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:<sup>1</sup> In the UK the Eee is also promoted as the [[Research Machines|RM]] Asus Minibook<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rm.com/Primary/Products/product.asp?cref=PD1030046 | title=RM Asus miniBook | publisher=[[Research Machines]] | accessdate=2007-11-07}}</ref>; however, the unit itself is no different.
:<sup>1</sup> In the UK the Eee is also promoted as the [[Research Machines|RM]] Asus Minibook<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rm.com/Primary/Products/product.asp?cref=PD1030046 | title=RM Asus miniBook | publisher=[[Research Machines]] | accessdate=2007-11-07}}</ref>, which is targeted at students; however, the unit itself is no different.


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Eee PC
ManufacturerASUSTeK Computer Inc.
TypeSubnotebook
Media2/4/8 GB flash memory
Operating systemA customized version of Xandros
(other operating systems can be installed—see article)
CPU900 MHz Intel Celeron-M ULV 353, fan
Memory512 MB/512 MB/1 GB DDR2-667 RAM (2G/4G/8G)
Display7 inch (diagonal) TFT LCD with LED backlight; 800×480 pixels (pels)
GraphicsIntel UMA
InputKeyboard
Touchpad
Camera (Optional)
Microphone
Camerabuilt-in 0.3 megapixel video camera (4G and 8G models)
Connectivity10/100 Mbit Ethernet
802.11b/g wireless LAN
3 USB 2.0 ports
MMC/SD card reader
Power4 cell 4400 or 5200 mAh battery

The ASUS Eee PC is a 'sub-notebook' designed by ASUS and Intel. ASUS describes the name Eee (pronounced as the letter e, IPA /iː/) as deriving from "the three Es"; an abbreviation of their advertising slogan for the device: "Easy to learn, Easy to work, Easy to play"[1].

History

Two models were announced at COMPUTEX Taipei 2007, the Eee PC 701 and the Eee PC 1001.[2] The 701 based model Eee PC 4G was released on October 16, 2007 in Taiwan.[3] Three additional models will be available by the end of November. The originally announced second model 1001 will most likely be released soon.[4] ASUS expects to sell about 200,000 units in 2007,[5] 300,000 to 500,000 by March 2008 and 3–5 million by 2009.[4] Intel has described the Eee PC as in line with its "World Ahead" marketing drive – which aims to provide anyone around the world a chance to own a PC.[6]

Both the price and the size of the devices are relatively small in comparison to similar devices, such as Ultra-Mobile PCs. The Eee series is viewed partly as a response to the XO-1 notebook from the One Laptop per Child initiative.

ASUS plans to introduce second-generation Eee PCs in April 2008 which are meant to feature Intel's Merom processors. The power consumption of the next-generation notebooks will reduce to 7 W TDP, down from 11 W TDP, and the fan might be removed to save more power and reduce noise.[7]

At the Intel Developer Forum 2007, Intel demonstrated its Classmate PC and the Eee PC, and also had specifications listing four models of the Eee PC. ASUS at the time claimed that models may start at the promised US$199 price point and transition up in price and feature to US$399.[8]

The price and specifications for the Eee PC, officially announced in September 2007, changed from those first announced by ASUS. The price rose from US$199 to US$245, while the base model went from a 4 to a 2 GB solid state drive, the VGA camera was dropped and the RAM was decreased from 512 MB to 256 MB. As of October 25 2007, the price range was expected to be US$299-399.[9] The 2G Surf has since gone on sale with 512 MB of RAM installed.[10]

Since October 13, 2007 the ASUS website shows revised specifications. The products now have the marketing names EeePC 8G, 4G, 4G Surf, 2G Surf instead of the model numbers 700 and 701 shown in pre-release information and on the Eee PC label and on the packaging.[11] There is no indication that the model numbers are not still present for the Eee PC, but they might not be used in advertising for the systems. The 4G Surf uses socketed RAM but does not have a door to access the slot.[12]

ASUS has announced a desktop version of the Eee PC, without an integrated display, to be released in 2008.[13]

ASUS has announced a Windows version of the Eee PC by the end of the year 2007,[14] which runs Windows XP natively. However, as of the 11th of January 2008, this has yet to be released. The Eee PC can officially run Windows XP and Xandros. There's also a special version of Xubuntu available, dubbed eeeXubuntu [15].

