Help me choose a laptop

[discom]

I am going to buy a laptop this week for school. I will only be using it for surfing, doing homework, and compiling programs.

 

Also, i need something that is small, inexpensive (<$600), and has long battery life.

I have been thinking of getting either the ASUS Eee PC 1000 ($550), or the MSI Wind U100 ($500).

 

I'm very indecisive and don't know which to choose. Anyone have any suggestions?

[Cujo]

asus.

[discom]

thats what i was thinking. I ordered it this morning.

[Cujo]

http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/new...s-msi-head-head

 

haven't read it yet but it can't be more relevant.

[akaM2]

dell just came out with one today fyi

[[LaW]Maverick]

ASUS FTW....

 

I have the Eee PC 2G Surf (their lowest end model) to run my MagicJack at home. It works pretty well--I stuck XP Pro on it (MJ doesn't work with Linux yet) and it's pretty freakin' quick for such a wee lil' machine. It takes less than 30 seconds to get into windows thanks to the Solid State HDD.

[Cujo]

ASUS FTW....

 

I have the Eee PC 2G Surf (their lowest end model) to run my MagicJack at home. It works pretty well--I stuck XP Pro on it (MJ doesn't work with Linux yet) and it's pretty freakin' quick for such a wee lil' machine. It takes less than 30 seconds to get into windows thanks to the Solid State HDD.

 

i switched banks because they were offering a free one of those. i'm not sure what i'll end up using it for though i might just sell it.