Thread: my new laptop! its just right.

I dont have the bits to put stuff onto sd cards, so, if I get an eee 901,
can I put maps and stuff onto 2 or 4 gig message sticks and plug them into the usb ?
With the 901, for use at home, can an external hardrive be plugged in for extra storage ?
Can an external cd player be plugged in or would I need to put the cd contents onto a message stick ?
Can a wireless mouse be plugged into the usb when working at home ?

A few questions, I know, sorry. I will probably buy a 901 this coming week.
I also want to use it with the Faultmate MSV 2 diagnostic software,
besides using it for an in car GPS.
Thanks.

PS: They are cute looking little things aren't they.

Originally Posted by olbod

I dont have the bits to put stuff onto sd cards, so, if I get an eee 901,
can I put maps and stuff onto 2 or 4 gig message sticks and plug them into the usb ? yep, im looking at 16gb usb flash drives now. shopping square has them for 39.99ea.
With the 901, for use at home, can an external hardrive be plugged in for extra storage ? yep, ive got mine plugged into a 500gb external.
Can an external cd player be plugged in or would I need to put the cd contents onto a message stick ?you can buy a usb cd/dvd drive, or you can copy any file to the usb stick or the external drive then copy it to the 901. this is what ive done.
Can a wireless mouse be plugged into the usb when working at home ?
im using my bluetooth mouse thats for my dell, but i spose you could use a usb one, may just need the driver??
A few questions, I know, sorry. I will probably buy a 901 this coming week.
I also want to use it with the Faultmate MSV 2 diagnostic software,
besides using it for an in car GPS.
Thanks.

PS: They are cute looking little things aren't they.

cheers phil

Thanks Phil.
Made up my mind to get one.