On one of my previous posts, I have been raving about the ASUS EeePC 900, the next model (or “generation”, as ASUS’ advertising says) of ASUS’ EeePC line, complete with 8.9″ screen with a 1024×600 resolution, 12Gb storage memory, a larger trackpad, and 1Gb RAM. It was supposed to go for $600, or in our currency (Philippine Pesos), around Php 25,000.
It was my surprise that I sumbled upon this particular retailer’s webpage already, which shows that they already are selling the EeePC 900. And I was even more surprised to find out that they were selling it for 34,000 pesos, or around $800.
Aw come on, the Eee 900 goes for only $600. And they were selling it for $800. That is too much of a price increase here. And I know that that some retailers are actually selling their products here at a premium, but I’m hoping that other retailers don’t follow suit. I mean, a $800 EeePC totally defeats the original purpose, right?
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yep, i also stumbled upon it, i even inquire about it through IM, and the I must say that the person was really rude, (the person told me that “hindi naman kita pinipilit bilin yan”, or something like that)
is eee pc a wise choice??? I’m planning to have one…what can you say?
@ Cha: Why yes.
i am looking for asus eee pc that is windows already (7inch)- i hope there’s someone who can give me idea where i can buy one..thanks
i want to buy asus eee pc 7 inch that is windows already…i hope theres someone who can help me where to buy one… thanks
Pie, you can visit the EEE PH forums at http://eeeph.com where the forumers can point you to the right direction.
thanks!!!! im not really good in computer and i find it hard using linux..
I don’t think you can get an Eee preinstalled with windows here, though. It’s only available in Japan, I think. But the EeePH people will help in replacing Linux with Windows.
hey, does this Asus Eee PC 900 that they’re selling in the Philippines come with a GPS/Touch Screen like what they say it would feature?
This is just insane. I’m definitely getting a Compaq notebook instead.
12Gb storage memory is for winblows version, but for Linux is 20Gb storage memory.
I’m selling my ASUS EEE PC 701 (PINK) for 18,500.00
- OS Windows Pro
- Windows Office 2003
- 1 yr. waranty
- NO scratch
- Almost new.
- I only buy it last month you can see on the receipt.
Reason of selling - I wanna buy the latest Asus EEE PC 900.
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