Archive for March, 2008

Sunday is supposedly a day off…

Mar 30th

Posted by Aprazeth in Personal

Please note that I mention, supposedly :) Right now, well I am working… Sunday just so happens to be one of those days that are just right to do maintenance.

Apart from that I had a great weekend. Lots of fun on Friday and especially on Saturday. Screaming your lungs out while dancing with friends (especially if they are doing the same thing) is something that I haven’t done in a long time – and well that was a lot of fun. Before that I got together with some friends and had a nice time just chatting away about bits and bobs :)

Owh and more and more I am liking this EEE. Although I must admit that running Linux on it is maybe not going to be permanent… I do miss a few things that I could do with Windows that Linux can’t. Yes, I said it… Thunderbird is great, but I rely on Outlook for a lot of things (PIM)

The first day with the EEE pc unlocked

Mar 27th

Posted by Aprazeth in Geek Stuff

First thing to notice is the response-times the machine gives. For a 800 or 900MHz it’s incredibly responsive and fast.

although the keyboard is small, typing can be done at reasonable speed and ease as well. I am amazed, even so after having played with it for more then a day now. the potential it has is great, and right now it is realizing that just fine :)

The only thing I miss is the option to increase the actual connection-possibilities. think along the lines of a mini-pci, or pci-e card. even PCMCIA… but right now, the device does support USB-modems apparently. if that turns out to be the case, it would make the ultimate lightweight portable and affordable solution for lots of people, including myself. I just need to get some things running on the default Xandros Linux installation and I will be good to go.

First things on the list are a USB-CD/DVDROM drive and a bigger SD-card. That would just make things a lot easier. Especially if I indeed do go over to Windows XP at one point or another.

I can really see myself using this device more then my laptop. Apart from the nerd-factor it also just does what I need it to do. And of course, it’s the new toy. So that always is more preferred then the old toys ;-)

I do notice that I will need to do some trimming and configuring on the power-saving, or that could just be me.

Overall I am very pleased with this purchase, and I look forward to continue using it. The only gripe I have was the fact that it came with an UK power plug, which doesn’t work in the wall outlets outside of the UK of course ;)

If you have a EEE PC and wonder how to unlock it; http://wiki.eeeuser.com

ASuS EEE PC on the way to me!

Mar 25th

Posted by Aprazeth in Geek Stuff

w00t! My freshly ordered ASuS EEE PC is on the way to me… I feel like a kid on the xmas-eve just before they go to bed.

I ordered the black version, and well, I will see how it runs and works. I fully intend to use it as a playtoy for Linux, or if I can upgrade it ;) maybe Windows XP. The idea is to keep notes, write blogs (heh) and other things on it, which right now I can’t really do when I am on the road. The EEE PC is small and light enough for me to carry around and still use, while it’s handier then my phone or a PDA.

Admittedly, I could also use the (smart)phone, but hey – this will do and not’s that freakishly expensive like a notebook. Anywho, I’m off… :mrgreen:

Back up and running…?

Mar 23rd

Posted by Aprazeth in Personal

Well, here we go again… Another long awaited post.

Life has been busy. Very busy to be honest, but hey - I’m still alive. Work is been hecctic, and will probably remain so for some time to come,
but well - that’s work for you :)

Apart from that, there has not been much changes around here… 
Kind of boring huh?

Yeah well, I am now 27, that’s about it I guess… :mrgreen:

Take care and see you soon (I promise I’ll try!)