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What is it: Tiny media-oriented desktop PC with Atom CPU
What we think: Hugely stylish, but fairly limited in its range of functions
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 13 August 2008
Tags: Asus, Asus Eee Box, Wi-Fi, LED, performance
We like:
Design; quiet operation; price
We don't like:
Lacklustre performance; small hard drive; can't play 1080p Full HD video
Also known as:
Eee Box
You might also need:
Wireless mouse and keyboard; remote control
CNET UK judgement:
The Eee Box is rather a mixed bag. It's not powerful enough to challenge the vast majority of desktops on the market and, as a Media Center PC, it's only mediocre. Despite this, we think it's worthy of consideration -- particularly because it's so cheap
Full review:
Asus has performed a minor miracle in the laptop market with its Eee PC, so it stands to reason that it would try the same trick in the desktop arena. The Eee Box is its great white desktop hope (it's also available in black), and on first impressions, it's hugely exciting. It's tiny, attractive, requires little power to run, and most importantly it costs just £199. It'll be available at the beginning of September. Continue Reading...
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