eeePC for photographers

[geesbert]

anyone using an eeepc for photography?
i am tired of lugging around my macbook only to download cf cards, organize my files,  send some previews to a client and putting them on an external drive. i am not willing to spend on a macbook air, as it is overkill for me.

 as they are making it now in a windows version, handing (not working on) raw files should be possible. although i would prefer linux, but can i work with raws then?

[dilip]

anyone using an eeepc for photography?
i am tired of lugging around my macbook only to download cf cards, organize my files,  send some previews to a client and putting them on an external drive. i am not willing to spend on a macbook air, as it is overkill for me.

 as they are making it now in a windows version, handing (not working on) raw files should be possible. although i would prefer linux, but can i work with raws then?
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You can get XP installed on it, but storage issues will be a real issue, you'll definitely need to be using an external drive.
Another issue to remember is that the EEEPC is not meant as a performance platform.  It will get really bogged down handing RAW images, both because of the energy saving processor and the minimal RAM capacities.

So in short, can you do it? Yes.  Would I bother doing it? probably not.

[mrleonard]

You can get XP installed on it, but storage issues will be a real issue, you'll definitely need to be using an external drive.
Another issue to remember is that the EEEPC is not meant as a performance platform.  It will get really bogged down handing RAW images, both because of the energy saving processor and the minimal RAM capacities.

So in short, can you do it? Yes.  Would I bother doing it? probably not.
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I have the "1st generation" eePC. Comes with Linux (thus cheap) and I installed XP lite. The newer ones have a larger screen...i'm happy with mine,but the larger screen would be great. I have 1gb ram installed, 4gb harddrive and 8gb sdhc card and a 120 portable external.
 A GREAT buy. One of the best purchases I made. They now "come installed" with XP,but for the same price get the Linux that has the larger drive and install XP lite yourself. The HD is solidstate..so it has pretty snappy performance. Sure, it's slow compared to most 'good' laptops, but heck, it weighs nothing, costs little and the battery lasts a long time.
 I use it with PS and RAW files....and because of it's true portability I have found it a true asset. Seriously....it's 'shortcomings' for performance are far outweighedby it's true portability and light weight. I think you'll find that most users that have bought one are very happy.....not "it cost $1200 w/taxes happy", but more like" for $400 I finally have a truly useful,portable laptop".
 I think this UMPC " mark II" will make strong inroads this year...and ASUS is currently in the lead.

[lbalbinot]

I don't think such a computer is fast enough for RAW files. And the screen is not very good either.

Luis

[timhurst]

I've been looking at these with increased interest. Their size and weight is quite compelling.

MrLeonard:

What megapixel size RAWs are you opening and how long dies it take to render the 100% view in ACR?

My plan would be to use one when on the road for editing/culling, checking sharpness and captioning only. Processing/retouching can wait for when back at my desk.

[kjkahn]

The New York Times has an article about the eeePC and competitors. For instance, the somewhat larger HP Mini-Note can be bought with a 160-gigabyte hard drive.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/05/technolo...h/05basics.html

[mrleonard]

It IS slowish,sure...but it more than makes up for it with it's pluses.Price,size,weight,solid-state hard drive.
I bought a mini enclosure and got a 120 Laptop external drive for $70. It doesnt need to be fast drive as it is just for storage.

Seriously...but one you wont regret it. I plan to get a small solar cell to attach to charge...for in the wild.

[Marsupilami]

I have also bought the eeepc and installed win xp (normal version). I want to use it mainly on journeys like my 6 week Namibia trip, where I do not want to lug around my expensive and big notebook. The use is mainly for storage control, storage is done with two 250 GB Hyper Wiesel. Programms running is Breeze Browser pro for checking files and imatch for iptc data. I use raw files always, but as said the eeepc is just for checking files, checking for dust on the sensor and checking the Hyper wiesel. When I am travelling I want to have time for the country and I do not want to sit behind the computer - and I have to sleep also. So real working with raw files is not a necessity for me - I do that back home on my lovely 24 "" Eizo screen. Also the eeepc is good for email, internet and storing my GPS Data of my Garmin 60 CSX. All in all a perfect combo for me for travelling.
There are at least in Europa other companies coming out with similar systems, but sometimes with win xp included, so check around, might be that other offers with cheaper price or better performance are available.

Christian

[dalethorn]

I carry the Toshiba Libretto everywhere.  It's a full-featured laptop, yet only 8 x 6 x 1 inch and 1-1/2 pounds.  Very fast, large hard drive, very reliable (unlike the Sony junk I bought before).

[jmboss]

I have the "1st generation" eePC. Comes with Linux (thus cheap) and I installed XP lite. The newer ones have a larger screen...i'm happy with mine,but the larger screen would be great. I have 1gb ram installed, 4gb harddrive and 8gb sdhc card and a 120 portable external.
 A GREAT buy. One of the best purchases I made. They now "come installed" with XP,but for the same price get the Linux that has the larger drive and install XP lite yourself. The HD is solidstate..so it has pretty snappy performance. Sure, it's slow compared to most 'good' laptops, but heck, it weighs nothing, costs little and the battery lasts a long time.
 I use it with PS and RAW files....and because of it's true portability I have found it a true asset. Seriously....it's 'shortcomings' for performance are far outweighedby it's true portability and light weight. I think you'll find that most users that have bought one are very happy.....not "it cost $1200 w/taxes happy", but more like" for $400 I finally have a truly useful,portable laptop".
 I think this UMPC " mark II" will make strong inroads this year...and ASUS is currently in the lead.

I am interested in the newer EeePC 1000 model with the 40GB Flash Storage instead of the more traditional Hard Drive.
However, this model is only available with GNU Linux.

mrleonard,

You mentioned that you installed XP Lite on your EeePC. Are there any special tips or issues that I should be aware of with the installation of XP Lite?

Are there any particular websites that describe the install process of XP Lite, I assume, on top of GNU Linux?

Thank you for any information,

Joe

[mrleonard]

I am interested in the newer EeePC 1000 model with the 40GB Flash Storage instead of the more traditional Hard Drive.
However, this model is only available with GNU Linux.

mrleonard,

You mentioned that you installed XP Lite on your EeePC. Are there any special tips or issues that I should be aware of with the installation of XP Lite?

Are there any particular websites that describe the install process of XP Lite, I assume, on top of GNU Linux?

Thank you for any information,

Joe

http://www.eeeuser.com/

I got all my info from the forums there. Cant think of amy special tips for XP lite, but seeing as you have a 40gb drive,as opposed to my 4gb, you won't really need to install the 'lite' version. You have enough space to just run XP. Make sure to turn off all the programs and features you dont need though ..for it to run faster.

[Plekto]

The Libretto is a nice machine, but the idea that the eeePC is slow(it's at least 10x faster than the Libretto)... Maybe for running games and the like, but it works perfectly fine with most major apps.  Just a bit slower.  More like the speed that we had 5-6 years ago.

It's cheap, effective, and while things take a couple of minutes versus a dozen seconds, it still works and weighs almost nothing.

[Anthony R]

Anyone know anything about putting OS X on a Libretto?

[heinrichvoelkel]

or putting os x on an eeepc? anybody with experience on this?

[jjj]

There's this very clever gadget EFI-X, but not sure if it works with an external USB port, which is necessary for a laptop.
I don't care too much about my desktop box, as it just sits in corner and I can run OSX and Windows on it. But I'm very particular about laptops as you are stuck with screen/keyboard etc.. and Apple laptop options suck as there aren't any. And certainly nothing like the eeepc. So if it works outside the box, so to speak, I'll buy one and a laptop to suit me, not Steve Jobs.