What to ditch? I got my Asus 1005PE MU a few days ago. Charged battery for 12 hours before turning on. Today is my first day starting it up. Can someone please guide me as to how to clear out the excess clutter/trials that came with it? Do I start with the Windows Update first? Saw it said there were 30 updates but some seemed for Word, works, Excel, etc. Do I ditchChicken Invaders2, Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office system, Micro.Office Home and Student 2007 (put open office on), MO Language Pack 2007 for Dutch, French, German, Italian, Live Add-in 1.3, MO Suite Activation Assistant,MO Works (is that a trial). I am so confused with what's important. I also wanted to install Firefox. How does one turn off IE? I did say OK to the Trend Micro Trial as I use it on my older laptop. Sorry I am so illiterate with all this. I appreciate your help in advance. What to ditch? I got my Asus 1005PE MU a few days ago. Charged battery for 12 hours before turning on. Today is my first day starting it up. Can someone please guide me as to how to clear out... » Read More What to ditch? I got my Asus 1005PE MU a few days ago. Charged battery for 12 hours before turning on. Today is my first day starting it up. Can someone please guide me as to how to clear out the excess clutter/trials that came with it? Do I start with the Windows Update first? Saw it said there were 30 updates but some seemed for Word, works, Excel, etc. Do I ditchChicken Invaders2, Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office system, Micro.Office Home and Student 2007 (put open office on), MO Language Pack 2007 for Dutch, French, German, Italian, Live Add-in 1.3, MO Suite Activation Assistant,MO Works (is that a trial). I am so confused with what's important. I also wanted to install Firefox. How does one turn off IE? I did say OK to the Trend Micro Trial as I use it on my older laptop. Sorry I am so illiterate with all this. I appreciate your help in advance. « Show Less
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Gary, I can't seem to get rid of anything I mentioned as it isn't removed. So I just added Firefox and use it. I didn't know IE was needed for the purpose you mention about updates so am glad I left it there. That's a very useful bit of info for the future. I did keep Trend Micro but am using Avast (that one is new to me and so far I've been very happy with it) and can use on 3 computers. I haven't needed Open Office yet but will keep in mind either it or cloud apps you mentioned. I've been very pleased with this netbook and its battery life. Thanks so much
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Gary, I do have a question you might be able to answer for me. Since I'm home a lot using the netbook, should I conserve my battery as I'd seen someone mention elsewhere? Is is best to remove the battery and use the power cord to do so? Is that harmful in any way to battery life or computer?
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John,Thank you for replying to my post; I will follow your suggestions regarding maximizing my battery life!
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Keep the battery installed but keep it plugged in whenever possible. That way you will (1) minimize the number of charge/discharge cycles on the battery, which is the main criteria in maximizing how long the battery will last before you need to replace it, and (2) you'll start with a full charge whenever you need to use it unplugged. Taking the battery out multiple times will also eventually wear out the battery contacts. Actually, I don't know if this particular netbook will even work with the battery out, some won't, but definitely leave the battery installed.
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I'll suggest you get rid of all you write of with the exception of IE. Leave Trend Miro as well and seek out Microsoft Security Essentials. Install Firefox as default but keep IE on board for access to MS updates. If you need an Office Suite loaded to your net-book, seek Open Office.org or consider using the cloud apps available from Google, Windows Live or Adobe
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I have been getting about 4 almost 5 hours out of a full battery charge on this laptop. Right now I am just using internet and reading documents off. I also have the Screen brightness turned down low to help save battery life.
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I get less than 2 hours of use on a full charge (mainly using for internet browsing, email, and playing mp3). The battery also drains when it's not on. I have the 16 GB linux version with advanced desktop enabled. This seems to be common. I think most manufacturers exaggerate battery life a lot, if it's not a flat-out lie. So 2 hours or less of use unplugged with this device is probably the norm, if the manufacturer is saying 3 to 4 hours. My experience with most rechargeable mobile devices is that normal real world use will not get anywhere near what manufacturers state for battery life. I get less than 2 hours of use on a full charge (mainly using for internet browsing, email, and playing mp3). The battery also drains when it's not on. I have the 16 GB linux version with advanced desktop enabled. This seems to be common. I think most manufacturers exaggerate battery life a lot, if it's not a flat-out lie. So 2 hours or less of use unplugged with this device is probably the norm, if the manufacturer is saying 3 to 4 hours. My experience with most rechargeable mobile devices is that normal real world use will not get anywhere near what manufacturers state for battery life.
