156 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
80% of people recommend it.
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Score 10.0/10
Peter, Ballyclare
, “Amateur "long-haul" photographer”
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Precisely the size & weight that I required. For airline travel (cabin baggage) and for sorting, editing and backing up digital photos onto SD Cards.
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None really but have to put it to the test!! Ask me again in 3 months time!
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Sep 2008
Score 9.0/10
Cath, North Wales
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extremely portable, excellent battery life, easy to use. It performs as I expected it to after reading reviews of all netbooks.
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Small keys, close together, that might be a problem for anyone with large fingers.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
purchased 27 Sep 2008
Score 9.0/10
Mark, Cardiff
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Small, powerful (processor) but yet fairly frugal on battery power.
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A little short of memory on the system drive. With just (mainly) windows on there it sometimes gets filled up; I think the obligatory virus scanner etc. takes part of the blame though. Keep the installations on C drive down to a minimum.
purchased 13 May 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Light, stylish and easy to use. Battery life is fantastic and it's very fast considering.
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WIFI occasionally struggles to find router but generally good.
purchased 26 Jan 2009
Score 9.0/10
Bec, Grimsby
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Fast, compact, gorgeous shiny white design. Great for travelling.
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The keys are small and hard to get used to as some are in different places. The enter key looks like a shift key which is confusing.
purchased 22 Jan 2009
Score 9.0/10
jackie, wirral
, “i hope they thiareing”
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i think in general it's good as small enough to carry round and i can catch up with e-mails when not at home which is why i brought it.
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nothing outstanding to report bad
purchased 05 Dec 2008
Score 3.0/10
Danielle, north west
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it's too small, i expected it to be bigger, it's hard to concentrate on anything you are doing on it because it is so small and the screen is so small, the battery life doesn't last, to get any kind of decent use out of it you need to leave it constantly plugged in, over all i wasn't very happy with this product, that unhappy in fact that i gave it to my sister and purchased a new laptop
purchased 28 Nov 2008
Score 8.0/10
Angela, Bradford
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Portability
Easy and convenient access to the internet
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Keyboard
purchased 28 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
karen, leyland
, “housewife ”
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handy and compact good looking value for money
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none
purchased 28 Nov 2008
Score 8.0/10
Gabriella, Lutterworth
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Light,compact and quick internet o the go.Battery lasts well.
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key pad sticks so if your typing quickly you end up missing letters and have to check all you re writtng .
purchased 02 Dec 2008
Score 7.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “no nonsens person”
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Small and Compact easy use for email good navigation .... does everything that a full size PC would do !!
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Very confused when loggin ... could take up to 5/6mn .... slow when changing site/page ...
purchased 28 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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I love the design and how easy it is to use.
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The sounds it's too bad, but could be better.
purchased 07 Jan 2009
Score 4.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Easy to carry with you.
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Memory size, no disc drive, operates on windows xp,
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purchased 20 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
lisa, cornwll
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good points are that is wireless you can take it where ever you go
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bad points are the keys and screen are a little small
purchased 19 Jan 2009
Score 10.0/10
Andrew, Chester
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Reviewer left no comment
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It can be a bit slow at times
purchased 20 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
lisa, choppington
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its very slim ad easy to use ..
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that batt life is not that good on them,
purchased 13 Jan 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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the asus eeepc is well designed and is small and light enough for me to take out and about with me when visiting friends etc
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the asus eeepc can someetimes run very slow, such as uploading photos onto web pages and because there is no disk drive you have to download software for things such as mobile phones and mp3 players
purchased 14 Jan 2009
Score 10.0/10
stevie, goole
, “love browsing the internet”
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its really fast and reliable love it
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none realy
purchased 27 Nov 2008
Score 8.0/10
julie , newcastle upon tyne
, “Music and entertainment lover”
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Reviewer left no comment
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the only bad pionts, are that it does not have microsoft word. star office is not compatible with word.. eg a saved star office doc wont load into word and there is no cd rom......
purchased 11 Mar 2009
Score 9.0/10
Sanjio, Birmingham
, “Business or web user”
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it's great for browsing the web no matter where you are. I like wipping it out in front of my friends when somebody says 'if we could get on line ...' Also I love the updated screen resolution and wide screen format so that everything fits nicely on one screen now.
