ASUS Eee PC 900 8.9-Inch Netbook (Intel Mobile Processor, 1 GB RAM, 12 GB Solid State Drive, XP Home, 4 Cell Battery) Pearl White

This product is unbelievably fast, has excellent handling, perfect wi-fi, camera is nice, sound is excellent. It has it all. The nasty snag is that Windows XP is installed in a *4Gb partition*. If I know that beforehand I would had reconsidered my choice of buying it. After a few installs & Windows Update the C:\ drive becomes full & you can't do anything else. Reading lots of posts across the internet I became aware of several tweaks that works: transferring user files do D:\, which has 8Gb, switching program files folder 2 D:\, uninstalling everything & installing onto D:\ & so on & on & on. In this tedious process I eventually ended up doing some mistakes & had 2 use the DVD 2 get the Eee back 2 its original state - & start it all over again. I was really disappointed by the fact that it wasn't advertised anywhere that the 12Gb flash drive is actually TWO drives - with the smaller one containing the space-greedy Windows XP...

I was happy with it 4 less than two months, & then the keyboard failed. When I press a key, several characters come out. I was on hold 4 customer support 4 more than 20 minutes once, & more than 30 minutes a second time without getting 2 anyone on the other end. Online tech support is a joke, as the tech support staff kept cut-and-paste the same text telling me 2 call that number. I had been using Dell 4 the last 10 years, & thought this small, inexpensive PC would be good 2 browse Internet in the living room. Big mistake!

I will be more than willing 2 just forget about the warranty & pay 4 a replacement myself if there is a place 2 purchase one. But, I am not able 2 find one yet. My Eee PC 900 is now collecting dust. I don't think ASUS is ready 4 prime time...

Works as advertised. Plus's include: size, weight, windows xp, response time. Down's include no disc drive (OK unless you want 2 load software), keyboard is good but requires time 2 get use 2 the size. I had the unit 3 weeks, one of the keyboard keys froze, I sent it in, they sent me a new unit, no questions although their process is a little cumbersome & their customer service line very slow. If weight is your prime concern, go with this unit.

The mini-lap top by Asus (Eee PC) is the perfect answer 4 someone who travels. It allows me 2 keep up on my emails, I can watch movies(I have eight movies downloaded on an 8gb sdhd card), I can review my daily photography results & I can surf the web. It is light weight as advertised (2 lbs.) & yet large enough that it is no problem 2 use.
I was contemplating buying a 12 inch laptop, at approx. $1500 but this 9 inch laptop meets all my needs 4 $550. One of the best purchases that I have ever made. I am an older retired person in my late 60's & would not generally be thought of as a computer geek, but I get identified as one with my new gadget, quite an experience.

We like this EEE much better than the Linux based one. It runs programs designed 4 Windows perfectly & yet maintains the ultraportablity. We have a cellular modem we plug into a USB port & we can hit the net riding down the road. It is great 4 travelling. No need 4 lugging another case, just toss this in your suitcase & you are on your way!

Ever feel that most notebooks are still too large 2 travel with? 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 12GB Solid State Disk (SSD) 4 quick 15 second boot times that makes 4 a quiet, energy saving, shock proof design, which is ideal 4 reporters, wildlife photographers & other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Preinstalled on the Eee PC 2 provide you a familiar interface is Microsoft's Windows XP Home, Windows Live Messenger & Works 4 numerous office applications. 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, Headphone, Mi

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 12 GB of storage), the Eee PC 900 is optimal 4 weathering rough handling & sharing space in overstuffed bags.

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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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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), & 12 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.

In addition 2 its wireless LAN, it also offers wired Fast Ethernet connectivity. 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: 12 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