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The Perfect Mobile Computer is Spelled ‘Eee’

Started by JRblog · 9 months ago

The ASUS Eee PC has become a huge hit, providing a great, super-portable computer for bargain-basement prices. While earlier models came with a custom version of the Linux operating system, the Eee PC 900 comes loaded with Linux or the more familiar Windows XP. If you’ve been ho ... Continue reading »

41 comments

  • LUIS

    1 year ago

    do you have this article in 34 street??

    I'll travel to NYC next weekend

    J&R Item # ASU EEEPC900L
    Mfr. Part # EEEPC900L

    Thanks
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    I'd like to disagree with Nick. This is a blog about new products and it does a decent job of explaining the intent behind the eee pc 900 to some of the people that may not know very much about the newly emerging low cost ultra mobile laptop market.

    haters are a dime a dozen. keep doing what you do J&R.
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  • NC47

    1 year ago

    Why does J&R not have these in stock? I ordered from you because you were one of the first to put up for preorder now other stores have been selling them since Monday and you still don't have them. I would have ordered from somewhere else and had it by Wednesday now I will be lucky to have it sometime next week. Why are you so much slower than others to receive shipments?
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  • Franco

    1 year ago

    Will Eee PC 900L be available next week in your New York store next week ?

    Thanks
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    i feel exactly the same way as NC47. Very disappointed that J&R has been slower with my order than the competitors. I ordered mine on Saturday at 1pm. Status? Backordered. Very sad customer.
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    J&R dropped the ball on this one bigtime.
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  • Jimmy

    1 year ago

    There certainly is a lot of excitement over these Asus devices. Our buyers are working feverishly to get these in. Most sites don't list the 900 series yet, but we decided to present it as a pre-order. We hope to have them soon. Your patience and understanding is most appreciated!
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    Thanks Jimmy for the update, I appreciate it. If you hear anything about when actually have them in stock, please let us know if you can. I know people in nyc that are looking to get one ASAP.
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  • NC47

    1 year ago

    That's not a good answer. I could have ordered this item from Newegg on Monday and had it, same with buy.com, and there are many others who have had it on sale since Monday. My money is tied up with J&R now so I have to just wait it out. I think J&R should do the same thing Newegg does, offer the item only when it is in stock or give the option of a notification when it comes in. That is why Newegg is tops, making customers wait on a highly anticipated item like this when other vendors have been selling it for 4 days already is not good for your business. If I were J&R I would find something extra to give to those who have this on preorder because those customers know they are getting the shaft on this deal.
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  • Nick

    1 year ago

    How can you disagree with what I had previously stated (knicksdefense)? This blog does nothing more than explain what the product description already tells you. There is nothing extra contributed through this article, rendering it pointless. The blog gives the specs and that's about it. There is not even an opinion given on the actual using of the device.
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  • bc

    7 months ago

    J and R needs to do a better job clarifying the differences among the ABSURD number of eeepc models and flavors!

    And more clarity in terms of processors differences, and some straight talk about underclocking etc. I got burned on the 701 last year -- sad to see that Asus and its retailers have only added to the confusion since then.
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    Nick, it tells you what it can do, it tells you what it can't do. after you look at the specs on the other page, the only way you're going to get more familiar with the device is with video or actually going to the store and testing one out.

    hey, I'm glad we're all commenting on this blog. maybe it will let J&R know just how important it is that the get these to us as soon as they can..........

    some of us are obsessed over here :D
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    (referring to myself)
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  • Jimmy

    1 year ago

    NC47, we had this on pre-order. We did not say we had it in stock. In addition, we do not bill a credit card until an order actually ships. In terms of "the option of a notification when it comes in," we have such a feature called J&R Stock Alert Request which you will see a copy of below.
    **********************************
    Stock Availability Information

    We are pleased that you are interested in ASUS Eee PC 900L 8.9" Sub-Notebook.

    Pre-order and temporarily out of stock items:
    We receive daily shipments from our suppliers; If you order this item now, your order will be automatically prioritized once we receive this item, and your credit card will only be charged when your order is shipped.

    If instead you would only like to be alerted when this item is back in stock, please enter your email address in the box below.

    Email Address:

    Receiving this stock alert email allows you to be among the first to know when this item is in stock, but it does not hold a piece for you. Please be aware this item may sell out before you return to our site. There is no obligation to purchase. Your email address will be used only for the notification service.


    For up to the minute stock information
    Call us at 1-800-806-1115
    ************************
    Again, we appreciate your patience.

