Eee PC 901 review

Typical price: £319

What is it: Latest iteration of the Eee PC 900 mini laptop series

What we think: The Eee is now faster, has a better battery life and we like it. A lot.

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Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 16 June 2008

Tags: Asus, Eee PC 901, Wi-Fi, applications, parental controls

We like:

Intel Atom CPU; 8.9-inch screen; battery life; high-speed wireless

We don't like:

Fiddly, small keyboard

Also known as:

Asus Eee PC

CNET UK judgement:

The Eee PC 901 is better than its predecessor, the 900. It looks nicer, has a faster, more efficient CPU and better battery life. It's larger and 100g heavier and its keyboard is still too small for our liking, but in many ways it's the pick of the netbook litter

Full review:

The Eee PC 901 is here. Its mission: to re-establish the Eee brand as the number one in the netbook space. It's based largely on the hugely successful Eee PC 900, but has several improvements, including a more stylish chassis, a better mouse, better battery life and more powerful components. Continue Reading...

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