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I think you have to be a bit savvy about customizing settings to really be satisfied with the asus 901. It took me a minute to figure out how to solve the problem I was having when using the house wi-fi. I kept getting the built-in dial up popping up and causing real problems. Also, I don't like the sound quality from the built-in speakers. I also find this unit quite a bit heavier than my original asus 701 4G
purchased 25 Feb 2009
Score 10.0/10
laura, new malden
, “Basic text and chat user”
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small easy to use etc loads of reasons
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sound is not tat good havin the speakers under neath
purchased 04 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
Susan, Brighouse
, “Style and looks come first”
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Absolutly Brilliant , i can even fit in my handbag., never any connection problems. I have told all my mates to go out buy.
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Keys take some getting used to do to being small but once you get used to them it is great .
purchased 01 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Reviewer left no comment
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key pad small but i do have large fingers find my self pushing more than one key at a time
purchased 03 Mar 2009
Score 4.0/10
tracey, st neots
, “Business or web user”
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attractive
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batterty life poor, no cd. to small.
purchased 28 Feb 2009
Score 9.0/10
Flamingo, Wolverhampton
, “Style and looks come first”
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Inbuilt modem, no dongle to get knocked about! Amazing looking and incredibly small and compact. Perfect for web browsing which is all I wanted it for.
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No disc drive. Battery life could be better in my view but then as this is the first laptop I have actually owned it may be better then most I have no idea! Smartpad plays up fairly frequently - has a life of it's own sometimes but mostly only on startup and sorts itself out after a bit.
purchased 10 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
sarah, Rochdale
, “Business or web user”
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It light and easy to use
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The keys get stuck sometimes and dont work unless you press them hard
purchased 21 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Business or web user”
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this notebook is faster and better than a big laptop
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none
purchased 03 Mar 2009
Score 10.0/10
Julie, Clacton on Sea
, “Other”
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It fits in my handbag, can take it anywhere and use it anywhere, i just love it.
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Not found anything yet.
purchased 06 Apr 2009
Score 8.0/10
Paul, Erith
, “IT proffessional”
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Small, compact and yet still capable of everything I've thrown at it so fat (including a PowerPoint file with 800 scanned images). I'd recommend upgrading the RAM (from 1Gb to 2Gb) if you're looking to do anything more than emails and web surfing but, all in all, the battery life and built-in mobile broadband make this tiny little marvel ideal for anyone wanting a VERY portable PC.
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Doesn't appear to have Bluetooth (I was sure the spec listed it) but I have now added this using a Bluetooth dongle. Keys can be a little too small when typing.
purchased 02 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Darren , south woodford e18
, “no-thing”
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it's small and does everything you need from a p.c.Quick set up and great colour's on image's
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can't thing of any.
purchased 20 Nov 2008
Score 7.0/10
Dawn, Glasgow
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easy to use and compact
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Still can't figure out how to use web cam - no instructions!!!!
purchased 05 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
Russell, Bristol
, “technophobe”
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connectivity, small size, ease of use, good battery life.
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ease of downloading programs, small size
purchased 30 Nov 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Small, easy to use, excellent screen quality and battery life.
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No bluetooth
purchased 22 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
arthur, bristol
, “ know whot i talkabout”
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compact, easy to use, good for web browsing.
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key pads a bit close for fat fingers, and very sencitive touch pad. Tends to connect a page when you have not touched the pad
purchased 12 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
Jane, Wolverhampton
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Great little netbook for the travler, very light and compact, i can pretty much do anything on here that i can do on my big Laptop, the battery life is one of the features and the screen size is just right. Overall a great product
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none
purchased 27 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
David, Truro
, “lecturer, writer, frequent traveller”
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A brilliant 'mini-laptop' that does everything I want, when I want and where I want!!
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None really - tiny speakers, obviously, but sounds fine on headphones
purchased 12 Jan 2009
Score 9.0/10
Ian, Walsall
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How mobie it is
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Not knowing if caps lock is on or off
purchased 28 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Good screen and nice range of features,great value for money overal.
