Advantages: Size, Ease of Use Disadvantages: Small keyboard, small screen
This review looks at one of many netbooks to be released in the UK over the past few months, ASUS's EEEPC 701 SD. The model I have is fitted with Windows XP and has an 8Gb hard drive. I bought it on special offer for £155.
Appearance
The 701SD is absolutely tiny. It weighs around a kilogram and is roughly the same size as a hardback reading book when in the closed position. It comes in a neat box along with instructions,a mains charger, a protective case and a system CD. It has a 7 inch screen which is absolutely tiny but is still perfectly functional. The unit has three USB sockets, headphone and microphone jacks, and SD memory card slot, a small webcam above the screen and a microphone positioned just underneath the keyboard. It has a small touchpad which is small but works in exactly yhte same way as a normal sized laptop ...
Future77 27.07.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Asus Eee PC 701
The ASUSEEEPC 701 model is an extremely affordable, small and portable netbook with a 7" screen and built in wifi card designed primarily for internet use.
The standard model comes with a built in 2 gigabyte solid state hard drive and comes in a variety of colours and finishes ranging from matt white through to pastel pink. The white ones are probably your best bet as in my opinion they are slightly more stylish, echoing shades of the Macbook Air.
The EEEPC comes with a built in microphone on all models and webcam on most models and runs on a Linux based operating system although it can be configured to run on a Windows based system. Windows based versions are planned for release by the company shortly.
The Linux distribution is extremely stable with a Windows like user interface although for those not quite used to Linux you ...
milliontoone 25.02.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Asus Eee PC 701
Advantages: Small and lightweight Disadvantages: Small Primary hard disk.
I have two of the 701 eeepc's. One is used with Windows intsalled for the BMW diagnostic software (DigiMoto) and Navigation software (Navigation 8 and USB GPS receiver).
The other, is as it comes from the box, I use this one when travelling, in terminals and hotels. I like the supplied operating system (Linux) and the software bundle is excellent. (SkyPE, Open Office). I have have had some connection problems when connecting to wireless networks.
The only minor problem is the solid state hard disk which is only 4GB, later models have larger disks. However this is over come by a 16GB SD memeory card, which stores all the addition data.
Power consumption is resonable, and large capacity bateries are also available. Also available is a power adapater for the car which can power the laptop or recharge it.
I highly recommend this product ...
Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Width
26.6 cm
Depth
19.1 cm
Height
3.8 cm
Weight
1.45 kg
Colour
Glossy black, Glossy white
Processor
Processor
Intel Atom 1.6 GHz
Ram
Installed Size
1 GB
Storage
Hard Drive
160 GB
Card reader
Type
Card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards
SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, SDHC Memory Card
Display
Display Type
10" TFT
Max Resolution
1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Audio
Audio Output
Sound card
Notebook camera
Camera Type
Integrated
Sensor Resolution
1.3 Megapixel
Input device(s)
Type
Keyboard, touchpad
Telecom
Modem
Wireless cellular modem
Networking
Networking
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
Yes
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Carrying case
Power
Power Device
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery
Technology
6-cell
Installed Qty
1
Capacity
4400 mAh
Run Time (Up To)
4 hour(s)
Operating system / software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software
Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Live
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
2 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Manufacturer's product description
This Eee PC 1000H offers even more options to users for unique user experiences. Featuring up to 7 hours of battery life, high speed 802.11n connectivity and exclusive Eee Storage makes it the ideal traveling companion for outdoor activities. The large 10" display provides comfortable viewing, and a large keyboard makes for easier typing and relaxing usage. It is also available in 6 custom colored designs to fit your unique personality. This product features built-in 3G wireless cellular modem.
