Asus EEE 900 update

I've had this for a while now, so I think the observation period is over, and I can make some conclusions.
I am using this mainly for Internet use. In that role it's almost perfect. It boots quickly, connects to wifi quickly, and surfing seems smooth and seamless, and I haven't noticed any web pages Firefox doesn't like. The keyboard is still too small for me to touch-type on, but you don't do much typing if you're just surfing.
The Unix experiment has been a moderate success. Easy Peasy has a nice interface, is quick to boot, and the installed apps (that is, the Easy Peasy ones, not the stock ones) work very well. However, it is still difficult to find and install additional software. I want Control Panel apps for controlling my keyboard and touch pad. The updater is rather annoying, saying I need to update files every time I boot up. Especially annoying is it saying I should upgrade to Unbuntu 9.4. I have no idea if this is better than Easy Peasy, and while I know that Easy Peasy is a version of Unbuntu, I'd only like the installer to tell me about new versions of Easy Peasy. Also, I am still up against memory storage problems with only 4gb on board, so all these updates are filling up the SSD. I save all my files to a 8gb SD card, so only system programs and files are on the SSD.
As a portable media player, again, a qualified success. It plays all music formats fine, but video sometimes stutters and it's won't play HD video (of course, only my newest work PC will).
When I travel via plane later this year, I may take either this or my small but powerful Archos 605 media player. The 605 is smaller, lighter, a touch screen, has a longer total run time as I have an additional battery for it, and has a 160gb drive, but the Asus has a larger screen, is more flexible, a keyboard, USB ports. Not sure which I'll take. The Archos is better on the plane, and while I'm traveling, the Asus is better once I get there. Most likely I'll take the Asus.

I like the Asus enough that I'm not going to update to another netbook. I feel it would be a waste of money to gain that addition 20% comfort and usability.

Dizzy?

Haven't had any caffine soda until just now. Dizzyness went away in about 2 days. Was it the caffine? Or something else? I don't plan on trying to find out.

Dizzy

Having some kind of inner ear problem or something where moving my head from vertical to horizontal quickly or just quickly, I get waves of dizziness, spinning, and nausea. I got little sleep last night, and it continues today. I'm normally OK during the day, but I do have a persistent headache. Took two Tylenol, but no help. I've had this problem before, and it goes away quickly enough that I don't feel the need to go to the doctor. I thought it might be related to me drinking 6oz of a Spike energy drink yesterday morning, but I'm still feeling it today. I made myself burgers last night, and they weren't as well done as I like, but I doubt it was from that. Still, gonna lay off caffeine and sugar for today and tomorrow.

E3 2009 Xbox 360 briefing

Going to live blog this as I watch the PVR.

Beatles Rock Band
Opening cinematic is fantastic. Looks like up to 4 mikes people singing. Only 45 songs on disk. Never got a good look

at the drums. Guitar doesn't seem to have colored buttons on the front. Each song had a unique video. Get Back was the final

rooftop performance. Paul should have spit out the gum.

Tony Hawk Ride
Another unique controller! It might be a 360 balance board ala wii fit. How about a snowboard game with the same controller?
I wonder what surfaces this works well on? And how much space you'll need?

Modern warfare 2 awesome! many environments. unique non shooting activities. on a snowmobile wouldn't it be better to be behind your enemy?

why does g4 refuse to just show the screen? A guy standing motionless is boring.

FF13
You know, showing non exclusives would be better. But, since this is the first FF for 360, it's ok.
Tony and MW2 OTOH...

NOW they mention the rest are exclusives (except for surprises)

Shadow Complex
a 360 live game. looks sorta impossible mission in that its 2D. summer release.

Joyride
another live game. uses avatars, yawn. What's the object? Kart? Social? Winter release.

Crackdown 2
more happenings when you're not around? No game play shown.

Left 4 Dead 2
Thought this was dead Rising 2 for all the trailer.

Splinter Cell conviction
It's been awhile what game play style this time? In game projected flashbacks. Interesting.
Much more offense. I like this but franchise has been stealth based. Wait, what we've seen is stealth? Charging in he survives????
I still like Rainbow 6 better. Fall release.

Forza Motorsports 3
Oct release. Cars airborne/flipping, track first shown in game play is narrow. in car view swiveled a lot. You CAN do that, but generally don't. 400 cars.
car painting may be easier. Toge type tracks seem to be back. I wonder if GT5 will ever come out.

Halo ODST
ODST has 2 stealth weapons and low light vision. Space elevator visible. Lots of flashbacks as you play as other ODST in order to put the story together.
Laser Rocket Launcher seems too powerful.

Halo Reach
Falls 2010 just a tease. Actually halo 4. Beta invite comes with ODST (like it needs it)

Alan Wake
Tomb Raider style game? I like the episode style presentation. Demo shows 'flashlight' game.
And light is a powerful weapon. Another spring 2010 game

360 live
Music: last.fm free. Netflix 1080p no wait and full queue. Live TV from around the world. Sky.
Zune video? Why? even uses Zune logo. group viewing. Facebook. The further elimination of the PC.
And twitter. while you're doing what? Again, not a computer, no regular keyboard. Normally I'm not close enough
to use a keyboard.

Metal Gear Solid: Rising! surprise.. exclusive? Teaser shows Raiden.

New camera 'controller' looks impressive. even showed shifting a car. An open mouth. Full body. Full voice recognition. So, you leave it on 24/7 so it's ready
for you, or do you use a CONTROLLER to turn it on. Very 1984. Project Natal.
Speilberg! Boom Blox? Make interactive entertainment more accessible. Looks healthy making. Still a bit of lag, too much.
Bunch of tech demos. It is higher tech than previous camera apps. Lionhead Milo AI demo fantastic, very Diamond Age. Never need a real friend again. It's too good.
If I'd see this, I'd look for the man behind the curtain. XXX industry is salivating.

presentation ends.