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braisler · 02-11-2009, 10:52 AM

Sorry to revive a relatively old thread, but I was looking at the newer release Asus eee PC 1000 with Linux, like this one:

Amazon.com: ASUS Eee PC 1000 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Solid State Drive, 20 GB E-Storage, Linux, 6 Cell Battery) Fine Ebony: Electronics

Unlike, the earlier versions, this one has a decent sized 10 inch screen, and 40GB of storage space. Also has a built-in webcam, and a good basic application package from what it looks like.

I see the 40GB SSD and Linux as a good combo. I've read some opinions that SSD life cycle of 100,000 read/writes could be a problem with WinXP, but not as much with Linux. I've also read that SSD boot time is considerably less that regular spinning platter HD.

This isn't meant to be a full, robust laptop for us, but more of an around the house and travelling machine for browsing and watching media/movies.

Any comments on whether this would probably meet our needs/expectations? As a novice (read never) Linux newb, is there anything I should know before taking the plunge?

02-11-2009, 10:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
braisler Addict Location: Midway, KY	Sorry to revive a relatively old thread, but I was looking at the newer release Asus eee PC 1000 with Linux, like this one: Amazon.com: ASUS Eee PC 1000 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Solid State Drive, 20 GB E-Storage, Linux, 6 Cell Battery) Fine Ebony: Electronics Amazon.com: ASUS Eee PC 1000 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Solid State Drive, 20 GB E-Storage, Linux, 6 Cell Battery) Fine Ebony: Electronics Unlike, the earlier versions, this one has a decent sized 10 inch screen, and 40GB of storage space. Also has a built-in webcam, and a good basic application package from what it looks like. I see the 40GB SSD and Linux as a good combo. I've read some opinions that SSD life cycle of 100,000 read/writes could be a problem with WinXP, but not as much with Linux. I've also read that SSD boot time is considerably less that regular spinning platter HD. This isn't meant to be a full, robust laptop for us, but more of an around the house and travelling machine for browsing and watching media/movies. Any comments on whether this would probably meet our needs/expectations? As a novice (read never) Linux newb, is there anything I should know before taking the plunge? __________________ --- You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother. - Albert Einstein ---