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yeah I decided to wait, was only getting a laptop to have an extra computer in the house and for the occasional vacation use so no rush, sounds like the new i5 ulv chips will run circles around the current ones, and remember even though they use 18W, that is with the gpu included so its really the same as the current ones. They overclock themselves (no need for Asus to do it), now lets just hope some manufactures combine a good switchable card and battery with them. think UL30VT with twice the performance on the gpu and cpu side with almost the same battery life for under $1K.
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I have egirl..i have a 1005PE-PU and i installed the 667hz 2GB crucial ram...it is easily installed, works fine and is instantly recognized. My only problem is that the windows 7 starter is hanging up upon shutdown...leaves the blue light on the on off switch ON with the fan/harddrive running...i am wondering if the ram change had ANYTHING to do with this...the unit is brand new...have written asus AND microsoft for a hotfix or SOME solution...ring any bell with you? Roy Fowler
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Did you put 2gb of memory in it?I ordered 2gb of crucial memory aimed for the 1005PE and have had this problem ever since.I thought that updating the BIOS fixed the problem - because after the BIOS update the problem seemed to end.But I later concluded that the restart and shut down problems only happen on battery power. When plugged in no problem.Try shutting down your 1005PE on battery power. Then try it pluggen in. Let me know if you have the same problem as I have.
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Make sure you completely charge it Before you use it. When you turn it on hold the "on" button until the screen lights up then release it. Mine takes about 10 seconds or so to turn on regardless of the amount of charge it has. Then it takes maybe another 10 seconds to load all the programs. Once that happens I can use it. Be careful using it as it gets hot. Not too hot to handle but to hot for kids to use. Good luck.
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Hi! For my use (I don't do gaming, just regular internet stuff...videos, etc) I found it to have the expected amount of time - between 2 & 3 hours. I tested it out the second day I had it, although I use the ac adapter most of the time with my laptops. But I wanted to know what to expect, so I ran it on the battery just to test it out. I don't know if games and the like make a big difference on battery life or not, though. I hope that helps some. It seems like your basic battery life for a 15-17" laptop from my experience. I have 3 laptops. Two of them (this 16" and my other Toshiba, a 15.4") have 6 cell batteries and the battery time is about the same. I have a Dell 15.4" laptop with a 9 cell battery and get 4-6 hours with that.
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I purchased both the standard battery with lower capacity. It runs hot and stopped keeping a charge. I purchased the higher capacity battery and it has a slight elevation (a new design to try to prevent the over heating of the battery) and this seems to work bettter. It does not heat up as much as (so far) has lasted longer. The standard battery will last about a year then will have to be replaced. Hopefully the higher capacity with more cells and elevation will last longer and costs more. Purchased 3 of these laptops. Two of them burned up (melted the chasis) on the older battery). HP had provided statement that the design of this laptop was "Bad" (you think). Since my other 2 burned up within the 3 years life-time, I thought they would replace; but no they would not because I did not file a formal complaint about the battery overheating problem. I thought calling tech was a complaint................... Anyway, get a higher capacity battery, elevated (and use a cooling pad).
