Here's a real computer, ultraportable and affordable. E 'without Windows (although you may wish to install a classic windows XP), his heart is that of a penguin.
Eee PC is not a toy by children even though the small domensioni could mislead. E 'produced by Asus and costs around 300 euros. Basically a computer is offered for the price of a PDA or a smartphone. Abroad was widely successful and is finally available in Canada.
It is not notebook, although the appearance and features are typical of those laptops, comes under the category of next-generation ultraportable. The size is very small (225 × 160x20mm), the mass is slightly less than 1 Kg.
It has no hard drive. In its place a SSD, a unit of modern solid-state memory that allows performance, energy saving, no noise and protection from shock impact (typical of hard disks on laptops).
It has 4 GB of memory (although there is a version 8 Gb). The data are then stored on a usb stick or a portable HD. The 4 GB is sufficient, the operating system and programs essential. Mount a version of Xandros Linux, but of course you can load other distros, like Ubuntu. Not even missing the support for Windows XP (after payment of the license purchase).
The machine is small but has everything you need from the wi-fi web cam integrated into the frame of the display from 7 inches (maybe here you could put 2 / 3 inches more to improve the usability of applications).
So use a PC it is possible everywhere. And without microscopic fumble with keypads. L 'Asus, in fact, despite its compact size has a real keyboard and is easy to use.
The name of Asus Eee PC means: "easy to work ',' easy to learn ',' easy to play." The computer is available in colors Pearl White and Galaxy Black Asus also has signed with Telecom Italia for a trade agreement 's Eee PC. Starting from the end of the month, in fact, in stores and on the telecom site www.tim.it you can buy in a single solution that will allow you to access broadband Internet in absolute mobility.
For those who want to experience now installing eeeXubuntu, a lightweight version of Xubuntu modified to suit the 'eee pc click here.
Finally a movie about the Asus scatolotto: