ASUS Eee PC 901 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 12 GB Solid State Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Fine Ebony

The true ram size on 12 GB solid state drive is 3 GB 4 drive C. The other 9 GB is on drive D which is much slower. Anything you want 2 run quickly, like windows has 2 be on drive C. This is not stated in the advertising 4 the product, it should be because this is very inportant. IF you accept this limitation the product is quite good.

Great product, good size, lots of features. Pioneer in the netbook field with a good track record. Only negative thing I have 2 say is the fact that they don't make a (major) point of letting you know that the solid state drive is actually 2 drives. Unfortunately, the small drive houses the giant operating system. XP, after online updates in just a short time, will use all the drive space & you will get low drive space warnings. Not maybe, you will. If you don't need the speed or power savings of the solid state drive, buy the standard hard drive unit. As I am usually operating where there is power, & speed isn't a real concern, I wish I had opted this over the neat technology of SSD & battery performance. Geek in me now says wait 4 larger SSD units that will be available in the future. Otherwise, a great system. Now, I have 2 figure out how 2 keep the operating system on a diet 2 make this thing usable past 5 weeks.

When I sent a link 2 this notebook 2 my wife, & told her I just bought one 4 her, she became a "little" excited.

She will be taking it on trips, & even at home, doesn't want or need a larger product. (She also has a desktop 4 home use.) She wants a more portable product 2 take from room 2 room as she uses it 4 study, or 2 send emails, & text messages, or SKYPE 2 relatives 10,000 miles away.

I read a number of reviews here, & went 2 http://forum.eeeuser.com/ & http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=40356
to help me "optimize" it 4 my wife.

I received the notebook on 12-30-08.

Happily, XP already had service pack 3. Some of the tips in the above forums seem 2 already have been adopted by the manufacturer in my recent model, but a few suggestions, like turning off paging, & not using system restore, changing the default location 4 temporary files, 4 example, were helpful. I have never (in three days) had a low memory message. Still have about 950 MB on my c: drive.

I install programs on the d: drive, which already had been done with some other pre-installed programs. I bought an 8 GB SDHC 2 load up with photographs. If I could do it over again, I probably would have got a 16 GB SDHC, but even my 8 GB is only half full (with 3+ years of photos on it), & my d: drive has about 6 GB left on it, so I can still install plenty of programs if needed, & just get another SDHC card in the future.

Although the keyboard is small, I can touch type on it OK. Some reviewers really did not like the "tap" feature on the pad, but I like it.

It found my wireless home network easily, & I can go anywhere in my house & the signal never goes below 4 bars.

The only problem I had was when I wanted 2 keep a program from loading on start-up, after I checked the option 2 not have it start, the "apply" & "OK" buttons were at the bottom of the window, out of sight. (Because of the small size of the monitor, the window would not be dragged up 2 where I could access those buttons.)

I eventually changed the resolution of the desktop, & was able 2 apply & OK, & then set the resolution back 2 the native setting of the screen.

I think it is a great product, easy 2 use, very portable, & the new battery lasts over 5+ hours.

The speakers seem 2 be a bit too little, or produce just a bit too little sound.

Over all, though it is just what I wanted 2 get 4 my wife, & I am a "little" disappointed that she, not I, will be using it.

Runs like wild with some of the programming languages, such as Mathematica & SAS & R.

ultra portable

I have pretty big fingers & you get used 2 the keyboard in like a week.

The mouse is kind of rough 2 press.

Its missing a lighted keyboard.

I have tried many of the sub notebooks & the EEE PC 901 is simply the best. It's perfect 4 surfing & retrieving email & lasts approximately 6 hours between charges which are fast. It has an SSD drive it's quiet & emits little heat. Better dependability over a hard drive. It's uses an Intel Atom processor which uses little energy & even has a built in camera.Spend another $25-$30 & add a 2GB Ram (easy 2 install)and take advantage of the SD slot 4 carrying your documents & many movies.

Don't get caught up in the S101 hype. Too many extra $$$ 4 what you get.