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I have the same Problem, I just went and paid the money for the ASUS Fonepad 7, The Unishow is a great paper weight but nothing more. I left mine plugged in for two days and it never kept a charge for more than ten minutes. And there is no storge space at all. I downloaded a bible App and when i tried to download a game it said that i had no storage remaining.... this paper wieght is a waste of time
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I really LOVE the laptop, I used to own the Asus F6Ve, and it's so powerful but with many heating problem, add on that the battery.The UL 30A-X5 is light, fast, amazing lookin, HOWEVER I seem to be attracted towards the battery statement of 12+? I'm fine with 10 hours though, which seems to be on the sticker on the screen when I first got it, but I want to confirm this issue with other owners/users.So, ElieenHow long does your battery last? it would be really nice if can share, please.thanks for the fast response
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I also bought a refurb and love it. I went into the settings and turned brightness way down but its still seems plenty bright. You can check in settings and see which programs are the biggest drain. Turning off Bluetooth will also help. I think companies always overestimate how much battery life they can achieve (they probably measure the life by how long you can listen to mp3's continuously). I don't think you should be concerned.
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I've been using my Eee Slate 4gb/64g version since the end of Jan. I can get 4-4.5hrs easy on battery in power saving mode with the screen dimmed, and at it's lowest setting its quite bright and clear. This is no noticable lag, only glass effects are turnedoff in power saving mode. I did this yestuday while in a meeting, running excel, ie8 or or ie9, and an X-server (cygwin) using wireless and keyboard/mouse. The latest service pack (Win7 sp1) stopped the fans from running too.
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Send it to Samsung and WAIT... oh, and expose your private data to nosy techs. The battery is NOT user replaceable. I know... stupid, stupid, stupid. When you get through this nonsense, buy a Dell laptop with Pro (Gold) tech support and the inexpensive "keep your hard drive option". Samsung computers are really NOT ready for "prime time"! Period.
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Thank you for the feedback. Guess I will have to try it in person at a retail store first. Why can't we have both "crunchy" and "smooth"? :)Another question, why do we have to wait so long for this to be released? Releasing a product after Christmas seems like a huge miss in opportunity.My Revolution MX works great, except the rechargeable built in battery is getting a little old. If I don't put it in cradle every night I might run out of juice the next day.I really like the Microsoft Natural 6000 mouse. After using that for a few weeks all other mice feel very uncomfortable. I use it on my 2nd computer. Maybe a Natural 6000 mouse with BlueTrack and "crunchy" scrolling... that would be my dream mouse... maybe in 2009 Thank you for the feedback. Guess I will have to try it in person at a retail store first. Why can't we have both "crunchy" and "smooth"? :)Another question, why do we have to wait so long for this to be released? Releasing a product after Christmas seems like a huge miss in opportunity.My Revolution MX works great, except the rechargeable built in battery is getting a little old. If I don't put it in cradle every night I might run out of juice the next day.I really like the Microsoft Natural 6000 mouse. After using that for a few... » Read More Thank you for the feedback. Guess I will have to try it in person at a retail store first. Why can't we have both "crunchy" and "smooth"? :)Another question, why do we have to wait so long for this to be released? Releasing a product after Christmas seems like a huge miss in opportunity.My Revolution MX works great, except the rechargeable built in battery is getting a little old. If I don't put it in cradle every night I might run out of juice the next day.I really like the Microsoft Natural 6000 mouse. After using that for a few weeks all other mice feel very uncomfortable. I use it on my 2nd computer. Maybe a Natural 6000 mouse with BlueTrack and "crunchy" scrolling... that would be my dream mouse... maybe in 2009 « Show Less
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Hi - Yes, I should have posted that I also found out the 1011 is indeed the 10v. How many hours does the 3 cell last - does anyone know?In any case, I checked out the 1011 at Microcenter (hands-on), and found it to be a sturdy little number but they were selling it for $334 and were sold out. That's why when I found it here for $299 I thought it was a good deal. I would probably upgrade the memory to 2 G via Crucial. I think it sells for around $50.
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Make sure you are not getting Windows XP as the operating system. It has to be At least Windows 7 or 8. Also make sure you get a bonifide Dell battery because the refurbished systems may be great, but the batteries are probably well used and awful. Also I think the bigger battery the better (like the one with 9 volts.) The three of these 620s that I have gotten have been great (though they had Windows XP which now makes them porous as Microsoft no longer supports XP) but I learned that I had to buy the extra batteries. They were all for African Students in Tanzania, and they have really been a good buy. But definitely not with Windows XP.