas3300

My runcore won't fit in a mini9, the EEEs are 2cm longer. but thanks

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sctheluna

The ASUS 1000HE gets about 7-9.5 hours of continuous battery life , and they usually go for about $350.

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Megas3300

I saw that! good find sir! where did you find it for 350? or was that a guess?

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EEE PC Comparison Chart

I was recently looking for one and I think I'd choose the 1000HE

codyh

$369 is the cheapest I have found a new 1000HE found at http://www.google.com/product_url?q=...en&sa=merchant

I think if you can go a little over $350 then that would be the best bet. If not you can find a 1000HA for about $330 found here http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.a...S1000HABLK026X

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