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Originally Posted by jds54 View Post
I too decided to buy n810 because of GPS capability.
However after trying 2 units and having very slow results locking on I decided to return.
I feel if you are paying for a feature it should work.
I ordered an Asus EEE and love it.
It does a better job at web browsing than N810.
I've been seriously considering the eePC, but without Bluetooth capabilities, I'm not able to get online as easy as I do with my N800 since there aren't that many WiFi access points on the go, e.g. while having my lunch at a fast food restaurant, waiting for my wife at the airport, checking for specifications at various car dealerships or at the garage, etc

Plus, from personal experience, with WiFi running, I've only managed to get 2 hours of battery life off an eePC while online browsing and getting my emails done. I'm able to pull off a good 4 hours or so off my N800.

That said, when it comes to document creation and composing lengthy email replies, I'd be more inclined to get the eePC.

The eePC will become a feasible alternative for me once they get the following sorted out:

- Bluetooth DUN
- Expansion battery packs (hot swappable, for a maximum of 6 to 8 hours on a single charge, or at least 4 to 6 hours online)

I've only managed to tinker about with the eePC for a day. it's a good idea, but it won't replace my N800 until the two points above are sorted out.