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ASUS Eee PC 900 8.9-Inch Netbook (Intel Mobile Processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB Solid State Drive, Linux, 4 Cell Battery) Galaxy Black | 
| Brand: Asus
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Rating:  115 reviews
Sales Rank: 1620
Color: Galaxy Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Linux
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 400
System Memory: 1
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 16
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: None
Display Size: 8.9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 8.9 x 0.8
MPN: EEEPC900-BK041
Model: EEEPC900-BK041
UPC: 884840272793
EAN: 0884840272793
ASIN: B001BY97JO
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| Features:
| • | Easy to learn, work and play | | • | Excellent mobile Internet device | | • | Exciting multimedia enjoyment | | • | Shock proof | | • | Excellent on the go |
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Product Description
EEE PC 900 16G - Galaxy Black
Amazon.com Product Description
The Asus Eee PC 900 provides the power of a full-sized laptop in a compact body with a larger 8.9-inch screen. Even with the larger size of the Eee PC 900 when compared to the original Eee PC, the new model weighs just over 2 pounds--perfect for students toting to school or road warriors packing away to Wi-Fi hotspots. And because it uses flash memory instead of a hard drive (with 16 GB of storage), the Eee PC 900 is optimal for weathering rough handling and sharing space in overstuffed bags. 
The Asus Eee PC 900's 8.9-inch screen is easier on the eyes, and the integrated webcam makes video chats a snap. | Other features include a 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bezel above the LCD, a Secure Digital memory card slot, Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), multiple USB ports, a VGA output for connecting to a monitor, and 1 GB of RAM. It comes preinstalled with the Linux operating system, and it's also compatible with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system. For the students and professionals, the Eee PC comes with a powerful selection of software to maximize personal productivity--over 40 built-in applications. The Open Office suite of software enables the user to open, edit and create documents, presentations, spreadsheets and databases that are compatible with Microsoft Office. For journalists, photographers and other professionals who need to use a computer in the field to create, to communicate and to collaborate with other colleagues, the Eee PC's combination of power, extreme portability and rugged build makes it the ideal computing solution. 
No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly Linux operating system interface. |  | It's also a great choice for young students, with a built-in Dictionary that's great for homework, and it includes two modes of intuitive graphic user interface design to accommodate both experienced and inexperienced PC users. The Eee PC also handles your digital images, movies, and music as well as Internet radio. Nicely light at just 35 ounces, the Eee PC 900 has an 8.9-inch wide TFT LCD with a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution (WXGA)--making it more comfortable on eyes than its predecessor. Under the hood is a 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU with integrated Intel graphics processor, 1 GB of RAM (not expandable), and 16 GB of flash memory solid-state drive (SSD). The SSD provides quiet performance and helps save energy, while its shock-proof solid state design helps to guard against data loss or shock-related damage if the laptop is dropped. In addition to its wireless LAN, it also offers wired Fast Ethernet connectivity. The Eee PC includes software for Web browsing (Firefox), e-mail, OpenOffice 2.0 for creating and editing word processing documents and spreadsheets, and a suite of other productivity software to help keep you on track. You get three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output for connecting to external monitors, headphone and microphone jacks, and a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot. The rechargeable battery provides up to 3.5 hours of battery life (depending on usage). It's backed by a 1 year warranty for parts and labor. Specifications
- Internal memory: 16 GB solid state disk
- Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
- RAM: 1 GB DDR2
- Processor: 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU
- Operating system: Windows XP Home
- LCD: 8.9 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels
- Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
- Peripheral connectivity: Three USB 2.0
- External video: One VGA
- External audio: One headphone and one microphone port
- Webcamera: Yes, 1.3 megapixels
- Battery life: up to 3.5 hours
- Weight: 2.2 pounds (35 ounces)
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.33 inches
What's in the Box
ASUS Eee PC 900, AC adapter, printed operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty on parts and labor.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Good deal July 31, 2008
Jan Dolinay (Czech Republic)
52 out of 56 found this review helpful
I was about to buy the 4GB EEE PC when this 16G version appeared. Hesitated about 2 weeks, then bought the 16 GB with Linux. I have it for a week and don't regret it. Works fine, the system is easy to use for someone who doesn't have much computer experience and an expert can tune it up to his needs.
For $400 this is very good deal!
Thoughts I gathered during the "hesitation period":
Compared to the EEE 900, 20 GB which costs $550 the "catch" seems to be the disk speed. This 16 GB version uses cheaper but slower SSD disk. According to some test I found, its write speed is very low (about 7 MB/s) compared to the 30 MB/s of the 4GB or 20GB model. My simple test showed write speed about 14 MB/s with large video file.
Since I did not want to spend over $500 on this thing, my options were either this or the 4GB. The 16GB won for these reasons:
- Bigger screen with better resolution which allows you to browse web without horizontal scrolling (unlike the 4GB screen which is only 800 pixels wide)
- Bigger RAM memory (1 GB vs 512 MB of the 4GB model)
Technical points:
1GB RAM is still a lot. Windows XP were designed when 1/4 of a GB or less was common, so on 1 GB it runs like a breeze. Unless you have about 10 programs running, there should be no need for the system to swap between RAM memory and the disk - which is where the disk write speed could make a difference. The Linux system has disk swapping disabled and I would do the same on Windows XP if I decided to install it. If you get a low memory warning from the system you can always close some program, but you can have a lot of programs open before this happens with 1 GB of RAM.
You can also disable the cache in the Firefox web browser to speed up the web browsing.
