Which model to get?

To get the model with the ssd or normal hd?
If the ssd is the one to go with, why haven't I read anything about the 16gb 1gb ddr version that's only $20 more via newegg?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834115496
vs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834115508
vs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834115510

Any reccomendations on which model to get would be ultra cool.

Also, I plan on using this as not only a super portable data device for school and such, but intend to hook it up to my projector as a mini media device, so can it run video and audio decently? What about at the HD level, are the integrated graphics strong enough to support 720p+?

And finally, I didn't see a color selection on the newegg site, do they ship you whatever they feel? Or can you pick? Cause that blue looks awfully nice!

Thanks for your time!

 

To get the model with the ssd or normal hd?

If the ssd is the one to go with, why haven't I read anything about the 16gb 1gb ddr version that's only $20 more via newegg?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834115496
vs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834115508
vs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834115510

Any recommendations on which model to get would be ultra cool.

If you want XP then get one of the HD models. The 120G has the smaller 3 cell battery. The 160G has the larger 6 cell battery. The best value is the 160G at $399.

If you want Linux and don’t need a lot of storage the SSD models should be OK.

Also, I plan on using this as not only a super portable data device for school and such, but intend to hook it up to my projector as a mini media device, so can it run video and audio decently? What about at the HD level, are the integrated graphics strong enough to support 720p+?

I think that you really need a full size notebook that has a lot more horsepower than one of the netbooks.

And finally, I didn't see a color selection on the newegg site, do they ship you whatever they feel? Or can you pick? Cause that blue looks awfully nice!

Each model number corresponds to configuration and color.
If you click on the specifications tab, it gives the color and operating system.
6834115496 – blue with Linux
6834115508 – black with Linux
6834115510 – brown with XP

 

Also see:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4698

 

THANK YOU! You and that other topic were a giant help. One more question to you or anyone else who has the time.

In all honesty I like the idea of having large external storage at home with the smaller ssd running my OS and using the wifi out and about. Are there any disadvantages to the linux version with the ssd? If not then that's my final choice and I adore you all for your input.

 

It is a mater of personal preference. My desktop is an XP and I use several window programs that do not have Linux equivalents. I played with Linux a little when I got my EeePC 701. It was just too much of a hassle trying to get my programs to run under WINE. XP and a hard drive was the reason I got my ONE. The larger screen and blue color helped also!

 

For me no, there are no disadvantages.

I use a Mac as my mine computer and the Aspire is simply to let me browse and work on the move.

The Linpus OS is pretty straight forward, and although there have been a few things I have had to seek help on via this forum its not taken any more time than you would spend securing and "de-crapping" an XP machine.

BUT - if you wanted to use the Aspire to sync an iphone, or use some Windows only software with no alternative then maybe its not for you.

for me the faster, more secure linux SSD is the way to go, but it might not be for everyone.