ASUS Eee PC 900 8.9-Inch Netbook (900 MHz Intel Mobile Processor, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB Solid State Drive, Linux, 4 Cell Battery) Pearl White

It's great, but in order 2 enjoy it I had 2 load "eee ubuntu."


Now everything is fine.

Its what I had in mind when I decided 2 look 4 a small, lightweight little laptop 4 personal travel use. It filled my every expectation.
I wanted something that I could drop in my carry-on & not have 2 huff & puff as I was lugging it thru the airport.
I'm not expecting it 2 do my engineering work, I've got a company unit 4 that (and what a pain it is 2 use in the hotel room with all its firewall protection).
There are things that some might want in this that it doesn't have, but they would just make it bigger or more expensive.
I've had it 6 weeks now & am real happy; got what I paid for.

This laptop is very small & very light. As a consequence, the keyboard is tiny. People complain about that but they miss the point. It isn't as small as a BlackBerry or similar devices. The laptop is about the size of a small book so it is easy 2 take with you when you don't feel like lugging a huge laptop.

The screen is very good & the Linux OS is just fine. I like Linux but my wife, you is neutral, said she doesn't care if it has XP or not. She can work with her documents & surf no problem.

I used it when I was on jury duty & wrote 2 my wife & work since we weren't allowed 2 have cell phones. It connected 2 their wireless flawlessly & the time flew by as I watched movies & sent email.

Another cool thing is the huge communities that have been created 4 this thing. They show how 2 mod it, put operating systems on it, all kinds of things. You can get an MSI wind I suppose, but it won't have the cult following!

cons: this pc gets hot after a while. wireless is not that great despite having strong signal. the linux OS is inflexible
pros: fast & webcam is nice.

I purchased this item hoping 4 a small, highly portable second laptop 2 take with me when I travel 4 business. What I got, however, is a PC that takes 20 minutes 2 boot, hour-glasses every time you move the mouse, & is generally completely worthless. Returned & went with the Eee PC1000 & it is a much better machine.

The new Eee PC 900 offers you more options 4 your mobile computing needs. Incorporating a shockproof design & weighing 2.18 pounds, you will find it "Easy 2 learn, work & play" - making it your best outdoor companion anywhere, anytime. The large 8.9? screen size allows 4 more screen space - making it more comfortable on the eyes reading & editing documents when viewing a single A4 page without the need 2 scroll left or right. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11b/g wireless 2 provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime 4 easier web communications & increased work efficiency. Another great feature is the built-in 20GB Solid State Disk (SSD) which offers 15 seconds boot times that also makes 4 a quiet, energy saving, shock proof design, which is ideal 4 reporters, wildlife photographers & other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. On the Eee PC 900L 40 applications are pre-installed such as the Linux Operating System, OpenOffice Productivity Suite, Firefox browser, media player & more. Lastly the special FingerGlide makes operating the Eee PC easy & convenient through simple finger movements on the touch pad that allows 4 scrolling horizontally & vertically through documents by swiping two fingers up or down across the surface of the trackpad, or zoom in or zoom out of pictures by making pinching or stretching movement with your fingers. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes 4 a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second PC or a Web access tool, so beat the crowds, & get yours today before they sell out! Intel UMA Display Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speaker & Microphone Memory Card Slot - MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections - 3 x USB, VGA, , A/C charger, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 8.85

The newest generation of its popular Eee PC line, the Asus Eee PC 900 provides the power of a full-sized laptop in a compact body with a larger 8.9-inch screen. Even with the larger size of the Eee PC 900 when compared 2 the original Eee PC, the new model still weighs under 2 pounds--perfect 4 students toting 2 school or road warriors packing away 2 Wi-Fi hotspots. And because it uses flash memory instead of a hard drive (with 20 GB of storage), the Eee PC 900 is optimal 4 weathering rough handling & sharing space in overstuffed bags.

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20 height=192> The Asus Eee PC 900's 8.9-inch screen is easier on the eyes, & the integrated webcam makes video chats a snap.

Other features include a 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bezel above the LCD, a Secure Digital memory card slot, Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), multiple USB ports, & a VGA output 4 connecting 2 a monitor. It comes preinstalled with the Linux operating system, & it's also compatible with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.

For the students & professionals, the Eee PC comes with a powerful selection of software 2 maximize personal productivity--over 40 built-in applications. The Open Office suite of software enables the user 2 open, edit & create documents, presentations, spreadsheets & databases that are compatible with Microsoft Office. For journalists, photographers & other professionals who need 2 use a computer in the field 2 create, 2 communicate & 2 collaborate with other colleagues, the Eee PC's combination of power, extreme portability & rugged build makes it the ideal computing solution.

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400 height=238> No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly, & intuitive graphic interface..

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It's also a great choice 4 young students, with a built-in Dictionary that's great 4 homework, & it includes two modes of intuitive graphic user interface design 2 accommodate both experienced & inexperienced PC users. The Eee PC also handles your digital images, movies, & music as well as Internet radio.

Nicely light at just 35 ounces, the Eee PC 900 has an 8.9-inch wide TFT LCD with a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution (WXGA)--making it more comfortable on eyes than its predecessor. Under the hood is a 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU with integrated Intel graphics processor, 1 GB of RAM (not expandable), & 20 GB of flash memory solid-state drive (SSD). The SSD provides quiet performance & helps save energy, while its shock-proof solid state design helps 2 guard against data loss or shock-related damage if the laptop is dropped.

The Eee PC includes software 4 Web browsing (Firefox), e-mail, OpenOffice 2.0 4 creating & editing word processing documents & spreadsheets, & a suite of other productivity software 2 help keep you on track.

You get three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output 4 connecting 2 external monitors, headphone & microphone jacks, & a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot. The rechargeable battery provides up 2 3.5 hours of battery life (depending on usage). It's backed by a 1 year warranty 4 parts & labor.

Specifications

• Internal memory: 20 GB solid state disk
• Memory expansion: Slot 4 MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
• RAM: 1 GB DDR2
• Processor: 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU
• Operating system: Linux (supports Windows XP)
• LCD: 8.9 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels
• Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
• Peripheral connectivity: Three USB 2.0
• External video: One VGA
• External audio: One headphone & one microphone port
• Webcamera: Yes, 1.3 megapixels
• Battery life: up 2 3.5 hours
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 ounces)
• Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.33 inches