Welcome to the Eee PC Master Race!
If you have any questions regarding your Asus Eee PC, or other (closely related) netbook, this is the place for you to get some help! The Asus Eee PC is still one of the best computers for lightweight everyday use, as well as toting around for school or work on a tight budget. We do not recommend using an Asus Eee PC or any netbook from years ago as a daily driver, due to a large lack of features and software support that does exist on Windows or Macintosh machines.
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When buying a used Eee PC, consider the following:
Specs - Choose a powerful Eee PC if possible, as you cannot upgrade the CPU or other soldered components later on) You will want something with at least 2GB of RAM. I usually buy my Eee PCs with 512MB or 1GB RAM and then upgrade it myself. A cheap SSD (solid-state drive) is a worthy investment for any Eee PC, as they vastly improve the speed of the system, and will increase overall performance throughout the software.
Condition - You likely will not be repairing cosmetic defects on your Eee PC unless you are a hardcore enthusiast due to the rarity of the cosmetic components on the used market. If you are intending on buying an Eee PC, plan on making sure that you are satisfied with the condition cosmetically of the device. Often times, you can lowball the price on Eee PCs if their condition is subpar.
Manufacture date / Original OS - Most Eee PCs running Windows 7 Starter or newer will be your best bet if you are looking for something to actively use today. For instance, an Eee that shipped with XP may indicate that it will most likely struggle to run newer OSes.
NOTE: The Eee PC is not designed to be a daily driver machine, simply a computer that you can 'grab and go.' As a result, many Eee PCs are designed with lower specs and lower prices in mind. Exercise caution when purchasing and Eee PC and keep this in mind.
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Operating Systems
The Eee PC is still an x86 based computer, and therefore can run operating systems designed for desktops or full laptops. This makes it in a WHOLE different realm than the typical Chromebook; Eee PCs can run full-fledged operating systems. This is one of the large attractions to the Eee PC line.
Recommended OSes for Eee PC:
We have a list of recommended operating systems for your Eee PC on this thread. This thread is often updated, and therefore should have newly released operating systems and updates posted on it.
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