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Limited memory,cramped keypad..not good if you have big fingers,but its ok for short periods of usage.
purchased 30 Dec 2008
Score 9.0/10
patrick, Bromsgrove
, “managers computer used daily”
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good points all good
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battery seems to not last as long as when i first had it. i expect at least 6 months of 100 % battery life
purchased 08 Dec 2008
Score 8.0/10
Tracey, Harlow
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Smaller than a normal laptop, easier to carry around.
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Bigger memory would be beneficial, and longer battery life.
purchased 07 Jan 2009
Score 8.0/10
Glenn , Engineer
, “over 50”
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Compact qnd eqsy to use apart from thye item below
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I needed to use a mouse as the current system is frustrating
purchased 03 Jan 2009
Score 10.0/10
carly , swaffham
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it is easy to set up and easy to use
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battery does not last long
purchased 20 Jan 2009
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Reviewer left no comment
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Mouse clicking is difficult and keyboard is small causing occasional typing errors but once you're used to it, it is lovely.
purchased 27 Dec 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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good value for money and can be used anywhere, very portable.
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No disc drive or cd burner
purchased 12 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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its small an easy to carry round
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it has no cd on it so if i want to download anything tat has a cd i cant not unless i buy an external cd
purchased 06 Dec 2008
Score 8.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “im gorgous”
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its small & compact so it can be taken anywhere...
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battery doesnt last long & it so slow getting to web sites..
purchased 25 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
nigel, sheffield
, “good”
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good val for the price
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 26 Dec 2008
Score 3.0/10
Hannah , Portsmouth
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Small and compact. Quick to load up.
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Poor internet speed and connection cuts out at any given point. Freezes when on Facebook.
purchased 07 Dec 2008
Score 5.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Convenience of being able to check email on the move on a compact machine.
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Keypad is too small and malfunctions, laptop is too flimsy.
purchased 22 Dec 2008
alan, Swindon
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quality for the price
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battery life
purchased 09 Dec 2008
Score 5.0/10
william, stranraer
, “im a good guy”
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its robust and lightwieght
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battery life could be better
purchased 19 Dec 2008
Score 10.0/10
Kim, Croydon
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I love this PC. It is really compact and allows me to browse the internet wherever I want. As it is small it does take a litle while to get used to typing on after using a full size PC but I would never go back now.
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There aren't really any bad points although I find the mouse pad a little annoying but then you get that with all laptops. That can easily be fixed by getting a mouse to use with it.
purchased 22 Nov 2008
Score 10.0/10
jaz, bracknell
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very small and easy to carry laptop enabling good portability
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battery doesnt last long
purchased 07 Jan 2009
Score 10.0/10
ANDY, COEDELY
, “Other”
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COMPACT BUT WITH A LOT OF GUTS
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 13 Feb 2009
Score 6.0/10
angela, rotherham
, “Basic text and chat user”
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easy to carry around
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for me the screen is too small. wish i had had a full size lap top
purchased 04 Mar 2009
Score 9.0/10
Peter, Brentford
, “Business or web user”
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Easy to use!
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The microsoft software installed is poor at best
purchased 12 Mar 2009
Score 6.0/10
Mel, Hatfield
, “Basic text and chat user”
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It so small it fits into my handbag and I can take it anywhere and everywhere I go.
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None that I have come across.
purchased 17 Feb 2009
Score 10.0/10
Derek, Leeds
, “Other”
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Neat compact and stylish
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need to synchronise
purchased 18 Feb 2009
Score 10.0/10
lynn, st helens
, “Style and looks come first”
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very compact easy to use quick internet access
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 18 Mar 2009
Score 9.0/10
Shari , Dagenham
, “Other”
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The battery life is useful for writing and Internet acces while travelling. On two recent trips to Ireland I never ran out out of power whereas my laptop barely lasts an hour and is very heavy.
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I have small fingers but even I have trouble with thee tiny keyboard.
