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The ramblings of Aprazeth, an recent convert to minimalism, enthusiast of computer technology – with an outspoken opinion about everything and everyone.
On the train..?
Apr 1st
Well then, first time I am actually using the EEE PC on the train (which was the reason why I bought it in the first place. Admittedly it took some time to get used to the keyboard, and I am still not quite used to it yet, but it’s getting there.
Anyway, today proved to be an interesting day. Let alone because of the DLST change (1 hour forward) which meant it was light when I left the house, and supposedly still light when I should have gone home. I mention supposedly because I was still working. But hey, it got done :)
Tomorrow is April 1st so I wonder what pranks will be pulled. Hopefully not too much ;) And no I have none planned….
Anywho, I better try to relax. I still have to work for the rest of the week ;-)
Sunday is supposedly a day off…
Mar 30th
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
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
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:
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