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ASUS Eee PC 900 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer:	Intel
Processor model:	Celeron M 353
Clock speed:	0.9 GHz

Memory
RAM installed:	1024 MB
Number of memory slots:	1

Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue):	1
USB:	3
Wireless LAN:	802.11b, g
Ethernet:	10/100Mbps

Expansion slots
Flash card:	SD (SDHC compatible)

Hard drive storage
Hard drive type:	solid state
Hard drive size:	20 GB

Video
Graphics processor:	Intel GMA 900
Graphics memory technology:	Dynamic Video Memory Technology

Display
Display technology:	colour TFT
Display diagonal size:	8.9 in
Maximum resolution:	1024x600 pixels

Input
Pointing devices:	2-button touchpad with FingerGlide (multi-touch) functionality
Keyboard:	yes

Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor:	small form-factor clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D):	22.5x3.38x17 cm
Weight:	0.999 kg
Colour:	ivory white

OS & software
Operating system:	Linux (Xandros-based); Windows XP also available
Software included:	over 40 applications, including OpenOffice, Firefox, Skype

Audio
Microphone:	yes
Speakers:	stereo
Audio connectors:	microphone, headphone

Service & support
Standard warranty:	1 year

Battery
Battery technology:	Li-ion
Battery capacity:	4400 mAh
Estimated battery life (mfr):	3 h
Number of batteries supplied:	1
Max batteries supported:	1

Miscellaneous
Other:	1.3 megapixel webcam

Overview

ASUS Eee PC 900

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Editors rating: 8.7

Verdict

The ASUS Eee PC 900 is an excellent update to the Eee PC 701. The keyboard is still difficult to use, but the addition of a larger, higher-resolution screen, a multi-touch touchpad and more storage gives it the edge over its mini-notebook rivals.

Typical price

£ 329

Featured Talkback

Put simply, what is the compelling reason to pay ~$200 extra for an Eee with Windows XP? A Windows Eee won't come with any useful applications and you'll have to buy anti-virus software to boot. The truth about low cost computing is that nobody really cares whether the machine is running Windows or Linux as long as its cheap, its easy to use and it works.

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