ASUS Eee PC 4G-X with XP - Review and available at Best Buy

Subject: Mobile | April 7, 2008 - 12:20 AM | Ryan Shrout
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The ASUS Eee PC has been a runaway hit with the press and buyers looking for a strong dose of mobility, and the line gets a big boost today with a release of the first Eee PC's with Windows XP pre-installed.  My review covers the hardware, which remains completely unchanged from the original Linux-based system, as well as what you can expect from the system while using Windows XP.  The short of it: more flexibility and usability.

Windows XP lives on!

Subject: Mobile | April 5, 2008 - 01:36 PM | Ryan Shrout
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In case you were worried that your beloved Windows XP was going high-tail it out of here like the Dodo, have no fear: as long as your buying super lower power mobile machines it should continue to be available until June 30, 2010.

Redmond (WA) - Microsoft has announced that it plans to extend its
support of Windows XP, its nearly seven-year-old operating system,
because many computers in the market today are simply unable to run
Windows Vista.

Intel's plans for the future of mobility

Subject: Mobile | April 3, 2008 - 05:31 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The VR-Zone has compiled a roadmap of Intel's upcoming processors for Ultra Mobile Personal Computers and Mobile Internet Devices.  It looks like their System Controller Hub, a combination of the MCH and ICH into a single chip, is on schedule to arrive with the first of the Atom processors.  Read more by following the link.

VIA and Everex to Demonstrate New CloudBook Max with Built-In WiMAX Capability

Subject: Mobile | April 3, 2008 - 11:41 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Taipei, Taiwan, 2 April 2008 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced that Everex, a pioneer in developing next generation ultra mobile computing devices, has adopted the VIA C7-M ULV processor for the new Everex CloudBook Max, a stylish mini-note with a stunning 8.9" screen and integrated single-chip Mobile WiMAX solution from GCT Semiconductor for use with Sprint’s high-speed XOHM wireless network.

Windows XP-based Eee PC Preview

Subject: Mobile | March 31, 2008 - 01:13 PM | Ryan Shrout
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Laptop Magazine has posted a quick preview of the new version of the ASUS Eee PC that will be shipping with Windows XP rather than Linux.  Not much as changed though...

Short On Storage Space

A big improvement in midrange mobile performance

Subject: Mobile | March 28, 2008 - 02:47 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The Gateway P-6831 FX offers some impressive performance for a sub $1500 laptop.  With a Core 2 Duo T5450, 3GB of Samsung DDR2-667,an nVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS 512MB and a 17" screen with a native resolution of 1440x900.  All that in a package that weighs under 10 lbs.  AnandTech was really impressed at the value that this laptop offers, hopefully some of the other manufacturers will take the hint and offer some of their own.

Updated: New touch panels for Eee PC coming, add only $10 to price

Subject: Mobile | March 26, 2008 - 12:15 PM | Ryan Shrout
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Update: we seem to have not only confirmation of the touch screen debate but more new information as well.  The updated Eee PC will also possibly include a GPS integration and will sell for $500.  Nice!

Intel to sell $400 classroom notebook

Subject: Mobile | March 24, 2008 - 07:52 PM | Ryan Shrout
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Like ASUS needed more competition for their Eee PC, Intel is going have their own classroom PC that retails for $400.  Specifications look pretty familiar and it will be using Windows XP, a step over the embedded Linux that ASUS has used up until now.

Flavoured Air

Subject: Mobile | March 20, 2008 - 02:55 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Don't like the taste of Mac OSX, but still want something nice and light like the Macbook Air.  Why not go with the familiar texture and taste of Windows?  It's a Santa Rosa notebook, so it really isn't that hard to do, assuming you've got a USB optical drive to plug into it. 

X-Bit Labs did a full install with Bootcamp and a bit of work, find out how.