Also the camera takes good photos but the proceedure to upload them to a file is a bit over done and I've ended up with multiple copies of old photos just because the only way to click the delete box is to upload them all over again.
purchased 07 Feb 2009
Score 9.0/10
Leon, Yeovil
, “Business or web user”
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The processor speed and clever power saving system
The full version of Windows XP Home
The touchpad is very responsive
Only 1.2KG
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Poor battery life
The keyboard is rather too small and can cause numerous typing errors
purchased 04 Apr 2009
Score 9.0/10
paul, harwich
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ease of use
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battery life
purchased 16 Feb 2009
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Professional”
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Battery, size weight. Truely can fit into a girls handbag
Its a brilliant "tiny" laptop
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Mouse buttons are hard to press.
purchased 22 Mar 2009
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Expert reviews for Asus Eee PC 901 12GB Windows XP Home
Screen Size in Inches
 
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8.9
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Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
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Operating System
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Windows XP Home
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Software on which the device runs
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RAM in GB
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1
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Number of Cores
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Single
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Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to process more information at once making it faster.
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Hard Disk Capacity in GB
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12
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Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
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Hard Disk Capacity in GB
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16
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Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
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Screen Resolution (pixels)
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WXGA
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The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source.
A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
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Screen Resolution (pixels)
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1024x600 (WSVGA)
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The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source.
A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
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Processor Brand
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Intel
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There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
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Processor
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ATOM
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This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
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Processor Number
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N270
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This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
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Processor Speed in MHz
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1600
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The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
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USB Port
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3
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Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
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Integrated Webcam
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Yes
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A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
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WiFi
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Yes
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Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
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Bluetooth
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Yes
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Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
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Fingerprint Access
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No
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Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
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Remote Control
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No
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DVD Writer
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No
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DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
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DVD Drive
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No
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CD Rom
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No
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Blu-ray Drive
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No
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HDMI Interface
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No
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Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
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VGA Port
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Yes
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VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
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DVI Port
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No
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DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
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Card Reader
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Yes
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A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
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Battery Life in Hours
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8
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Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
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Battery Life in Hours
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7.8
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Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
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Dimensions (mm)
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226x22.9x175.3
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The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
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Weight (kg)
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1.14
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Brand of Graphic Chip
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Intel
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Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
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Graphic Card or Chip
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GMA 900
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This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
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Graphic Card or Chip
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GMA 950
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This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
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Colour
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Multi
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The main colour of the product.
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TV Output
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No
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Firewire
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No
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Also known as: Asus EEE PC 901 12GB Windows
Laptop Buyers' Guide
Manufacturer's Description
Experience Easy, Excellent and Exciting Computing with New Eee PC™ 901
- Shock proof SSD** design for reliable computing
- 8 hours* of battery life
- Exclusive 20GB Eee Storage
- High speed connectivity anywhere with Wi-Fi 802.11n
- Unique design to fit your individual personality
This Eee PC™ 901 offers even more options to users for unique user experiences. With its shockproof Solid State Drive (SSD) design, users will be able to enjoy stable and reliable computing on-the-go; 8 hours* of battery life, high speed 802.11n connectivity and exclusive 20GB Eee Storage make it the ideal travelling companion for outdoor activities. What´s more, the Eee PC 901™ now comes in 6 different designs to fit your unique personality.
Shock Proof SSD Design for Reliable Computing
The built-in Solid State Drive* (SSD) technology provides shockproof computing, less power consumption, fast boot up and less heat – making the Eee PC 901™ ideal for reliable outdoor usage
8 hours of Battery Life
• ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine for longer battery lifespans of 8 hours*
• Super Hybrid Engine offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to various needs
Exclusive 20GB Eee Storage
• 20GB file-encrypted Eee Storage with 5GB worth of downloads per day for easy accessibility from both Windows and Linux platforms
• Choice of either Windows or GNU Linux OS for convenient computing and an easy, excellent and exciting user experience
High Speed Connectivity Anywhere with Wi-Fi 802.11n
• Easily functions in any connected environment with fast and complete connectivity (WiFi 802.11n)
• Built-in Bluetooth for easy data transfers between devices
• Full range of applications to enhance communication and computing experiences
• Eee Connect for an easy way to connect two or more users through a remote desktop feature for easy troubleshooting.
Unique Design to Fit Your Individual Personality
• Eee PC™ 901 comes in six custom styles created with cutting-edge Infusion casing technology
• Infusion surface with inlaid motifs provides a new level of resilience – providing scratch resistance and a beautiful style that will not fade with time
• Users can choose from Sakura, Sweet Pea, Urban Metropolis, Peony White, Pearl White, Fine Ebony, Navy Blue, Chocolate Gold
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