Re: [SLUG] eee pc 900 (20080709)

[Marghanita da Cruz <marghanita@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David Andresen wrote:
> BTW, I understand that one can pre-order eeepc 901 but do they state a 
> delivery date?
>
> I am actively looking for the eeepc linux version as it comes with the larger 
> (20GB) SSD for the same money as the 12GB windows version.
>
> When I discover a supplier I will tell. 

Amazon?
<http://astore.amazon.com/corporategovernance-20/105-9776965-7574812?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=6>

Also, I came across interest in alternate [script] keyboards anyone know what is 
happening on that front? I assume the Chinese version would be available already.

> I understand that GST for parcels coming into Australia applies to goods 
> valued over AUD 2000.00.
>
> Would an imported eeepc from HK cost roughly the same then?
>
> David  
>
> On Thursday 10 July 2008 15:46:52 Jacinta Richardson wrote:
> > David Andresen wrote:
> > > Have you considered the eeepc 901 ( linux installed) ?
> > >
> > > You may have to wait a bit.
> > Do you know how long?  I've spoken to ASUS and they've recommended
> > retailers who haven't even heard of the Linux one.  Apparently it might not
> > be released in Australia yet, but ASUS wasn't able to tell me that.  I've
> > spent the last month looking for someone in Australia selling the 901 with
> > Linux pre-installed to no avail.
> >
> > I could buy it from Hong Kong, but that'll cost me an additional $100AUD
> > which seems kind of pointless, seeing as how I can get the Windows 901
> > already and just buy an SD card.
> >
> > 	J


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