grldollies wrote: Asus makes all kinds of computer components & they designed the Atom Processer.

Please do research before claiming that a company makes something. Intel designed and produces the Atom processor.

How appropriate that the description today has a reference to Friday the 13th, it being Friday the 13th today and all.


These things are pretty good. I personally have the Asus 1005HAP which has a 6 cell battery and all the other extra goodies that the Best Buy model doesn't have on it. I do have to say that for quite some time I used my netbook way more than my much more powerful quad core desktop simply because it was so portable and the battery life easily had me going for 6-9 hours with me constantly on wifi and watching some video or the other.

ESQuireTech wrote:Does the card reader handle CompactFlash cards? Want to use this to suck pictures off my cards when photo-traveling.

Nope. You'll want to get a USB CF reader for that.

NightGhost wrote:It should do all those things fine, except that a few graphics-intensive facebook games such as Farmville may lag a bit. Also, 1080p movies could be a problem.

BTW, my netbook has very similar specs to this one's (N270 processor at 1.6GHz, Windows XP, 1GB RAM).

Thanks so much!

Actually, since farmville also lags on my desktop I've kinda gotten used to it so oh well. I don't even think I own any 1080p movies either. Sweet, I think I'll get this when I get home.

i think the caption underneath the picture should actually say:


midnight blue midnight blue midnight blue midnight blue midnight blue...or black black black black black

zenkalia wrote:this is a joke, right? the laptop you're linking to has the same screen and same keyboard. O_o

The Asus he gave up on was probably and older model with smaller screen and keys. I did exactly the same thing.

skyemaxtrue wrote:will this netbook work for a kid in 2nd year of college to do his homework?

I am entering my 4th year as an engineering student at MIT, and I own an almost identical version to today's woot. I would have to say that I am extremely satisfied with my eeepc. I use it to take notes in class, do my homework, write essays, the whole bit. The Atom processor even works for running some of my engineering code. There are really only two things I have found difficult on the eeepc, some of my larger projects I have needed to use external servers to run the code, and watching video on the small screen is sometimes a hassle, but other than that I can do everything I need on this machine.
Hope that helps.

There'sa trade-off in weight when choosing a 3-6-9 cell battery, amd a few ounces do make a difference. I've done some relaticely simple graphics editing on my 1000h (but no video. Portability is key for me. In for 1 for my 92 yr old MIL - this is her core system, with external monitor/keyboard/dvd drive. She accidentally watered her Acer & is demanding a replacement, missing heremail, crossword & AARP home page!

dpsaves wrote:This deal may be good for those who ONLY browse web pages with the occasional video, but in terms of functionality in modern day use I don't think I can recommend it...

I know all too many people that spent money on netbooks (it can fit in your pocket? And it's as small as a novel?) but alas, they end up despising themselves for getting something that is highly underpowered and minimally functional. These are no-nos for anyone who will be typing a great deal, as the cramped space will be a catalyst for RSI. Plus, the undersized keyboard makes it impossible to type at a moderate speed, so any form of note taking or transcribing is near impossible.

But then, even with it, it has it's uses, but netbooks are a dying breed with more powerful phones that can do nearly the same thing.

I disagree. I own the Asus 900eee Linux netbook. I actually use it now almost solely (my poor Mac misses me!). I found the keyboard quick, responsive, and quite easy to get used to (without even noticing); really the only thing I notice "different" is the lack of a separate numeric pad.

However: my computer has a solid-state drive, which this does not. Basically, a friend dropped the same model as mine from very high up (don't ask) and it continues to work fine. I would NOT advise that with this machine.

Also: well, you're talking Windows vs. Linux. You can always get around, upgrade, wipe, install, etc... But unless you're a computer geek (or friends with one), you're going to end up with a bloated system that will hog up processor speed, etc, etc.

Anyway, I don't think netbooks are going anywhere soon, but deals like this aren't either. Asus is an excellent brand, and their track record keeps getting better. So...get this or wait...I don't think it will matter much for you, the user, in the end.

saire wrote:I disagree. I own the Asus 900eee Linux netbook. I actually use it now almost solely (my poor Mac misses me!). I found the keyboard quick, responsive, and quite easy to get used to (without even noticing); really the only thing I notice "different" is the lack of a separate numeric pad.

However: my computer has a solid-state drive, which this does not. Basically, a friend dropped the same model as mine from very high up (don't ask) and it continues to work fine. I would NOT advise that with this machine.

