ASUS Eee PC 900 8.9-Inch Netbook (Intel Mobile Processor, 1 GB RAM, 12 GB Solid State Drive, XP Home, 4 Cell Battery) Galaxy Black | 
| Brand: Asus
List Price: $449.99
Buy New: $389.99
You Save: $60.00 (13%)
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Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 228
Color: Galaxy Black
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 630
System Memory: 1
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 12
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Native Resolution: 8.9
Modem: None
Display Size: 8.9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 8.9 x 0.8
nv:Condition: New
Operating Systems: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Platform: Notebook PC
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
Serial Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel Ports: N/A
USB Ports: 3
FireWire Ports: N/A
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A
LAN Ports: 1
Modem Ports: N/A
Audio Out Jacks: 1
Line In Jacks: N/A
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: N/A
DVI Video: N/A
Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Mobile CPU
Memory Type: DDR2
MPN: EEEPC900-BK010X
Model: EEEPC900-BK010X
UPC: 884840249795
EAN: 0884840249795
ASIN: B001AJQ8OM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Easy to Learn | | • | Easy to Work | | • | Easy to Play | | • | Excellent Internet Experience | | • | Excellent on the go |
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Product Description
Netbook Eee PC 900 offers you more options for your mobile computing needs. Incorporating with the built-in Solid State Drive (SSD) technology provides shockproof computing, less power consumption, fast boot up, less heat, less RMA, less noisy and lighter weight. You will find it "Easy to learn, work and play" - making it your best outdoor companion anywhere, anytime. New perspectives with 8.9 inch display - large 8.9" screen size for more screen space, making it more comfortable on eyes when in use. 1024 x 600 resolution allows you to view a single A4 page without the need to scroll left or right for easier reading and editing of documents. 8.9" screen does not affect the overall weight of the Eee PC 900, which remains below 2.18lbs, making it your ideal mobile Internet device. Content includes Eee PC, battery, AC Adapter, Sleeve Case, Manual and Recovery CD.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 32 more reviews...
Almost Perfect May 23, 2008
O. Prusak (New York, NY)
66 out of 66 found this review helpful
I have been thinking about getting an ultra-portable device for a while and finally decided this was "it".
Ideally, I wanted a sub $500 solution, but this was close enough.
I was looking at the Nokia 800 and 810 for a while, but ultimately decided I needed windows compatibility over size.
Also, I almost got the 7inch version when it came out, but I'm glad I waited. The 1024 pixel width makes ALL the difference when browsing.
I was debating quite a bit between the XP and Linux versions, but decided to go with the XP and get a 16 GB SD for $80. The SD card does NOT stick out from the machine when it's inserted, so there is no problem having it in all the time.
Even though technically there is no reason not to install XP on the Linux (20GB) version, I wanted the piece of mind that if anything should go wrong, I won't have to worry about the OS change.
The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is the keyboard.
I know it's impossible to have a great keyboard on such a small machine, but to be honest, I type faster on my cell phone's keyboard than my EEE.
I've just had the machine for a couple of days, so I'm hoping that eventually I'll get used to it.
It's great that it really has just about everything a "full size" laptop does (webcam, built in mic, speakers). I wish it had bluetooth as well, but I can get a USB for like $30 if I really need it.
Also, I read that some people (i think in the UK) got the lower powered battery (I think 4400 mah) but this comes with the better battery (the 5800 mah one).
 Nice .. except for the screen May 21, 2008
Telstar (Los Angeles, Ca USA)
26 out of 34 found this review helpful
Even at the brightest setting, this screen is 25% dimmer than the Hp 2133. Also note that it comes with IE6 installed, and the unusual screen size re the weird driver setup causes some web pages to go bonkers (huge text). Going to IE7 or Firefox solves this.
The keyboard is almost unusable, of course.
The Pros are the small size and weight.
See my review of the Hp 2133 and the critical problem it has with the Via chipset.
