ASUS Eee PC 900 16G (8.9" Display, Intel Mobile CPU, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB Solid State Drive, XP Home) Galaxy Black | 
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| Brand: Asus
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $379.99
Buy New: $371.99
You Save: $8.00 (2%)
New (12) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $369.04
Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 18
Color: GalaxyBlack
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
Processors: 1
System Memory: 1
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 16
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Native Resolution: 8.9
Modem: None
Display Size: 8.9
Clothing Size: 8.9" screen
Size: 8.9" screen
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 8.9 x 0.8
nv:Condition: New
Operating Systems: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Platform: Notebook PC
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A
Serial Communication Ports: N/A
Parallel Ports: N/A
USB Ports: 3
FireWire Ports: N/A
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A
LAN Ports: 1
Modem Ports: N/A
Audio Out Jacks: 1
Line In Jacks: N/A
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: N/A
DVI Video: N/A
Port Replicator/Connector: N/A
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: Mobile CPU
Memory Type: DDR2
MPN: EEEPC900-BK039X
Model: EEEPC900-BK039X
UPC: 884840272427
EAN: 0884840272427
ASIN: B001BYF2W0
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Easy to learn, work and play | | • | Excellent mobile Internet device | | • | Exciting multimedia enjoyment | | • | shock proof | | • | Excellent on the go |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Asus Eee PC 900 provides the power of a full-sized laptop in a compact body with a larger 8.9-inch screen. Even with the larger size of the Eee PC 900 when compared to the original Eee PC, the new model weighs just over 2 pounds--perfect for students toting to school or road warriors packing away to Wi-Fi hotspots. And because it uses flash memory instead of a hard drive (with 16 GB of storage), the Eee PC 900 is optimal for weathering rough handling and sharing space in overstuffed bags. 
The Asus Eee PC 900's 8.9-inch screen is easier on the eyes, and the integrated webcam makes video chats a snap. | Other features include a 1.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bezel above the LCD, a Secure Digital memory card slot, Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g), multiple USB ports, a VGA output for connecting to a monitor, and 1 GB of RAM. It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop. Complementing this is Microsoft Works, which equips the user with numerous office applications to work efficiently. For journalists, photographers and other professionals who need to use a computer in the field to create, to communicate and to collaborate with other colleagues, the Eee PC's combination of power, extreme portability and rugged build makes it the ideal computing solution. It's also a great choice for young students, with a built-in Dictionary that's great for homework, and it includes two modes of intuitive graphic user interface design to accommodate both experienced and inexperienced PC users. The Eee PC also handles your digital images, movies, and music as well as Internet radio. 
The Eee PC with Windows Home XP operating system provides a familiar interface. | Nicely light at just 35 ounces, the Eee PC 900 has an 8.9-inch wide TFT LCD with a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution (WXGA)--making it more comfortable on eyes than its predecessor. Under the hood is a 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU with integrated Intel graphics processor, 1 GB of RAM (not expandable), and 16 GB of flash memory solid-state drive (SSD). The SSD provides quiet performance and helps save energy, while its shock-proof solid state design helps to guard against data loss or shock-related damage if the laptop is dropped. In addition to its wireless LAN, it also offers wired Fast Ethernet connectivity. The Eee PC includes software for Web browsing (Firefox), e-mail, OpenOffice 2.0 for creating and editing word processing documents and spreadsheets, and a suite of other productivity software to help keep you on track. You get three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output for connecting to external monitors, headphone and microphone jacks, and a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot. The rechargeable battery provides up to 3.5 hours of battery life (depending on usage). It's backed by a 1 year warranty for parts and labor. Specifications
- Internal memory: 16 GB solid state disk
- Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
- RAM: 1 GB DDR2
- Processor: 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU
- Operating system: Windows XP Home
- LCD: 8.9 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels
- Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
- Peripheral connectivity: Three USB 2.0
- External video: One VGA
- External audio: One headphone and one microphone port
- Webcamera: Yes, 1.3 megapixels
- Battery life: up to 3.5 hours
- Weight: 2.2 pounds (35 ounces)
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.33 inches
What's in the Box
ASUS Eee PC 900, AC adapter, printed operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty on parts and labor.
