| ASUS Eee PC 901 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB Solid State Drive, Linux, 6 Cell Battery) Pearl White | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 31 reviews)
Sales Rank: 42
Category: Personal Computer
Publisher: Asus
Studio: Asus
Brand: Asus
Label: Asus
Color: Pearl White
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
Batteries Included: 1
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Atom
Processors: 1
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 20
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Native Resolution: 8.9
Modem: None
Display Size: 8.9
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.8
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 8.9 x 0.9
MPN: EEEPC901-W001
Model: EEEPC901-W001
UPC: 884840266709
EAN: 0884840266709
ASIN: B001BYB620
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Easy to learn, work and play | | • | Excellent mobile Internet device | | • | Exciting multimedia enjoyment | | • | shock proof | | • | Excellent on the go |
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Product Description
This Eee PC by Asus comes in Pearl White style that is created with cutting-edge Infusion casing technology. The Infusion surface provides a new level of resilience; scratch resistance and beautiful style while you're out and about. The Eee PC has a sturdy display with a high-resolution screen. At 1024 x 600 pixels, images are clear and sharp, making it more comfortable on the eyes reading and editing documents. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11n wireless to provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency. 20GB of storage allows you to easily manage photos, music and data files more efficiently. The quiet 20GB solid-state drive consumes less power, allows the device to boot quickly, produces less heat and is less susceptible to shock damage. The exclusive Super Hyper Engine, technology found only in the Eee PC, is incredibly efficient and saves up to 15% of power. Combined with SSD, which consumes less power, allows between 4 to 8 hours of battery life. The GNU Linux version is perfect for users who desire an icon-driven and an easy point-and-click interface. Well suited for users without any computer experience. With over 50 built-in applications, it offers dynamic computing that allows anyone to learn, work and play. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes for a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second notebook or a Web access tool, so beat the crowds, and 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 and 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 Weigh
Amazon.com Product Description
The Asus Eee PC 901 provides the power of a full-sized laptop in a compact body with a larger 8.9-inch screen, and is now powered by the latest Intel mobile processor. Designed specifically for 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 to 6 hours of battery life with this Linux-powered laptop. 
The Asus Eee PC 901's 8.9-inch screen is easier on the eyes. | At half the size of regular notebook and weighing less than 2.5 pounds, the Eee PC 901 is perfect for students toting to school or road warriors packing away to Wi-Fi hotspots. And because it uses flash memory instead of a hard drive (with 20 GB of storage), the Eee PC 901 consumes less power, allows the device to boot quickly, produces less heat, and is less susceptible to 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 for connecting to a monitor. 
The integrated webcam makes video chats a snap, and the keyboard is 95 percent the size of standard notebooks for easy typing. |  | It comes preinstalled with the Linux operating system, which is useful for users who desire task-based icons and an easy point-and-click interface. Well suited for children or users without any computer experience, it provides a fast boot-up time--ideal for fast Internet access while waiting for public transport, or taking notes on-the-go. The new Eee PC 901 has a customized, cutting-edge Infusion casing technology in Pearl White. Inlaid within the chassis itself, the motifs are an integral part of the entire cover and will not fade with time. The Infusion surface also provides a new level of resilience, providing scratch resistance and a beautiful style while out and about. It's also equipped with the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine for automatic detection and adjustments of CPU frequency, voltage, and LCD brightness to minimize system noise and power consumption to save up to 15 percent power consumption, or to maximize system performance according to individual needs. For the students and professionals, the Eee PC comes with a powerful selection of software to maximize personal productivity--over 40 built-in applications. The StarOffice 8 suite of software enables the user to open, edit and create documents, presentations, spreadsheets and databases that are compatible with Microsoft Office. For journalists, photographers and other professionals who need to use a computer in the field to create, to communicate and to collaborate with other colleagues, the Eee PC's combination of power, extreme portability and rugged build makes it the ideal computing solution. The keyboard is 95 percent the size of standard notebooks, making it more comfortable to type for larger hands. 
No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly Linux operating system interface. |  | It's also a great choice for young students, with a built-in Dictionary that's great for homework, and it includes two modes of intuitive graphic user interface design to accommodate both experienced and inexperienced PC users. The Eee PC also handles your digital images, movies, and music as well as Internet radio. Be ready for 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 to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots). With the Bluetooth connectivity, you can communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and 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 to its wireless LAN, it also offers wired Fast Ethernet connectivity. You get three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output for connecting to external monitors, headphone and microphone jacks, and 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) and integrated microphone, allowing you to snap still photos of yourself while on the go for sending via email or join video chats with friends and family. The Eee PC includes software for Web browsing (Firefox), e-mail, StarOffice 8 for creating and editing word processing documents and spreadsheets, and a suite of other productivity software to help keep you on track. 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), and 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 for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and 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 to 6 hours, allowing you to stay in touch and be connected for a longer period of time while on-the-go. It offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to 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 to download up to 5 GB of data per day. It also provides secure file encryption and accessibility from both Windows and Linux platforms. Whether you want to share images with friends and family or store big business presentations, you can now access your data with ease and not worry about space constraints. Specifications
- Internal memory: 20 GB solid state disk
- RAM: 1 GB DDR2
- Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom
- Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
- Operating system: Linux
- 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 and one microphone port
- Webcamera: Yes, 1.3 megapixels
- Battery: 6 cells, up to 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 and labor.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 Great laptop October 13, 2008
awesome laptop, great hardware, super small and portable. if you dont like the OS, wipe it and install ubuntu.
