Home > Consumer Reviews > ASUS Eee PC 900 8.9-Inch Netbook (Intel Mobile Processor, 1 GB RAM, 20 GB Solid State Drive, Linux, 4 Cell Battery) Pearl White

I've been watching the ASUS eee PC products for awhile now, but after reading many positive reviews of the eee PC 900 (Linux version, 20GB memory) and lugging my 5 lb. laptop to NYC on my latest trip, I decided I had to try this one.

I got it in the morning, charged it while I was running some errands, and began putting it through its paces when I got back. Keyboard is small, but I have small hands and it's working fine for me. I will likely activate advanced desktop mode at some point, but for right now, the tabbed desktop is just fine. For email, web connectivity, a little music, a few games, and the ability to write/edit documents and presentations on the road, this is terrific! It's exactly what I need without what I don't need. And it really does weigh just under 2.2 lbs, even with the power adapter! Also--no one has mentioned that it has some voice activation built it; what a great idea.

My wife was a delegate to the Democratic convention in our state, so I bought her an ASUS for the convention (8G)... I liked it so much I had to get me one too. This machine boots in about 15 seconds and web pages POP. I started my Dell and my wife's 8G at the same time. I was able to order the 20G from my wife's 8G in the time it took my Dell XPS laptop to boot -- of course then it would be another 2 minutes before I could surf/shop... One word -- BLAZING! It offers exectional functionality as a lightweight, speedy, internet-to-go device. Even when my Dell is finished booting the 20G loads my ISPs webmail long before the Dell begins to paint the screen. It even is voice-activated. The voice command is cool, though I wish it was customizable. Though it won't displace my laptop or desktop for specific apps like audio/video editing - it has totally usurped my other devices when it comes to web-based access.

The one downside is this little thing generates alot of heat, more than conventional laptop. Invest in a USB chill mat...

I don't quite understand what's the point of installing Windows on this kind of mini laptop. Basically the linux version can do anything you need in everyday life, internet surfing, email, word processing, conference presentation, chat with friends, et al. Remember, the beauty of EEE PC is its small size, light weight and super portability.
I saw some people here complaining their problems with installing Windows on the linux version. Why bother? What can you do with Windows that you can't with the EEE PC linux? Don't get me wrong---I'm certainly not a huge fan of linux and open source and I use both windows and linux for my work. Please, don't tell me you want to play some fancy 3-D game on this tiny little thing.

I bought this for my petite wife who has small hands. She wanted a new laptop, and valued portability, size, and battery life over speed and the ability to play games. This thing is heads above the competition on these fronts. The only complaint is that the internal web cam is blurry, but I think it's just a problem with my particular unit. It has Firefox for websites, and it has Skype for video chatting. There is also Open Office for editing documents, but you won't want to do much of that on this small screen and small keyboard. The processor is plenty powerful to do everything you want, and with 1 gig of ram, it's got plenty of that to handle all the multitasking you want. The speakers are small and very quiet, but they do get the job done. Overall, she is very satisfied with the product. If you are okay with a larger laptop with a bit less battery life, then you can certainly find them. You don't want to buy this if you want to play a lot of games, or if you want a lot of hard drive space to replace a desktop PC. It won't play DVD's either. It's just not qualified to do that. However, for the few functions it was designed for, it works flawlessly.

I love my new eeepc. I don't understand why some think it is slow or that there are wireless issues. I have no problem getting on my wireless network either at home or at work. It is very speedy at finding and accessing.
I don't care for the MS suite, so I'm happy to stick with the Linux and Open Office. Very user friendly. The abundant and ample software is arranged nicely and wonderful for secondary school kids. I am not into gaming, but the installed games are fun.
This is a great machine for someone who isn't a techno-geek, but is computer savvy, doesn't like games, but does enjoy some videos and music now and then. I really use it for the internet, e-mail and document editing. Perfect for in your bag while waiting between flights. A nice solid little machine. Cheaper than my previous hand-held and a LOT easier to use!