Asus Eee - teh Angband machine

pav · February 29, 2008, 19:26

I recently purchased one of these toy-subnotebooks. I believe Angband was considered when this machine was designed, because 80x25 in default font just fits on the display. Coincidence? I think not!

Of course no dedicated numeric keypad, so I guess I need to start learning rogue keyset...

new.ideas · February 29, 2008, 19:40

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Originally Posted by pav

Of course no dedicated numeric keypad, so I guess I need to start learning rogue keyset...

Mh, my first months of Angband were played on a notebook, too, and so instead of using the NumPad (now that I play on a desktop pc) I still use the Cursors and the Numbers 1,3,7,9 above the letters to move. Not to intuitive, but I feel more comfortable with it than playing with numpad.

nice picture, by the way

Pete Mack · February 29, 2008, 20:05

SONY has nothing to fear, despite their worry about downward price pressure. Nobody will buy that thing if they have even the slightest choice. (They'll buy a used laptop like I did.)

What a blast from the past--that thing looks like a TRS80, or maybe an Amiga.

pav · February 29, 2008, 20:12

I don't think SONY has to fear either, this surely is not going to replace the ultra-performing ultra-stylish ultra-expensive VAIO line.

But for someone, who basically needs a lightweight, very portable terminal with something that resembled a real keyboard, and does not need Windows or shitload of horse power, it is a very nice new option.

bonzo · February 29, 2008, 20:35

Been reading some reviews on that one and was considering a purchase myself.

Please share what you do like and don't like about the unit so far.

pav · February 29, 2008, 20:43

What I dislike is: noisy fan which kicks in after a longer period of continuous usage; page up and page down keys done over Fn shift, so you can't use them when browsing web single-handedly; well that's about it so far. Otherwise I like it so far. One especially cool feature for me is a very nice Skype integration, as I never managed to get it moving properly on a big PC with all those microphones and headsets and stuff...

Nick · February 29, 2008, 20:50

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Originally Posted by pav

Of course no dedicated numeric keypad, so I guess I need to start learning rogue keyset...

I found it easier to get used to using Fn + J, etc than a whole new keyset. Only problem is that Fn + I isn't always like keypad 5. Or you could play a variant with full mouse control

pav · February 29, 2008, 21:15

Fn + I is what I'm doing at the moment. Not very comfy.

And mouse it has neither. Touchpad is murder.

Pete Mack · February 29, 2008, 21:19

Learning the roguelike keyset only takes a couple hours' play. I find it more natural now, because you rarely need to move your right hand from the home keys.

Garrie · March 29, 2008, 08:19

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Originally Posted by pav

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Of course no dedicated numeric keypad, so I guess I need to start learning rogue keyset...

I guess it does have a usb so you could always go and plug in a USB number pad only keyboard... sorta breaks portability though!

February 29, 2008, 19:26	#1
pav Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Prague, Czech republic Age: 41 Posts: 790	Asus Eee - teh Angband machine I recently purchased one of these toy-subnotebooks. I believe Angband was considered when this machine was designed, because 80x25 in default font just fits on the display. Coincidence? I think not! Of course no dedicated numeric keypad, so I guess I need to start learning rogue keyset... __________________ See the elves and everything! http://angband.oook.cz

February 29, 2008, 20:12	#4
pav Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Prague, Czech republic Age: 41 Posts: 790	I don't think SONY has to fear either, this surely is not going to replace the ultra-performing ultra-stylish ultra-expensive VAIO line. But for someone, who basically needs a lightweight, very portable terminal with something that resembled a real keyboard, and does not need Windows or shitload of horse power, it is a very nice new option. __________________ See the elves and everything! http://angband.oook.cz

February 29, 2008, 20:43	#6
pav Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Prague, Czech republic Age: 41 Posts: 790	What I dislike is: noisy fan which kicks in after a longer period of continuous usage; page up and page down keys done over Fn shift, so you can't use them when browsing web single-handedly; well that's about it so far. Otherwise I like it so far. One especially cool feature for me is a very nice Skype integration, as I never managed to get it moving properly on a big PC with all those microphones and headsets and stuff... __________________ See the elves and everything! http://angband.oook.cz

February 29, 2008, 21:15	#8
pav Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Prague, Czech republic Age: 41 Posts: 790	Fn + I is what I'm doing at the moment. Not very comfy. And mouse it has neither. Touchpad is murder. __________________ See the elves and everything! http://angband.oook.cz

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February 29, 2008, 20:05	#3
Pete Mack Prophet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,670 Donated: $40	SONY has nothing to fear, despite their worry about downward price pressure. Nobody will buy that thing if they have even the slightest choice. (They'll buy a used laptop like I did.) What a blast from the past--that thing looks like a TRS80, or maybe an Amiga.

February 29, 2008, 20:35	#5
bonzo Scout Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 43	Been reading some reviews on that one and was considering a purchase myself. Please share what you do like and don't like about the unit so far.

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Pete Mack Prophet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,670 Donated: $40	Learning the roguelike keyset only takes a couple hours' play. I find it more natural now, because you rarely need to move your right hand from the home keys.

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