Asus Eee PC 701 4G Linux Reviews: Linux 7" Screen Laptop computer

+ Brilliant portable laptop with a good battery life and easy to use

- the horrible colours it can come in

+ easily transportable.
wireless connection .
great for working with on the move.

- small keypad if you are large fingered or fast typist.
display window not always central. (easily rectified with ALT+left key click)
battery life could be better.

+ small, light, good for kids aswell as adults. Everything you need.

- none

+ compact, good battery life, Open Office offers all the functionality I need and compatibility with Microsoft office. Good range of simple games and easy wireless network set up. Pre-configured Skype and ability to run iPlayer a bonus

- Some applications - particularly some games, have not been optimised for screen resolution - so some parts of play area are obscured.

+ Light weight, attractive, portable, excellent for travelling when weight is at a premium, looks dead cool!! Takes SD cards and memory sticks with three USB ports, wi fi connection is always good, easy to change from Linux to Windows XP (if not already running XP). Loads of online support in terms of forums which offer excellent advise from other users.

- Small hard drive space means extra programs have to be stored on either an SD card or memory. Also gets quite hot as it is a solid state disk.

+ Small, intuitive interface, good on-line user community, reasonably priced, fast boot-up

- Battery life is a bit weak - but does give plenty of warning when it is going to run out Pre-installed software is dated, and the graphical interface supplied for updating it does not cover all software on the machine

+ Good build quality, not flimsy. Quick to boot (less than a minute)

- Screen size means you need to scroll side to side on web pages. Sometimes the wireless doesn't connect on boot (when set for connect on boot)and has to be done manually (small bad point really)

+ SMALL AND PORTABLE

- SCREEN IS A LITTLE SMALL
SMALLER BATTERY THAN EARLIER MODELS FITTED

+ very compact piece of kit and easy to use - bought for surfing internet on holiday - perfect

- If you want to add software then you need to roll leaves up and get into some basic Linux programming

+ Size, solidly-built, good quality screen, ease of use of default linux OS, picks up wireless networks well.

- If you want to run Windows (for specific Windows-only software, for example, it can be tricky to install it without an external (USB) CD or DVD drive. Inexperienced users (or those who don't relish a challenge) would be well advised to buy one of the Windows XP versions in the first place! Keyboard and screen are small, but this is the price you pay for getting an amazingly portable yet otherwise very fully-featured device (especially for the money)!

+ Portable, easy to use, affordable

- Poor battery life

+ Portability. The number of ports.

- the small screen. The lack of a CD drive. The OS

+ small size
light
fast on linux & xp platforms
perfect for surfing & working on the move
camera great for video conferencing

- battery life is about 2.5 hours
charger is a pain to carry (even though it is pretty compact)

+ Excellent value for money product ideal for a small easily portable computer/childs first computer or many other uses. Screen although small handles most things without too many problems.

- Keyboard is a little small for everyday use unless you have very small fingers but that is down to the overrall size of the machine.

+ great size, great internet access, small, easily connectable

- need to get used to key board.

+ light weight & portable

- white keyboard shows marks easily

+ All of it, I love this little computer, I bought it for travelling mainly but love the music and games, its so easy. Am lovin' it :)

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+ Great for kids. Extremely portable & robust. Very quick to boot up in Linux and not noticed any difference in use to Windows. Bought one for each of us in different colours.

- Bigger screen version has the edge over this model. Bigger battery is recommended. 2hrs is not really enough unless it is plugged in all the time.

+ perfect for working on the move - its so light and compact with a very easy to use keyboard. very long battery life.

- can't run itunes

+ Light and easy to carry around.

- Keyboard is smaller than ideal, although that is expected on a portable machine. The processor could do with being quicker to as it struggles at times with Xp installed.

+ Incredibly portable, easy to use, good wireless internet range, fast load-up.

- A little restrictive for more advanced users, but more options can be opened up with a few lines of code that are easy to find on forums. Not particularly good for video playback: some audio/video synching issues and low frame rate, most likely resulting from the unusual screen resolution.

+ Small and light. Boots up very quickly. Excellent as a second PC, for casual work and surfing.

- Short battery life. Small screen can be an irritation but that is a problem you accept for the benefit of small size.

+ light and small and have everything that I need for work and for study

- battery don't last long especially if you've got a USB HDD hooked up to it

+ Highly portable, built-in wifi.

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+ My ideal device would be a Psion 5 with a USB port and MS Office compatible software. I really just want to be able to continue working while doing the daily commute. The EEEPC actually offers a whole lot more and gets used more as a result. Build quality is very good. The 7" screen is fine my needs - I'm not planning to do photo editing on the train. Open Office does most things fine. The Linux OS seems very stable and can be configured to work just like Windows if you want. The larger screen/memory version adds considerably to the price and is only worth considering if you must have Windows. Overall, I think this machine is brilliant!

- Only two grumbles:
- I would have liked better battery life - you get a little over 2hrs which only just covers me to and from work. I'll maybe buy another psu to keep at work.
- It gets surprisingly warm after 20-30mins continuous use. A little fan kicks-in and this no doubt affects the battery life.