Product Description
The new Eee PC 900 offers you more options for your mobile computing needs. Incorporating a shockproof design and weighing 2.18 pounds, you will find it "Easy to learn, work and play" - making it your best outdoor companion anywhere, anytime. The large 8.9" screen size allows for more screen space - making it more comfortable on the eyes reading and editing documents when viewing a single A4 page without the need to scroll left or right. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11b/g wireless to provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency. Another great feature is the built-in 16GB Solid State Disk (SSD) which offers 15 seconds boot times that makes for a quiet, energy saving, shock proof design, which is ideal for reporters, wildlife photographers and other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Preinstalled on the Eee PC to provide you a familiar interface is Microsoft's Windows XP Home, Windows Live Messenger and Works for numerous office applications. Lastly the special FingerGlide makes operating the Eee PC easy and convenient through simple finger movements on the touch pad that allows for scrolling horizontally and vertically through documents by swiping two fingers up or down across the surface of the trackpad, or zoom in or zoom out of pictures by making pinching or stretching movement with your fingers. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes for a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second PC or a Web access tool so beat the crowds, and get yours today before they sell out! Intel UMA Graphics Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speakers and Microphone Memory Card Slot - MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections - 3 x USB, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 8.85 (W
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Great for vacation travel! September 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First bought the Linux version because XP takes up so much memory but after 3 hours of tech support from ATT U-verse and finally Asus, found out that Linux is not compatible with my 2Wire Gateway router. I returned it to Amazon and got a full refund (what service?!!!) and ordered a new baby 'puter with XP.
This is perfect for taking on vacation! It fits in a large purse or very small carry-on and is light weight. The keyboard is small so I resort to the 2 index finger hunt and peck method, which is fine in the short term. For $400 or less, it can't be beat!
eeePC 900 September 14, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this after a friend bought a 7" 4G in white. The extra screen size on the 900 definitely makes a difference to ease of use, but shifting the speakers to the underside has definitely muffled the sound and the bigger screen is hungrier on batteries. My eee 900 also has the low capacity 4400mAh battery which means battery life is adequate rather than good. I assume the cheap price I paid was down to this inferior battery being fitted rather than the specified 5800mAh battery. I understand from various threads on the internet that this was due to a fire at their battery factory. The mains adapter is much better than on the 7" eee. Instead of being a great lump that plugs into the socket with a trailing lead, the power block is a tiny unit with a Telefunken mains socket on the block. This means I can take the sorrect mains lead (US, UK or EU) when I travel rather than using an adapter. The neoprene sheath supplied with the eee 900 is perfect (nothing is supplied with the 4G) but it could do with something similar for the mains adapter and lead. At first I thought it was very slow, but it turned out that it carries on booting up XP for some time after the egg timer has disappeared. After this, it is as quick as my main laptop. If I could change anything it would be the colour. The legend on the keypad is easier to read on the white eee than the grey/black one, but this is also an issue of middle-aged eyesight. With one exception, I don't find the small keys to be a problem because I can't touch-type, but it is a problem that the full-stop key is smaller than the adjacent comma key. In conclusion, I am happy to tolerate all the limitations for the low weight and small size. I had stopped carrying a computer when travelling because it was too much trouble. It isn't any more.
Notebook enjoyment September 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently received this notebook computer from my SO for an anniversary gift. I have totally replaced my planner with the mini computer. It has my contacts, appointments, notes and reminders. I can use it to play tunes or surf the net when in range of an internet hot spot. The only draw back is the battery life between charges. I highly recommend one to anyone who is on the go a lot.
AWESOME COMPUTER!!!! note to all: format the 'hard drive' as FAT32 September 6, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This laptop is awesome for school!!! i can run Matlab, autocad, maple, office. great for any student that does not want to break his/her back.
One thing. The "hard drive" (okay, the flash ssd, you get the idea), anyways, the hard drive comes with XP installed on a NFTS partition, and it DOES run slow. The FIX for this is to format the hard drive as FAT32 and reinstall XP.
You will need a windows XP cd (not the recovery disk from asus) and if you have a external cd / dvd drive you can just boot the eeepc from the CD (press "Esc" a bunch of times on the start up screen, then select your dvd drive).
if you dont have one you will need a 1Gb at least flash drive. and follow these instruccions:
http://www.eeeguides.com/2007/11/installing-windows-xp-from-usb-thumb.html
once you get your flash drive with XP ready you must boot from it and push Esc and select to boot from flash drive and press '1', and every time after that press 2 until windows is finalized installing
This is for both methods, booting from CD or flash drive:
at the blue screen installation mode (text mode) erase the partitions and create a new one, then format it using 'quick FAT32"
so yeah, awesome PC, but need to fix it to make it usable.
 It Is Sloooooooooow August 30, 2008
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
takes too long to boot up and ones to boot it's still slow, screen kind of dark and not crisp.
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