Friday, May 17, 2013

Review Asus Eee PC 901







Specs for the all new Eee PC 900:

  • Intel Atom 1.60GHz processor
  • Integrated Intel GMA 900 GPU
  • 12GB of Flash-based storage (4GB onboard SSD and 8GB PCI-E mini card SSD)
  • 1GB of DDR2 RAM (667MHz)
  • Windows XP Home Edition operating system
  • 8.9-inch screen with 1024 x 600 resolution
  • Ports: 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA monitor out, headphone jack, microphone input, SD card reader (SDHC compatible), Kensington lock slot, Ethernet 10/100
  • Webcam (1.3 MP)
  • Battery: 6-cell 6600 mAh 7.4V Li-Ion
  • Wireless: 802.11b/g/n
  • Input: Keyboard and Multi-touch touchpad
  • Dimensions: 6.87" x 8.87" x 1.63" (L x W x H)
  • Weight: approximately 2.42 lbs with battery
  • One-year warranty

Pros

  • Small and light

  • Reasonably well built and durable

  • Flash-based storage

  • Intel Atom processor surprisingly capable

  • Surprisingly acceptable battery life

Cons

  • Impressive, but ASUS already has several superior Eee PC models on the market

  • 12GB of storage isnt a single drive (one 4GB drive and one 8GB drive)

  • White plastics feel nice but "look" cheap

  • Keyboard too small/cramped
  • Temperatures are a little too hot