Thanks for the link to Global Voices!

I dont think that the EEE PC is suitable for a complete replacement for laptops. Being small, it can be uncomfortable when used for a long time. But like you said, its perfect for checking mails and browsing.

I like carrying it around as its small enough to fit in my bag and I can do my basic things in there which is what I normally do with a laptop anyways :D

For $600, I think its a great companion :)

Hamdan

Thanks for dropping in :)

The Kohjinsha is another great UMPC. It even has a larger internal storage size than the EEE PC with about 150gigs. It uses MS operating system if one prefers that. The design is beautiful too.

The downside to that is that it costs two times more the EEE PC. So if you’re on a budget, I think the EEE PC would be more suitable if its only for basic needs.

I’m still figuring out how to install software into it. So far, I’ve enabled to set full desktop to it, but being familliar with windows mainly, its a little daunting.

The screen is small.

Its 7″ and the resolution is 800×480 which can be annoying with some website where you have to do additional scrolling. But the screen is bright and sharp enough to have a pleasant surfing experience :)

Maybe you might want to head to Funan or Sim Lim Asus Store to have a hands on before getting one? I’m looking forward to the 8gb ones too :)

Only concern would be how small the screen it is since I’d want to loan it to my dad for Skype with a brother in Adelaide. Do let me know where I can get one of these babies, especially if the new 8GB ones come out. Cheers!