ASUS Eee PC 901 W006 Netbook, Linux Preloaded, 1GB RAM, 20GB SSD (White) | 
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| Brand: Asus
Category: CE
Buy New: £279.96
New (12) from £279.96
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1974
Platform: Linux
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 10 x 3.4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of the product.
MPN: 90OA0BA51211411K224Q
Model: 90OA0BA51211411K224Q
UPC: 884840272632
EAN: 0884840272632
ASIN: B001C9UTKO
Release Date: August 18, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| • | Notebook Eee Pc 901-w006 Intel Mobile Atom / 1gb 20gb Ssd 8.9-tft Linux White - |
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Product Description
English OS and QWERTY keyboard This Eee PCTM 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; while up to 8 hours of battery life, high speed 802.11n connectivity and exclusive 20GB Eee Storage make it the ideal travelling companion for outdoor activities. 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 901TM ideal for reliable outdoor usage Up to 8 hours** of Battery Life ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine for longer battery lifespans of up to 8** hours (** Actual battery life is subject to normal usage and configuration as well as model type) 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.
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| Customer Reviews:
 The 901 is the Eee to go for November 16, 2008
Steven Pemberton (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
I bought the original eee 701, and was so happy with it, that when they updated it to cover most of the disadvantages of the original, I bought the 901. It has improved in the following areas: bigger screen, better CPU, 5 times more disk, twice as much memory, bluetooth, Wifi N, twice as much battery power, and these improvements have cost me an extra eur70 (and a little extra weight).
In brief: Intel Atom processor at 1.6GHz, that adjusts its speed according to what you are doing, 1G memory, 20G (flash) disk, with over 16Gig free, 9 inch/23cm 1024x600 colour screen, VGA out (up to 2048x2048), 3xUSB, ethernet, Wifi N, webcam, 2 built-in mics, stereo speakers, mic in/headphone out, SD card reader. Weighs about 1.1kg/2lbs. Battery life is amazing with 5 hours flat out use, or 8 hours web browsing.
It runs a version of Linux (Xandros) with by default a simple user interface. Includes Skype (with video), Openoffice, Firefox, multi-service instant messenger (Pidgin, includes IRC), PDF, email of course, video/music/sound/photos etc.
The speed: I ran dhrystone, a standard computer speed measurement program, and it came out at well over 1 million dhrystones, which approaches the speed of my 2 year old work laptop. It boots super fast, of the order of 20 seconds. It is quiet, having no hard disk, but it does have a (quiet) fan.
I have added a 16Gb SD card for eur35, giving me a total of 36G 'disk' space (the half of my work laptop). The wireless mouse I found on the local street market for eur5 works out of the box. I easily connected via bluetooth to my mobile phone, and so can connect to the internet anywhere I have phone coverage.
Although I use Windows for my work, I also have experience with Linux, but I've never had to administer it, so I was a little wary of making changes. However there is an extensive Eee community, with wikis and forums, and lots of stuff has been documented.
You can use the Synaptic package manager to add software. I added a couple of programs I wanted, but really it provides everything I need for everyday computing out of the box. I can plug in a big screen and keyboard when at home, and carry it with me at other times hardly knowing it was there. Thanks to its diminutive size, it fits easily on a plane seat table. I have given talks with it with no problems.
After the original success of the Eee 701, Asus have brought literally dozens of Eee models to market, some with harddisks, some with ten inch screens, some with different processors, some without bluetooth, but as far as I am concerneed the 901 is the best mix of functionality/size/price. Although the 1000 is tempting for its 40GB SSD, the extra weight, size (and price) of the 1000 model makes the 901 the one I prefer.
In conclusion:
Upside: Great price, great functionality, amazing range of software, amazingly light.
Downside: can I think of a downside? You have to get used to a smaller keyboard, but that's been OK for me, there is no built-in CD or DVD drive, but there isn't in my work laptop either. For me there are no downsides I can think of.
Good things really do come in small packages October 29, 2008
Seren Ade (UK)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
It was love at first sight when I first started using my eee PC 901 nearly two months ago, and I'm still happy.
Everything about this machine works well from straight out of the box. The build quality feels very nice and the keyboard, though small, is perfectly functional. The Linux OS (complete with other preinstalled goodies such as OpenOffice, Firefox, skype and a few basic games) mean that this really is fully usable from the outset.
