Mossberg Doesn’t Like the Asus Eee PC and We Can’t Blame Him [Laptops]
Written by admin on January 18th, 2008 in devices and gadgets.
Walter Mossberg has tested the Asus Eee PC, the small low cost computer that is the darling of some Linux lovers and assorted digital elves with EXP576. And while he says that it is a “valiant effort,” he clearly doesn’t like it for many reasons (and even puts the MacBook Air in his comments):
On the positive side
• Has a very small footprint and fits anywhere.
• Comes with all the software you need for images, music, office applications, mail and web access.
• Very simple interface, with the Linux operating system.
• Wireless.
• Price: $300 to $500 depending on the configuration.
On the negative side
• Has a very small footprint, so small that it’s a pain to use thanks to a cramped keyboard and a tiny 7-inch screen with very limited resolution (which requires a lot of scrolling).
• All the software is very rudimentary and has some strange, undecipherable errors. It doesn’t recognize his stock Kodak camera, either.
• The included Linux is so simple that non-experienced users will find very difficult to install new software.
• It doesn’t automatically reconnect to the Wi-Fi network.
So no, for the Mighty Moss, the Asus Eee PC doesn’t cut it. And yes, we can’t blame him. His reasoning is solid, even while we can see some setup in the comments for his upcoming MacBook Air review. Ah, I love the smell of napalm in the morning. [All Things D]
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