Kerosene

I just bought an EeePC 901

Posted by: Kerosene on: February 7, 2009

EeePC 901

I’m posting this on my new EeePC 901.

I had a bit of trouble deciding between the 1000H and the 901, mostly because I prefer the larger keyboard on the 1000H – but I really wanted something tiny that I could carry around easily, and the 1000H isn’t actually that much smaller (or lighter) than my ancient old Portege. So I went for the 901, which was nearly $200 cheaper, and I’m glad I did. I expected that the tiny keyboard on the 901 would be a bit fiddly to use, and it is – but I’m slowly getting used to it, and as long I remember to avoid using the misplaced right shift key (which could easily be ‘fixed’ by remapping it), my typing is around 80% the speed and accuracy as it is on a full size keyboard. I’m also very happy with the 901’s trackpad – two finger scrolling, three finger right click, etc… I’ve almost stopped reaching for the mouse that isn’t there. For the first time in my life, I think I’ll be able to get used to working without a mouse.

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