This year's top gadget! Asus EEE

[HighFlyer]

Yes, thats the new version. My Eee connects fine to our home wireless but i havent connected it anywhere externally yet to find out. Maybe we can do a field test while we are in Manchester [:D]

One moot point (that i may be able to change but need to look into it) is that the WiFi insnt enabled automatically. You have to physically got into Wireless Network Connections and click 'enable' each time you want to connect. I assume its to stop battery wastage but its a pain when i am at home and have to keep reconnecting each time i use it. Sometimes it wipes out my WEP key as well. But, as its running Linux i am sure there is just a file i need to edit to stop that from happening.

Thanks,
Sarah

[preiffer]

It seems HP are muscling in on the action.

Have to say, HP's attempts look 100% 'nicer' (more 'finished' in my book) than the Acers to date.

[HighFlyer]

The review isnt too flattering for the HP. I'm very, very happy with my Asus Eee.

Thanks,
Sarah

Originally posted by HighFlyer
Yes, thats the new version. My Eee connects fine to our home wireless but i havent connected it anywhere externally yet to find out. Maybe we can do a field test while we are in Manchester [:D]

One moot point (that i may be able to change but need to look into it) is that the WiFi insnt enabled automatically. You have to physically got into Wireless Network Connections and click 'enable' each time you want to connect. I assume its to stop battery wastage but its a pain when i am at home and have to keep reconnecting each time i use it. Sometimes it wipes out my WEP key as well. But, as its running Linux i am sure there is just a file i need to edit to stop that from happening.

Thanks,
Sarah

Nick/Sarah - I have had absolutely no connection problems with mine in hotels in Florida, Orlando International Airport, Hot Spots in Central London, it even works on the Coach WiFi when I'm commuting!

hi all,

i got a Asus 701 about 2 months ago....never got into it to be fair....
but now...different story..[y]
i upgraded the ram to 4gb..now it flys along.[}:)]

i am off to MCO on monday and i am glad to read it works in the airport,hotels and hot spots....i have only ever connect wi-fi at home..
i am taking the little fella along to see how it does....as you all say.. saves taking the big standard one along...!

Regards