 "average" | 2008-10-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1WJXL8NXCF2SR |
| SOME KEYS DONT WORK,LIKE F8F9 FOR VOLUME,PRINT SCREEN,4 SWITCHES ON THE LEFT HAND ABOVE THE KEY BOARD DONT WORK AND LOT OF THINGS,OVERALL I DONT RATE THIS AS A GOOD PRODUCT. |
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 "Very satisfied" | 2008-09-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3VLK9ZYF01ORJ |
| Very satisfied with my purchase. It's really portable and the communication features (Wi-fi, bluetooth, web cam) are very convenient. Initially concerned about the size of the flash memory but it proved to fulfill my needs. My only problem is that my son took it from me to college and eventually I'll have to buy another for myself. . . . |
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| "ASUS EEE 901" | 2008-09-26 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1UQL0F8Z013BJ |
| Worthwhile purchase. It has proved to serve its purpose for an alternate computer. It very convenient and versatile. I would not recommend it as a primary laptop/computer. |
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| "Great little device!" | 2008-09-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1VIFO7ZNR0OKO |
| This device is so small and light, and easy to use. Great for travel, no docking station or plug in peripherals to weight you down. I can literally slip this into my purse and go. |
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| "Perfect (or close enough). " | 2008-09-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A19Q79PPRWLZ7Y |
| We just got our ASUS 901 XP. I won't repeat much of what everybody else has said. It's a small PC that's slow and cute and well-built. If that's what you want, then it's perfect!br /br /Two things to note. You *will* have to deal with the small C-drive. Minimally this means:br / -- Change the TMP and TEMP environment variables to point to a directory on the D-drivebr / -- Change Internet Explorer to use the D-drive for its temporary files. br / -- Change your email program to store email on the D-drive (unless you just use webmail).br / -- Download any tool that lets you analyze disk space on a drive and shows you where it's used up. One easy free one is Treesize Free at [...]. You *will* need this.br /br /Second, there's been some confusion about what resolution is supported by the external VGA port. We have a Dell 24" monitor. I plugged it in, and the ASUS EEE 901 immediately, automatically started running it at 1920x1200. And it looks beautiful. So, external resolution is not a problem. br / |
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| "Wow! Great price and very impressive portable computer" | 2008-09-15 |
| - Reviewed By a31papa |
I'm not sure I can call this a "notebook" so my title says "Portable Computer" instead. I have built and configured computers & laptops/notebooks for many family members of the years as well as my own. I have quite a bit of experience and knowledge when it comes to parts:performance and price:value.
This computer is SMALL. So amazingly small that my mother in law (who I bought and configured it for) can EASILY slip it into her purse and take it with her anywhere she goes. She's never without her laptop or internet now. This may sound a bit "addict-like" but it's really not. You see she uses this computer now to make Skype video calls to her new grand daughter (our child) on a whims notice. It's so cool when grandma video calls in and has a conversation/session with us while she's out and about.
The performance of the computer is not that great once you start updating windows with all the crap & security patches they push. My recommendation is to get ONLY the security patches, skip the "malicious software removal tool" (because it really is worthless for what it does considering the performance hit you take having it installed), and DON'T get any non-priority updates (I think they call these "optional" updates). You won't get ANY of these options if you don't select the "CUSTOM" update. If you choose "EXPRESS" you will get EVERYTHING.
This computer has very limited C:\ space when it arrives. The first thing I did was change the default installation directory to a new 16GB SD card I bought and put in the computer. You have to make this change in the registry but it's rather easy to do. The reason you do this is because not ALL programs allow you to select the destination installation folder when you install them. Changing this in the registry defaults them to the installation place of your choice even if they don't give you the option. Go here on how to do that: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-change-the-default-location-for-installing-applications-in-windows/
This will allow you to keep what little precious C:\ space you have. Don't even bother changing it to D:\ though, as you'll quickly out grow the 5GB that is left on that as well.
I'm a little annoyed by the "Auto-Performance Engine" that always self-selects what mode to run the processor in, but if this is how they're achieving the incredible battery life I can live with it I guess - after all my mother in law is using the computer and has far more patience than I do since she doesn't know any better. If my normal desktop performed like this I would literally smash it with a mallet and toss it out the window into our pool. It can be frustrating at times.
