We recently acquired the RM Asus EEE miniBook for £199.00 (+VAT). The miniBook weighs less than a kilogram, starts up from cold in about 12 seconds and shuts down in five. It uses solid state technology and so doesn't come with an internal hard disk or CD drive though the three USB ports enable you to add an external disk drive, if required.It offers 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage and a seven-inch display; wireless, dial-out modem and ethernet adaptors are available for networking and internet connections, mini-jack sockets for headphones and microphone, a VGA out, an SD card slot and a built-in webcam.
It comes preloaded with OpenOffice, iGoogle and Skype to name but a few. The speakers produce good quality sound and, together with the built-in mic, make it very easy to converse with your friends/colleagues through Skype.
The miniBook is easily connected to the data projector producing a very clear image. Combine the Asus with the eBeam and you have a very cheap interactive whiteboard.
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The SELB Asus Laptop has been tested on a legacy network. The results were very impressive. Internet connections can be made using existing network points or using wireless Access Points. A share can be made to the Legacy server to access students work. Their MS files can be accessed and edited using the Open Office software. Video files can be accessed and played. We currently have the laptop with an IT technician for further tests and to install Audacity and Science equipment.
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