20
Jan
08

Asus EEEpc Packs in bluetooth, GPS, 802.11N

One intrepid modder set out to build his tiny EEEpc into a mobile powerhouse by cramming it full of upgrades that would normally be found on much larger (and more expensive) laptops.

Asus EEEpc Mod

The contents of this mini-powerhouse are as follows:

  • USB hubs - 11.20 USD
  • GPS module - 36.70 USD
  • Bluetooth - 5.65 USD
  • SDHC card reader - 6.45 USD
  • Adata SDHC 8 GB - 74.50 USD
  • Corsair VoyagerGT 4 GB USB drive - 90.94 USD
  • Switch + Prototypingboards - 2.66 + 30.10 USD
  • Intel Wireless adapter - 62.69 USD
  • Airplay FM transmitter - 14.98 USD
  • Conexant Modem - 11.89 USD
  • Crucial 2 GB DDR2 module - 106.62 USD

For those of you looking to accomplish a similar mod, take note that the prices he paid were due to international part costs. To pick up the same parts in the United States would cost significantly less, around $200.

 

Asus EEEpc Mod

He also notes that possible future upgrades include:

  • USB relay power switch
  • New keyboard (non-taiwanese)
  • CPU/GPU/Chipset voltage mod
  • Silicon Motion NAND flash replacement
  • Modemport - Wifi antenna, additional ethernet port
  • Modemport as a switch - remove to turn off, plug in to power
  • Disable the fan to conserve power
  • USB touch-screen overlay
  • Copperplate with thermal tape better cooling
  • Fingerprinter

1 Response to “Asus EEEpc Packs in bluetooth, GPS, 802.11N”


  1. 1 max Jan 25th, 2008 at 10:31 am

    hey, that’s cool, but where can I get that mod?
    would be great to know that.

    yours max

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