£219 linux-based subminiature notebook...

[gothick]

I've gotta say, it looks like a fab idea.

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[perdita-fysh.livejournal.com]

One of the things that site is most spectacularly lacking is the slightest hint of where you can buy one from.

You've got to wonder if their business model can be even remotely successful if selling them is so not a priority...

I could see me using one of these for out and about - everyday on client site for example where I have no access to personal email, unblocked internet or internet chat capabilities. To actually be useful though it would have to be able to make use of 3G/HSDPA either by bluetooth or USB dongle. I'm guessing that's not something they've done yet, but when they do that will rock and I will have a pink one.

I might get a pink one anyway - assuming I work out how to

[gothick-matt.livejournal.com]

Well, eBuyer seem to have them in stock (http://www.ebuyer.com/search/?qfind=eeepc&x=0&y=0)... Not the pink, though, by the looks of it.

[gothick-matt.livejournal.com]

Ah -- to be slightly fair to them, I received the link in a marketing mail which _also_ pointed at uk.asus.com, which has a prominent "Where to Buy" section; I'm guessing the eeepc site is more of a hype-before-it's-released microsite thingy.

[hoiho.livejournal.com]

There are, indeed, rumours of a 3G version.
Next year it seems.