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+ This laptop scores high on size and weight. - It scores very poorly on battery life.

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Asus Eee PC 900 20GB Linux with Single Core Processor, 1GB of Memory and on Linux. 2.5 hours of battery See full product description

Battery life	5.5
Design	8.3
Size and weight	9.1
Compatibility	8.1
Performance	7.5
Value for money	7.8
Overall rating	7.6

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Confirmed purchaser Middle aged male professional

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: An amazing little machine!
Bad points:: None

Design	8.0
Compatibility	9.0
Performance	10.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 Jan 2009

Madzia, Brixham using it for Uni

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: design
Bad points:: some time it's crashing in the middle of something

Design	10.0
Compatibility	8.0
Performance	7.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 Jan 2009

James, Lincoln, UK

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Simplistic
Sleek
Perfect for travel
Portability
Bad points:: Not very many programs for the XandrOS system
Limited personalisation

Design	10.0
Compatibility	6.0
Performance	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 24 Jan 2009

Rebecca, Hertfordshire

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Small, light and fast.
Bad points:: Main SSD not upgradeable so you only have 3 gb for OS. Very limiting. Short battery life with 4400mah supplied.

Design	7.0
Compatibility	9.0
Performance	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 13 May 2009

jim, chesterfield

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: compact, quick for web browsing. nice design
Bad points:: @ and " shortcuts are the wrong way round for some reason, have some issues occasionally where i lose connection to bt homehub. sometimes it is difficult to use linux for upgrading programs (probably a case of preference to windows and not really a fault)

Design	9.0
Compatibility	8.0
Performance	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 13 Jan 2009

Steve, Woodbridge

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use, fast start up, does most things asked of it. For the money really quite good.
Bad points:: Occasionally won't connect to wireless network.

Design	7.0
Compatibility	8.0
Performance	7.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 May 2009

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Small and easy to carry
Bad points:: keys are very small

Design	9.0
Compatibility	9.0
Performance	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Mar 2009

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Product Features

Screen size (Inches)	8.9
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating system	Linux
Software on which the device runs
Operating system	Windows XP Home
Software on which the device runs
RAM in GB	1

Number of Cores	Single
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to run two or more processes at once, improving multi-tasking and speeding things up.
Hard disk capacity (Gigabytes)	20
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1024x600 (WSVGA)
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Screen Resolution (pixels)	WSVGA
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor Brand	Intel
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	Celeron M
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor	Celeron
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	353
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Number	M353
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	900
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
USB port	3
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Integrated Webcam	Yes
A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
WiFi	Yes
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
3G	No
3G allows mobile phones and mobile dongles to achieve broadband speeds similar to that of home broadband. This allows users to browse the internet, email and download files and video whilst on the move.
Fingerprint Access	No
Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
Remote control	No
DVD Writer	No
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Drive	No
CD Rom	No
Blu-ray Drive	No
VGA Port	Yes
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
DVI Port	No
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
Card Reader	Yes
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Card Reader	Multi Card Reader
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Battery Life in Hours	2.5
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Weight (kg)	0.99

Brand of Graphic Chip	Intel
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphic Card or Chip	GMA 900
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
Firewire	No
TV Output	No
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Dimensions (mm)	225x33.8x170
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Aspect Ratio	16:10
Video Editing Card	No
Hard Drive Type	Flash Hard Drive

TV Card	No
Release date	2008-05-01
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: Asus EEE PC 900 20GB

Laptop Buyers Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Discover New Perspectives with New 8.9 Inch Eee PC 900

Shock Proof Mobility
Bigger Storage Capacity and Other User-Friendly Features
New Perspectives with 8.9 inch Display
Different Environments for Different Needs

1.3M Pixels Webcam and More at Just 0.99kg!
The new Eee PC 900 offers you more options for your mobile computing needs. Incorporating a shockproof design and weighing less than 1kg, you will find it “Easy to learn, work and play” – making it your best outdoor companion anywhere, anytime. What´s more, it features a 8.9 inch widescreen, a 1.3M pixels webcam, and 12GB and 20GB storage capacities for Windows® and GNU Linux operating systems.

Shock Proof Mobility

Built-in Solid State Disk (SSD) technology for quiet, energy saving and shock proof design.
Guards against data loss or shock-related damage – making it the perfect tool for reliable outdoor computing.
Ideal companion for reporters, wildlife photographers and other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.

Bigger Storage Capacity and Other User-Friendly Features

Up to 20GB of storage allows you to easily store photos, music and data files more efficiently.
A 1.3M Pixel webcam works synchronously with built-in wireless Internet options to provide web conferences anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency.

New Perspectives with 8.9 inch Display

Large 8.9" screen size for more screenspace – making it more comfortable on eyes when in use.
1024 × 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 1kg, making it your ideal mobile Internet device!

Different Environments for Different Needs

Eee PC 900 comes in both Microsoft Windows® and GNU Linux versions.
The Microsoft Windows® version provides a familiar Windows® interface for experienced users – incorporating Windows® Live features like Windows® Live Messenger and Windows® Live Mail; and Microsoft Works for numerous office applications.
The GNU Linux version provides an intuitive user interface to accommodate both experienced and inexperienced PC users. With over 40 built-in applications, it offers dynamic computing to learn, work and play; while a fast boot-up time makes it ideal for quick Internet access while waiting for public transport or taking notes on-the-go.

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