My daughter is out driving around with a driving instructor, and I took the opportunity to visit a local coffee shop and use my Eee PC. Asus announced their intention to release a small computing device that is too small to call a laptop, but too large to call a handheld device earlier this year. They started selling them in October. After watching the hoopla for about a month, I decided that the unit is too compelling not to give it a try.
I have had the unit for three weeks now and use it when I’m working with clients and at night when I watch TV and work at the same time. The computer uses a modified version of Linux and boots in less than 40 seconds. It connects to the Internet either through wi-fi or Ethernet and can even create and read Microsoft Office compatible documents.
Needless to say, after three weeks, I think I will hold on to this little gem. Traveling with it will be much more convenient than hauling around my laptop and all its heft. The easy access to the web and quick bootup and shutdown times make using the device easy and fast. I never question whether I have enough time to boot it up and check my email or look up a phone number or even look at the latest Woot.
The Eee PC isn’t for everyone, but for computer users who travel a lot and want quick, solid access to their email, the web and even some occasional spreadsheet and document creation, the Eee C fits the bill admirably. Watch for more tips and pictures of this little marvel in the weeks to come. In fact, I plan on doing all my CES coverage in Vegas this year with only the Eee PC!
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At first it appears that the laptop is very small, but that cup of coffee is about 2 feet tall.