The battery life - at over 5 hours - is not to be sneezed at... and, bless them (should you happen to sneeze) the bods at Asus have very kindly provided you with a wiping cloth so that you can keep your Eee PC clean! (although the supplied slipcover case is handier, adding to the out of the box portability of the product.)
Having lived with Windows from 3.11 onwards, I was worried about how well I would cope with Linux... I needn't have been. I turn my netbook on and within seconds of entering my password I'm looking at a fully loaded OS, without an hourglass in sight. I don't feel the absence of Windows at all when using my 901. Instead, I'm pleased that I opted for the larger SSD version and took a chance on Linux!
Perfect for simple day to day tasks on the go. October 17, 2008
Craig Morrison (Glasgow, UK)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This product is not a very powerful computer and there are computing applications (proessional graphics/multimedia applications and programming enviorments) which I use which I could not efficiently do on the EEE PC 901 due to it's low resolution screen and lack of processing power. However I could not expect it to handle these tasks and I have always found them to be much easier to do on desktops than they are on laptops. This is of course the idea behind "netbook" computers like the this product, they leave out the power required for high-end computing tasks in order to create a device that is both lightweight and affordable. I believe this makes it a great computer if you only need a computer for doing occasional office tasks and browsing the web or if like me you want a second, more mobile computer to compliment a more powerful desktop or large laptop. If it is your only or main computer then you may want an external CD/DVD-drive, however it is not really a requirement for this version as linux applications are typically distributed over the internet more than on store-bought optical discs.
The ASUS EEE 901 hardware is great in comparison to it's competitors. It features common processing and memory components to other 9" and 10" netbooks but it's solid construction, decent sized storage (for solid stage drives), and lengthy battery life (the battery has double the capacity of some of it's competitors). The EEE PC range was also the first to really define this market and as such it has a large online community of users providing a great online resource for advice and documentation for just about anything you may want to do with this machine.
The default Xandros linux operating system has an intuitive and easy to use interface and I believe it would be a very user friendly system for a user who is not very knowledgeable and simply needs a system that will allow them to quickly launch their programs from it's large full-screen menu. This interface makes the computer feel more like a portable device like a mobile phone or mp3 player than a typical computer operating system. However, I do believe it needlessly limits configuration and update options and more advanced users may want to consider replacing the operating system with another version of linux. Many linux distributors are supporting this hardware very well giving you a large number of choices. You could also choose to buy the windows version instead but I can't think of many reasons someone would choose to use an old version of windows over a new and constantly updated version of linux tailored to this hardware with a wealth of free applications available online for just about any task a netbook could handle.
 Lovely PC - but the LINUX OS makes it useless. October 15, 2008
Jax (UK)
3 out of 25 found this review helpful
This is such a lovely dinky little PC. However the Linux OS is rubbish! It mostly works, most of the time. The worst problem is that it just will NOT connect to my wireless network. Without internet access, this is a very expensive white elephant. Asus tech support is also quite useless.
I just wish I'd checked out the other online problem pages before buying this. According to these, the previous versions of Linux were fine, but the Zandros Linux loaded onto the 901 is not.
The best suggestion I can make is don't buy the Linux version, get the Windows version! I wish I had.
Superb! October 12, 2008
Christopher Hunter (London, UK)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I was a little sceptical about some of the other reviews I've read about this machine, but was in urgent need of a small portable machine for remote maintenance of a server farm, so I decided to give one of these a try...
The keyboard, though small, is OK, and has a good "feel" to it. The touchpad is just what you'd expect - functional, but I still prefer a trackball! The display is remarkably bright, and can be used outdoors on sunny days. The wi-fi works well, and was able to connect to my WPA2 home and office networks without fuss. The machine feels well made, and I have no concerns about broken lid hinges (unlike with most other laptops). Battery life is not exceptional, but I get 5 hours usually.
The supplied Xandros OS is perfectly fine for 99% of users - it will do all they want. Web browsing, emailing, word processing and all the other basic tasks are easily handled with the supplied software. Adding software (as I had to) is easily done, and the price of software is "just right" (free)!
If you're in the market for a small, lightweight netbook, you can't do better. There is NO POINT in buying the Windows version - it comes without useful software and is crippled by the bloated, insecure and unstable nature of Windows.
PS: All you Windows diehards - there's not much you need to learn to make the move to this type of Linux. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the speed and stability of the operating system and software, and will probably want to migrate your home Windows box to (at least) a "dual-boot" when you've tried this! Remember - there are no Linux viruses to worry about.
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