The Asus Eee PC 701 isn′t new to the market; in fact, it was launched about a couple of years ago. Nonetheless, the Asus Eee PC 701 appears on many top lists because of its combination of features that are impressive on an ultra-mobile netbook. It has a 900-MHz Intel Celeron Processor, Asus Xandros-based Linux operating system, and 512 MB RAM – which are sufficient for most people’s needs. But we find fault with its 4GB storage space.
Specifications
Central Processing Unit – Mobile Celeron-M ULV 900MHz
Read Access Memory – 512 MB
Screen Size – Seven-inch 800×480 pixel
Operating System – Linux
Battery Life – Around 3.5 hours
Graphics – Intel GMA 900
Pros
The Asus Eee PC 701 has a weight that’s approximately two pounds and also has a very light power adapter. It has a built-in WiFi 802.11b/g that detects signals easily and at a farther range than others. Connection is also faster. It’s priced very affordably compared to others in its weight class. It has a user-friendly interface and boasts of having pre-installed plug-ins like Quick Time, Java Runtime Environment, Adobe Flash Player, Real Time Player and Quicktime Player. The user has the option of installing a Linux operating system or Windows XP. Its memory is also upgradeable.
Cons
The Asus Eee PC 701 has a 3.5-hour battery life, which is lower than what other netbooks currently offer. With 4GB of disk space, an external hard drive would be necessary to store your other files. To install certain applications, you may have to invest in a separate optical drive. Its camera is capable of producing 0.3 megapixel images only.
Conclusion
The Asus Eee PC 701 comes in a tiny and sleek package. Its appeal lies in its low pricing and very portable size. We recommend it to those who only expect the barest basics from their computing devices.