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

Product Description:
The new Eee PC 900 offers you more options for your mobile computing needs. Incorporating a shockproof design and weighing 2.18 pounds, you will find it "Easy to learn, work and play" - making it your best outdoor companion anywhere, anytime. The large 8.9" screen size allows for more screen space - making it more comfortable on the eyes reading and editing documents when viewing a single A4 page without the need to scroll left or right. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11b/g wireless to provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency. Another great feature is the built-in 16GB Solid State Disk (SSD) which offers 15 seconds boot times that makes for a quiet, energy saving, shock proof design, which is ideal for reporters, wildlife photographers and other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Preinstalled on the Eee PC is the Linux operating system, and Open Office for numerous office applications. Lastly the special FingerGlide makes operating the Eee PC easy and convenient through simple finger movements on the touch pad that allows for scrolling horizontally and vertically through documents by swiping two fingers up or down across the surface of the trackpad, or zoom in or zoom out of pictures by making pinching or stretching movement with your fingers. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes for a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second PC or a Web access tool so beat the crowds, and get yours today before they sell out!Intel UMA Graphics Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speakers and Microphone Memory Card Slot - MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections -3 x USB, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions -8.85 (W) x 6.69 (D) x 0.78 ~ 1.33 (H) Approximate Unit Weig

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.

Features:

• Easy to learn, work and play
• Excellent mobile Internet device
• Exciting multimedia enjoyment
• shock proof
• Excellent on the go

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Love the little Eee
I love this Eee, and didn't think I would.I figured it would be "good enough" for checking email and surfing at wifi hotspots.

Turns out it's a well-designed little booger that works very well.I installed Pupeee linux (an Eee-specific variant of Puppy Linux) and it *flies* with that lightweight distro.Because Pupeee runs in RAM the slow SSD is really not a factor.I bought a 8GB card to put my data on and it just stays in the card slot.

The KB is odd and small, but ... Read More
Rating: - Asus 900, a Good Value With a Few Cautions
I bought my Asus 900 at Best Buy... wsan ted to be able to return if there were problems.I'mwriting this freview on it now and, for the most part, it is a great value.There are a few thingat was just as good as I wanted to load a full inastall of Ubuntu rather than mess around with the Xandrstraight from thos that copmes with the system anyway.No problem said the Best Buy Geeks.Ibuntubought the machine, upped the memory myself to the max recomended (2Gigs), and avoided the temptation to ... Read More
Rating: - Review for Eee PC
This is the account owner's daughter. When I first saw the Eee PC, I thought that it was a very cute, lightweight computer. One thing I really like about it is that you can scroll using the touch pad! The only thing I have been able to find wrong with it is that if you are running YouTube or especially iGoogle, it slows up whatever else you have running. But other than that, I really enjoy the convenience of my new Eee PC! A good product.
Rating: - Great, but not that great.
This small and practical PC spoiled me beyond recognition... My 15'' HP Pavillion looks so huge and heavy now!
Rating: - Great, but it could be better.
It does everything it claims to do, worked out of the box.I tested everything including the video camera and mic with the preloaded skype.I got it simply to surf the web on the go and I didn't need to buy a full laptop for that.Lets face it, who actually takes advantage of modern computer power anyway?I have two desktops each with a duty, and this netbook replaced a broken laptop.I chose the linux version forsecurity and to save $50.All but one of my computers is now linux based.I'm ... Read More