Technical overview

Mobility

The Eee PC is a subnotebook, about the size of a hardback book when closed.[16] The original pre-installed Linux OS can be configured to either display a simple user interface for first-time PC users, or full desktop mode for greater functionality, with a few downloads and changes via the Command Line Interface.[16]

Display

The 7 inch (178 mm), measured diagonally, screen has a resolution of 800×480 pixels.[17] The screen does not cover the entire space within the lid; instead it is flanked on the sides by stereo speakers and, above, by the (optional) camera in the trim at the top.[18]

Software

OpenOffice.org Writer running on the Eee PC

On top of the base Linux system, which boots in 10-15 seconds, the Eee PC runs a custom tab-based interface. The quick start time brings the operation of the device closer to that of small electronic devices such as mobile phones and PDAs. Bundled software includes OpenOffice.org, Mozilla Firefox, Skype,[19] Tux Paint and other educational entertainment software, E-mail and Internet radio applications, Google Docs and Wikipedia look-up tool.[20] Apt-get can be used to install additional software through Debian repositories.

Whilst the software package does not include Windows XP, it does include copies of the drivers and instructions necessary to install a separately-purchased copy at a later date. It was announced on October 16, 2007, that a future version of the Eee will be sold with Windows XP.[3] Microsoft agreed to lower the price of Windows for Eee PC users to under US$40.[21]

The file system is ext2/ext3. UnionFS is used to make the root file system consist of changes to a static image. This makes it possible to let users update everything on the file system and still provide a factory reset. The drawback is that storage on the image cannot be recovered. If a software package is uninstalled, no space is freed and if a package is updated it might take up space twice. On 4 GB models, 1.4 GB is available to the user; on 8 GB models, 5.1 GB is available.

Storage

The Eee PC uses a solid-state drive for storage (instead of a hard drive) which consumes less power, allows the device to boot quickly and makes it less susceptible to shock damage. In the 2 GB and 4 GB models, the SSD is permanently soldered to the board, to reduce manufacturing cost. In the 8 GB model, the SSD is a card connected via the internal mini-PCIe connector.

The RAM in the 4 GB and 8 GB Eee PC models is 533 MHz DDR2 on a standard SO-DIMM module, which can be swapped out for a maximum of 2 GB memory.

Storage can be expanded by using the Secure Digital Card compliant memory card slot located on the right side. SD and SDHC memory cards mount virtually flush into the spring-loaded slot. Removal of the memory card is done by pushing in the card until it clicks and ejects.

Specifications

Component Eee PC 2G Surf (700) Eee PC 4G Surf (701) Eee PC 4G (701)1 Eee PC 8G (701)
Display 7 in (17.8 cm) 800×480 TFT LCD with LED backlight[22]
Graphics Integrated Intel GMA 900 graphics processor (Shared Memory Architecture), additional VGA port (up to 1600×1280 pixels)[17]
Storage 2 GB Solid state drive (SSD) flash 4 GB SSD 8 GB SSD
Processor 900 MHz Intel Celeron-M ULV 353[23] which has 512 kB L2 cache RAM,[24][20] @ 630 MHz (70 MHz x 9) cooled by a fan
Memory 512 MB[10] DDR2-400 RAM[citation needed] 512 MB DDR2-667[25] 1 GB RAM DDR2-667
soldered RAM[citation needed] socketed RAM, upgradeable to 2 GB
Battery 4-cell, Li-Ion, 4400 mAh, 7.4 volts: 2 h 45 min battery life 4-cell, Li-Ion, 5200 mAh, 7.4 volts: 3 h 30 min battery life
Camera No 0.3 megapixel; up to 640×480, up to 30 fps[17]
Pricing NT$7,999[26] (around 245 US$);
US$299 in USA		 NT$9,990[26] (around 307 US$);
US$349.99 in USA		 NT$11,655 including 5% tax[26] (around 357 US$);
US$399.99 in USA		 NT$13,800[26] (around 425 US$);
US$499.99 in USA
Other
  • OS: Xandros[27] (Linux based distribution) running KDE. Capable of running any other off-the-shelf Linux distribution.[28] Hardware compatible with Windows XP.
  • Communication: 10/100 Mbit Ethernet, 802.11b/g wireless LAN mini PCI-E card (Atheros-based)
  • Audio: Realtek ALC6628 Hi-Definition Audio 5.1 CODEC;[17] built-in stereo speakers; built-in microphone
  • Connectors: 3 USB 2.0 ports, MMC/SD (HC) card reader, Ethernet port, Modem port (non-functional, empty), Microphone input, Headphone jack, AC power jack, VGA out, Kensington lock slot
  • Dimensions: 225 × 165 × 21~35 mm (8.9 × 6.5 × 0.9~1.4 in)[27]
  • Weight: 920 g (2 lb ½ oz)
  • Colors: Pure white or Galaxy black available in November 2007; Pure White, Lush Green, Sky Blue, Blush Pink, or Galaxy Black[29] (spring 2008)
  • Chipset: Intel 910GML series[17]
  • Expansion: two PCI Express Mini Card connectors (one internally, occupied by wireless network card, another empty, accessible from opening on back of unit).[30]
1 In the UK the Eee is also promoted as the RM Asus Minibook[31], which is targeted at students; however, the unit itself is no different.

