~Eee Owners Lounge~

I thought speedfan only works on a windows based OS. I'm using the stock linux OS.

 

Oops, sorry. Will one of these work?
http://www.linuxlinks.com/Software/Monitoring/Temperature/
I do not know Linux at all so that is as much as I can help. Good luck!

 

I'm also unfamiliar with linux as well, but thanks all the help!

 

I have tried some games on the Eee. It really blows my mind that the Eee can play older games reasonably well. I had no idea that these older games could be played with the GMA900. I'm glad that I hung onto my old games. I'm going to enjoy being able to play some classic games on the road.

So far I have installed Medal of Honor Allied Assault and American Mcgee's Alice. Both of them run great. Running both at 800x480 (by changing cfg file) and they look great and run very smooth at high settings. Both these games are based on the Quake 3 engine so it looks like this engine is a good one for the Eee.

Complete list of games here:
http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=1380&p=1

 

hummm... Why did u guys buy this notebook if u dont know/use linux?
It's almost like buying a car without a license..... XP in the eee? What a waste!!!! and come on this is not a gamming notebook, it can play but is not for playing.... is for work!!!! (porn is considered work )
Mobility = asus eee.
Please dont put xp,xp lite whatever in this machine, is really a waste.

ps: i'm wainting for this beauty here in Portugal but I'm wainting for the black version, anyone see it in the stores?

thx

 

No one ever said the Eee was a gaming notebook. But it can play old games that require minimal graphics requirement. The Eee already comes with several games too, so you shouldn't be too surprised.
The reason why people like me buy the Eee is because of portability and perform the most basic applications that a notebook is meant to do i.e. web surf, word processing, and internet chatting.
Also, just because I'm unfamiliar with linux, doesn't mean i shouldn't buy it. I think a better analogy is "buying a guitar and learning to play it".
As for installing xp, that's the only way to get the Eee to read 2gb ram. Plus, most people are used to the xp OS. I don't see how it is a waste at all - it's just a matter of preference.

 

Hi!

So you can install win xp on the Eee. I do not know if anybody did this but can you run old Dos applications on it under Windows?
Also in win xp can you change the screen resolution from 800 x 480 to say 640 x 480? If you run old dos programs with the res 320 x 200 how will it look on the Eee?

 

Sure, I use DosBox on Windows XP to emulate DOS, works beautifully, haven't had any problems with the games I've tried, oh the memories playing games from when I was 8.

 

I also wanted to wait for the black version because I was worried about how hard the white version would be to keep white. However, I couldn't actually wait, so I went out and got the white version. When I got it, I was well relieved; the notebook has a pearl white finish as opposed to the snowy white of the new macbooks. However, the keys are quite white and may be hard to keep clean.
I agree that this isn't a gaming laptop. This device was made for simple everyday tasks. From with what I've seen and experienced so far with the Eee PC, all the programs that you will need for these tasks come preloaded. Installing Windows XP is up to you, but why bother? The linux os installed on this thing is so simple and streamlined to use.

 

I bought the notebook for the notebook not for the OS. I wanted an ultra portable for $400 that runs windows XP Pro very well. If I could run on linux everything I had to I would have kept it.

Why is XP a waste for the Eee? It takes up less space on SSD and I only have the software on the Eee that I need. It also performs very well. I actually had to have winXP. There are several apps that I have to have on it for work.

As for the games they are for a diversion. I'm using Eee mainly for work when I do not feel like lugging my 7lb. notebook around. If I'm able to play some games as well all the better. It plays these great games very well.

 

I remember reading in one of the tech blogs (either engadget or giz) that ASUS is coming out with 10 inch version next yr and will be priced around $499....

 

So why asus eee come with linux? (without the factor opensource and it is free)? Because it was designed for a light OS... winxp is not light compared with anyother linux system... and in this case Xandros Linux comes with a lot of programs, everything u need to use, thats because u have less space left... Come on people this is not for windows.... Windows will slow down this slow computer.....

 

My nLited Windows XP installation disagrees heartily with you.

 

Both of them, and they're both quoting the same German article:
http://derstandard.at/?url=/?id=3105681

Until ASUS releases an official statement regarding this, and/or changes their specification page, I'm afraid that's just a rumour at this point.

 

My understanding is that Linux was chosen more as a cost saving measure than anything else. They are soon coming out with a Windows version. Clearly it is also for Windows. I have Windows XP Pro SP2 with all the apps I need (including Office 2003 Professional) and I have a lot more space on my SSD than the default Xandros. It actually is pretty fast with Windows. I'm kind of surprised really. It opens up Word, Excel, and Visual Foxpro as fast as my desktop. There really is nothing that seems sluggish (and it is only running at 70% of its maximum speed).