    Thank you.
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  • NC47

    1 year ago

    You don't take payment but you put a request in for funds which makes the money unavailable in customers account. If an order is cancelled with you it takes 3 days for the money to be available in an account. I used debit for this which means it is in authorization so $549 is unavailable for me to buy this elsewhere.
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    J&R is still the best in the world as far as i'm concerned.
    that's why i pre-ordered with you to begin with.
    see you guys when Pearl Monroe comes to the store on saturday.
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  • Nancy Jane

    1 year ago

    I just got notified that J&R has a limited supply and first com-first served. I want to know which battery I will get- the 4400mAh or 5800mAh. It seems to make a difference.
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  • JD

    1 year ago

    I'm waiting for black 20 GB. Any idea when we might see it? I've heard the UK has theirs. I know it doesn't make any difference to J&R whether you sell me a 900 or an msi Wind, but it might matter to Asus!
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    MSI Wind promising everything under the sun for $400. let's see them deliver. watch it hit for $650.
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  • NC47

    1 year ago

    The new eee 901 is on it's way in June. Has an Atom processor and will be offered in a 10" screeen size. It also will not be branded with ASUS but rather "eee PC" which would indicate Asus is pushing it as it's own brand. No price has been set yet.
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  • Dan Eppinger

    1 year ago

    I have learned my lesson when a new, "hot" item comes out....Rather than attempt to order online, only to find out three days later that is it is backordered, I order by phone directly from the vendor, asking if the item is in stock for immediate delivery. J&R has always been honest with me and only told me that it is "in stock" if it actually is in stock. Living in Connecticut, I usually get my order the day after I telephone order it.
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  • Guillermo

    1 year ago

    Same question as JD above. Any news on when would J&R have the black eee 900 Linux on stock?
    Thanks a lot!
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  • Nancy Jane

    1 year ago

    Still looking for an answer to my battery question. I want to know which battery I will get- the 4400mAh or 5800mAh. It seems to make a difference
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  • Jimmy

    1 year ago

    The 5800 mah have not been released yet. it's going to be the 4400 mAh.
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  • NC47

    1 year ago

    The ones sold in the US have the 5800 with them.
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  • Not Telling

    1 year ago

    I to am very dissapointed with J&R's inability to deliver a product like they should have. If you want compete with amazon and buy.com, you have to be as reliable, and J&R have proved that they are not. You have simply failed to deliver.
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  • JOE

    1 year ago

    When do you expect to get ASUS Eee PC 900 with XP in Galaxy Black?
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  • Not Telling

    1 year ago

    Warning: When they expect to get it, and when they will actually deliver it may vary by a few weeks.

    Also, just because you have a preorder doesn't mean that you will get priority on it, they would rather just sell it to people off the street.
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    i got my eee pc 900 thanks to j&r, the best there is.

    also, i got mine directly for 1 park row J&R in NYC, it came with the 5800 mAh battery, take that to the bank.

    the black one would have been nice but I can't wait that long and I'm really digging the white thus far, my dell inspiron 8100 was black enough for the past 7 years, time for something different, something truly portable.

    the ONLY problem I have with it so far is the webcam application that is stock on the Linux version is pure crap. I am 99% certain this is a software problem because the XP version on the floor at J&R had a beautfully working webcam. i'm not a big fan of the ogg vorbis video codec, and it is only a matter of time before I swap this thing out to Ubuntu in any case, I'm sure they've got several webcam apps in their repos.

    just don't have time to do that right now, so I'll stick with the xandros and continue to write asus complaints hoping they'll make an update...
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    "Also, just because you have a preorder doesn
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  • Not Telling

    1 year ago

    @knicksdefense

    I hope your enjoying my laptop. It really looks like like quite a fun device. Please take care of it, I STILL haven't even got a notification from JR since I preordered almost 2 weeks ago. Thanks JR, your the best.

    The best at lying to your customers and selling their laptops to people who who stroll in off the streets and like the knicks.
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    Not Telling: I preordered mine on the 10th at 1pm, the first time I saw that J&R was taking preorders.
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  • Jimmy

    1 year ago

    We sure hope Not Telling TELLS us his/her email address or phone number, or calls our Customer Service Department at 1(800)426-6027. We don't want anyone to jump the line. First come, first served!

    We are sincerely sorry if we somehow did not come through for you. Call us, email us. We'll work it out.

    Jimmy
    jtq@jr.com
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  • greg

    1 year ago

    Hi, i'm french and i just want to know when eeepc 900 in black will come ?
    thanks
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  • Selrouge

    1 year ago

    I'm coming to NYC from the UK tomorrow. Do you have any Asus eee PC 900s in stock?
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  • RNYK

    1 year ago

    Selrouge: As of today, we have both the Windows and Linux version in the store. You might want to give a call before coming in, though, as it's a holiday weekend and the store will be very busy.
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  • knicksdefense

    1 year ago

    not telling is clearly an illiterate. at the very top of this post it clearly states i had a preorder three days before this device ever hit the shelves.

    somebody please help the guy. he's flaming this blog.
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  • anna

    1 year ago

    when does this unit come out with a black color one.
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  • john

    1 year ago

    What about eee pc 901 ?
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  • Doris

    1 year ago

    Do a carry case or cover come with these? I'm fixing to order 2 but want to make sure they are in stock first.
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  • RNYK

    1 year ago

    Doris: It does not come with a case or cover. However, portable DVD sleeves have been known to fit quite well.

    If you need more info on the EEE PC, you can read more here: http://www.jr.com/asus/pe/ASU_EEEPC900X/
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