Get an Asus Eee PC Netbook for $129.95
You read right: This refurbished Eee PC Netbook is just $129.95 plus shipping.
(Credit: Asus)Holy dirt-cheap Netbooks, Batman! Geeks.com has a refurbished Asus Eee PC 900 for $129.95. (Make sure to apply coupon code 900M at checkout to get that price.) Shipping will run you about $10.
As you might expect, this is not exactly a powerhouse PC. The 900 comes with a 900MHz Celeron processor, 512MB of RAM, and a 4GB solid-state drive (SSD).
Translation: forget Windows. This baby runs Linux, which is absolutely fine for stuff like e-mail, Web, and other basics--but no doubt a deal breaker for some users.
The limited storage poses some problems as well, though you can always expand it by popping in an inexpensive SD card or USB drive. This is a machine best suited to those who work primarily on the Web.
And for that it's aces. I assumed that such a heavily discounted system would have a supertiny screen, but the 900 actually has an 8.9-inch LCD. And Asus Netbooks typically have comfy keyboards, so you should have no trouble getting some work done.
Because it's a refurb, the warranty expires after 90 days. I have no problem with that; the thing barely has any moving parts anyway.
So, if you're looking for a cloud-friendly Netbook at an impulse-buy price, this is the best deal I've seen. I'd say the sellout risk is high, so grab one while you can.
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Here is a list of 10 Alternatives (most LINUX) to iTunes. Rhythmbox was recommended by someone in one of your previous posts.
http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/07/08/10-alternatives-to-itunes-for-managing-your-ipod/
Cheers
I could be wrong though
There are many guides available on-line.
A good place to start is http://forum.eeeuser.com/
Did you mean an IN-expensive SD card? :-)
Thanks Rick. i couldn't be happier with my new laptop.
I agree - running Linux is a PLUS!
- by windooor7 July 10, 2009 2:56 PM PDT
- WAISTE OF TIME. i would rather have you get a refurb iphone 3g for 79. this comp is made of intel celeron a waste product of intel. and a 4 gb hdd half ths size of iphone 8gb
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- by FoolishAndy July 10, 2009 3:02 PM PDT
- Great, then get an iphone. Nobody is stopping you.
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- by pithenumber July 12, 2009 6:41 AM PDT
- the iPhone has a monthly fee, the EEEPC doesn't
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- by kfmcmahon July 12, 2009 8:51 AM PDT
- d-b
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- by g8crapachino July 12, 2009 12:17 PM PDT
- Obviously an education in basic writing and grammar skills was a waste of your time too. As others have pointed out, your math skills need work too.
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- by Seaspray0 July 14, 2009 12:01 PM PDT
- @windooor7 "I would rather have you..." Other people's choices and opinions are not for you to decide. Go troll somewhere else.
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Showing 1 of 2 pages (44 Comments)and with os you are left with less than 2 gb enough for a few songs may be 50. i will only buy it, if i can change hdd and processor. .but i,m not the ***********.Apple does not compromise.
However, this EEE PC won't cost you anything in monthly service fees. Plus the screen is several times larger and has a real physical keyboard. And 3 USB ports. And...
so the iPhone is a few grand more expensive than the netbook