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Asus Eee PC Seashell Unboxing

Chris — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:03:03 +0000

Asus Eee PC Seashell Unboxing is a post from Chris Pirillo

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I keep telling you that you never really know what will happen on the live video feed. Sometimes I leave objects sitting on my desk for days on end, just to torment people! I have here an Asus Eee PC Seashell. It’s quite cool, since there are currently only 14 in existence! I opened the box… and found it empty!! No wonder it’s so light! Nahhhh, I’m only joking. I unboxed it without you all this time. It’s pretty cool looking though, isn’t it?

The Seashell boasts a 1.6GHz processor, a 160GB hard disk, and GMA graphics. The glossy, tapered edges of the 10-incher are just plain sexy. The Eee PC Seashell offers great user comfort and convenience with its 92% scaled keyboard, multi-touch touchpad and instant key (for quick access to Wi-Fi and the touchpad lock). The 10.1-inch LED-backlit display will allow you to work or travel in absolute comfort for hours on end. The nice 170GB storage will let you store anything and everything you need to while you travel.

There’s even a webcam built-in, as well as having a fairly decent integrated sound system. The battery has an average six hour life, which is pretty good! It’s so lightweight and small, it’s perfect to carry with you everywhere.

I can’t do a full-on review yet, but stay tuned – one will be coming in the near future! I can tell you that it not only looks and feels good… it runs really well, also!

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Asus Eee PC Seashell Netbook

Chris — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:13:56 +0000

Asus Eee PC Seashell Netbook is a post from Chris Pirillo

Genuine Windows® XP Home or GNU Linux
10.1″ LED Backlight WSVGA Screen (1024×600) with Color-Shine (Glare-type)
Intel® Atom N280
1GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
WLAN 802.11b/g/n @2.4GHz
Bluetooth2.1 + EDR
Hybrid Storage
160GB 2.5″ SATA II 5400RPM HDD
10GB Eee Storage (Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months)
1.3MP Webcam
Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
Stereo speaker
Digital Array Mic
1 x Mini VGA Connector
2 x USB 2.0
1 x LAN RJ-45
2 x Audio Jack (Head Phone / Mic-in)
Card Reader: MMC/ SD(SDHC)
Slimmer, and eco-friendly Li-polymer Battery (~6 hrs)
262mm(W) x 178mm(D) x 18mm~ 25.7mm(H)
1.1Kg (2.42lbs)
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red

Unboxing an Asus Eee PC Ultraportable Computer

Chris — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:45:04 +0000

Unboxing an Asus Eee PC Ultraportable Computer is a post from Chris Pirillo

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The super lightweight solid-state drive Asus Eee PC showed up at my house the other day. It was sent to me courtesy of Asus, specifically thanks to an engineer of theirs who is a regular community member of ours. Without further ado, let’s do the unboxing!

As I open the box… something on the inside was glowing! I pulled out things like a copy of Microsoft Works, a battery notice, and some other papers. But.. that was it. There was nothing else in the box. I guess that makes this a non-event? I’m kidding of course. I already had the Eee PC running before I began recording.

It’s so small and light. It’s just insane. I have never found myself attracted to this size of a laptop. I have always craved power. There are times, however, that you just don’t need that much power. I’ve found that having a laptop near the television is a good thing. I may want to look something up or check my email during commercials, you know. Having a lightweight laptop for that purpose is great. There is a built-in webcam on this system, so I had to try it out! I’ve already uploaded a video to YouTube, called Asus Eee PC 4G Test Recording.

Here are some of the features of the Eee:

At 7″ and weighing only 0.92kg, you can take the Eee PC anywhere.
Bumps and shocks are no longer issues. With a dependable solid-state disk, you get unparalleled shock-protection and reliability.
Power-efficient design provides longer operating time when on the go.
With a rapid start-up time, the Eee PC is always ready to get into action.
No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly and intuitive graphic interface.
You’re always connected with built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g that automatically detects and connects to the Internet at any hotspot.
The Eee PC includes the documents and the e-mails software, and a suite of other productivity software to help keep you on track.
Upload photos and videos and share them instantly on Flickr or YouTube without waiting till you get home.
Enjoy music and videos with extensive support for a wide range of digital multimedia.
Log on to Skype or other network, and you can connect with friends anywhere, anytime.
Clear up wire clutter with the built-in card reader, speakers, and microphone.

This little machine is an excellent buy, and perfect for anyone who doesn’t need a powerhouse of a laptop.

Your Own Laptop Repair Business.

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Quick OLPC Video Review

Chris — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:31:46 +0000

Quick OLPC Video Review is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Awhile back, I recorded a video about the “One Laptop Per Child” program. I purchased one myself. I did it to help another child, and to have a laptop around my house for when kids come over. When you donate the $400.00, you receive the laptop for yourself, one is sent to a child in an underprivelidge country, and you also get 1 year of T-Mobile HotSpot for free! I received the laptop, so let’s check it out!

On first look, it has a lot of apps a kid would use. There is a chat module, Web browser, an RSS aggregator, calculator, and so much more. It’s slim and lightweight, which is great for a kid. It has USB connections, as well as audio in and out. It’s quite durable, and you can carry the screen around. The quality of the screen is excellent.

However, I don’t really like the user interface. I know my way around a computer, and I actually found it confusing to navigate around this laptop. I also couldn’t connect it to my home network because it’s not supported. But again, for a child doing the things they’d need to do, it works perfectly. The keys are small and designed for a child’s fingers.This laptop was designed for portability and education, not high power and workload.

Ponzi wanted to try it, so I had to hand it over to her. She waited really patiently! She wanted one of the Asus EEE laptops for Christmas, until she found out it comes installed with Linux. However, we have found out recently that Asus is looking into making their laptops come with Windows on them. We’re holding off for now.

If you’ve received one of these laptops and have had a child use them, I’d love to hear about your experience. Please leave me a comment or shoot me an email to chris@pirillo.com.

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How to Handle Remote Tech Support

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:30:00 GMT

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chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT

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