So, I tried out 
Microsoft Windows 7 over the Thanksgiving holiday, and I’ve got a few issues with it. First, it really smells like Vista. This thing really does just seem to be Vista with a little bit of refinement. Continue reading
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Many people have discovered an issue with the power adapters on the ASUS netbooks. I’m not sure how many models have this problem, but if you have the power adapter plugged into the wall, and you unplug the other end from the computer, it apparently causes the power adapter to overheat, sometimes almost instantly, and to engage a thermal shutoff. I’ve experienced this myself a few times, but have now learned not to unplug from the computer until after I’ve unplugged from the wall. Some users have reported that after it happens, they place the adapter in the freezer for twenty minutes and it resets and works again. I’ve not resorted to that, but I simply wait a few hours, and it resets.
It’s an annoying problem, but at least you can work around it. Hope this helps.
Amazon has just released a beta of software they call Kindle for PC. I’m not going to review the software itself. There are other sites that have done that (like ARS Technica, and CNet among others) but I’m going to describe my experience using it on an ASUS EEE PC 1005-HA, 10.1 inch screen, 1.66 mHz Atom rated at 10.5 hours battery life.
