Asus Eee PC S101 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 17 October 2008

Tags: Asus, Eee PC S101, edge, Wi-Fi, battery life

We like:

Styling; keyboard

We don't like:

Storage is split across a SSD and SD

Also known as:

Asus S101

CNET UK judgement:

The S101 is a stunning netbook -- the best we've seen to date. Its battery life isn't quite as good as its some of its bedfellows, and it's a little more expensive, but it's the perfect choice if your mission is to make the Joneses look poor

Full review:

With the S101, the Eee PC has finally grown up. It's been completely redesigned so it's sexier, lighter, and more appealing to anyone who knows who Manolo Blahnik is. The £449 price tag means it's more expensive and elitist than previous Eee netbooks, but Asus is pitching it as an alternative to comparatively pricey ultra-portables like the Sony Vaio TT series, or Toshiba Portege R500. Let's see how it fares. Continue Reading...