"Asus expects its Eee PC running Microsoft Windows XP to outsell the Linux Xandros version of its hit mini-notebook. But does the system have the performance potential? Earlier this week the Windows XP version of the Eee PC 4G, which will be available to consumers in mid-April, arrived at our offices," says Laptop.
The machine looks exactly like the original 4G; it has the same pearl-white chassis and standard ports. The internal specs are the same as well: 512MB of RAM, a 4GB solid state drive, and an Intel Mobile CPU. The only difference is when we booted up the system (in a quick 40 seconds--see our full boot video below) we were welcomed by the Windows chime and the green grass and blue sky desktop of Windows XP.
The obvious complaint is that 4GB isn't really enough space for Windows XP and Office. This can be alleviated by using a SD card, but it's not an ideal solution. Still, Laptop says:
When we reviewed the first iteration of the Eee PC we had three main gripes: The webcam can't yet be used for video chats, it's not easy to load new applications, and there is no mobile broadband support. All three of those issues were solved in the Windows version of the system. We were even able to load Verizon Wireless' mobile broadband software and plug in a UM150 USB modem. For road warriors who were feeling limited by the Linux OS, unable to port over PowerPoint files and other tools, the Windows XP version of the Eee PC will hit the spot.
In a related story, Laptop says "The 7-inch screen system will be available at Best Buy for $399 starting April 9th."
Via Gizmodo
