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 May 21 2008, 20:42
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Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 9 Joined: 21st May 2008 Member No.: 390,787  |
hello everyone, first post from a newb here. I've been interested in picking up an Eee PC 900 for the last few days mostly because of its size, and wt. the problem I'm having is I'm not sure if it will handle the programs and such I need to work with. Below is a list of the few programs i use on a regular basis, if you have an input on this I'd really appreciate the help.
Flash 8 (my main concern) Dream weaver v.? MS office 03 textpad (should be no problem) I will mainly use it for communication on the road, but I may need to do some flash development on the road, and I know I will need to do some php coding, and updates to a few wordpress sites. What do you guys think? -------------------- www.TheLocalSpots.com - Built for Professionals on a Budget.
Devices: T-mobile Dash, BlackBerry 8705 (work), 06 Mazdaspeed6 |
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May 22 2008, 10:59
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TyTNic !  Group: News Team Posts: 813 Joined: 26th November 2007 From: Right Here, Right Now! Member No.: 326,361 Device(s): T-Mobile MDA Vario III |
I've got an 701, with 2GB Ram in it, and it runs MS Office 2003 Pro fine, Textpad is ok, it even runs a hauppage digital tv tuner which actually specifies it is for a 1.2Ghz processor.
The screen on the 900 series is better, with more space and a better resolution. I certainly couldnt use my EEE for more than just tatting about on. -------------------- --
My Toys: TyTNic T-Mobile MDA Vario III - 8GB SD HC - Dutty's Diamond Rom V1.0 wEEEbeastie Asus EEE PC 4GB Black 702 - Pimped with 2GB RAM, 16GB SD HC Class 6, Bluetooth. O-SeXy Advent 4211 - 2GB Ram - 250GB HDD - Running OSX Leopard like a dream! Doris She has bewbs! (Not her real name tho!) |
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May 22 2008, 13:36
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 9 Joined: 21st May 2008 Member No.: 390,787 |
thanks for the reply, perhaps I am asking a little much of the 900 with flash and DW. Then again, it wouldnt hurt to pick one up and give it a try ... even if its a no go, I can report back on it.
-------------------- www.TheLocalSpots.com - Built for Professionals on a Budget.
Devices: T-mobile Dash, BlackBerry 8705 (work), 06 Mazdaspeed6 |
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May 22 2008, 13:45
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 The Main Man  Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Yeah, dreamweaver on that res might be a bit painful...
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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May 22 2008, 16:47
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 9 Joined: 21st May 2008 Member No.: 390,787 |
Yeah, I had considered that, but i really wouldnt use it for development. I was seeing it being used more for quick adjustments/fixes on the go. I'm still up in the air on this, I still may purchase one, but on the other hand it would make a lot of sense to purchase a laptop that could deal with all webdevelopment stuff easily.
Paul, is that a mazdaspeed6 in your avy? -------------------- www.TheLocalSpots.com - Built for Professionals on a Budget.
Devices: T-mobile Dash, BlackBerry 8705 (work), 06 Mazdaspeed6 |
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May 22 2008, 19:07
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TyTNic ! Group: News Team Posts: 813 Joined: 26th November 2007 From: Right Here, Right Now! Member No.: 326,361 Device(s): T-Mobile MDA Vario III |
QUOTE(tlsceomi @ May 22 2008, 17:47)  Paul, is that a mazdaspeed6 in your avy? It's the Mazda 6 MPS ... his baby! -------------------- --
My Toys: TyTNic T-Mobile MDA Vario III - 8GB SD HC - Dutty's Diamond Rom V1.0 wEEEbeastie Asus EEE PC 4GB Black 702 - Pimped with 2GB RAM, 16GB SD HC Class 6, Bluetooth. O-SeXy Advent 4211 - 2GB Ram - 250GB HDD - Running OSX Leopard like a dream! Doris She has bewbs! (Not her real name tho!) |
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May 22 2008, 19:18
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 9 Joined: 21st May 2008 Member No.: 390,787 |
I see, the Mazda 6 MPS is the same as the MazdaSpeed 6 in the states. I just picked one up last week ... I'm in love.
-------------------- www.TheLocalSpots.com - Built for Professionals on a Budget.
