Compare Prices : Asus EEE PC 900A - Expert Reviews

Pros: 1024x600 resolution, 12GB solid-state hard drive, easy to use, quiet, very easy to carry

Cons: Sometimes-sticky touchpad, no Express Card slot, smaller storage capacity than the Linux version

Verdict: Physically, it's the same as the Linux version, and it has less storage space, but it does feel a little faster and it's much better suited to playing videos.

Pros: 1024x600 resolution, 20GB solid-state hard drive, easy to use, quiet, very easy to carry

Cons: Hard to type on, no Express Card slot, mixed results when playing video files

Verdict: Even if you've never used Linux before, the Linux version of the Eee PC 900 is worth considering. It's more expensive than the Windows XP version, but it does have a larger internal storage capacity, and we feel that it's easier to use.

Review summary: A vast improvement over the original 701 the new Eee 900 is now my next must-have gadget. It's just a shame that the battery life has been reduced so much by that larger screen. However, larger batteries are said to be available soon

Review summary: The battle for your consumer dollars hits the next level with the ASUS Eee PC 900, the newest generation of its popular Eee PC series. Featuring a larger and cleaner screen area, the Eee PC 900 looks to be a worthy successor to the series. We reveal ...

Verdict: Not one to be upset by its competitors, ASUS has released its newest model of the Eee PC series, the Eee PC 900. You may have seen our coverage of the launch of the Eee PC just recently, so you're probably aware of the newer features the Eee PC ...

Review summary: With its latest release Asus has answered all obvious criticisms of its original Eee PC ultraportable laptop. This, the 'big screen' Asus Eee PC 900, packs nearly 9in rather than 7in of display, and has much more native storage.

Verdict: Maybe less of an impulse buy as the original Asus Eee PC 701 model when its price was closer to £200, the Asus Eee PC 900 is nevertheless a very attractive proposition for anyone looking for ultra-compact computing. Well-built, stylish and relatively ...