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Internet Experience in Education 22nd May 2008
Mobile Computing:Mobile Computing:A Review of theA Review of the
Asus Eee PCAsus Eee PCPatrick DonohuePatrick Donohue
Programme Specialist (ICT)Programme Specialist (ICT)Tipperary InstituteTipperary Institute
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TopicsTopics What is it?What is it? SpecificationSpecification Software WalkthroughSoftware Walkthrough AlternativesAlternatives UsesUses StrengthsStrengths WeaknessesWeaknesses ConclusionConclusion
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What is it?What is it? Notebook?Notebook? Subnotebook?Subnotebook? Ultramobile?Ultramobile? Netbook?Netbook? Other?Other? Eee? Eee?
Easy to learn Easy to learn Easy to work Easy to work Easy to playEasy to play
AsusTeK Inc (Taiwan-based company)AsusTeK Inc (Taiwan-based company)
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Specification Specification & &
Physical CharacteristicsPhysical Characteristics 900MHz Intel® Celeron® Processor (under clocked to 630MHz)900MHz Intel® Celeron® Processor (under clocked to 630MHz) 512 MB RAM (Upgradeable to 2GB)512 MB RAM (Upgradeable to 2GB) 2GB/4GB/(8GB) solid state disk2GB/4GB/(8GB) solid state disk 7” 800 X 480 screen7” 800 X 480 screen .3 megapixel camera.3 megapixel camera 2 X speakers & microphone2 X speakers & microphone Microphone & earphone socketsMicrophone & earphone sockets WIFI/RJ-45 LAN connectivityWIFI/RJ-45 LAN connectivity 3 X USB ports3 X USB ports SD high capacity card readerSD high capacity card reader Video portVideo port
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Software WalkthroughSoftware Walkthrough
InternetInternet WorkWork LearnLearn PlayPlay SettingsSettings FavouritesFavourites
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AlternativesAlternatives The Asus Eee PC 901The Asus Eee PC 901
8.9” screen8.9” screen 1 GB RAM1 GB RAM 20 GB SSD20 GB SSD
The HP 2133 Mini-Note PCThe HP 2133 Mini-Note PC 1 – 1.6 GHz Processor1 – 1.6 GHz Processor 1 GB RAM1 GB RAM 4 GB SSD4 GB SSD VistaVista Up to 160 GB HDUp to 160 GB HD
Ultra-mobilesUltra-mobiles
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UsesUses
Internet browsingInternet browsing E-mailE-mail Reviewing documentation/files etc.Reviewing documentation/files etc. Accessing data and utilities remotelyAccessing data and utilities remotely
Google DocsGoogle Docs MoodleMoodle MyBookMyBook
EducationEducation
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StrengthsStrengths
SizeSize FunctionalityFunctionality Operating SystemOperating System Battery LifeBattery Life Boot-up timeBoot-up time StabilityStability Few overheadsFew overheads Ease of useEase of use CostCost
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WeaknessesWeaknesses
Screen sizeScreen size Windows sometimes go off-screenWindows sometimes go off-screen Use of the Use of the Alt Alt keykey
Size of keyboardSize of keyboard No hard diskNo hard disk Limited memoryLimited memory XP is a problemXP is a problem Compatibility with OfficeCompatibility with Office Non-stand operating systemNon-stand operating system
LinuxLinux DebianDebian
Xandros 4 (Desktop edition)Xandros 4 (Desktop edition) Asus Eee OSAsus Eee OS
HeatHeat 2 GB version does not have cover2 GB version does not have cover SD cards?SD cards?
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ConclusionsConclusions Excellent machineExcellent machine Easy to useEasy to use XP may be problematicXP may be problematic If possible, use with other resourcesIf possible, use with other resources Security may be an issue if data stored on machineSecurity may be an issue if data stored on machine Not good for gaming or resource-hungry applicationsNot good for gaming or resource-hungry applications What about the data!!!!What about the data!!!! Centralise the complexityCentralise the complexity It’s not about the technology, it’s about the serviceIt’s not about the technology, it’s about the service I’m buying the P901!I’m buying the P901!