ASUS Eee PC

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ASUS Eee PC
Image:ASUS Eee White Alt-small.png
Type Subnotebook/Netbook
Developer ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Processor 900 MHz[1][2] Intel Celeron-M ULV 353, fan/Intel Atom
Memory 512 MB/512 MB/1 GB DDR2 SDRAM RAM (2G/4G/8G and 900 series)
Media 2/4/8/12/20 GB (2G, 4G, 8G, 900 Win, 900)
Graphics Intel UMA
Display 7 inch (diagonal) TFT LCD with LED[3] backlight; 800×480 pixels (pels)
or 8.9 inch LCD (1024x600) in 900 series; 10 inch LCD in 1001 series
Power 4 cell 4400 (700 series, surf models and 900 series) or 5200 (700 series, non-surf models) mAh battery
Input Keyboard
Touchpad
Microphone
0.3 megapixel video camera (4G and 8G models)
or 1.3 megapixel video camera (900/1001 series)
Connectivity 10/100 Mbit Ethernet
, 802.11b/g wireless LAN
, 3 USB 2.0 ports
, MMC/SD card reader
Operating system Linux Xandros, Windows XP
Website http://eeepc.asus.com
Black 700 series unit side view showing the SD card reader, two USB ports, the analog VGA output and the Kensington Security Slot.
Black 700 series unit side view showing the SD card reader, two USB ports, the analog VGA output and the Kensington Security Slot.

The ASUS Eee PC (pronounced as the letter e, IPA /iː/) is a subnotebook computer designed by ASUS. At the time of its introduction, it was noted for its combination of light weight, Linux-based operating system, solid-state drive and relatively low cost. In the UK, the ASUS Eee PC is also distributed as the RM Asus Minibook by RM.

According to ASUS, the name Eee derives from "the three Es," an abbreviation of their advertising slogan for the device: "Easy to learn, Easy to work, Easy to play".[4] The device may fall into a newly defined category of Netbooks.

Contents

History

Eee 700 series

Asus announced two Eee PC models at COMPUTEX Taipei 2007: the Eee PC 701 and the Eee PC 1001.[5] The 701 based model Eee PC 4G was released on October 16, 2007 in Taiwan. Three additional models followed. The originally announced second model (1001) was also expected, but later ASUS renounced any plans to release it to the market. ASUS sold over 300,000 units in 2007,[6] and plans to sell several million in 2008. Intel has described the Eee PC as in line with its “World Ahead” marketing drive — which aims to provide anyone around the world a chance to own a PC.[7]

Both the price and the size of the device are relatively small in comparison to similar devices, such as Ultra-Mobile PCs. The Eee series is viewed partly as a response to the XO-1 notebook from the One Laptop per Child initiative. At the Intel Developer Forum 2007, Asus demonstrated the Classmate PC and the Eee PC, and listed specifications for four models of the Eee PC. ASUS at the time claimed that models may start at US$199, and range up in price and features to US$399.[8]

The final price and specifications for the Eee PC, officially announced in September 2007, differed from ASUS’s initial plans. The price rose to US$245, from US$199, while the size of the included solid-state drive was reduced from 4GB to 2GB, the VGA camera was dropped, and the included RAM was halved to 256 MB. As of October 25, 2007, the price range was expected to be US$299–399.[9] The 2G Surf has since gone on sale with 512 MB of RAM included.[10]

Since October 13, 2007 the ASUS website shows revised specifications. The products now have the marketing names EeePC 8G, 4G, 4G Surf, and 2G Surf instead of the model numbers 700 and 701 shown in pre-release information and on the Eee PC label and on the packaging.[11] ASUS no longer uses the model numbers in marketing materials for the systems. The 4G Surf uses socketed RAM but some revisions do not have a door to access the slot.[12]

ASUS announced a desktop version of the Eee PC, without an integrated display, to be released in 2008.[13] ASUS announced that a version of the Eee PC with Microsoft Windows XP pre-installed would be released by the end of the year 2007. It was, however, not released until January 2008. In Japan the version is known as the 4G-X.[14]