Also: well, you're talking Windows vs. Linux. You can always get around, upgrade, wipe, install, etc... But unless you're a computer geek (or friends with one), you're going to end up with a bloated system that will hog up processor speed, etc, etc.

Anyway, I don't think netbooks are going anywhere soon, but deals like this aren't either. Asus is an excellent brand, and their track record keeps getting better. So...get this or wait...I don't think it will matter much for you, the user, in the end.

I completely agree. Netbooks are excellent, and as I said, I used mine almost exclusively for quite some time instead of my quad core desktop.

My girlfriend has the same model as me (more or less, I just have a different case) and uses Ubuntu on it. Unfortunately, it just doesn't stand up to Windows. Windows is faster, starts up faster, and allows for longer battery life.

susanrm wrote:I have a blue one that I purchased new in November from Best Buy for $250. I take it on my travels for the teacher training I do. It's a great little machine. (And it has a glossy screen.)

First thing I did to it was hackintosh it. Now it's dual-boot Win XP and Leopard.

Rather than replace the Mac-driverless wifi card, I bought a Rosewell USB wifi adapter for when it's booted up on the Mac side. This works 90% with internet apps, though I couldn't tether my iPhone with it.

I also bought a tiny BT USB adapter for $2 from Meritline.

Together with my Tablo from a previous Woot that essentially turns it into a tablet computer (Windows only), an Ipevo P2V camera as a nearly weightless portable document camera, and a USB Powerpoint remote/laser pointer, I have a killer, tiny, inexpensive presentation toolkit. I am able to do everything on this that I can do with my Macbook Pro, albeit on a smaller screen.

When I need battery life (my MBP battery doesn't hold charge), I take it to the coffee shop to work. I've tried every app other than Photoshop and movie editing on here, and they all work great.

One interesting note is that if I want to watch streaming video on Hulu or some such, basically any movie or show that uses Flash at high resolution/bandwidth, it works better on the Mac side than on Win XP. The Windows side plays choppily, but the Mac side is smooth - and this has been the case since day 1 of owning it.

The screen size is an issue when using SMART notebook software, but I just change the resolution and scroll.

Hope this helps!

It does. I love to hack/mod stuff, just dual booted my Tmobile HTC HD2 with Android and Winmo 6.5 and I love it!

Will get one of these and Hackintosh it based off your post above.

A lil concerned about the 3 cell battery, but the 2 places this will be used the most, It'll be plugged directly into the wall anyway.

This wil be great for Home up stairs in the bedroom on the home network, and tethered to my HD2 to circumvent the silly firewalls at work.

I'm trying to start a side business, and most of the sites I need to research are blocked. Love my smartphone, but the virtual keyboard and 4.3" screen are a wee bit to small.

Since it's so reasonable, I'll get a 6 cell battery just for GP.

I like XP better than Win7 anyway (yeah, sue me, lol) and as far as gaming goes, Long as MAME or any of the Capcom/NEo Geo Emulators work, I'm golden. With Portable apps on my USB KEY, I'm set as far as apps go.

Sorry for the War & Peace post, but I'm excited at the possibilities! I'll get a more powerful "desktop replacement" Laptop once the business takes off, My home PC is enough gaming machine for me for now. I think this is the right device for right now.

yplady wrote:There'sa trade-off in weight when choosing a 3-6-9 cell battery, amd a few ounces do make a difference. I've done some relaticely simple graphics editing on my 1000h (but no video. Portability is key for me. In for 1 for my 92 yr old MIL - this is her core system, with external monitor/keyboard/dvd drive. She accidentally watered her Acer & is demanding a replacement, missing heremail, crossword & AARP home page!

And is she surfing the web on her begonias?

skyemaxtrue wrote:will this netbook work for a kid in 2nd year of college to do his homework?

It is perfectly adequate for web surfing, email, and word processing... and very portable for taking to class! For extended typing/desktop use you want an external keyboard and mouse, but those are cheap and easy to come by. For those who like desktops (like me)... a $100 monitor on sale and the aforementioned keyboard and mouse can turn any laptop into a desktop, which i like.

editorgirrrl wrote:Ah---good to know. Was wondering if I could use it for PPT decks I have to do for work. Looking to supplement my MacBook Pro and it's such a good deal, but, if I'm asking too much of it, so be it. Thanks for the input on this & matte finish, too.

I disagree; I think it's perfectly capable. I bought this netbook 7 months ago for school work and have even lent it out to the theater department at my school for PowerPoint presentation use. I can personally confirm that it handles Word, Excel, and PowerPoint beautifully. It shows PowerPoint presentations without an issue, even when embedded video is involved. However it is worth noting that it is a tad slow when it comes to creating PPTs from scratch. Though it is more than bearable.