+ Handy size, Battery Life,On-board Programs

- No Driver for wireless USB network hub

+ Compact, quick, easy to use, reliable, reasonable battery life, ideal portable computer to stay in touch
and use the internet. Much better than phones or tablets.

- Have not really found any so far.

+ Small, handy, fully functional , Easy to use.

- Sometimes the OS is instable, Xandros is not the most known Linux distro, they should have gone with Ubunto.

+ IN MY OPNION, THIS IS A "LAPTOP" MADE FOR TRAVEL AND USE THE INTERNET "ONLY", thats why I bought for!
VERY LIGHT, VERY SMALL, BUT THERE IS NO HARD DISK AND NO CD/DVD PLAYER.
You can save all your photos, videos, musics and documents in a SD MEMORY CARD (maximum size available to buy is 16GB in the moment), sorting out the absence of a Hard Drive.

- 1) Pay attention when you buy if comes with LINUX or WINDOWS XP.
I didn't like the LINUX, if you have a option to choose, buy one with WINDOWS XP. It's available in that ASUS EEEPC4GB INT in some stores.
2) Due to a very small screen, to see SOME web sites you have to use the scroll up and down all the time. :-(

+ This ultralight laptop (I've owned heavier mobile phones in the distant past) is an amazing piece of kit if you need something that won't be a hassle to carry around and still allow you to do everything you would be able to in your home/classroom/office. The Linux based operating system is perfect for a device of this size and is setup to use an intuitive windows-but-better style interface so there's no need to worry about having specialist knowledge in order to utilise it's full potential. The Open Office software pre-installed is completely compatible with Microsoft files and switching files from windows PCs to the eeePC is effortless via USB drives or flash memory cards. The wireless networking capability is equally as effortless to use and the overall value for money is amazing. The battery life is much better than full-sized laptops i've used in the past too. A lot of friends and colleagues who initially teased me for buying a 'children's toy' are now desperately trying to find somewhere that has them in stock!

- Being ultra-small, the screen size can't display the whole width of some web-pages, but I'm nit-picking really in order to find something to put in this section!

+ Small, Neat, Feels Robust, worked out of the box! Came with a soft slipcover. Its so small you don't need a separate case for it. Just bung it in a knapsack and off you go! Built in linux is fine for web and email though you'll probably want to install the Opera Browser as it sizes better to the screen than firefox.

- Watch the battery life but certainly no worse than lots of laptops that cost a lot more. If you're thinking of doing a lot more than basic stuff you'll probably want a version with Windows on. Should be available soon.

+ Great PC for travelling, can keep in touch easily whilst you are away.
Hardly know you have it.
Linux platform more than adequate for most tasks.

- Lack of facilities due to size, but thats not why your looking at it is it!

+ Small, lightweight, highly portable, well-equipped, easy to use Linux operating system and a good set of applications.

- Small screen, limited storage space (you really need to supplement the internal storage with some SD cards).
Constant rumours of new and improved models!

+ very fast ,light and easy to use

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+ small size, quick statup, good operating system, good wireless reception

- battery life shorter than advertised

+ Very small and easy to use

- Terrible battery life - about 45 minutes with wireless turned on.

+ Very compact and light. Display is small but very clear and very bright. It has a real quality feel that belies it's price. It met all expectations.

- Display size may not suit everyone. Mousepad works as well as that on any larger laptop, but its small size can be frustrating. Small keyboard will not suit people with large fingers!

+ Light and portable. OpenOffice spreadsheet, word processing and Firefox web browser software provided easily as good as expensive Microsoft product you would usually pay extra for. Easy wi-fi connectivity. Webcam included. Linux operating system simple to use as long as you are happy with a limited number of programs that are compatible. Very good user forum to help get started. While onboard memory is limited, portable storage devices can be substituted.

- Screen a little too small. Keyboard can be a little awkward to use; not as easy to type quickly as with full size one. Processor too slow if you want to do much more than usual office tasks, such as video. Linu operating system is awkward for adding new software: list of programs limited and user needs familiarity with the OS to feel confident in adding new software. Not enough onboard memory.

+ Cheap, ease of use, ethical software and OS

- Small screen, small keyboard - but not that bad

+ Size

- Battery life

+ It is small and lightweight.

- No firewall is installed on the eee.

+ Small and light, looks great, linux OS removes traditional windows problems, easy to unlock advanced desktop

- Battery shortage at time of purchase means capacity is a bit smaller than older eeepc 4g's, but has had very little impact on overall battery life

+ Good range of software installed and easy to use, I'm quite happy to live without Microsoft. I can easily transfer files to and from my PC using my pen drive - the word processor and spreadsheet programme are compatible with Word and Excel. It's small enough to put in my handbag and I find it's really useful as I'm studying as well as working full time and I can carry it around with me with ease and work on assignments when I have any spare time.

- Battery life could be better

+ Small and cute and easily portable.

- Some software difficult to use. Can't get on with playing music.

+ Size, portability, power.

- Short battery life.

+ Worked straight out of the box and really IS portable, unlike my laptop

- Would have prefereed Windows as the default OS.