My conclusion, this machine is, for a secondary, going to meeting type of machine, the better of the two. If HP changes the VIA to an Intel chip, there is absolutely no question that the ASUS would be inferior. Note, however, that the ASUS does OK on its 4 cell...and the HP is somewhat bigger and about 60% heavier (the souped up model is well over 3 lbs, despite the adverts).
<<<<<< Update June 7 >>>>>>
Asus has just demonstrated the eee PC 1000. It has 7 hours of battery life, a larger keyboard, and is about 1.75 inches wider.
Using the Atom chipset (as does the 901) it looks promising. Initial pricing estimates put it near the Hp 2133 at $750, however. I saw the 901 takes a ca. $80 price hike over the 900.
 Love it!! May 21, 2008
Elizabeth Bell (Abingdon, MD USA)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
I ordered it on Sat here on Amazon and had it waiting for me when I got home from work on Tues. I am using it now. I got the 900xp model. I love it! I was worried getting the xp verson because of the windows crawl..lol..Boy was I surprised. This thing is faster then my Sony Vaio 1.6 duo tech with 2 gigs of ram and it boots super fast...works like a charm, took me a whole of 5 minutes to be surfing the web...get one U R gonna love it!
 Go for the 20G Linux one May 21, 2008
Jiunjr Feng (San Jose, CA USA)
24 out of 32 found this review helpful
I bought this 12G Asus EEE PC when I had business trip in Taiwan. Every thing works fine, and I enjoy it a lot due to improved screen size comparing with 1st generated EEE PC. However, the SSD size is a pain. It comes with 4G one for OS and another 8G one for users to install other softwares or storage personal files. It's not enough for sure.
We can use SD card for extra storage, but that's another $80 for 8G SD card. You also need to plug in and out the SD cards when you want to copy pictures from another SD (Camrea uses one). It makes way more troubles, so I returned it to the store next day and got another 20G Linux one.
The linux 20G Asus EEE PC is way better, it's 4G + 16G SSD. You will get another extra 8G, which will make you smile. It's very easy to install Window XP into the system. The key is change "OS Installaion" from "Finished" to "Start" in the BIOS.
You can easier to buy Window XP Home from the market around $90 or Window XP PRO from the market around $140. The CD also includes the Windows drivers, even you buy the Linux 20G Asus EEE PC. Therefore, you don't need to worry about Window XP drivers.
I guess the reason for Asus to use 12G instead of 20G for Asus EEE PC 900 with Window XP Home due to the Microsoft license cost. If you don't mind to pay for the extra Window XP license fee, it will get you extra 8GB internal SSD space. You will enjoy this EEE PC more.
Suggestion:
Go for the 20G Linux one!!! (
I also ordered another Linux 20G one for my wife on Amazon.com. Hope they will ship it out soon.)
This little gem is amazing! May 22, 2008
R. Ross
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I've been using laptops since 1995. I bought a 16 GB SDHC card for $79 Transcend 16GB SDHC CARD (SD 2.0 SPD CLASS 6) with Compact Card Reader) when I bought this amazing computer. It gives me a total of 28 GB hard drive space. The trick is to install whatever software you can to the E drive (SDHC). An SDHC card plugs directly into the SD port without an adaptor -something my full size notebook computer won't do.
I do a lot of photo editing with programs like Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro and a bunch of plug-ins. I installed Paint Shop Pro and 5 different plug-in programs on the EEE 12G model. The screen is a little small but portability is the reason I bought this gem in the first place.
I use a small portable optical USB mouse. It works better for something like editing photos.
I've got Street Atlas USA 2008 installed on the SDHC card and my USB GPS works fine with it. Having 3 USB ports makes the EEE quite flexible. I've also got a 160 GB portable USB hard drive so I can use it for storing photos and large documents.
There isn't a thing the EEE won't do. It make take a little longer than your regular computer but this is a great computer to stick in your briefcase or even a purse.
I highly recommend it.
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