Asus Eee PC Full Retail Review Showcase
Introduction and Specifications
In the pages ahead, we'll give you a detailed technical view of the new Asus Eee PC and show you that in fact, the product, with its custom KDE equipped Linux-based OS, is currently in a class by itself. While the OLPC is targeted as a child's computer or learning device, the Eee PC, while it also makes for an excellent kids' starter PC, actually offers much more as well.
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We specifically will be taking a look at an Eee PC model 701 4G. As you can see in the spec list above, this model as well as all Eee PCs curently, is built on an Intel 910 mobile chipset with integrated graphics and an Intel mobile Celeron processor. The Celeron is clocked at 900MHz and has 512K of L2 cache. The TDP (thermal design power) of the CPU is very low at only 5.5 watts. More on power consumption ahead. For now, here's a look at other configurations of the 701 in the Eee PC lineup.
| Model |
Eee PC 8G | Eee PC 4G | Eee PC 4G Surf | Eee PC 2G Surf |
| Display |
7" | 7" |
7" |
7" |
| Operating System |
Linux Windows XP Comp. |
Linux Windows XP Comp. |
Linux Windows XP Comp. |
Linux Windows XP Comp. |
| Ethernet Connection |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WLAN | Yes |
Yes | Yes |
Yes |
| Memory | 1GB DDR2 |
512MB DDR2 | 512MB DDR2 |
256MB DDR2 |
| Solid State Disk Size |
8GB | 4GB | 4GB |
2GB |
| Camera | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Audio | Hi-Def Stereo Spk/Mic |
Hi-Def Stereo Spk/Mic |
Hi-Def Stereo Spk/Mic |
Hi-Def Stereo Spk/Mic |
| Battery | 4 Cells 5200mAh/3.5hrs |
4 Cells 5200mAh/3.5hrs |
4 Cells 4400mAh/2.8hrs |
4 Cells 4400mAh/2.8hrs |
| Weight | .92kg | .92kg |
.92kg |
.92kg |
One notable item that we're sure you've keyed in on above, is that all of these machines are Windows XP compatible. In fact, Asus informed us that there will be a Windows XP-enabled version coming out very soon as well. Pricing on the various configurations of the Eee PC model 701 is as follows:
| Eee PC 4G | $399 | with 512MB memory and 4G flash drive and built-in camera |
| Eee PC 4G Surf | $349 | with 256MB memory and 4G flash drive and built-in camera |
| Eee PC 2G Surf | $299 | with 256MB memory and 2G flash drive |
The Eee PC comes in five different colors - white, black, pink, blue, or green. On On November 1, the Asus Eee PC will be available at the stores or E-tailers listed below:
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| Micro Center Target.com Costco.com Buy.com HPM |
Newegg.com J&R Infotech PC Club Avant |
RCS Milwaukee PC Howard Computer M&A |
| In Canada: | ||
| A&B Sound The Source NCIX |
Memory Express ProSys BCom |
Canada Computers |
A closer look at the Eee PC is next...
