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2 Jul 2008
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I've not had any hardware failures - I have ordered a new battery - but that's because I want the higher rated (lasts longer) version - the existing battery is fine.
I have heard someone in work complain their machine arrived with a cracked screen - but it was replaced immediately.
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3 Jul 2008
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The best place for EEE
Hello all,
I joined this thread when someone was asking the ins and outs of Elonex, related to the new ONE mini Pc they are bringing out. (we are a service centre for Elonex but don't sell the new models).
However, my company is a general IT hardware reseller and many of you seem to be currently buying or hoping to buy the EEEpc or similar models. We can supply you fast and will price beat if you show us where your best price so far is. You can see the current prices on our webshop at www.everchangingworld.com If the site doesn't show stock on a certain model, ask anyway - we may be able to source to you direct from a different distributor.
Type EEE in the search bar and the results should show all the models and accessories. We seem to be about £60-70 cheaper than PC world on the 900s since we work on minimal margins and hope for volume. PC World is just capitalising on customers' lack of research. Other items of interest to you guys may include Satnav, laptop 3g mobile phone cards etc.
Hope that's of help - if you want to call the number is 020 8432 0775 or 8203 7774
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3 Jul 2008
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Hi Anthony,
Nice to see a company engaging in the conversations here and directing us to some options for purchasing this type of kit.
We all have our favorite bike companies, our favorite luggage companies, etc etc, but for some reason electrical / computer companies don't engage on this type of forum very much - I suppose it's down to the fact that we're core customers to the bike and luggage etc companies but to the computer firms we're just one small part.
So kudos to you for getting involved, talking to us in context and not just posting some vague post in a thread that has nothing to do with buying computer kit.
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4 Jul 2008
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Installing Mapsource
Matt,
So to load Mapsource there is not other way than having a external DVD for the Windows XP version?
I have got it on there but it keeps asking for a map and won't open or run. I have installed several maps to no avail..........
Cheers.
Ivan
Oh by the way, check out JB Hi Fi – Smashing Prices they sell the XP version for 548 aussie about 220 quid!
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JohnSB has done a really nice little on the road review at
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...s-eee-pc-36339
also - mapsource.
I'm no expert with mapsource at all I'm afraid - I use a Tom Tom.
But a quick google resulted in this page at Garmin
Garmin: Updates & Downloads
which appears to allow you to download the relevant files directly from the website rather than having to use a CD/DVD - how that works in reality however is a question someone with mapsource experience is going to have to answer.
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hi all,
just to let you know.. for a few days now i'm the proud owner of a 900 xp version. still try to find somebody with an external dvd drive in Alaska ;-)
i love it. for charging it on the bike while driving, i bought an universal loader with 3 to 12V with max. 2500 mA at radioshack. (pricy: about $40)
i reckon that the amperage for charging is far below the amperage the eeepc needs when in full operation (3Ampere) . (never heard of a batterypack using three ampere while charging).
it seems to work so far.... the socket is protected with 3
amp. fuse. just to be sure.
cheers,
sander
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