I love my Asus 1000. great little computer. It is lightweight, and powerful enough to do everything I need, and that includes running vulnerability scans on networks.

I have a six cell battery though, and would recommend upgrading the battery. There simply will not be a whole lot of computing time on a three cell.

I would also recommend ditching Windows on these machines. Netbooks are not real powerful machines, and Windows will chew them up, not leaving a lot for the user. I run the Ubuntu Netbook version on mine, and it works superbly. You get much better management on what is running etc, and get more computing power available for applications. I can run GIMP easily, run scans, no problem. You won't be gaming on one of these, but for an all purpose machine it can't be beat.

Think about it, you can shell out 600 for an IPad, or 150 for one of these. Only difference is with one of these you can actually do things instead of just look at the pretty screen!

The Gerber machete in the picture on the black netbook has been recalled. Just, FYI.

ProzHack wrote:Not unless s/he has no other choice or has tiny hands. This is a great computer for minimal usage, but not for writing the lengthy reports/papers/etc. in college. The tiny form factor will kill the kids wrists before he graduates...

Buddy of mine uses his netbook for college. Hooked up to an external keyboard, mouse, and 19 inch screen, but still.

He even plays killing floor on it, which I find fairly impressive.

Why i didn't see the item in my order history ?Anybody can explain ?

willpin20 wrote:Why i didn't see the item in my order history ?Anybody can explain ?

same thing with me. I could of sworn I bought one lol

ThunderThighs wrote:It's possible your order was refused for some reason. It would have been displayed on the last screen after the order was complete. However, feel free to email service@woot.com to see if they have more information.

but i have got my order number and my credit card has been charged?

dderek007 wrote:but i have got my order number and my credit card has been charged?

It's possible your order was refused for some reason. It would have been displayed on the last screen after the order was complete. However, feel free to email service@woot.com to see if they have more information.

I hate the wait after you buy something like this! I hope it ships out today.

me too! i hate waiting!
when i order stuffs online, i always pick Overnight delivery. always 2 days delivery on amazon cus i joined Amazon Prime, everything is FREE 2 days shipping for 79$ a year. haha

What's a better buy, the Asus netbook or the gateway netbook offered last week?

bostontimepiece wrote:What's a better buy, the Asus netbook or the gateway netbook offered last week?

Well, considering my experiences with Gateway, an Etch-a-sketch is a better deal. that doesn't say anything about the Asus though...

I ordered my netbook on Friday (I think that's what day they were on sale), and the order status STILL hasn't changed. Just wondering if there's any hold ups?

teh1buck wrote:I ordered my netbook on Friday (I think that's what day they were on sale), and the order status STILL hasn't changed. Just wondering if there's any hold ups?

The day was Thursday, 08/13/2010. Mine hasn't changed either and I'm impatiently waiting, lol. It still is within those "5 business days" they say it takes to ship things out, so I can't be too angry yet. Already filled out my SquareTrade warranty on it. It cost $29.99 for 1 year and $45 for 2 years. Today, if you use the coupon code "sneak", you will get 30% off and basically if you do the 2 year warranty plus the coupon code, you get the 2nd year for around $1. Couldn't pass that up on a refurbished product!

I really hope they ship soon as well, I ordered this as a birthday gift and the birthday is at the end of this week. I'm hoping it ships today...

Not looking good for it shipping out today...

jaredp1986 wrote:Not looking good for it shipping out today...

still early in the day! haha

I'm excited/impatient for the netbook to be shipped. Please, Woot, ship my netbook soon!

JUST SHIP MY NOTEBOOK

It's not looking promising for today. You guys wanna go get a beer or something?

girkabob wrote:It's not looking promising for today. You guys wanna go get a beer or something?

We will drink off our sorrows of not seeing our status turn to "shipped" today. Where we going? lol

What's the hold up. I'm ready to get my package. School starts soon.

bendango wrote:What's the hold up. I'm ready to get my package. School starts soon.

Yeah i need this by Tuesday or I'll be sitting at school for quite awhile staring at the floor.

When do they plan on shipping these things?
I already have an Asus Netbook and love it. This is a little less powerful than my other Asus so this is going to be the beater box.

Just wondering when it's going to get here?!?!?

When are these gunna ship???

randal2k wrote:When are these gunna ship???

Dear Woot Gods,

Please ship this immediately, we will sacrifice something for you if you do :P Please PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!! Ship 'em RIGHT NOW!!!