[senit] Asus Mini Books

They're great - unbelievably good value.

Hi,

Its running Firefox 2.0.0.7 so the accessibar goes straight on via the
browser as do themes, google toolbar and the usual suchlike. Firevox with
freeTTS works, but this is a command line install and a little more messing
about than it should be.

The Linux OS shouldn't put anyone off - most people wouldn't even notice,
but for the faint hearted there's an 8Gb/Windows version shipping in Q2
2008...and Windows XP drivers come with it now of course if you're inclined
to install it yourself.

Simon

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From: senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk
[mailto:senit-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of Steve Lee
Sent: 10 December 2007 09:50
To: senit at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: Re: [senit] Asus Mini Books

On 07/12/2007, Simon Evans <simon at senteacher.org> wrote:
> They're great - unbelievably good value.

I recently came across this comparison between the ASUS eee PC and Nokia's
N810 internet tablet.
http://tinyurl.com/2mgryy
The comparison may not be so relevant here but it makes interesting reading.

If you use web applications then the use of Linux is largely irrelevant. The
fast start up time and low power is not.

Simon I'd love to know if the web browser (Splashtop, based on Mozilla
Firefox) supports the many Firefox accessibility options and add-ons
mentioned on http://www.accessfirefox.com

It would be great to see one of these at the Fringe.

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Steve Lee
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Jambu - Alternative Access to Computers
www.fullmeasure.co.uk