This Eee PC by Asus comes in Fine Ebony style that is created with cutting-edge Infusion casing technology. The Infusion surface provides a new level of resilience; scratch resistance & beautiful style while you're out & about. The Eee PC has a sturdy display with a high-resolution screen. At 1024 x 600 pixels, images are clear & sharp, making it more comfortable on the eyes reading & editing documents. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11n wireless 2 provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime 4 easier web communications & increased work efficiency. 12GB of storage allows you 2 easily manage photos, music & data files more efficiently. The quiet 12GB solid-state drive consumes less power, allows the device 2 boot quickly, produces less heat & is less susceptible 2 shock damage. The exclusive Super Hyper Engine, technology found only in the Eee PC, is incredibly efficient & saves up 2 15% of power. Combined with SSD, which consumes less power, allows between 4 2 8 hours of battery life. 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, that allows anyone 2 learn, work & play. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes 4 a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second notebook or a Web access tool, so beat the crowds, & get yours today before they sell out! Intel UMA Graphics Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speakers & Microphone Memory Card Slot - MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections - 3 x USB, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 8.86? (W) x 6.90? (D) x 0.89? ~ 1.54? (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 2.43 Pounds

The Asus Eee PC 901 provides the power of a full-sized laptop in a compact body with a larger 8.9-inch screen, & is now powered by the latest Intel mobile processor. Designed specifically 4 mobile devices, the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--to conserve energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. Coupled with the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, you'll also enjoy up 2 8 hours of battery life with this Windows-powered laptop.

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The Asus Eee PC 901's 8.9-inch screen is easier on the eyes.

At half the size of regular notebook & weighing less than 2.5 pounds, the Eee PC 901 is 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 901 consumes less power, allows the device 2 boot quickly, produces less heat, & is less susceptible 2 shock damage. The Eee PC 901 also features 1 GB of RAM, 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bezel above the LCD, tri-mode Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n), integrated Bluetooth connectivity, Secure Digital memory card slot, multiple USB ports, a VGA output 4 connecting 2 a monitor.

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It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced & innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger 4 instant messaging & Windows Live Mail 4 consolidated email accounts on your desktop. Complementing this is Microsoft Works, which equips the user with numerous office applications 2 work efficiently.

The new Eee PC 901 has a customized, cutting-edge Infusion casing technology in Fine Ebony. Inlaid within the chassis itself, the motifs are an integral part of the entire cover & will not fade with time. The Infusion surface also provides a new level of resilience, providing scratch resistance & a beautiful style while out & about.

It's also equipped with the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine 4 automatic detection & adjustments of CPU frequency, voltage, & LCD brightness 2 minimize system noise & power consumption 2 save up 2 15 percent power consumption, or 2 maximize system performance according 2 individual needs.

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. The keyboard is 95 percent the size of standard notebooks, making it more comfortable 2 type 4 larger hands.

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The Eee PC with Windows Home XP operating system provides a familiar interface.

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.

Be ready 4 the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965 AGN LAN chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up 2 five times the performance & twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers & Wi-Fi hotspots). With the Bluetooth connectivity, you can communicate & synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs & cell phones

Nicely light at just 38 ounces, the Eee PC 901 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. In addition 2 its wireless LAN, it also offers wired Fast Ethernet connectivity. 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 (compatible with MMC memory cards). It's equipped with a 1.3-megapixel webcam (placed in the bezel above the LCD) & integrated microphone, allowing you 2 snap still photos of yourself while on the go 4 sending via email or join video chats with friends & family.

Battery-Sipping Processor
The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), & it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz 4 faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications & a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).

Together with the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, you'll enjoy a longer battery lifespan of up 2 6 hours, allowing you 2 stay in touch & be connected 4 a longer period of time while on-the-go. It offers a choice of performance & power consumption modes 4 easy adjustments according 2 your computing needs.

Online Storage from ASUS
With this Eee PC, ASUS also provides 20 GB of online storage (easily accessible via a desktop icon), which enables you 2 download up 2 5 GB of data per day. It also provides secure file encryption & accessibility from both Windows & Linux platforms. Whether you want 2 share images with friends & family or store big business presentations, you can now access your data with ease & not worry about space constraints.

Specifications

• Internal memory: 12 GB solid state disk
• RAM: 1 GB DDR2
• Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom
• Memory expansion: Slot 4 MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
• Operating system: Windows XP Home
• LCD: 8.9 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels
• Networking: Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), 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: 6 cells, up 2 6 hours
• Weight: 2.42 pounds (38 ounces)
• Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 1.5 inches

What's in the Box
ASUS Eee PC 901, AC adapter, printed operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty on parts & labor.