Asus EEE PC 901 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Hard on the heels of the Eee PC 900 comes the 901, now sporting a shiny new Intel Atom processor

Verdict: The Eee PC 901 remains an attractive proposition for computing on the move. With its larger battery and lower-power processor, it's not far from achieving a full working day's use without the use of mains power - and that ought to be the goal for any ...

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Review summary: asus eeepc 901 review: The Eee is now faster, looks nicer, and has better battery life. It's also heavier and the keyboard is still too small, but we like it. A lot.

Pros: Intel Atom CPU, 8.9-inch screen, Battery life, High-speed wireless

Cons: Fiddly, small keyboard

Verdict: The Eee PC 901 is better than its predecessor, the 900. It looks nicer, has a faster, more efficient CPU and better battery life. It's larger and 100g heavier and its keyboard is still too small for our liking, but in many ways it's the pick of the ...

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Review summary: The Eee PC 901 is better than its predecessor, the 900. It looks nicer, has a faster, more efficient CPU and better battery life. It's larger and 100g heavier and its keyboard is still too small for our liking, but in many ways it's the pick of the ...

Pros: Intel Atom processor, 8.9in. screen, Good battery life, High-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi

Cons: Small, fiddly keyboard

Verdict: Overall, the 901 has a very contemporary aesthetic ? all its edges are now noticeably more curved, making the 900 look somewhat toy-like in comparison. Black and white versions are available, both of which have a glossy, pearlescent lid and wrist rest ...

Review summary: A worthy refresh of the 900?

Verdict: It's hard to get truly excited about the Asus Eee PC 901 as it's not so much a re-invention of the 900 but what should have been released in the first place. The improved battery life is tempered by the heavier weight and while the Asus Eee PC may no ...

Review summary: The Eee PC 901 is the latest iteration of Asus' mini laptop series and it's faster and better than its predecessor. Coming in Linux or Windows XP versions, it now boasts Intel's Atom N270 CPU, made especially for mini laptops to improve performance ...

Pros: Intel Atom CPU ; 8.9-inch screen ; battery life ; high-speed wireless

Cons: Fiddly, small keyboard

Verdict: The Eee PC 901 is better than its predecessor, the 900. It looks nicer, has a faster, more efficient CPU and better battery life. It's larger and 100g heavier and its keyboard is still too small for our liking, but in many ways it's the pick of the ...