Re: [Hampshire] Asus EEE BOX ?
Hi, On Tue, Nov 25 at 05:06, Andy Random wrote: If it was half the price I might have considered it (though even then the kit might end up in boxes for months) but for a saving of 20-30 quid, it really isn't worth it to me. Okay how about 79 quid, including VAT and delivery. Not quite the same spec but that's what I just got a Viglen MPC-L for thanks to Alan Popes pointer to the Ubuntu podcast. 512Mb RAM, 80G hard drive, 400MHz Geode processor. As well as the bundled USB keyboard and mouse mine came with a 1GB USB Flash key in a separate box for some reason. Not plugged it in yet, it was icey cold from transportation last night. -- Bob Dunlop -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Asus EEE BOX ?
On Wed, 26 Nov 2008 at 08:35:30AM +, Bob Dunlop wrote: Hi, On Tue, Nov 25 at 05:06, Andy Random wrote: If it was half the price I might have considered it (though even then the kit might end up in boxes for months) but for a saving of 20-30 quid, it really isn't worth it to me. Okay how about 79 quid, including VAT and delivery. Not quite the same spec but that's what I just got a Viglen MPC-L for thanks to Alan Popes pointer to the Ubuntu podcast. My dad has had his for three weeks now. It's not ultra fast but it's fast enough for him. 512Mb RAM, 80G hard drive, 400MHz Geode processor. As well as the bundled USB keyboard and mouse mine came with a 1GB USB Flash key in a separate box for some reason. The USB flash drive is a new give away! Not plugged it in yet, it was icey cold from transportation last night. It wil run a bit warmer than that, but it's pretty silent. -- Adam Trickett Overton, HANTS, UK I guess that, if you're in Microsoft's shoes, it makes sense. If you can't write software or protocols that can stably walk and chew gum, program in a limit that prevents the user from telling it to do so. -- Jonathan Patschke, on limitations in Active Directory -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Asus EEE BOX ?
On Wed, 26 Nov 2008, Bob Dunlop wrote: Okay how about 79 quid, including VAT and delivery. Not quite the same spec but that's what I just got a Viglen MPC-L for thanks to Alan Popes pointer to the Ubuntu podcast. Mine arrived last Thursday as it happens :) 512Mb RAM, 80G hard drive, 400MHz Geode processor. As well as the bundled USB keyboard and mouse mine came with a 1GB USB Flash key in a separate box for some reason. It's a nice box and the size/power/noise levels are all low enough that it is ideal as an always on light weight home server type device, but its processor is a little underpowered for (my) desktop needs. Which is why I was looking for something a little more powerful, while still being relatively small/low power. Another possible alternative is to just upgrade to a EEE 901 and plug my existing 701 into my KVM permanently... BTW Bob, have you looked carefully at the mouse that came with your MPC-L? If it is the same as the one I received you may want to throw it out before it contaminates anything :) Andy -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Asus EEE BOX ?
2008/11/26 Andy Random [EMAIL PROTECTED]: BTW Bob, have you looked carefully at the mouse that came with your MPC-L? If it is the same as the one I received you may want to throw it out before it contaminates anything :) I don't mind coming out and saying I love microsoft mice. There, I said it, for all to see, archived on the internet for ever. Cheers, Al. p.s. Their operating systems suck donkey b*lls. -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Asus EEE BOX ?
BTW Bob, have you looked carefully at the mouse that came with your MPC-L? If it is the same as the one I received you may want to throw it out before it contaminates anything :) I did point out the warning message to Kelly. We've left it carefully sealed in it's plastic bag so far. I have a project in mind that requires just the scroll wheel mechanism from a USB mouse so maybe it'll be a hacksaw job. -- Bob Dunlop -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Asus EEE BOX ?
2008/11/26 Bob Dunlop [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a project in mind that requires just the scroll wheel mechanism from a USB mouse so maybe it'll be a hacksaw job. Saw one somewhere on t'web (probably O'Reilly Maker pages) acting as the encoder for a weather station wind meter thing ... (anemometer? Yes that's the word (thanks http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anemometer ) ) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Asus EEE BOX ?
Has anyone purchased or played with one of these: Asus EBXB202-BLK-X0024, Intel Atom, 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM 160GB HDD http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148886 Yes I know if comes with XP Home, but it seems like a reasonable spec for the price (even with the M$ tax) and it's a small footprint lowish power device. So does anybody have any experience of running Linux on one? Andy In theory it is simply an Intel atom motherboard, same basis as the EeePC and many other netbooks. This should mean it all just works fine. But I've got not actual experience of it working ;) -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Asus EEE BOX ?
Hi, On Tue, Nov 25 at 07:39, Andy Random wrote: Has anyone purchased or played with one of these: Asus EBXB202-BLK-X0024, Intel Atom, 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM 160GB HDD http://www.ebuyer.com/product/148886 Uhm nope. So does anybody have any experience of running Linux on one? Given a very similar spec to the AsusEEE 901 I'd expect similar performance. ie. Very usable for general work, not intended for heavy gaming for development. Most linuxes should drop straight on to it. You might want to look at some of the Atom bundles that are about like[1] I've just built the above spec for 171 inc vat. Slightly chunkier case so there room to add DVD if you want, and no XP. Or [2] for 175 with a bigger disc. [1] http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=12194 [2] http://mini-itx.com/store/?c=44 -- Bob Dunlop -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Asus EEE BOX ?
Bob Dunlop wrote: [1] http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=12194 [2] http://mini-itx.com/store/?c=44 It's been a few years now, but I had a terrible time getting mini-itx.com to accept returns, to the point that I had to threaten them with Small Claims Court, i.e. send the initial recorded delivery letter detailing my intention to progress the claim, before they would even answer my emails, etc. Linitx have a much better reputation on this list, IIRC, although I must say that my dealings with them have been limited. Sean -- The computer can't tell you the emotional story. It can give you the exact mathematical design, but what's missing is the eyebrows. Frank Zappa -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
Re: [Hampshire] Asus EEE BOX ?
On Tue, Nov 25 at 02:08, Sean Gibbins wrote: Bob Dunlop wrote: [1] http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=12194 [2] http://mini-itx.com/store/?c=44 It's been a few years now, but I had a terrible time getting mini-itx.com to accept returns, to the point that I had to threaten them with Small Claims Court, i.e. send the initial recorded delivery letter detailing my intention to progress the claim, before they would even answer my emails, etc. Linitx have a much better reputation on this list, IIRC, although I must say that my dealings with them have been limited. Never had a problem with either company, dealing with both on and off for home and work. Mini-ITX did once forget to include two DIMMS (I still think my boss at the time confused the order), they arrived next day in a foot cubed sized box. Never had to return anything to either company. -- Bob Dunlop -- Please post to: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk --
