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**Disclaimer - this is not intended to be a full technical run down, this is what I think and feel about this netbook with regards to how I use it - primarily for the internet!** I absolutely... more

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for Asus Eee PC 701

Rating Summary based on 15 reviews

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  • 24 of 24 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 4 Future77

    Member since 08/09/2002

    Reviews written: 41

    4 Stars ASUS EEE PC 701 - Small but perfectly formed 27/07/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Size, Ease of Use

    Disadvantages 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 EEE PC 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 ... more
  • 14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 awcarr

    Member since 23/02/2004

    Reviews written: 10

    4 Stars A great device for mobile communications 12/03/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Small compact but infinitely useable, beating smart phones such as Blackberry or iphone.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not many, I just wish it would work with my router.

    I've carried laptops around, and found them cumbersome and time consuming - the temptation is to carry your full desktop around with you, and eventually this takes a toll on the boot up and close down time which can be frustrating when time is limited. Laptops and motorcycles are not natural partners either, and my personal lappy soon displayed clearly that it was not intended to be carried in a pannier where it was shaken contantly. I've tried a smart phone, but couldn't get along with the tiny keyboard and tiny screen. Fine for people under 40 years, but frustrating when your eyesight begins ... more
  • 5 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    dawnmarywhite

    5 Stars The best things come in small packages 04/07/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Small, hardy, user friendly

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not much storage space, best used for surfing only

    **Disclaimer - this is not intended to be a full technical run down, this is what I think and feel about this netbook with regards to how I use it - primarily for the internet!** I absolutely adore my Asus Eee PC. I have been using it for several years now and with the exception of a very, very reasonably priced replacement keyboard (coffee + dog = keyboard death) it's still going strong. It's pretty bomb proof due to not being over complicated. It comes equipped with Linux and is ready to go. I don't know a huge amount about Linux so I won't try to describe it in any huge detail, but overall ... more
  • 3 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    excaliburuk

    5 Stars Great little machine 15/07/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Small, good battery life, easy to use, great for wifi, built in webcam.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Linux makes it awkward for non techies to install new software, no bluetooth

    The unit is small, powers up very quickly and is great as a basic entry level PC for word processing and internet browsing. Unfortunately new out of the box it could not connect to WPA wifi until an upgrade had been done which again is very easy but will need a physical internet connection. The full desktop is not easy to switch on and due to the included operating system you will have problems installing and running any other software unless you are good with linux which is a million miles from windows. Asus do include the drivers for windows on the recovery disk and also full instructions on ... more
  • 21 of 21 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    chanlon1

    5 Stars ASUS Eee PC 701 24/12/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Small, compact, portable, Works "right out of the box"

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Linux, Battery Life, Small keyboard

    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2409/2129​126560b026189a03.jpg http://farm3 .static.flickr.com/2022/21291285709a4abd​06da.jpg http://farm3.static.flic kr.com/2027/212913065079500f0f8b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/ 2128355129e70b54e18c.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2013/2128​3569214 e72aa8eab.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/2129​13636061932a2b59.jp g I got it from Toys R Us of all places. These things are like gold dust everywhere, so I was fortunate that a local store had a few in stock. It cost £219. Start up times is about 15-20 seconds...frankly quite amazing. It comes ... more

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Product Details

RAM / Installed Size 512 MB
Display / Diagonal Size 7
Hard Drive / Capacity 4, 30, 14
Display / Native Resolution 800 x 480
Processor / Type Intel Celeron M, Intel Celeron

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