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First Look: The ASUS Eee 20G Model 901

By · July 17, 2008, 5:26 AM PST · markwkaelin

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  • A small keyboard

    The ASUS Eee Model 901 with a 20GB solid state hard drive is an ultra-portable PC-like device. It is designed to be used for Web surfing, e-mailing, and light productivity. As a PC-like device it is quite capable. This ASUS Eee is destined to be Cracked Open, but we wanted to give you a quick look before we submit it to the screwdriver.

    Vincent Danen reviewed the ASUS Eee 900 and found the device to be a good option for a lightweight laptop.

  • A carrying case

    The Eee 901 comes with its own handy carrying bag. And while that is very nice of ASUS, the lack of straps means for traveling it is a bag you put inside a real bag.

  • Plastic

    The case is almost completely plastic. But even though it is all plastic, the ASUS Eee 901 feels sturdy. I think it can take extended rough use.

  • Ports galore

    The ASUS Eee 901 has 2 USB ports on this side and one on the other. This side also has VGA out and and SD card reader.

  • Battery pack

    The battery pack on the back has two rows of cells, which helps explain the longer battery life.

  • Standard only smaller

    You can see the other USB port and the connection for an Ethernet cable. There is also a microphone and headphone jack. With the built-in camera, the ASUS Eee makes a capable Skype device.

  • Interface

    The ASUS Eee uses the Xandros version of Linux and a special GUI interface.

  • Home

    The Home screen lays out icons to several commonly used applications.

  • Work

    The Work tab is where you can reach Open Office applications and other productivity apps.

  • Learn

    There are several educational-type applications on the Learn tab.

  • Play

    There are several fun activity applications found on the Play tab.

  • Settings

    The obligatory Settings tab is where you configure your ASUS Eee 901.

  • System Information

    I was a little disappointed with the System Information provided. I'd like just a few more details please.

    The ASUS Eee 901, with the 20GB hard drive, is an interesting device. It certainly has many enticing features, but for a power user this device is going to be limiting, possibly to the point of frustration. It will be a pleasure to crack it open to see what is inside.

A small keyboard

The ASUS Eee Model 901 with a 20GB solid state hard drive is an ultra-portable PC-like device. It is designed to be used for Web surfing, e-mailing, and light productivity. As a PC-like device it is quite capable. This ASUS Eee is destined to be Cracked Open, but we wanted to give you a quick look before we submit it to the screwdriver.

Vincent Danen reviewed the ASUS Eee 900 and found the device to be a good option for a lightweight laptop.
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By Mark Kaelin

Mark W. Kaelin has been writing and editing stories about the IT industry, gadgets, finance, accounting, and tech-life for more than 25 years. Most recently, he has been a regular contributor to BreakingModern.com, aNewDomain.net, and TechRepublic.

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