On 29 January 2008, it was announced that 4G Eee PC would become available in India.[15] It was released on February 2, 2008 in the city of Mumbai and is being shipped with the customized Xandros OS and not the Windows XP Starter Edition.[16] From 5 April 2008[17] ASUS plans to sell two versions of the ASUS Eee PC with Windows XP. One of them will come with 4GB solid state and a 4GB SDHC card. The second version will be sold without the SDHC card and will sell for $399. The Windows XP and Linux Xandros versions of the Eee PC will sell for the same price. ASUS will include Microsoft Works 9.0 to provide similar facilities to OpenOffice that is included with the Linux version.[18]

Eee 900 Series

The Eee 900 Series was officially launched in Hong-Kong on April 16, 2008 for 513 USD[19] and in the UK on May 1, 2008 for £329 (approximately €410, $650 including VAT). The system was launched in the US for $549 on May 12, 2008.[20][21] The Eee 900 series with WindowsXP-OS is scheduled for launch in Germany and Austria on June 26, 2008. The Eee 900 series dimensions are a little larger than the 70x models – measuring 225 × 165 × 35 mm (WxDxH) and weighing around 1 kg.[22] The machine has a multi-touch trackpad that allow two-finger scrolling and zooming via a "pinch" gesture[23] and is available in Linux and (in some markets) Windows XP configurations. The Linux version is called the EeePC 900 and comes with a 20 GB SSD, while the Windows XP version is called the EeePC 900 Win and has a 12 GB SSD.

The storage is split between two SSD devices – a 4GB SSD installed similarly to that in the 701, and the remainder in a second SSD in the expansion bay.[24] The Windows version comes with Microsoft Works and Windows Live Suite preinstalled. It also includes StarSuite 8 The machines are otherwise identical to each other with 1 GB of RAM, an 8.9-inch 1024×600 LCD and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. This model has the same Celeron CPU as the Eee PC 700, running at its full 900 MHz clock speed (rather than the 630 MHz speed seen in the Eee PC 700).[25]

Following weeks of speculation, on 3 June 2008 Asus unveiled the Eee 901, a revision of the 900 series with a similar chassis. The 901 will feature an Intel Atom Diamondville CPU clocked at 1.6GHz, an "expanded" battery (listed as 6-cell), and "Super Hybrid Engine" software for power management which will provide a battery life of 4.2 to 7.8 hours. Bluetooth and 802.11n Wi-Fi are also included. The 901 will also use the Intel 945GSE chipset.[26], meeting the requirements for Windows Vista Aero. The Eee PC 901 will cost NT$16,988 (approximately US$559). The 901 is otherwise similar to the 900, shipping in Linux or Windows XP configurations which have different sizes of SSD storage.[27][28] Informal reports state that the machine will feature an "enhanced case" and additional installed software, and that a version with WiMAX will be available. Reports also indicate that the launch of the Eee 901 will also be accompanied by a price drop for the 700 series and Eee 900.[29]

Battery controversy

There has been some controversy regarding the battery supplied with the EeePC 900. Versions pre-released to many non UK journalists and reviewers were equipped with a 5800 mAh battery, but the first retail versions in Hong Kong, United Kingdom and Singapore were shipped with a smaller, 4400 mAh (76% of that capacity) battery, which commentators note has led to a great variation in the machine's battery life in reviews,[30] in some cases as low as 90 minutes.[31] As a result of the objections to this, Asus provided a battery replacement program in Hong Kong[32] and Singapore,[33] and have recently announced that this will be extended to the UK.[34]

Asus has stated that the smaller battery is the standard battery for the Eee 900 in Europe, and a longer warranty is provided in exchange,[35] Commentators have noted that the US version launched with the 5800 mAh battery, and a warranty of equal length.[36] Asus have revised their original statement, indicating that the smaller battery is "[p]resently the standard battery supplied in the UK" and "the default standard battery pack for ASUS Eee PC 900 worldwide", however ASUS will (from June 10 2008) be providing a battery exchange to all UK Eee PC 900 customers for £10, and are offering a firmware update internationally which extends battery life by 30 minutes ("BIOS 0601: Updated all battery discharge tables to extend battery life").[37]

In Australia and Italy, the situation was accidentally and ironically reversed: journalists and reviewers received EeePC 900 systems fitted with the 4400 mAh battery but the retail models are equipped with the 5800 mAh battery.