Configurations

Naming of the models of the device appears to link the size of installed SSD, camera, and battery size into a name that indicates the Eee PC configuration.[32] The Eee PC Surf models include the 4400 mAh battery pack and no webcam, while the non-Surf models have the 5200 mAh battery pack and a webcam installed. The model numbers (700, 701) may still be the same as has been seen on pre-production samples. ASUS may offer upgrades for the SSD storage via the empty Mini PCIe slot, which has been shown to be labeled FLASH_CON in take apart photos of the 4G.[30] When a Mini PCIe card is inserted into the spare empty slot, the internal SSD gets disabled, making the device unable to boot from the original SSD.[33] There are also signal lines for a USB port on the Mini PCIe pins which have been used to connect various USB devices internally. Some 701 models with serial numbers starting at 7B do not have a second mini PCIe slot soldered onto the motherboard, though the circuit traces and solder pads remain.[34] Asus originally announced both a 7-inch and 10-inch Eee PC[6], but later indicated that they do not intend to produce a 10-inch model at this time. At CES 2008, Asus confirmed that new models would be released in Q2 with new features which would include WiMax, and the option of an 8.9 inch display of unstated resolution. [35]

Its also possible that the missing PCIe socket can be added by someone experienced in SMD soldering, and in addition the flash chips used are removeable with Chipquik so replacing soldered memory with new from a USB Flash Drive may be possible.

Commentary

Marketing

The Eee PC is a product, possibly designed for the user who desires an inexpensive, portable, WiFi-capable platform. It is sometimes compared to the OLPC XO-1, which is targeted mainly towards the education market in developing countries and is only available to consumers through a time-limited donation program.

ASUSTeK plans to promote and build the ASUS brand by splitting it into three distinct units. The new ASUS will only produce ASUS-branded computers while the second company, Pegatron, will handle all original equipment manufacturer (OEM), motherboard, and component manufacturing. The third and final company Unihan, will concentrate on casing, module, and other non-PC manufacturing. Both Pegatron and Unihan are expected to continue the former ASUS manufacturing tasks with little to no dropoff or transition.

Educational Use

On November 8, 2007, Fresno Unified School District, in Fresno, California announced a digital portfolio and laptop pilot program, in which 16 schools will use the mini-laptops in the classroom at a ratio of one laptop for every two students. Eventually the district expects that all 78,000 students will create and manage their own web-based portfolios from kindergarten through 12th grade.

In the UK, RM Education, a large supplier to the educational field has contracted as a distributor of the eeepc and is distributing their re-branded version to schools and colleges in the UK.

