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Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - Sam3 - 06-25-2008
Mmmm.... EeePC. A gal at work just got one and I had a chance to play with it. It's a nice machine! Just what I'd want when traveling.
The Linux interface is quite user friendly.
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - deckeda - 06-25-2008
Don't come crying if your Christmas card from me "gets lost in the mail."
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - rgG - 06-25-2008
OK, I feel properly chastised now. But again, it isn't running Windows, so that should cut my time in purgatory by about half, don't you think?
BTW, I haven't told BunBun and Boo yet, so they still love me.
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - graylocks - 06-25-2008
i'm sure you have some old apple decals lying around. just slap one on and pretend.
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - deckeda - 06-25-2008
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - blooz - 06-25-2008
Okay, I'll forgive—this time.
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - rgG - 06-25-2008
[quote graylocks]i'm sure you have some old apple decals lying around. just slap one on and pretend.
Ooo, I like that idea. I might even be able to find one of the old multi-colored ones, since the machine will be white.
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - sekker - 06-25-2008
I know someone who loves their EeePC - but they don't use a mac.
We have an older PB12 that I just put in a new battery, external power supply, and 250GB hard drive. Works great for all the same uses as the EeePC, and it can also run a bunch of mac software, too - like front row with 100GB of mp4 movies.
You'll have to let us know how you like it. With the PB12 machines still around and working great, I'm pretty much vaccinated against this class of machine.
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - Silencio - 06-25-2008
I'm curious how the EeePC and its Linux distro work out for you. Please do keep us informed. It's an intriguing little product for sure, but definitely not in a niche that Apple would want to go for.
The used 12" PowerBook thought is a good one; of course, good used 12" PowerBooks still cost more than a new EeePC. I'm still using my 12" PowerBook as my main portable machine, but when I want to surf on the couch or in bed I find I'm reaching for my iPhone more often than not these days...
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - DRR - 06-25-2008
Put Leopard on it.
http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2007/11/12654/