I don't have the 4GB model to compare, but the speed of this one is reasonable. Nothing unusably slow. Sometimes it takes couple of seconds for a program to start after you click it, but it's the same as on normal computer with Windows XP. It makes sense, because for starting a program, the disk read speed matters, not write and the read speed is not so bad.
The system starts in about 30 seconds, turns off in about the same time, though several times it took much longer (perhaps over a minute) to turn off. I didn't try it yet to the end, but the battery could last for about 2.5 hours.
Cons:
The keyboard could be better, it feels kind of cheap and you have to press the keys rather hard.
Conclusion:
The bigger screen and RAM are well worth the $50 more this one costs compared to the 4GB.
You should not buy this as your primary computer or laptop though. For all your pictures, music a videos, 16 or 20 GB is not enough and you'll be better off with normal laptop with at least 120 GB hard drive, which you can get for about the same price as the 20GB model or EEE 901.
This is good as a second computer, to use in a waiting room, train or bus or any other place where normal-size laptop feels too big. For travel it should have longer battery life (as the 901 version has), but I would not pay $600 just for that.
It can also be good for your mother, wife, kids...anyone who's not much into computers but needs to browse the internet and do some typing, e-mailing etc. Another good use is watching movies in bed.
Outstanding value for $399 July 25, 2008
C. Gripp (TX, USA)
30 out of 31 found this review helpful
What great value in an 8.9" sub notebook! Easy to use... I bought this for my 80 year old mother, and she loves it. Easily connects to our wireless, and HP PSC 11315 all-in-one printer. Small and light, she moves it to wherever she is going to alight. The KDE interface works like windows XP, so she made a quick leap from the old Toshiba she had. (it broke and needed to be repaired... and she wanted something lighter.)
Linux is a breeze, and if you come from a Windows machine, you'll like at how quick and nimble this operating system is. Boots fast and shuts down fast.
If all you need is web browsing and basic tasks provided by Open Office 2.0... this is the computer for you!
Awesome little internet machine October 5, 2008
Steven L. Gordon (Meridianville, Alabama USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I received this little wonder on Thursday and am in love with it. It is perfect for email and internet browsing. Pretty slick for ebooks too, which is something I had not considered.
I think the best thing about it is that it contains no Microsoft products. I had forgotten the shear joy of having true control over a computer, like it was pre-windows, and am seeing the pure beauty of Linux.
The only bad thing I can add is that Amazon does not tell you that the eee comes with a nice sleeve in the box so I did not have to order the $20 one, which I will be sending back.
You can't beat the price on this thing so I highly recommend that you buy it!
Update 10/21/2008: I have had this now for several weeks, so I thought an update would be in order. In short, I like it even better now than I did when i first wrote this review. I have been exploring Linux, and all of the legal, free applications available and am amazed. I have not purchased any software at all since everything I wanted is available. The sheer joy of once again having complete control over a computer is great, I have no desire to load a windows OS and am quite content with how the little guys operates. The only bad thing I could add is that the keys are a bit loose, which causes missed letters if you touch type. I have to type deliberately in order to maintain accuracy. I did also buy a cheap cordless USB mouse from the local discount chain and it works great for surfing.
regards,
Steve
Great value, fun computer August 7, 2008
Technolibrarian (Ann Arbor, MI United States)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I considered both this and the 20G model before deciding on this one. Main decision factor was the under-$400 price tag.
Excellent travel computer: have taken it on a weekend trip, and compared to my IBM T-60, easier to pop out of the bag to go through security, and quite a lot less weight. Also easy to stow in my smaller messenger bag for use on train when commuting or on day trips.
Easy to use interface, though I do want to switch it over to full-featured Linux. I've showed it to a lot of people who don't even know what Linux is, and they have all been impressed with the user friendliness.
Finally - I bought this for school, for note-taking. Been using the IBM T-60 for two years. I'm looking forward to having the lighter weight in my bag, and also to being able to see my profs over the screen more easily. After a couple weeks of casual use, I'm finding the keyboard works pretty well, although it's small - the only big drawback is that the non-letter keys are even more reduced-size, and I often slip up when going for a ctrl- or alt- keyboard shortcut. I think this'll improve as I type on it more, tho.
Just an fyi on Xubuntu 8.10 and this netbook... November 12, 2008
K. Cone (Burke, VA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is not a full review, just a informational post on Xubuntu 8.10 and this netbook.
I switched from the Xandros linux that the eee pc 900 came shipped with to Xubuntu 8.10 to run a USB727 modem through Verizon. It works great but I had to add another script to get wifi working on Xubuntu, as the original distribution would not recognize this computer's wifi.
I previously installed Windows XP and it was so much slower than Xandros or Xubuntu, so I reinstalled a linux platform (Xubuntu) and it works great. Even the internet and browsers work faster. What a difference! I do prefer Xubuntu/Ubuntu over Xandros.
This netbook does exactly what it's meant to do. Light, portable, nice GUI. Three USB slots which is a huge plus. And lots of free and very useful applications because of linux. The 1.3mp camera is a great addition and Skype comes in a linux version as well. You can install other platforms through the usb drive if you don't have an optical drive to plug into the usb port. Try Fedora's Live USB Creator, available for free.
I agree with other reviewers that the battery life could be longer. From what I read recently, Asus will be phasing this screen size out next year and concentrating on the 10" displays.
Long live Linux!
Oh, and don't get suckered into buying the $299 version from Target. It is NOT the same netbook - there is no camera built-in and it only comes with 512 Ram, ick!
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