The Asus Eee PC 701 was the first netbook to hit the streets back in late 2007. At this point, it’s looking a little dated, but at the time it was the only game in town if you wanted a tiny laptop with a 7 inch display for under $400. It shipped with a 900 […]
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Unofficial Asus Eee PC 701 Special Edition features a custom keyboard
If you have a hard time remembering which key combination to press to adjust the screen brightness, toggle the wireless, or make other changes on your netbook, one seller in Belgium has got the product for you: a customized Asus Eee PC 701 netbook. What makes this Eee PC 4G stand out is the custom […]
Light weight netbooks operating system Leeenux hits version 2.0
Leeenux is a light weight Linux distribution based on Ubuntu Netbook Remix. It takes up just 1.2GB of disk space and has a user interface that’s designed for netbooks with screens as small as 7 inches. In other words, it plays well with first generation Asus Eee PC models. Last time I checked in on […]
Google Chrome OS image now available, tested on netbooks – Video
There’s been a bit of confusion about Google’s new operating-system-that’s-really-just-a-browser. While Google did announce yesterday that the OS would be designed for upcoming “netbooks” with larger screens and keyboards and solid state disks, the most important thing Google announced was that the project was open source. And the code is available today. And that means […]
Asus Eee PC 701 converted to kitchen tablet PC – Video
While netbook makers have largely moved on from producing machines with 7 inch screens and tiny keyboards to pumping out 10 inch or larger devices, you can still pick up a first generation Eee PC 701 if you know where to shop. In fact, Mwave is selling a refurbished Eee PC 701SD with 8GB of […]
Jolicloud operating system unlocks multitouch gestures on Eee PC 701 – Video
Most Asus Eee PC netbooks with 9 and 10 inch displays include multitouch gesture support for the touchpad. In other words, you can scroll up and down or left and right by placing two fingers on the keyboard, and you can simulate a right-click by tapping the screen with 3 fingers. But the 7 inch […]
Mount a netbook to your bicycle for GPS, mapping, etc
Want a navigation system for your bike, or want to help create maps for others to use? Why not mount a netbook to your handlebars? It won’t take up any more space than a basket used to carry groceries, and the project will give you a lot more geek cred than a silly old basket. […]
Eee PC Hack: adding an external WiFi antenna connector
Want to increase the range of your netbook antenna? PaulDotCom Security has put together a guide for hacking an RP-TNC antenna connector into the side of an Eee PC 701 4G. By performing a little surgery you should be able to find an external antenna that fits your needs with a different pickup pattern or […]
Turning an Asus Eee PC 701 into an eBook reader
Netbook and eBook enthusiasts have been using programs like EeeRotate to rotate their screens and read digital books in portrait mode for ages. But one user has gone a whole lot further by putting together a tutorial for using comic book readers, the Foxit Reader for navigating through PDF books with the touchpad. He also […]
Eee PC trumps OLPC for use in developing nations in slightly biased test
The OLPC XO Laptop was designed for use in developing nations. The computer gets excellent battery life, which makes it ideal for use in locations with limited access to electricity. And it has a unique interface designed to make the laptops simple to use for children that have had little to no exposure to computers. […]