I have nothing against the default Xandros...If I didn't have to run certain Windows apps I would have given it more of a shot.

 

http://dlsvr03.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePC/EeePC4G(701)/e3509_EeePC701_web.zip

 

Newegg is selling the black one now.

 

To clarify, the 10" myth originated from a German spokesperson who either leaked information not planned for release, or misspoke. Many people asked Asus to clarify, and the word for the American market is "no plans", with an official "we don't know" in other markets.

In any event, the 8G that will soon be available here in the US will not have a 10" screen.

I'm waiting for a 10". If they can release a 8G with a 10" screen at a reasonable price, I'll get an Eee- no question about it.

 

Ordered mine black one. Since I'm in the bay area, I'm going to pick it up from Central Computers - Newark branch. Whoop-de-doop!

 

I have been looking for a small computer to run as part of a weather system. It has to run continuously and of course drives and fans on most notebooks are not up to that. What do people think of a EEE in a 24/7 operation (screen will be off). Thanks!

 

I'd think that you don't want a laptop for that, you want a server or workstation with redundant everything.

 

Picked up a black one from Directron today. I have the luxury of being able to walk in and put my hands on one before I bought. The guy at the counter asked me what I was buying it for... toy was my answer. He said that lots of techies were buying them up just to play with them to see what they could get them to do.

I've installed XP and now going through the tips in the owner's manual on how to free up space. May end up taking it back to Linux but I want to see what it will do with XP first.

I'm anxious to see what a U3 enabled USB thumbdrive will do. With U3 you install all the apps on the flash drive. I have a 2GB Sandisk Mini Cruser that has U3 so as soon as this thing is ready to rock I'm giving it a chance.

Initial thoughts of the Eee. Like the size and weight. I have a Dell 710M with 12.1" screen and it's a great little laptop but the Eee has a lot of potential. The buttons for the touch pad see a bit cheesy. It does get a tad hot while running. Of course I've had it hooked up to an USB DVD for a bit while installing XP and then the drivers. All in all... I like it a lot. It will be interesting to see if Asus sells the XP OS disks for the Eee once they release the XP version.

 

I think the Eee is a great little device for techies that like to tinker. I don't run Linux but have dabbled a bit with it. XP is where my comfort is and I'm going to see if a U3 USB flash drive will run on it. If so then there is a whole new facet to the Eee. I've done a bit of Googling and an OS X install on it sounds really intreging.

 

The 16 gb SDHC card from Patriot Memory works. I'm watching a movie off of it.

 

Install Linux Mint 4.0. Beryl Install is in the works. So far I love it

 

U3 works like a charm. This opens the Eee up to lots of potential since the portable apps are loaded onto the flash drive. Now I'm headed to Best Buy to get a 8GB Sandisk with U3. Liking the Eee more and more.

 

Can you guys tell me if the screen can be opened a full 180 degrees so it is fully flat? I am actually thinking of mounting one in a frame to make a super-smart picture/info frame. If I could fold it flat, I could hide the machine behind the frame's mat and only show the screen...

 

Sorry, recycle, no can do....

I'd say it folds back roughly 150 degrees...

 

Is there any way to underclock the cpu to 4 or 500 Mhz?

 

Yes. There are a few people underclocking the cpu over on the eeeuser.com forums to ~560 Mhz.

 

As a side note, clock speed doesn't seem to be having a huge impact on battery life or heat output - we'll need to do more testing, but for now I'm running at 900MHz all the time.

And regarding "not for gaming" ... maybe not anything recent, but you can definitely play older games.

 

Thanks to mikeccuk2005 and netomx over at Eeeuser who have discovered that setfsb can easily bring the Eee up to 900 MHz (in Windows).

1. Download SetFSB:
http://www13.plala.or.jp/setfsb/download/beta/setfsb20b17w.zip

2. Select this FSB: ICS9LPRS906CGLF

3. Click on GET FSB

4. In the first tab, move it to the right until 400/802/266/33 appears in the box SELECT FSB (remember, it can be approx.)

5. Then, click on SET FSB.

This definately works. Here is link to post over at Eeeuser:
http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=2540&p=1

 

Anyone know of anyone getting Battlefield 1942 running on an EEE?

