If you are recycling one, remove the – gold reclaimers will pay $5-$10 per pound for early LGA socket pins.

The original models (such as the 701 and 900 series) featured tiny 7-inch to 9-inch screens, solid-state drives (SSDs) for durability, and a customized version of Linux called Xandros. This OS was designed to look like a smartphone interface, with large, colorful icons for "Internet," "Work," and "Play."

: Later models like the 1015PEM and 1005HA are highly praised for their long battery life, often reaching 8 to 13 hours on a single charge.

For tech hobbyists, a second-hand Eee PC is a goldmine. Because they are cheap, durable, and x86-based, they are perfect for modding.