You got to get a Asus EEE PC

So i have been playing with my "eee"(E3) for about five days and my first impressions are ermmmmm......well i don't know how to describe it without sounding like i am going over the top or exaggerating.Once you open the box and hold this little gem, you cant quiet believe how small it really is. It feels a bit on the weighty side, but i think its more to do with the fact its so compact. You expect a vtech education type of device, but end up looking at something that is really solid and trendy looking. Its like a seventies style monitor with the speakers on the side. I am sure, Asus will expand the screen and move the speakers, but this will just stop it from looking so retro.



The setup is so easy, about five minutes from start up until you are running a browser and surfing the web. Linux is not for everyone, but the E3 community is brilliant and helps you with everything. It so easy to tinker with system and if you make a mistake just hit reset. No re-installation disks just five minutes setting up and your back up and running. There is even a advanced mode for those who want a XP like GUI to tinker about with.

Messenger and the cam are great, the Star Office is just like Word and there is even a voice command application. "Computer Web" and there you go, a web window pops up. Pointless but some what cool! Chuck in a SD card and you can add up to 16G of memory for photos, docs or whatever you want.

I can see why this was the most wanted Xmas present in the States and i have to say i think it will continue to sell really well. There is already more demand than they can supply and i reckon everyone needs to get one of these. Not the best thing for your only machine, but brilliant for surfing, email, streaming and the odd document. I normally look at gadgets that are too expensive or just pointless. At £219, this is a bargain and a must buy.