Great Net-Book October 12, 2008
Bottom Line Up Front:
Unless you use a computer for light tasks (net-surfing, email, school work, connecting to other computers, etc.), the 901 is NOT meant to be your only PC.
Leave your more intensive tasks (file sharing, heavy gaming, computer-aided drafting, remapping the human genome, etc.) with your main computer. If going back and forth between the two machines is a problem, learn how to make your 901 connect remotely to your main machine. That's one of it's strengths. Use it.
The 901 is a NETBOOK:
It's highly mobile, and highly-connected enough to be either a "smart terminal" for work, or a basic "media station" for personal use. Although it might have the processing power for more intensive tasks, it lacks the massive storage capacity. (You can use an external, USB Hard-Drive to overcome that).
Why I Purchased One:
Starting a month or two back, I actually had to be mobile at a moment's notice. That's when I realized my 3 year-old, 5-pound "luggable" laptop (I believe it's actually called a "Desktop Replacement") was too cumbersome to be of use to me. So I purchased the 901, and all is well again.
The luggable keeps the heavy processor- and/or storage-intensive tasks. The 901 takes on my software development and network-admin duties.
Your Concerns May Vary:
If you're truly concerned, try one of these things before buying. I bought mine sight unseen. I was worried about the size of the keyboard. I even tried to "prepare" for it by typing on one of those folding keyboards for PDAs. It was 11.5 inches x 3.5 inches. The 901's keyboard (8.5 inches x 3.25 inches) was much smaller in comparison. I almost sent the computer back before trying it. I'm glad I didn't. I was proficient inside of 10 minutes. Yes, the right-shift key is in the wrong place. You can go to eeeuser.com for a remedy.
Or to be completely fair, look into the competition. A friend of mine--also a computer professional--saw my netbook and liked the concept. However, he didn't like the keyboard. He purchased the Mini 910 from Dell. (It has nearly the same specs, and it's cheaper.) Meanwhile, my boss is looking at the Eee PC 1000, which has a 10-inch screen and a larger, laptop-sized keyboard.
On A Lighter Note(book):
If you're a guy, you might take exception with the pearl-based color options. Seeing pics did not prepare me for how "cute" the 901 looked in white. I certainly didn't enjoy my girlfriend's reaction. (Ow, my pride.) But to my surprise, I quickly got used to the 901's apple-esque styling. (In fact, I consider this to be the old Apple IIc I could never have back in high school. Shut up.)
One thing I will NOT suffer, however, is the included 901 "carrying case". Come on ASUS, that's not a case, it's a freakin' purse! (And a cheap-looking purse at that.)
Here's my solution. Buy a book/Bible cover. It should immunize you from purse-snatchers and gay-bashers alike. But more importantly, you'll get better styling in a case that doesn't scream, "Hey! I'm carrying a NETBOOK! Please steal me!"
Yeah, I've used Amazon for years, but this is my first review. Take it for what its worth.
Great deal! October 12, 2008
If you want a basic computer for writing papers and using the internet this is perfect. The keyboard takes some getting use to because it is small but after you do its not problem at all (although I do have smaller hands). The only real problem I have is clicking the mouse buttons. They are harder to click than most laptops so if the computer is not on a hard level surface, you can't do it quickly. Linux is a great operating system but I am going to switch over to Windows XP because of the noncompatibility of my school's documents. The screen is only too small on some websites. The webcam works great and the speakers are as good as any other laptop's. The internet doesn't slow it down. The only problem with the internet is that if you get kicked off it won't tell you, you just have to know by your pages not loading. Battery lasts all day if you have the screen set to dimmest and aren't doing much on the computer. On full brightness, and on the internet, it lasts about 3.5 hours, so still not bad. Overall a great computer for the price. Plus everyone I meet loves it! Great conversation starter too.
 Might be a good idea, but not for me October 10, 2008
I was looking for a portable computer that I can use on my bed and in the house. I had high expectation for this product.
What I liked:
1. Linux operation system
2. Good battery life
3. Small
What I didn't like:
1. It is heavier than I expected
2. Mouse pad is very stiff to use. After a while, my hand hurts.
3. Of course it takes time to get used to the keyboard. I never really got used to it.
4. Screen is still too small and my eyes get tired after a while.
So I think it can be a good product for lots of people, but doesn't work for me. I think a light weight regular laptop might be the one I was looking for.
great hardware, excellent battery life October 8, 2008
i purchased the eee 901 about 3 weeks ago and i have been extremely pleased with it. although i have had some minor issues overall i still think this product deserves 5 stars.
pros:
Intel atom processor means faster performance (over celeron predecessor), better battery life and extremely cool operating temperature.
n wireless and gigabit 10/100/1000 ethernet
5 hours EFFECTIVE battery life
2 microphones for stereo recording.
multi point touchpad capable of 2 finger scrolling and pinch zoom
LED screen (as opposed to lcd)
25 second boot time on stock operating system.
surprisingly upgradeable for such a small machine.
cons:
"20 gb" hard drive is actually 2 drives a 16 gb and a 4 gb.
stock operating system is very childish even though this is a fully fledged system
no optical drive (no room for one)
only one ram slot (expandable to 2 gb)
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