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3. Asus Eee PC S101
Price: From $697
What we like: The sleek, metallic brown S101 is already unique for its ultra-slim (1-inch thick), ultra-portable design yet somehow it still manages to feature a generous 10.2-inch, high-resolution (1024 x 600) LCD display, three USB ports, built-in 3G mobile broadband capability, a memory card slot, and Windows XP. Battery life is impressive, lasting around five hours while in use and about five days in standby mode, thanks to the built-in Solid State Drive (SSD) that eats up less power and is more shock-resistant (since it doesn't have the more breakable moving parts of a traditional hard drive).
What we don't: Tiny keys on the keyboard make for many mistakes, whether typing Web addresses or e-mails. Despite fast start-up time, running several applications at once can be sluggish and the shiny lid gets easily smudged up with fingerprints.
Bottom line: Design-y, multi-featured, and energy-efficient, but the small keyboard is almost a dealbreaker, especially for the nearly $700 list price, which makes us just want to get a regular laptop. Only gadget-hounds and style mavens need apply.
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Subscribe to commentsAe. ORierodanMar 19th 2009 3:03PM
The Asus Eee PC is the worst PC component I've ever bought.
It was Xmas 08 I needed an affordable netbook. I didn't know anything about netbooks except what was written on a gift sheet. This system was only $250 small white & had just the basics was all I needed. The only con was that the OS was Lineux which no one had any experience with. This system only lasted 2 days. Slow startup then no startup, would not even run basic browser IE, heated up within 10min to the point where the bottom couldn't be touched wouldn't run it's own programs such as wordprocessor ect.
The interesting thing was that when the we returned it, there were 3 people in line behind us returning the same system.
I got my money back & for about $80 more including extended warrenty plan we got an HP Mini 1030NR. This is the best net book. The only con is that you can't download streaming videos but for the basics it's perfect. We just took it out of the box & it was ready picked up our network in 2 min outside such as a coffee house about 5min.This is also great if you're in school or somewhere you need to take notes. This product is so good I bought 1 for my 13 year old & myself.
EmilyMar 24th 2009 2:13PM
I wonder if you got both your machines at Best Buy. I was just there yesterday and was looking at the Asus. (Asus and HP are the only 2 brands of netbooks they currently carry). I did not have a good feeling about it and also purchased the HP Mini 1030NR. It connected immediately to our wi-fi and (knock on wood) so far so good. I think it's better to go with the 10.1 inch screen anyway. Although smaller is cuter, it's more difficult for internet use.
captainoutrageousMar 27th 2009 11:15AM
I bought the 10 inch Asus at Best Buy in December for $350. I love it. It is the perfect travel machine. Light, fast, and user friendly.
shannonMar 27th 2009 12:31PM
I DO NOT AGREE WITH THE BAD REVIEWS ----
my mom got her this Eee pc small pink in color and when i used it when i visted her,,,i HAD to get one as well! mine looks more purple AND EVEN SMALLER, but point is They are great! THEY ARE FAST, CUTE, AND FIT IN YOUR PURSE!!!! GOOD 4 VACATIONS , TEENAGERS, STUDENTS, EVEN MOMS :) ECT...THEY ALSO WHERE UNDER "HALF THE PRICE THEY ARE SHOWING AT TOP. WE GOT EM AT BEST BUY, ( $300 ) i LIKE MINE BETTER THEN MY 1,400. LAPTOP! Now in all honestly ..the keys being so small may not be liked by many but i have small hands ect..We love our lil' pink's!!!!!!!!!
lorrie hooksMar 27th 2009 2:11PM
Is the writer of this article not-so-subtly trying to trash this one while touting the "major" brands. He cites an ASUS book that is HUNDREDS of dollars more than the signature $250-300 one. Asus was the leader in this...freaking out HP and DELL and the others.
Asus is small, it has chat boards which are knowledgeable, generous with tips and enthusiastic. This article loses its credibility when it picks this one out as most expensive (well yeah. if you IGNORE the signature cheaper versions), and concentratedly smashes it. YAAAAAWN