Eee 1000 Series

The 1000 series launched at COMPUTEX Taipei on June 3, 2008.[38] It features a new 10 inch screen and an 1.6 GHz Intel Atom CPU. The 1000 model ships with Linux and a 40GB SSD; the 1000H model ships with Windows XP Home and a 80 GB HD. Both the 1000 and the 1000H have up to 2 GB of DDR RAM. The 1000 has a rated battery life of 4.2-7.5 hours, while the 1000H is rated for 3.2-7 hours. It also offers a keyboard that is 92% the size of generic notebooks, aiming to make it more comfortable to type. Like the Eee PC 901, the new machines feature 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The prices are NT$18,988 (approx. US$625) for the 1000H and NT$19,988 (approx. US$658) for the 1000.[39][40]

Future models

Microsoft is reportedly in talks with Asus regarding a version of Windows 7 optimised for platforms such as the Eee.[41] The new Atom-based EEE PCs have been announced on the 3 June 2008 at Computex 2008 in Taipei, Taiwan. Future models will ship with WiMax in the latter part of the year. [42]

Technical overview

Asus Eee PC 700 (black model), compared with tissues and Kensington lock
Asus Eee PC 700 (black model), compared with tissues and Kensington lock

The Eee PC is notable for its relatively small display, solid-state permanent storage and Windows XP/Linux-based operating system.

Display

The 7 inch (178 mm) screen, measured diagonally, has a resolution of 800×480 pixels.[43] The screen does not cover the entire space within the lid; instead it is flanked on the sides by stereo speakers and, above, by the (optional) camera in the trim at the top.

The Eee PC 900 comes with a 1024x600 8.9-inch screen, almost filling the lid, and became available in early 2008.[44] External display is supported through a standard VGA connector. Maximum resolution and display configuration (mirroring, extended desktop) are dependent upon the operating system and display settings.

The Eee PC 1000 comes with a 10 inch or 10.2 inch screen. It has a higher resolution than that of the 7 inch Eee PC.

Storage

SSD In 701 model Eee
SSD In 701 model Eee

The Eee PC uses a solid-state drive for storage (instead of a hard drive), which consumes less power, allows the device to boot quickly, generates no noise, and is less susceptible to mechanical shock damage than hard drives. In the 2 GB and 4 GB models, the SSD is permanently soldered to the board, to reduce manufacturing costs. In the 8 GB model, the SSD is a card connected via the internal PCI Express Mini Card connector, leaving the original RAM area on the motherboard empty.[45]

Users can expand the storage space using the SD/MMC card reader or by installing a larger SSD in models with an available mini card slot. The SD/MMC memory card is removed by pushing in the card until it clicks and ejects.[citation needed]

The Eee PC 900 comes with a removable 8GB or 16GB PCI Express Mini SSD module, with additional four 1GB memory chips soldered on the mainboard. The size of the SSD is dependent upon which OS is shipped, with the XP version coming with the 8GB and the Linux one with 16GB.[46]

RAM

The 4 GB and 8 GB Eee PC models use 533/667 MHz DDR2 RAM via a standard SO-DIMM module, which can be swapped out. The hardware supports up to 4GB but the preinstalled Xandros kernel of the 700 series only supports up to 1GB.[citation needed]

Cooling

In an EE380 talk[47] (video archive), an ASUS engineer mentioned that the Eee PC does not use a heat sink to absorb the heat generated by the processor, but instead uses the keyboard shielding to spread the heat.

Software

OpenOffice.org Writer running on the Eee PC
OpenOffice.org Writer running on the Eee PC

The base Linux system boots in 20-22 seconds[48], substantially faster than the boot time for an installation of Windows XP on the same hardware[49] (but see the comments on the referenced web page for caveats regarding the usefulness of this comparison). On top of this, the Eee PC runs a custom tab-based interface and uses IceWM as the default window manager.