+ Good price, small,light and very portable. As the OS on my EeePC is linux this allows access to a huge range of free software the Linux OS is also very compact.
This PC will do anything that I want a full sized system to do, the built in WiFi, USB etc allow me to connect to systems and networks wherever I am.

- Needs a zoomable browser as standard (I now use opera) as a standard web page is too large for the screen.
The small key board can be an issue although its a small price to pay for the convenience of a compact system.

+ Size, easy to use, light and value for money.

- The battery life is less than 3 hours.

+ ultra portable, preloaded software, wireless internet and mail, use straight out of box or customise, good build quality and keyboard action

- battery life, screen width workable but limiting on some websites, i bought a plug and play mouse (£7) because the mousepad was small.

+ useability, speed
operating system

- speakers

+ Portable
Boots fast

- Small memory

+ I would recommend this to anyone needing a little computer for browsing the internet or requiring a backup device to a main computer. It's also a great little device and very handy if your a geek and need to perform geek type tasks ;)

- Screen can prove to be a bit small at times but the eeepc is capable of driving an external monitor at 1440x900 if you need the little extra screen real estate from time to time.

+ Compact, easy to use, good functionality.

- Battery life.

+ Super compact, fast and easy to use.

- Battery life average and keyboard too small for word processing or long emails.

+ small, light

- screen too small, track pad difficult to use

+ Reasonably fast, easy to use, and above all easy to travel with.

- touchpad is overly sensitive despite adjustment. Minor problems with open office software

+ Easy to connect to internet

- To limited driver database in linux. e.g. many mobile broadband modems not catered for... this, after all, is a very good way to connect this computer.

+ Cheap, well built, solid state

- small screen

+ Small size Light weight Linux OS

- Wireless network does not work reliably, this is well documented on the internet, no proper fix available I bought 3, out of which one has a bad keyboard (space bar does not work properly)

+ portability, vfm, size

- linux!

+ compact
cool colours
has most programmes on you need

- bit too expensive
cant use broadband usb ports ie 3g etc when travelling
no cd player

+ works out the box

- nothing

+ Very user-friendly, just works out of the box. Reliable and sturdy. Very good value.

- Could be easier to install additional applications, touchpad could be slightly better. Battery life could be longer.

+ Good Size Hard drive , good Wi-fi range, comes with good Linux programs and very fast surfing the net.

- The keyboard is small and can be hard to type on. But you get used it it.

+ very slim well very good all round my grand childern love it

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+ it was bought for my grandaughter and she is well pleased

- not been told of any.

+ Great size. Boots up quickly. I actually bought this for my Granddaughter aged 12. She has done Power Point presentations for her school work which were excellent.

- Don't know of any

+ the size and colour

- not easey to set up with broadband

+ i brought this itam for my mum ,she is quite new to computers so its ideal . she loves it and all the family thinks its great .

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+ great little laptop

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+ All good.No bad. The screen could be made wider.

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+ Size for travel, its perfect. Good wireless range and easy to use.

- Not a great battery life and does get quite hot.

+ Small size, quick start up

- none

+ Very easy to use, good range of office applications, perfect size for bag, I'm very pleased with it!

- None

+ Start up time is super quick, although slightly longer if you activate the active desktop - which I have. Easy Mode does exactly what it says on the tin, although you can't personalise it at all. Active desktop is great, and also "unlocks" some of the feature not accessible in the easy mode. Personalisation is available although getting icons to stay on the desktop is a pain. LInux is the best operating system EVER. So quick, smooth and easy to find your way around. So light and portable it never leaves my side, and I've never had a problem connecting to wifi no matter where I am.
Over all it's the best money I've ever spent!

- Battery life could be a little longer, but then I do use it excessively. Active desktop set up could also be easier although I found all the info I needed on the Asus forums etc.

+ Enough for most average people's needs and the internet upload is brilliance, from page to page it just flicks so quick. Very compatible to carry around and looks attractive.

- Does not come with an extra SD memory card such as 2 or 4GB would be recommanded.

+ Small

- You cannot view full screen

+ Easy to use. I'm not very good with computers but even I can find my way round this one!

- Haven't come across any as it does exactly what I want it to do which is why I bought it.

+ Small, portable plus the built in wireless is a godsend. It is a fantastic laptop and would reccommend it to anyone who wanted a beginner laptop e.g for children.

- Not much hard drive space but can be rectified by a large capacity SD card

+ It's small, it's light and cute. The operating system is fine and I could open and edit all of my Microsoft Ofice document, speadsheets on it - even though the PC oly has its own version of those programs on it.

- The screen is very small and so is the keyboard. My fingers are quite small and I had trouble typing on it for any length of time.

+ Fast easy wireless connection.
Excellent value
Clear screen

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+ Small, compact and easy to use. Great value for money

- Sometimes gets very hot when it's been on the go for a while and wireless takes a while to get warmed up

+ Its incredibly portable, very cute, and does anything and everything that you'd need from a laptop this size. Its quick to load and shut down, and the xandros desktop is extremely easy to use.

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+ size weight robust wireless

- battery life

+ convenience in a small package

- nothing so far (install win xp on it is giving me some grief though ;) )