Specifications
The box itself actually has a fairly descriptive label:
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The Eee itself tells us the basics, with additional clarification on the Celeron M processor in the BIOS.
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It's also useful to look at ASUS' comparison chart of the four Eee models. We've included pricing for the models.
| ASUS Eee PC Model Comparison | ||||
| Eee PC 8G | Eee PC 4G | Eee PC 4G Surf | Eee PC 2G Surf | |
| Display | 7" | 7" | 7" | 7" |
| Intel CPU & Chipset | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating System | Linux Windows XP compatible |
Linux Windows XP compatible |
Linux Windows XP compatible |
Linux Windows XP compatible |
| Ethernet Communication | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WLAN | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | 1G (DDR2) | 512MB (DDR2) | 512MB (DDR2) | 512MB (DDR2) |
| S.S.D. Storage (Solid-State Disk) | 8G | 4G | 4G | 2G |
| Camera | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Audio | Hi-Definition audio Stereo speaker Microphone |
Hi-Definition audio Stereo speaker Microphone |
Hi-Definition audio Stereo speaker Microphone |
Hi-Definition audio Stereo speaker Microphone |
| Battery | 4 Cells: 5200 mAh, 3.5hrs* | 4 Cells: 5200 mAh, 3.5hrs* | 4 Cells: 4400 mAh, 2.8hrs* | 4 Cells: 4400 mAh, 2.8hrs* |
| Weight | 0.92 kg | 0.92 kg | 0.92 kg | 0.92 kg |
| Current Price | Not yet released ($499 Est.) | $400 | $350 | $300 |
One feature that should stand out is the amount of memory. Previous reports stated the 2G Surf model would have only 256MB of memory when released. In fact, the 2G Surf models are shipping with 512MB of memory. This is great news, especially if you're considering a Windows XP install. The 2G Surf does not have the built-in webcam of its 4G brother, but does retain the microphone.
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LEKO - Friday, January 4, 2008 - link
And the funny thing about the panel, is that a widescreen display would fit in, there is a lot of empty space on both side of the current model. Is there a company that makes a widescreen LCD panel of this size (small enough)?rqle - Friday, January 4, 2008 - link
Is there still anyway to upgrade the memory in the 2G model since it doesn't have an access memory panel? Can you open the back manually? Is there any slots?BladeVenom - Friday, January 4, 2008 - link
I heard it's soldered on in the 2G.Matt Campbell - Friday, January 4, 2008 - link
I've seen several reports that the memory is indeed soldered on in the 2G, and also lacks the Mini PCIe socket. I haven't yet cracked it open myself. Some users are reporting the 4G Surf, though also lacking an access panel, *does* have socketed memory that can be upgraded (though disassembly is not for the faint of heart).Some users in the eeeuser forums have also reported the 2G unit has a slower CPU than the 4G: an 800 MHz Celeron clocked at 571 MHz. I created an nLite install last night, and a Win XP install is on my to-do list.
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