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 Nov 12 2007, 22:55
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 The Main Man  Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage  |
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Nov 12 2007, 22:59
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 Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,557 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC TyTN II |
XP has to be my primary OS, although i do feel like i'm cheating on the community a little by doing so! If i can i think i'll look into installing xandros or ubuntu onto a memory stick so i still have it available.
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Nov 12 2007, 23:17
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Diehard  Group: Posters Posts: 350 Joined: 8th October 2007 Member No.: 308,966 Device(s): ipaq 3630|Nokia 6210i|BooTooth |
Now I'm very interested in this device.
I'll probably build a custom linux distro for it : Everything stripped down a bit of busybox, stripped down inittab/rc.d, daemontools.. Something similar to the router distro I built years back. Will see how the SSD runs otherwise I'll run a high percentage of the filesystem in physical memory - cut all the disk io to physical disk out and hey presto - 1 fast sucker |
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Nov 12 2007, 23:21
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,557 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC TyTN II |
Someone managed to get Vista to install (
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-------------------- This months MoDaCo WinMo Week device: the MWg Zinc II! Ask your questions HERE and download the show here! 2.25GB of backup storage online for free with Mozy! - https://mozy.com/?ref=VQ664H |
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Nov 12 2007, 23:23
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Diehard Group: Posters Posts: 350 Joined: 8th October 2007 Member No.: 308,966 Device(s): ipaq 3630|Nokia 6210i|BooTooth |
I just read the specs and avoided wetting myself
 http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135074?gclid...CFQ4iQgodAQwDAQ Flash based SSD : FOR CRYING OUT LOUD ! Do I read this right ? 512Meg max DDR2 ? Hmmmmm Gonna have to get some LIGHT linux apps. |
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Nov 12 2007, 23:25
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,557 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC TyTN II |
The Xandros built Asus used only recognises up to 1GB apparently, but XP should be good for 2. I have a 1GB hopefully in the post with mine ;p
Don't forget expansion via 3xUSB 2.0 and the SDHC slot too! -------------------- This months MoDaCo WinMo Week device: the MWg Zinc II! Ask your questions HERE and download the show here! 2.25GB of backup storage online for free with Mozy! - https://mozy.com/?ref=VQ664H |
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Nov 12 2007, 23:25
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
512MB out of the box, people have had 2GB working no problem by just swapping out the (easily accessible) standard module.
Flash based SSD, yus, many people are also having success running the OS from a SD/SDHC in the provided slot! 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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Nov 12 2007, 23:26
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,557 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC TyTN II |
Note that replacing the memory invalidates the warranty btw
-------------------- This months MoDaCo WinMo Week device: the MWg Zinc II! Ask your questions HERE and download the show here! 2.25GB of backup storage online for free with Mozy! - https://mozy.com/?ref=VQ664H |
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Nov 12 2007, 23:29
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Yeah, what's THAT all about. Do you think that would be strictly enforced?
I also note from when I was reading about the device earlier, Asus include a TWO year warranty (6 months on battery). Impressive! 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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Nov 12 2007, 23:30
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,557 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC TyTN II |
http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=1875
The SSD got 4.1! Amazing... -------------------- This months MoDaCo WinMo Week device: the MWg Zinc II! Ask your questions HERE and download the show here! 2.25GB of backup storage online for free with Mozy! - https://mozy.com/?ref=VQ664H |
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Nov 12 2007, 23:30
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
I see he gave up with Vista in the end tho, as it kept bloating itself up. Wuss
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Nov 12 2007, 23:31
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Diehard Group: Posters Posts: 350 Joined: 8th October 2007 Member No.: 308,966 Device(s): ipaq 3630|Nokia 6210i|BooTooth |
QUOTE(Monolithix @ Nov 12 2007, 23:26)  Note that replacing the memory invalidates the warranty btw I can't believe you just said that ! @Paul : Thanks mate. It really is looking attractive... My Sony vaio is making whirling sounds from the fans so this could be an excellent choice Looking at the pics of the bundled OS the apps could well be lightweight :| http://eeepc.asus.com/en/product.htm Goes away to investigate. |
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Nov 12 2007, 23:31
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
I'm gonna try it
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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Nov 12 2007, 23:32
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Diehard Group: Posters Posts: 350 Joined: 8th October 2007 Member No.: 308,966 Device(s): ipaq 3630|Nokia 6210i|BooTooth |
GAAAAaaaaaaaaaaawwwd look at you guys ! - It's like the first time you've seen a nudie mag thread.
PHOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaahhh |
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Nov 12 2007, 23:33
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
That post was far too hard to read for this time of night
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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Nov 12 2007, 23:34
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
And now for some porn...
 lol! 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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Nov 12 2007, 23:38
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Moderator - Boing! Group: Admin Team Posts: 8,557 Joined: 12th December 2002 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 993 Device(s): HTC TyTN II |
Subliminal Aura: You haven't seen our MSN conversations from the past few days, they're just *dirty*
-------------------- This months MoDaCo WinMo Week device: the MWg Zinc II! Ask your questions HERE and download the show here! 2.25GB of backup storage online for free with Mozy! - https://mozy.com/?ref=VQ664H |
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Nov 12 2007, 23:38
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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 |
wish id of gone black now
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Nov 12 2007, 23:40
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Diehard Group: Posters Posts: 350 Joined: 8th October 2007 Member No.: 308,966 Device(s): ipaq 3630|Nokia 6210i|BooTooth |
Going out for a smoke. These boys are hardcore
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Nov 12 2007, 23:40
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,929 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Haha!
I'm sure white is luvverly 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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