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ASUS Eee PC 900 (Linux version)

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RRP

$649.00

Review Date

Monday, 12th of May, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Celeron M

What's Hot

1024x600 resolution, 20GB solid-state hard drive, easy to use, quiet, very easy to carry

What's Not

Hard to type on, no Express Card slot, mixed results when playing video files

The Final Word

Even if you've never used Linux before, the Linux version of the Eee PC 900 is worth considering. It's more expensive than the Windows XP version, but it does have a larger internal storage capacity, and we feel that it's easier to use.

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Display Technology

TFT

Screen size

8.9 in

Screen Resolution

1024x600

Aspect Ratio

16:09

General

Length (mm)

225

Width (mm)

170

Height (mm)

Other Features

Solid state hard drive, 4400mAh battery, soft carry case

Weight without PSU

1kg

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel 915GM

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

20 GB

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1024 MB

RAM Type

DDR2

Motherboard

Chipset

Intel 915GM

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Celeron M

Processor Speed

900 Mhz

Software

Operating Systems

Linux

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

D-Sub, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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