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| Brand: | Asus |
| Screen Size: | 8.9 inches |
| Processor | |
| Processor Type: | Atom N270 |
| Memory | |
| RAM Size: | 1 GB |
| Hard Drive | |
| Hard Drive Size: | 20 GB |
| Additional Specifications | |
| Operating System: | Linux |
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- Built-in Solid State Disk (SSD) technology for quiet operation,energy saving and shock proof mobility
- Up to 8 hours of battery life
- Exclusive 20Gb online Eee Storage
- High speed connectivity anywhere with Wi-Fi 802.11n
- Unique design to fit your individual personality
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The Eee PC 901 offers even more options to users for unique user experiences. With the 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 and high speed 802.11n connectivity 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. And if that's not enough, the Eee PC 901 comes with free 20Gb online storage space. Using a 'drag and drop' interface, Eee Storage makes sharing your data with family and friends even easier than before.
Product Description
Easy to Learn, Easy to Work and Easy to Play. Share photos of your travels without waiting till you get home. Shop the world wide web without attaching any lines or wires. Learn through the latest technology without a technical manual. Play, relax, and entertain on the go with shock-proof design. Connect with friends and family with just a few clicks. At 8.9 inches and weighing only 0.92kg, you can take the Eee PC anywhere. Bumps and shocks are no longer issues. With a dependable solid-state disk, you get ...
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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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!
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!
41 of 42 people found the following 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.
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.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I set it up OK and got it on the home broadband in about an hour. A box appeared offering 11 updates which I installed. Then it would do email but not go on the internet or play sound. Technical support were refreshingly honest!
If this happens to you restart and hold down F9 when the ASUS logo appears to revert back to the condition it arrived in. Ignore the updates until they get them right.
Now it works really well, plays movies off an SD card as well as everything else you would expect.
Alan Tucker
If this happens to you restart and hold down F9 when the ASUS logo appears to revert back to the condition it arrived in. Ignore the updates until they get them right.
Now it works really well, plays movies off an SD card as well as everything else you would expect.
Alan Tucker
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great but install a new OS!
Great little netbook but the OS is rubbish. I've tried a variety of linux distros Ubuntu, EEEbuntu, easypeasy but finally settled on puppeee linux. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Rdr Blackmore
Great, but when things go wrong its a different story
I brought one of these netbooks whilst aboard, as my laptop decided it was best to give up on life and not boot up again and keep all my files that were due in a few days to be... Read more
Published 23 months ago by okely dokely Fezz
They should make more of these - asus sets the standard
I'm very satisfied with this eeepc. What I like are the combination of small format (9", 1 kg) and the full functionality with the SSD drive. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by M. Swemmer
Asus 901 with a problem
The kit arrived very promptly, and I was very impressed with the small size and good design.
I have an old Sony Vaio on which I loaded Ubuntu Linux. Read more
I have an old Sony Vaio on which I loaded Ubuntu Linux. Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by Dr. T. Wildy
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I have to say that I have never participated in a review before and I very seldom complain but I have been hugely disappointed with this product. Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by Mr. P. J. Turpin
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Bought this machine for my grandson he is extremely pleased with it and so am I. I shall probably get one for myself very soon.
Published on 13 April 2009 by Welsh Mountain Goat
sleek yet solidly built, and Linux pleasure to use
ASUS Eee PC 901 W006 Netbook, Linux Preloaded, 1GB RAM, 20GB SSD (Pearl White)
I can only reinforce what others have said, that Linux it is very smooth and easy to... Read more
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Published on 14 Feb 2009 by Molly Nicol
ASUS Eee PC 901
Excellent product, very easy to use, the linux system is a doddle. Bought the solid state version and have no regrets. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2009 by Alan Rea
Does exactly what it sets out to do.
I bought this for my wife, who wouldn't mind me saying she isn't at all technically minded or computer literate, but wanted to use the Internet from her armchair. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2009 by Mr S G J Baggs
SSD update
So far i think there are just two points to concern.
1. the 4GB SLC may be small for system and it's not easy to update. I. Read more
1. the 4GB SLC may be small for system and it's not easy to update. I. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by Chengkai Yang
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