Criticism

  • The original Linux OS distributed on the EEE PC leaves 1.4 GB available (on the 4 GB models) to the user for personal files on the internal SSD.[36] Users who decide to purchase extra storage peripherals or other accessories to increase available storage space will add to the base cost of the unit.
  • The pre-installed Xandros operating system has a Linux kernel which has a kernel option set that limits the detected RAM size to a maximum of 1 GB even if a larger module is installed. This problem, however, is corrected by replacing one file now that the kernel sources have been released (or more files for some advanced uses like NFS). The actual capacity is shown in full in the BIOS setup and under other OSs.
  • A controversy over a "warranty void if removed" sticker on the RAM access cover panel has prompted ASUS to release a statement clarifying the matter.[37] The warranty will not be void in areas where it is not a legally proper act to use such a sticker, but it may still be effective in countries where limitations like that may be used. It is very sensitive to the laws of each particular country whether or not the sticker is enforceable to void a warranty claim.
  • The screen, 7 inch (178 mm) diagonal with 800×480 pixels resolution, may limit usability with some applications. The original Linux OS allows moving windows around the screen to see parts beyond the current screen without the title bar (as in most Linux/UNIX Window Managers), by holding Alt, left-clicking and dragging the window. A new model with an 8.9 inch screen is scheduled for release in early 2008.[35]
  • Even though the supplied Linux operating system includes an Add/Remove Software icon on the settings page, it only gives the option of installing or removing a few programs and does not allow the use of many applications available via open-source software.[38] The Eeepc user base has begun building custom software repositories for the device.
  • The operating system drivers for the ACPI and Wireless devices supplied with the pre-installed Xandros operating system are versions of software licensed under the GNU General Public License. The company released the source code as a ZIP file along with the product, however it has been reported that a small percentage of the source may be missing, and some device driver software appears obfuscated.[39] In the absence of necessary source code, other Linux kernel versions and distributions on the device are less easy to use with some of the hardware. In a good-faith response ASUS has requested people help by identifying specific source code which is still missing[40] and also has since released the source code for the ACPI module.[41] They have also released the patched Linux kernel sources and their Busybox sources, and worked with Atheros to release an updated driver to the Madwifi project.
  • The final price and specifications for the Eee PC that were initially offered for sale were changed from those first announced by ASUS. A 2 GB SSD model was in the initial announcement for $199,[6] although many news stories carried the information incorrectly much later and indicated that a 4 GB model would be offered at $199. It was reported that the price of the low-end model rose from US$199 to US$245 (reportedly at least partly due to rise in prices of 7 inch (178 mm) LCD displays[42]), while the solid state drive went from 4 to 2 GB, the VGA camera was dropped and the RAM dropped from 512 MB to 256 MB when ASUS published the Eee PC models with the Surf/non-Surf model names, though the 2G Surf model has since been sold with 512 MB of RAM installed.[10] This has caused much consumer disenchantment because technology reporters did not follow through sources to find actual facts from the ASUS press releases and misreported many aspects of the device.[citation needed]
  • Many retail outlets advertise that the Eee PC has 900 MHz. Although the Eee PC contains a Celeron M processor rated to operate at 900 MHz, the factory BIOS settings/timing for the FSB underclocks it at 630 MHz. It is possible to alter the FSB of the system by flashing the BIOS (first/old unstable BIOS with FSB setting) or using third party software. [citation needed]

See also


ASUS sites

Other operating systems

  • EeeXubuntu — A custom version of the Xubuntu 7.10 LiveCD for the Eee PC
  • UNEASYsilence — Running Mac OS X on the Eee PC
  • Eeedora — A custom Fedora spin built for the Eee PC

Communities

Reviews

  • Jackson, Jerry (2007-10-29). "Asus Eee PC 701 4G Review". NotebookReview. Retrieved 2007-11-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • Shrout, Ryan (2007-10-30). "Asus Eee PC 4G Review - Ultramobile Notebook with Linux". PC Perspective. Retrieved 2007-11-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • Altavilla, Dave (2007-11-01). "Asus Eee PC Full Retail Review Showcase". HotHardware. Retrieved 2007-11-18. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • Spoonauer, Mark (2007-11-25). "Asus Eee PC 701". LAPTOP Magazine. Retrieved 2007-11-25. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • Emms, Steve (2007-12-05). "Asus Eee PC 701 Review". LinuxLinks. Retrieved 2007-12-05. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • Paul, Ryan (2007-11-14). "Eeextremely Eeenticing: a review of the Asus Eee PC". ars technica. Retrieved 2007-11-14. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • Moynihan, Rick (2007-11-27). "Forget the Linux Desktop, it's the Linux Laptop that matters!". The Sources Mouth. Retrieved 2007-12-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • Sorin, Daniel (2008-01-10). "Asus' $400 Eee PC Wins by Breaking Rules". FoxNews. Retrieved 2008-01-10. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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