Asus EEE PC + Digi Edge promo + Fritz = Patzer Dream Gadget
This ultraportable notebook from Asus has certainly been making headlines last year and I read about it on top review sites like CNet.com. It hit Malaysian shores early this year and looks like it has a warm reception especially by the geek community. As a chess patzer I’m attracted to it for it’s size. Now I’m more attracted to it as I’ve been looking for a good mobile solution to blog live from chess tournaments. DiGi came out with a nice and attractive package including the Asus EEE PC and Edge internet connection. I know Edge is not as fast as 3G but from the feedback I’ve heard, Edge is stable. I don’t need a fast connection while on the move anyway. As long as I can post text and the odd picture in my blog post, I’m happy. Back to the Digi package. This is what you’ll get: Simple Plan (Data Only)
Smart Plan (Data + Voice)
- Asus Eee PC (Intel Processor, Genuine Windows XP Home Edition, Lightweight 0.92kg and 7-inch display)
- Asus P527 PDA Phone
- Data Unlimited Plan (24 months subscription)
- 1 Plan (24 months subscription)
- RM193 per month
Check it out at Digi’s promo page.
The offer is only from 21 April 2008 to 21 July 2008. I’m seriously thinking about this offer as I just found out that you can install Fritz interface in Asus EEE Pc even if you install the Linux OS (The DiGi offer comes with Windows Home). Coupled with Rybka, Scid and ChessDB this makes the EEE Pc very appealing and handy for patzers as well as the chess bloggers like me 
I could get used to the small keyboard and 7 inch screen and even the 800×600 display. Small price to pay for ultra portability. Anyway I’m so used to blogging from tiny screens on mobile phones and PDA, the 7″ screen is HUGE in relative comparison
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I want one!