Review: Asus Eee R1F

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processors T5500 (1.66 GHz; 667 MHz w/ 2mb Cache)
Operation System: Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Chipset Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
Memory: 1024 DDRII 667MHz, (up to 2 GB)
Display: 13.3" WXGA (1280x800) Color Shine LCD
ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
Video Graphics & Memory Integrated Intel 945GM - shared up to 128mb
Hard Drive: 80GB SATA 5400RPM
Optical Drive: 8x Super Multi DVD Burner
Card Reader MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory Stick/MS Pro/MS-Duo/MS-Pro-Duo
Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN Integrated V.92 MDC Fax/ Modem, with Azalia-Link Compliant
10/10/1000 Ethernet
Integrated 802.11a/b/g
Built-in Bluetooth V2.0+EDR (optional)
LED Status Indicator Power-on/Suspend
Battery Charging/full/low
Storage device access
Capital / Scroll / Number Lock
E-mail in box
Wireless indicator
Touchpad Lock
Bluetooth 2.0
Interface 1 x Express Card
1 x VGA port
1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF)
1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1x IEEE 1394 port
1 x TV-Out
1 x Fingerprint

Conclusion

Considering all the features you get for the price, which is affordable at around $1,500, it is hard to pass up on the Asus R1F. It features good performance with its Core Duo processor and ample storage with up to a 120GB hard drive. It's not too heavy or too big to take on trips or hold while standing for awhile. If you use the Splendid Video Technology movies look great, despite some graininess due to the Wacom screen layer. The plastic housing is a little cheap feeling, but the R1F is still durable. The plastic housing helps keep the cost and weight down as well. I enjoyed the R1F in both notebook and Tablet mode, nothing beats writing on the screen especially when you are in a hurry. The screen can double as one big post-it-note and the R1F definitely helped keep me organized.

Pros

• It is affordable, for all the features
• Great packaging and accessories included
• Love the Core 2 Duo processor
• Good display
• Hot swappable ODD/ Super Multi Optical Drive

Cons

• Plastic pen gets scratched in silo
• The battery doesn't last as long as smaller Tablets.
• The plastic housing makes it feel cheap