Compare Prices : Asus Eee PC 2G - Expert Reviews

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: A genuine step forward for the laptop, with unbelievable capabilities for the price, plus an ultra-low weight.

Verdict: For tapping out emails and working on documents and spreadsheets, the Eee PC is all but perfect. It measures just 225mm wide and 170mm deep, and weighs only 1.12kg including its power adapter

Review summary: Forget about notebooks or desktops that have unnecessary programs that confuse users rather than help them. The Asus Eee PC is a notebook that will make learning, working, and playing a lot easier with its simple and user-friendly programs.

Pros: Form Factor ; Build ; Programs ; Ease of Use ; Windows XP can be installed

Cons: Small keys may not suit some users ; Inconvenient location of built-in microphone

Verdict: With an affordable price point, portability, ease of use, and various connectivity options, the Asus Eee PC is definitely a gadget that will make computing easier than ever before. Then again, this notebook may not suit everyone, so we are suggesting ...

Review summary: We look at the 2G Surf's features, usability, and differences from the 4G. Is this the right tool for the job, and if so, what's the job?

Verdict: The box of the 2G Surf is well packed. A support CD is included with Windows XP drivers, along with a Windows XP Installation Guide. There is also a Linux recovery CD. Naturally, to use the CD (or install XP), you'll need a USB optical drive

Pros: Tiny ; very cheap ; easy to upgrade components

Cons: Gets hot ; only average battery life ; needs more storage

Verdict: A cheap alternative to an ultra-mobile PC

Review summary: A cheap alternative to an ultra-mobile PC

Verdict: There's usually an easy way to estimate the price of a notebook computer. Very small or very large notebooks tend to be expensive, with cheaper models occupying the middle ground.