Is the PCIe slot with the Wifi accessible, wanna upgrade that to be A/B/G/N w/ Bluetooth?

Anyone play around with heat piping for the CPU/SSD for system stability running it at 900Mhz?

I'm trying to decide if I should get an EEE or just a 12 to 14 inch notebook with SSD when the price drops. I just don't like the voiding of the warranty trying to upgrade the memory considering that the Surf models are cheaper and have the RAM on board, versus upgradeable modules. Would be great fo in the car, install Motorola Phone Tools in XP Lite (personal mix) and use it on the road. I saw Taiwanese models with build in GSM and BT, really pisses me off here. I'm thinking of trying to get one of those models next time I'm on a business trip in that area.

 

I would supect that Battlefield 1942 would run well. I'm running COD on it at almost the highest settings and I believe COD is a more demanding game (it came out over a year later). I have been able to run pretty much any game released in 2003 or before. In many of the games files need to be tweaked to run at 800x480. Here is post relating to BF1942 run widescreen:
http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5911#5911

The wifi card is only accesible by taking notebook apart. There is an additional mini pci-express slot next to where the ram is but this one is longer than wifi cards I have seen. I suspect this if for adding more memory to the SSD.

The system is stable at 900 MHz and does not add a lot of heat. I believe that the cooling is adequate. There have been some people over at eeeuser that have had instability at 900 MHz with setfsb but it seems most people are running well when running via the bios (8804) and not setfsb.

 

So you're using 8804 bios?

The EEE is just so tempting, I'm using all my will and reasoning to keep me from buying. These are the things I must hold onto why I should not by an EEE right now; 7" screen to small praying for a 10" with a highres for web sites 1024x 640 or similar, the battery life at 3.5 hours, they can but a more powerful battery at that size, 4GB SSD, I know the 8GB isn't far behind and the voiding of the warranty for wanting to upgrade the RAM.

In all honesty the EEE is perfect as is, maybe more RAM, but I need something solid to hold onto to hold out on.

 

Does anyone know if it is safe to use a regular 90watt power supply that is used in other asus notebooks with the Eee? any help is appreciated.

 

Just ordered mine tonight off amazon with some gift certificates I had! Can't wait for it to show up!

 

So what's the deal with running Skype on the EEE? I heard that video Skype doesn't work but that a fix is coming soon.

 

The new Skype Beta for linux has video capabilities.

On an unrelated note, Hellgate London runs well on the eee at 800*480 low settings when it has 2GB of RAM. See the topic on the eeeuser.com forums (Hellgate London runs REALLY well with 2gb of ram.)

 

I'm wondering if this might be one of the few cases where Vista and Ready Boost might do some good. Gonna see about a shrunk down version of Vista.

 

ReadyBoost on EEE doesn't make sense. The point of RB is to avoid slow seek time of hard drive. EEE has SSD, which is flash memory, with non existent seek time already. RB will be totally useless on SSD, it can only slow down the system.

 

It looks like someone pulled off a bluetooth mod, my knowledge of such things and how to do them is limited however so i'll leave the discussion to the pros, this appeared relatively easy however. stress relatively

http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/28/eee-pc-mod-brings-some-internal-bluetooth/

 

Since its just a standard PCIe card inside the EEE why not just get a whole new card with N aswell as BT.

EDIT nvmd, guess they don't make those Thought I saw one before and went looking for a link. Wouldn't it work to add on to the extra PCI Express slot in the back or are the screw holes further then a standard?

 

Unfortunately, when anything is inserted into the second PCIe slot, the on board SSD is disabled.

 

Yup, strong indicator about an add-on SSD module then.

 

I'm very, very tempted to buy one of these for xmas.... but I'd love for them to get out of the old Pentium M architecture and add a Core 2 Solo/Duo low voltage processor, just for future proofing. That, and a higher resolution screen. I don't much care if its physically larger, but 1024x768 or some widescreen variant thereof I'd easily pay $500 for.

 

Unlikely you will get all that in $500 in that shell.

 

I agree with monakh. There is no way that it would go for $500 with those specs. I would guess it would be a minimum of $700. If the screen was the same pixel density as the current Eee the screen would have to be 9" diagonal to be 1024x613 (1.67:1). A 9" screen is not possible with this chassis unless they move speakers (where?) and change web cam.

 

monakh, I would not be so blatant about the fact that you stole your notebook!

 

Haha, I know! Just can't get over that. In Saudi of all places. This place USED to be the pinnacle of security. No more.

Gonna buy an eee for my kid for sure though