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| Brand: Asus
List Price: $521.47
Buy New: $349.99
You Save: $171.48 (33%)
New (4) Used (2) from $305.60
Rating:  136 reviews
Sales Rank: 185
Color: Galaxy Black
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Linux
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 800
CPU Type: Intel Celeron
Processors: 1
System Memory: 512
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 4
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: None
Display Size: 7
Clothing Size: 7" screen
Size: 7" screen
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 8.9 x 0.8
nv:Condition: New
Operating Systems: LINUX
Platform: Notebook PC
Expansion Ports: N/A
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: 90OA01A20102111U3
Model: 90OA01A20102111U305Q
UPC: 884840183433
EAN: 0884840183433
ASIN: B000ZLSXJO
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great computer! December 16, 2007
Mike B.
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
Pros: Small, portable, fast boot-up, comes with great programs
Cons: Keys are smaller than normal
This is a great computer. It is small and portable. I was skeptical at first because I thought that the screen would be too small to read. I was wrong. Sure it is smaller but still can be read easily at arms length away (just as if you were typing on a regular laptop) I am actually writing this review on it right now. The keyboard does take some getting used too. The keys are smaller but I am sure after a few weeks, everything will be ok. I am a student and this is great to take to class because it boots up fast and is very light weight and portable. It is half the size of a manila file folder.
This computer is great for internet usage and writing papers. It is not a computer for playing a bunch of games or if you need to install major programs.
Openoffice program is great for writing papers. You can also save as a .doc file so it will not affect the file if you need to transfer a file to Microsoft word. I bought the white surf version without the webcam or the extended battery. To me, the webcam and an extra half-hour of battery life is not with an extra $50.00. Just get the surf model.
In conclusion if you want something lightweight, portable, and will be mostly using it for word processing and internet, this is the computer for you!
 4G Surf ONLY February 3, 2008
D. Wayne (Wilkes Barre, PA United States)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is concerning the 4G Surf models only. Amazon throws all the reviews (and product specs) under one heading, even thought here are some differences between them. That isn't Asuss fault; it is Amazon's, but I wanted to point his out.
Here are some things to keep in mind with this:
There is no web cam with the 4G Surf. (no big deal to me, but others should know)
The 4G Surf memory is upgradeable, but it is a project compared to the 4G. It isn't impossible, but it is more in depth and I am putting that off for another week or so. The extra memory is inexpensive though, and I definitely would encourage picking up 1G.
After being on for a while (maybe an hour, maybe two) the touch pad loses all sensitivity. The design seems to have heat sinks under the touch pad (just a guess) and it heats up just enough to make it useless. I recommend you also purchase a USB mouse so you aren't stuck.
It arrives with Linux installed, and it is wonderful. I am keeping my system Linux, though I may install Ubuntu. The only problem I found with Linux is it isn't compatible with my Canon software. Therefore, I also bought a small compact flash card reader so I can transfer my photos. The image editor included doesn't support Canon's RAW format, which is what I shot, but it does support most others.
Pick up a SD card to use for extra space. I bought the 8G Amazon has for less then $40. The laptop recognized it right away, but my two other systems weren't able to.
All things considered, I believe this will be the next wave in computers. I would recommend this to almost every one.
Know what you are buying. April 7, 2008
C. James (Maryland USA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
If you understand what the eee pc is then you (SHOULD) love it!! In my opinion its the perfect secondary, take it anywhere computer. The pre-installed Linux is great for beginners and hobbyist. I found out Linux is nothing to be intimidated by. The word processor, data base, slide show presentation(Power Point like) ect. is all compatible with MicroSoft Office. It even looks and feels like Microsoft Office. It's basically the same thing but its free! I feel almost guilty using it, its crazy!!
I know its a Microsoft world but if you keep an open mind you MAY see that the Version of Linux that comes with the EEE pc is just as easy as Windows but without all the 100,000 plus viruses to worry about. Oh yea and it hardly ever locks up.
The only complaint that I have is that I wish the battery would last a little longer but for $350 I can live with it.....
Very capable, inexpensive computer for size and weight. January 3, 2008
K. Shewmake (Dallas,TX)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is exactly what I was looking for. More than a PDA but 1/4th the size of most laptops. Great for the web and editing documents on the road. The Linux OS is very easy to use and comes with lots of software. Unless you know Linux well it is hard to add additional software. I loaded XP with n lite (instructions on EEE PC user group) and it works great. I loaded all the software that I need while traveling and I have a portable USB HD if I need more space when I am home. If you don't care about size and weight then get a budget, full size laptop. If you have carried a regular laptop for a few hours, and you know what a pain it is then you will like the EEE PC. You give up some capability but you get a very portable laptop that isn't very expensive.
The Eee does its job. April 7, 2008
Alan D. Somervell
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
The Eee is not a full lap top. It has no drives and I wouldn't want to subject it to much abuse. IT DOES excell at what it is; a small light travel companion for getting on the WEB, wireless ready right from the box, and doing light tasks. The Linux based system, which has yet to crash, is not compatable with Windows or Apple, keeping us from networking with our computers at work. Since the system is so stable we are apprehensive about installing the Windows XP disk that came with the Eee, and are becoming converts to Linux. I have bullet pointed features we discovered after two "vacations" and an extended stay in the hospital, unrelated, totaling I guess well over 100 hours of use.
- VERY Light weight and compact - size of most portable DVD players
- Keyboard layout and touch pad functions diffrent from PCs or Apples
- Keys are light weight almost "toy like", so no pounding
- Battery life short lived, will need two for a transcontiental flight,
recharges quickly though
- Screen is clear and crisp
- WEB pages load quickly
- The amount of preinstalled software is amazing
- Ready to go right out of the box, on line in less then 10 minutes,
mostly spent typing in my codes.
We, the whole family, highly prize our Eee and show it off when ever possible. And will buy others in the future. Sorry, but I have not tried using external drives, loading software nor using external keyboards/monitors, as we have yet found the need to do so.
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