Forty bundled software applications include OpenOffice.org (Draw can be opened by - CTRL+ALT+T then typing oodraw), Mozilla Firefox, Skype,[50] Tux Paint and other educational entertainment software, E-mail, and Internet radio applications, Google Docs and Wikipedia look-up tool.[51]

The operating system drivers for the ACPI and Wireless devices supplied with the pre-installed Xandros operating system are versions of software licensed under the GNU General Public License. The company released the source code as a ZIP file along with the product; however, it has been reported that a small percentage of the source may be missing, and some device driver software appears obfuscated.[52] In the absence of necessary source code, other Linux kernel versions and distributions on the device are less easy to use with some of the hardware. ASUS has requested people help by identifying specific source code which is still missing[53] and has since released the source code for the ACPI module.[54] They have also released the patched Linux kernel sources and their Busybox sources.

The Synaptic Package Manager and apt-get can be used to install additional software through the repositories, although due to compatibility issues between the ASUS modified Xandros operating system and traditional Debian and Xandros repositories caution has been urged with some users reporting system abnormalities ranging from unexpected software behavior to booting inabilities.[55]

The new standard operating systems for the Eee PC are now either Windows XP or Linux Xandros. The consumer can choose between either and the two operating systems have different specifications on each Eee PC.

Compatible operating systems

As the Eee PC uses a standard x86 processor, most PC operating systems can be ported with little effort. The following operating systems are known to work:

Specifications

The final Eee PC specifications and pricing differ substantially from Asus' original announcement. A 2 GB SSD model was in the initial announcement for $199,[7] although many news stories carried the information incorrectly much later and indicated that a 4 GB model would be offered at $199. It was reported that the price of the low-end model rose from US$199 to US$245 (reportedly at least partly due to rise in prices of 7 inch (178 mm) LCD displays[65]), while the solid-state drive went from 4 GB to 2 GB, and the VGA camera was dropped when ASUS published the Eee PC models with the Surf/non-Surf model names.

Component Eee PC 2G Surf (700) Eee PC 4G Surf (701) Eee PC 4G (701)1 Eee PC 8G (701) Eee PC 900 Eee PC 901 Eee PC 1000 Eee PC 1000H
Display 7 in (17.8 cm) 800×480 TFT LCD with LED backlight[3] 8.9 in (22.6 cm) Display, 1024 x 600 resolution 10.2 in (25.9 cm) Display, 1024 x 600 resolution

[38][66]
Graphics Integrated Intel GMA 900 graphics processor (Shared Memory Architecture), additional VGA port (up to 1600×1280 pixels)[43]
Storage 2 GB SSD (built-in) 4 GB SSD (built-in) 8 GB SSD (removable) 4GB built-in + 8GB removable SSD (Windows XP)
4GB built-in + 16GB removable SSD (Linux)		 40 GB SSD[67] 80 GB HD[38]
Processor