Devices: T-mobile Dash, BlackBerry 8705 (work), 06 Mazdaspeed6 |
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May 22 2008, 19:18
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
QUOTE(tlsceomi @ May 22 2008, 17:47) Yeah, I had considered that, but i really wouldnt use it for development. I was seeing it being used more for quick adjustments/fixes on the go. I'm still up in the air on this, I still may purchase one, but on the other hand it would make a lot of sense to purchase a laptop that could deal with all webdevelopment stuff easily. Paul, is that a mazdaspeed6 in your avy? As WTFH says, it's a Mazda 6 MPS, which is the UK version of the 'speed 6!  Have you considered a HP 2133 Mininote as an alternative? I'm sorely tempted by one of those. Not much more than a Eee 900 for the ideal model, better keyboard, better design, 2GB RAM, 120GB 7200RPM HDD, 1.6GHz (Via) processor... a much more feasible proposition for your needs perhaps? If you're US based (I assume so from the 'speed 6 reference), then i'd definitely consider the HP. P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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May 22 2008, 19:19
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
QUOTE(tlsceomi @ May 22 2008, 20:18) I see, the Mazda 6 MPS is the same as the MazdaSpeed 6 in the states. I just picked one up last week ... I'm in love. Haha, yes, it's a great machine! What colour is yours? Mine is an '07 MY MPS with Nav (the only option in the UK!) in black mica. Just come in from cleaning it actually  P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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May 22 2008, 19:20
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
A few subtle styling mods on it too
 P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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May 22 2008, 19:23
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
-------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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May 22 2008, 19:37
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 9 Joined: 21st May 2008 Member No.: 390,787 |
QUOTE(Paul (MVP) @ May 22 2008, 19:18) As WTFH says, it's a Mazda 6 MPS, which is the UK version of the 'speed 6! Have you considered a HP 2133 Mininote as an alternative? I'm sorely tempted by one of those. Not much more than a Eee 900 for the ideal model, better keyboard, better design, 2GB RAM, 120GB 7200RPM HDD, 1.6GHz (Via) processor... a much more feasible proposition for your needs perhaps? If you're US based (I assume so from the 'speed 6 reference), then i'd definitely consider the HP. P I just checked into the HP mininote, I think your right, that will be better for what i need then the Asus. Thanks for the reccomendation sir. The only downfall I see is that its running vista, which I would rather not. I have it installed on my desktop, and I've had some problems with it. Plus with that speed processor I'd much rather have xp running, the less overhead the better. And i've over used my product codes for xp  On a side note, do you happen to post on any mazda forums? there are a few based here in the states, but they are very limited (mazda only imported 10k ms6's in two yrs here). I'd love to see what the europe is doing to thier mazdas! -------------------- www.TheLocalSpots.com - Built for Professionals on a Budget.
Devices: T-mobile Dash, BlackBerry 8705 (work), 06 Mazdaspeed6 |
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May 22 2008, 19:39
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
QUOTE(tlsceomi @ May 22 2008, 20:37) I just checked into the HP mininote, I think your right, that will be better for what i need then the Asus. Thanks for the reccomendation sir. The only downfall I see is that its running vista, which I would rather not. I have it installed on my desktop, and I've had some problems with it. Plus with that speed processor I'd much rather have xp running, the less overhead the better. And i've over used my product codes for xp On a side note, do you happen to post on any mazda forums? there are a few based here in the states, but they are very limited (mazda only imported 10k ms6's in two yrs here). I'd love to see what the europe is doing to thier mazdas! HP have now made XP drivers available on the site I believe, so as long as you can get hold of XP you're set. I have posted a couple of times on mazda6club.com, but the MPS is even more rare over here than it is in the US! I believe they only imported 800 to the UK! P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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May 22 2008, 19:42
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
re: the HP, the $749 model looks a winner. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts if you do buy it, i'm tempted too!
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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May 22 2008, 19:50
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 9 Joined: 21st May 2008 Member No.: 390,787 |
Mine is a dark grey, I'm not sure what mazda calls it, with black cloth interior. I have eibach pro kit lowering springs on it (came like that from the guy I got it from), and I'm planning on a boost gauge/turbo timer, and some factory audio mods ... audiolink makes a pretty sweet adapter to play digital music through the factory bose.
Wow only 800? you one of the lucky ones then. I'll check out those links when I'm not at work ... I am liking the mininote from the specs, I'll most likely pick one up next week and report back. Thanks again everyone. -------------------- www.TheLocalSpots.com - Built for Professionals on a Budget.
Devices: T-mobile Dash, BlackBerry 8705 (work), 06 Mazdaspeed6 |
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May 22 2008, 19:52
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Cool.
In the UK they only have one trim level which includes everything in the top spec US one (except keyless entry). Interestingly the UK models have BOSE (like the US ones), but the 07 model year (mine) have a 20GB Hard Disk built into the head unit to rip CDs to. Handy! P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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May 22 2008, 19:54
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Good overview from jkOnTheRun:
http://www.jkontherun.com/2008/04/jkontherun-revi.html P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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May 22 2008, 20:21
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 Addict Group: MoDaCo Ad Free Posts: 877 Joined: 17th March 2003 From: UK - Burton on trent Member No.: 3,541 Device(s): P750 / IPHONE / I780 |
Ive just got my mininote yesterday ...love it so far....i dont know what all the fuss is about the via cpu it runs fine.
Its the top spec 1.6ghz. Much better than the eee imo.   -------------------- |
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May 22 2008, 20:24
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Aw, now I REALLY want one
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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May 22 2008, 20:24
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,928 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
I see you've XP'd it... did you try Vista first?
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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