miaren Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Just bought the wife an Asus Eee laptop, so she can surf to her hearts content (but mainly to free my PC for Me ) I'm quite impressed with it, and for 150 quid its tempting to get one myself - My uses would be for the inevitable Library of manuals, 7" screen is easier to read than the 2" Nokia phone, and also as its under a kilo, its not to heavy to use setting up and focusing IP cameras... Any body else use one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I assume no serial port? Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miaren Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 no serial port but 3 Qty USB 2.0, 1 Qty Network and 1 Qty Monitor port. A usb serial lead is available for around 12 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 what kinda spec is it? Was thinking of getting the acer 5920 with that mobile broadband from 3. http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/692890 My girlfriend is after a laptop though so might be a good buy for her! Edit: ACER NOT ASUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 there are a few mini laptops, the original epc is a 7" screen, celeron processor (limited to 900MHz). Problem with the 7" screen is that if you install windows in it, its not very tall res wise. The 900 is better. But look at the new atom powered mini laptops, like the msi wind and such like. New epc has awesome battery life, better than my Dell D420 (i get about 7 hours from an extended batt) as they do about 9 hours on a std batt! securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thanks redbull, ill make sure i sheck it out before i buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miaren Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 what kinda spec is it?Was thinking of getting the acer 5920 with that mobile broadband from 3. http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/692890 My girlfriend is after a laptop though so might be a good buy for her! Edit: ACER NOT ASUS Sorry, Definately a Asus http://www.ebuyer.com/product/141743 They do quite a range, so the spec will vary. I bought the basic one shown in the link above, and it works very well. Extremely quiet, as the only moving part is the cooling fan, and it comes with Open Office, PDF reader and Firefox. I'm tempted to leave the big laptop in the office and get this for site duties. Note, on this one the screen has the width but not as the height as a normal pc, the better ones have bigger screens. cheap and cheerful, and for her indoors it does come in "pretty"? colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpotter Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Been looking at getting an ebook reader just for manuals, but this looks a cheaper option + bonus if usb-serial allows connection to panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart Electrics Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Great bit of kit. I have had mine since January. Linux Ops system. Since then I have purchased another 2. I should of took a few more at the time as I got them for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/1577927/ar...150bb-blue.html Ive been looking at this one, i know it cost more but it has windows XP and proper hard drive and more guts and only a smidgeon bigger.http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/1577927/art/acer/aspire-one-a150bb-blue.html re record not fade away. I really can't be ar**** with it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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