Review: Asus Eee PC 901

Specs for the all new Eee PC 900:

• Intel Atom 1.60GHz processor
• Integrated Intel GMA 900 GPU
• 12GB of Flash-based storage (4GB onboard SSD and 8GB PCI-E mini card SSD)
• 1GB of DDR2 RAM (667MHz)
• Windows XP Home Edition operating system
• 8.9-inch screen with 1024 x 600 resolution
• Ports: 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA monitor out, headphone jack, microphone input, SD card reader (SDHC compatible), Kensington lock slot, Ethernet 10/100
• Webcam (1.3 MP)
• Battery: 6-cell 6600 mAh 7.4V Li-Ion
• Wireless: 802.11b/g/n
• Input: Keyboard and Multi-touch touchpad
• Dimensions: 6.87" x 8.87" x 1.63" (L x W x H)
• Weight: approximately 2.42 lbs with battery
• One-year warranty

Pros

• Small and light

• Reasonably well built and durable

• Flash-based storage

• Intel Atom processor surprisingly capable

• Surprisingly acceptable battery life

Cons

• Impressive, but ASUS already has several superior Eee PC models on the market

• 12GB of storage isn't a single drive (one 4GB drive and one 8GB drive)

• White plastics feel nice but "look" cheap

• Keyboard too small/cramped

• Temperatures are a little too hot