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Brimming with features and with a new CPU and better battery, the Eee PC 901 personifies exactly the spirit in which the original was created. It may be a bit more expensive than the original and lack a more comfortable keyboard, but for a balance of features, size, usability and value, the 901 has once again set the standard. For the moment, at least, the (new) original is still the best. Related Articles ASUS Eee PC 4G 701 review ASUS Eee PC 900 review Read full review

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By Andy Vandervell
Reviewed 14 June 2008
Updated 26 May 2011

Price as reviewed

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Asus Eee PC 901 20G Linux Edition details

Performance
9/10
Value
10/10
Features
9/10
Design
9/10
Overall
9/10

Price as reviewed

£319.00

Manufacturer

Asus

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12:12 PM on 18 June, 2008

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I love it so much. 20Gb, 1.6 atom, 4 hours 45 minutes at full brightness... I don't need anything else :p I'm actually going to use it as my main PC--possibly i'll buy an additional monitor and external storage. Bluetooth allows BT-enabled keyboards and mice, remote controlling using mobile phone--and it rocks. This thing includes everything I need. Asus Eee PC 901 is a real woman--and i want her.

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Thanks for a very informative and useful review - but where are those prices from and where is this machine available in the UK?

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11:53 AM on 19 June, 2008

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Glad you both enjoyed the review. Pricing comes from Asus and is their suggested pricing to retailers. It should be available on July 1st.

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4:00 PM on 19 June, 2008

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Great Review!! Although I think i'd rather save some money and have a little bigger keyboard. Msi Wind, Aspire, or even a new Dell. The market is definitely giving us lots of options for the UMPC. And although the EEE Pc was one of the first with the 701. So many better options for your money. At least in the US.

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6:33 PM on 27 June, 2008

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Is it possible to tun a bigger monitor off this machine ?


Reaso I ask my sons off to university and I think this would be great ,fo taking to lectures,but if he wants to use it as a main PC screen size might be too small so if it could be linked up to a good cheap monitor then problem solved ?

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Andy cracking reviews, I had a Sony TX1 was just about to get a TZ but now reckon its the 901 for me. Discounted HP Mini Note ta to your other review.Wondering if should wait for Dell E or go for Asus 1000.


I take notes send emails and surf with need to watch odd film on long journeys. Awesome reviews appreciate your thoughts if allowed JD

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It looks a bit plasticky. Also, how difficult is it for computer makers to design good looking laptops??? Mobile phone manufactuers seem to be doing it. One of the biggest USP of Apple computers is that their equipment looks cool!

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To david: actually the Toshiba Libretto and then the Sony Picturebook were the first UMPC's and these were back in 1997-ish. UMPC is a new term for subnotebook.....

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Great review Andy....I am definitely gonna get the 901. Is anyone able to tell me how much of the 12G would be left after XP installed? Alternatively, is it easy to install XP if I go for the 20G Linux edition? Ta very much.

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I have one on order - should be here any day (I hope) but I had intended to use a usb broadband modem but I can't find one compatible with Linux os. Anybody have any suggestions? Thanks

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