Asus EEE PC, newest LAPTOP mag Editor’s Choice

AsuseeepcNow this shocked me a bit when I read about it on CrunchGear: the Asus EEE PC not only got 4 out of 5 stars in a LAPTOP magazine review, it also earned an Editor’s Choice award! I’m keeping my own commentary to myself for now simply because I want to use this device without passing any judgement. Since it’s really a different spin on mass-produced laptops with its low price, low specs and custom Linux build, I wouldn’t feel right to say a word without actually using it. For now, I’m peeping at it through LAPTOP’s eyes. Pending how it works for me, I’d almost already agree with their statement: "It’s an excellent secondary computer for households with children." That’s the likely use for it in our house although the kids are actually enjoying Vista on their machines.

Early UMPC adopters should note that Asus is struggling with a problem that we’ve faced for some time with the 800 x 480 display: "Menu screens dipped below thetaskbar occasionally, making it difficult to click Next or OK. Thishappened when we were attempting to set up an e-mail account fromwithin the PIM application. We couldn’t move the window in question uphigh enough or shrink it down enough to move to the next screen, whichwas quite frustrating. You’re supposed to click the Alt button whilemoving the window with the mouse."

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