Overall I personally would own and use this computer. When I was configuring it for my mother in law I carried it with me for about 7 days and used it every where I went (I have the computer tethered to my bluetooth Sprint phone by Bluetooth so it can use my EVDO from my phone for the internet capability - it's essentially using my phone as a modem). This works out great when I'm somewhere that doesn't have WiFi - I even made a Skype video call over my cell phone with this computer and it was pretty darn impressive considering I didn't think it would even work!
The computer is extremely portable and great for someone who needs access to web, email, Skype, office documents, etc. My mother in law also uses it to watch my Tivo I have here at my house via a Slingbox I have. I installed the Slingplayer application (it's free) on the computer before I sent it to her. She loves this. TV anywhere she goes in case she needs some entertainment - but not just any TV - Tivo like she was here at my house watching & controlling it.
The computer is NOT good for someone who wants to do hardcore graphics gaming, video or audio editing, etc.
***UPDATE*** Price dropped from $574 to $483 and Amazon customer support gave me a $90 price adjustment!!!! (I just bought the computer a few days ago). I am so happy with them right now, I just purchased another $300 worth of merchandise I've been needing (well, sort of needing! :o) ) |
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| "I'm in love!" | 2008-09-13 |
| - Reviewed By User: AC4NP5JG4CYL4 |
I've had the 901 EeePc (XP) for several days now and I am in love with it! It is so nice to have a full featured XP computer that fits right into my purse or briefcase. I tether it to my Sprint phone as modem enabled phone and get DSL internet speeds on the go. (It works with usb tether and bluetooth). I recommend visiting the EeeUser forums for info on how to maximize drive space by removing a lot of the software that comes installed on the Eee - http://forum.eeeuser.com.
I have small hands, so the keyboard is not a problem for me. I love the fast boot and shutdown speeds. The battery life is phenomenal! I've actually found that I'm not even booting up my 17" laptop in the mornings, I just carry the Eee around with me while I'm getting ready. I can stream TV video from my Slingbox or watch web TV while I am getting dressed and curling my hair!
How did I live without this little cutie? I used to have a Nokia n800 Internet Tablet and that was nice and portable, but this is so much easier to use and much more responsive. I'm glad that I decided to upgrade to the Asus.
The only slightly negative thing I can say about it so far is that the speakers aren't very loud. I find that I have to use external speakers if I want to hear music or video from the Eee while I'm running the shower or bath. |
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| "Great portable system" | 2008-09-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2C046N08GVX0L |
The keyboard is definitely too small to take dictation on, but it gets the job done, and makes the whole thing half the size of most laptops.
It runs all day, with awesome standby/wake times. It's just powerful enough to play World of Warcraft on, and older games work great. Web browsing is great, and the multitouchpad is nice, but not as amazing as I thought it would be.
The back panel lets you easily upgrade ram to 2gb, and you can upgrade the SSDs there also (coming out with 16 and 32 gb ssd replacements I hear).
The SD card slot works as a cheap and easy expansion also, I run WoW off that (using a logitech 470 nano wireless mouse, while my wife uses our main screen from next to me on the couch)
My wife usually carries it in her purse and we love it. |
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| "eee pc 901 awesome" | 2008-09-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A4BCK9DNQI16M |
| well ever since my dad got one of those fijitsu 5 inch umpc I knew I just had to get a mini laptop of my own. I'm glad that I looked into a bigger screen, even though for some reason I thought that 8.9 inches was going to be pretty big. I just got my computer today and it is excellent! It is so small! Compared to the pictures this thing is a lot smaller. But it is the perfect size. Any smaller and it would have been too small. I am actually writing this review from it right now. It runs pretty fast. Almost to exact same speed as my regular laptop. Flash games seem to play a tad bit slower. Also the keyboard is small and you DO have to get use to it. I keep having to go back and retype a few words because I hit the wrong key. But it is fun! The color is awesome. I love miniature stuff, and this has got to be the best thing to add to my collection. I highly recommend this product!! |
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 "ASUS works!" | 2008-09-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A33TAWGYW5U84Y |
| I'm a court reporter and need a small, lightweight computer - this fits the bill to a T! Fully functional yet doesn't break the back when you carry it. The fact you can get XP loaded and not that other OS is a great plus. The only thing that I find hard to get used to is the size of the keys - but if you're not using it for full-scale typing/editing and only occasional input, it's a winner. Well done, ASUS! |
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