The split personality of the ASUS U3S

Subject: Mobile | March 18, 2008 - 05:24 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The most interesting feature of the U3S is that it has two separate on-board graphics chips, not to be used for SLI or Crossfire.  The Intel GMA X3100 is for low powered usage and will extend battery life, the nVIDIA 8400M is for when you need graphical power and are plugged into a wall socket.  Drop by X-Bit Labs for more information on this 'stylishly mobile' ultra portable laptop.

The difference a little SLI can make

Subject: Mobile | March 14, 2008 - 02:19 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Gaming notebooks are really benefiting from SLI, perhaps more so than PCs.  Many PC cards can be overclocked, or have an oversized cooler slapped on them, and there is always liquid cooling and other arcane heat management techniques.  With mobile platforms, the tolerances are much tighter and large internal cards are simply not an option.   With SLI, there is a way to get more graphics power inside a small(ish) laptop, and let users have a good gaming experience.  AnandTech has reviewed the

Cheap mobility

Subject: Mobile | March 11, 2008 - 05:23 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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$400 can get you on the road with the Everex VA1500V, a 15" barebones notebook.  What you get on the laptop won't get you anything but strange looks at a LAN party, but it is an easy way to get a hold of everything you need on the road.  engadget has scoop, so head over there and check it out.

The ASUS U2E 11" ultra-mobile notebook goes on sale

Subject: Mobile | March 8, 2008 - 08:58 PM | Ryan Shrout
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Well, if you were interested in the ASUS U2E notebook that we recently reviewed, you'll be glad to know that the standard hard drive model, the U2E-A1B is now on sale.  Newegg.com has it for $2099.99 - a little bit higher than the price ASUS quoted us but reasonable none the less.

Alienware strikes back

Subject: Mobile | March 6, 2008 - 05:33 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Seeing as how Dell and other names not previously associated with heaping gobs of power in notebooks are busily gaining a reputation for spewing performance all over the laps of mobile gamers, Alienware has responded.  Of course it's not exactly a competition, it's really just Dell versus Dell.

Anyways, the Alienware Area-51 m9750 is not quite worth it's own weight in gold, but DriverHeaven's review does show that it is worth a lot when it comes to bragging rights.

ASUS to officially offer Eee PC with Windows XP

Subject: Mobile | March 6, 2008 - 01:25 PM | Ryan Shrout
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For those of you that were interested in the ASUS Eee PC that we reviewed last year, but were hesitant based on the custom-built Linux OS that ASUS made you use with it, there is good news across the wire today.  Details are still slim, such as price changes or model number differences, but ASUS is now officially saying that getting an Eee PC with Windows XP is right around the corner.

CeBit 2008: ASUS Eee PC gets competition from ECS

Subject: Mobile | March 6, 2008 - 12:04 PM | Ryan Shrout
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While not the first competitor to the ASUS Eee PC, the ECS G20IL (umm...) looks pretty sexy and offers some impressive specs.  The price is set to be sub-$500 and will offer three USB ports, WiFi, HSDPA, webcam and more.  No info yet on the other hardware specs.  Check out Engadget for more info.

ASUS and the new 9" Eee PC

Subject: Mobile | March 3, 2008 - 07:06 PM | Ryan Shrout
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We have been big proponents of the ASUS Eee PC since it was first released for sale in October of last year.  It is an inexpensive, small and function Linux-based notebook that will run you about $300-400.  One of the drawbacks and complaints of the Eee PC was the small 7" screen and it looks like ASUS is set to release a new version of the Eee PC with a 9" screen:

ASUS' incredible shrinking laptops

Subject: Mobile | March 3, 2008 - 01:57 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Ryan's new favourite laptop is the ASUS U6S 12.1" Ultra-mobile Notebook, that offers some well thought out styling as well as great performance.  With the screen limited to 12" and graphics begin powered by a GeForce 8400M, you won't be doing much gaming, nor will the battery last as long as you might hope.  On the other hand, at 4lbs and perfectly capable of playing movies, this is a great laptop if you are on the go.