Has anyone any experience using one of these little Asus Eee Laptops for music playback/midi/etc??

At $344, it seems like a steal.
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?...=AS904HABLK010X

The thing that stands out to me is the processor is 1.6 GHz.., depending on what you do you may or may not have issues. Some music apps today have a min processor above 1.6 GHz.

Can the ram be upgraded as well? I see its got one gig.., but it you're going to do any heavy audio work.., and use of effects with some apps can bog down the RAM.., I'd suggest upgrading the RAM in the unit (if you're going to be doing anything heavy outside of simple midi work).



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Great windows MP3/lyric player only...
I was just looking at them yesterday.

I got this Acer and it's great. http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?leve...ed-_-Technology

Even the sound card is really good.
DonM

Wow, I just got the exact same one at Costco this morning. $349. Haven't even opened the box yet. Glad to hear you like it, Don. I actually got it to do editing on the Fantom G. I also thought it would be nice to download tutorials and the like and go to an easy chair and read them like a book.

chas


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Hi Guys,
I've got one too. I've had mine for about 6 weeks. Luv it.

Battery doesn't last for as long as I'd wish, so either I've got it on a wrong type of battery option ( haven't got a clue what the different settings mean ie prestentation,portable, always on etc)
May need to buy a spare battery. I thought I read somewhere there was an optional 3 or 6 volt battery????

Portability is brilliant, especially with my wireless internet option.

Unfortunately in Aust, they sell for over $600 AUD, but I am expecting a $100 AUD cashback offer.
Can't wait till these little guys take off, & oneday they'll hopefully have faster processors.
Meanwhile works quite well with my midi sequencers, EMC etc

Haven't tried it with BIAB & the Real Drums etc, I use my Dell for that.

best wishes
Rikki

From Donny's KOOL post -
Dell also has a mini laptop. http://www.dell.com/content/products/pro...5037&lid=876264
Isn't storage a problem? I have over 60gb of mp3, then all my midi and I'd like to load a couple programs.

Isnt there a AC adapetr included?

It's included. Battery only lasts about 3 hours, but there is a bigger one available soon.
DonM

Thanx Don......gotta pick one up asap...