900 MHz Intel Celeron-M ULV 353,[68] clocked at 571 MHz; 32kB L1 cache[citation needed].

900 MHz Intel Celeron-M ULV 353,[68] clocked at 630 MHz (70 MHz x 9)

900 MHz Intel Celeron-M ULV 353[68]

1.6 GHz Intel Atom[38]

512 kB L2 cache RAM,;[69][51] fan-cooled
Memory 512 MB[10] DDR2-400 RAM[citation needed] 512 MB DDR2-533/667[70] 1 GB RAM DDR2-533/667 up to 2 GB RAM[38]
soldered RAM[71] 1 (one) socketed RAM, upgradeable to 2 GB
Battery 4-cell, Li-Ion, 4400 mAh, 7.4 volts: 2 h 45 min battery life 4-cell, Li-Ion, 4400mAh (unknown duration)[72] or 4-cell, Li-Ion, 5200 mAh, 7.4 volts: 3 h 30 min battery life 4-cell, Li-Ion, 4400 mAh 7.4V (unknown duration) or 5800 mAh, 7.2V: 3 h 30 min battery life[73] 6-cell[38] Li-Ion, 6600 mAh 7.4V (4.2h - 7.8h) [74] 6-cell[38]
Camera No 0.3 megapixel; up to 640×480, up to 30 fps[43] 1.3 megapixel
Pricing NT$7,999[75] (around 245 US$);
US$299 in U.S.		 NT$9,990[75] (around 307 US$);
US$349.99 in USA		 NT$11,655 including 5% tax[75] (around 357 US$);
€299 in Europe (around 470 US$);
NZ$579 in New Zealand (around 450 US$);
US$399.99 in USA;
Php₱20,000 in the Philippines		 NT$13,800[75] (around 425 US$);
US$499.99 in USA		 Hong Kong: HK$3998 (513 USD).[76]
UK : £329 (approximately €410, $650) including VAT
US: $549[77][78]		 NT$16,988 (US$561 / £319)[38][79] NT$19,988 (US$660 / £335)[38] NT$18,988 (US$627 / £319)[38]
Dimensions 225 × 165 × 21~35 mm (8.9 × 6.5 × 0.9~1.4 in)[80] 225 x 170 x 20~34 mm
Weight 895 g (1 lb 15½ oz) 920 g (2 lb ½ oz) 990 g (2 lb 3 oz) 1140 g [38] 1330 g [67] 1450 g [67]
Other
1 In the UK the Eee is also promoted as the RM Asus Minibook,[85] which is targeted at students; however, the unit itself is no different.

Configurations

The units are shipped in 3 colors besides black and white.
The units are shipped in 3 colors besides black and white.

Naming of the models of the device appears to relate to the size of installed SSD, camera, and battery size.[86] The Eee PC Surf models include the 4400 mAh battery pack and no webcam, while the non-Surf models have the 5200 mAh battery pack and a webcam installed. The model numbers (700, 701) may still be the same as has been seen on pre-production samples. ASUS may offer upgrades for the SSD storage via the empty Mini PCIe slot, which has been shown to be labeled FLASH_CON in take apart photos of the 4G.[84] When a Mini PCIe card is inserted into the spare empty slot, the internal SSD gets disabled, making the device unable to boot from the original SSD.[87] There are also signal lines for a USB port on the Mini PCIe pins which have been used to connect various USB devices internally. Some 701 models with serial numbers starting at 7B do not have a second mini PCIe slot soldered onto the motherboard, though the circuit traces and solder pads remain.[88] Asus originally announced both a 10-inch and 8.9-inch Eee PC,[7] but later indicated that they do not intend to produce a 10-inch model at this time. At CES 2008, Asus confirmed that new models would be released in Q2 with new features which would include WiMax, and the option of a 7 or 8.9 inch display.[89]

A controversy over a "warranty void if removed" sticker on the RAM access cover panel has prompted ASUS to release a statement clarifying the matter, stating that "merely breaking or removing this kind of seal will not void the ASUS Limited Warranty" (emphasis is original). Since then, ASUS has offered to replace the labels with ones specifying merely that ASUS will not be held "responsible for the damage caused by improper hardware change." Furthermore, ASUS altered their Limited Warranty to "eliminate any provision stating that the ASUS Limited Warranty will be voided simply because the product is serviced by a non-ASUS-approved service facility, or if non-ASUS-approved components or software are installed or used."[90]

EeePC in its case.
EeePC in its case.

In the 70x series, the pre-installed Xandros operating system has a Linux kernel with a kernel option set limiting the detected RAM size to a maximum of 1 GB, even if a larger RAM module is installed. The actual capacity is shown in full in the BIOS setup and under other OSes.[91] However it is possible to recompile the kernel with support for more RAM. The 900 and later laptops had the kernel pre-configured to support up to 4GB of memory address space.

Educational use

On November 8, 2007, Fresno Unified School District, in Fresno, California announced a digital portfolio and laptop pilot program, in which 16 schools will use the mini-laptops in the classroom at a ratio of one laptop for every two students. Eventually the district expects that all 78,000 students will create and manage their own web-based portfolios from kindergarten through 12th grade.[92]

In the UK, RM Education, a large supplier to the educational field has contracted as a distributor of the Eee PC and is distributing their re-branded version to schools and colleges in the UK, and showed two models at the 2008 Education Show at the NEC, Birmingham.[citation needed]

In May 2008, South West Teacher Training distributed an Eee PC for each trainee teacher as part of their on-going commitment to promoting e-learning.

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