Typical price: £199
What is it: Tiny, super-affordable laptop
What we think: The RM Asus miniBook is stonking value for money, but its small size and cramped keyboard make it occasionally difficult to use
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 November 2007
We like:
Great value; three USB ports; design
We don't like:
Cramped keyboard; lack of storage space; no optical drive
Also known as:
Asus Eee PC 701
You might also need:
USB mouse
CNET UK judgement:
There's no two ways about it -- the RM Asus miniBook is a great laptop. It's affordable, sexy and highly portable. If you're looking for a cheap second PC that can fit into a small bag, then there are few better options
RM Asus miniBook History
12 Oct 2007 in Crave
Photos: RM Asus miniBook: Eee PC gets new name
The £169 laptop is here! It'll now be sold by RM, under the name RM Asus miniBook. We played with one yesterday and took some pictures
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