Typical price: £329
What is it: Windows XP version of sub-notebook
What we think: The Windows version simply isn't as attractive a prospect as its Linux-equipped brethren
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 April 2008
Tags: Asus, Asus Eee PC 900 Win (Windows XP), hardware, battery life, user interface
We like:
Larger screen; multi-touch mouse trackpad works in Windows XP
We don't like:
Keyboard is fiddly to use; no 3G datacard
CNET UK judgement:
We can't really recommend the Windows version of the Eee PC 900 over its Linux counterpart, primarily because you get nearly twice as much storage space in the Linux version. If you really can't live without XP, then we recommend buying the superior Linux version and installing XP yourself
Full review:
One of the reasons for the success of the Eee PC 701 is its low price. By utilising low-cost components and shying away from costly Microsoft operating systems, it limbo-danced its way under the £300 marker and carved itself a huge niche in the process. Continue Reading...
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