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    Asus EEE S101 Ultramobile!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by dt34, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. dt34

    dt34 Notebook Consultant

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    When did Asus sneek this guy in? price range is $699-$799

    http://www.hardwarezone.com/news/view.php?id=11829&cid=9

    Specifications
    Model Eee P S101

    Operating System
    Genuine Windows XP Home
    GNU Linux

    Display
    10.2” wide active matrix LED-backlit TFT, WSVGA 1024 x 600, 252K colors

    CPU
    Intel Atom

    Chipset
    Intel 945GSE
    ICH7-M

    LAN
    Onboard 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller

    Wireless Data Network
    WLAN: 802.11n
    Bluetooth V2.0

    Memory
    1 GB (DDR2)

    Storage
    Solid State Drive 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB
    20GB Eee Storage

    Interface
    1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor)
    3 x USB 2.0 ports
    1 x LAN RJ-45
    2 x audio jacks: Headphone / Mic-in

    Camera
    0.3 M Pixel

    Reader
    4-in-1 MMC, SD, Memory Stick and MS-PRO flash card slot

    Touchpad
    Multi-touch

    Audio
    Hi-definition audio CODEC
    Built-in high quality stereo speakers
    Digital Array Mic

    Battery
    Polymer battery: 36 W/hr; 2S2P (2450 mAh/cell)

    Dimensions
    264 mm (w) x 180.5 mm (d) x 18 ~ 25 mm (h)

    Weight
    1 kg

    Casing Colors / Infusion
    Brown, Champagne or Graphite
     
    dt34, Oct 3, 2008
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  2. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    The Atom CPU needs to be dual-core and I am all over this. :)
     
    ScifiMike12, Oct 3, 2008
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  3. Sero

    Sero Notebook Consultant

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    Asus keeps making more expensive models yet the whole idea was to keep these low cost :(
     
    Sero, Oct 3, 2008
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  4. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    So basically its a slimmed down EEE 1000, with SSD.

    The SSD models have been disappointing in my opinion as the grade of SSD they use is actually slower than the HDD models. Maybe this one has the higher performance kind going by the price, but the price may just be for the looks/aesthetics.

    Id personally deal with the larger size of the EEE 1000H and toss a 320/500gb 7200rpm drive in there if performance was important and it will probably still toast even the faster SSD's and give you tons more space.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Oct 3, 2008
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  5. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Look - its the MacBook Air of subnotes!

    At that price, I'd rather have an N10. Or a used Sony TX series. Or an EEE 1000 with a 1TB external hard drive.
     
    Redline, Oct 3, 2008
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  6. dt34

    dt34 Notebook Consultant

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    I agree with all of you. Asus needs to stop making more and more variants of their netbook. Instead, improve on the ones they have now and lower the prices. The specs on this netbook are horrible for that price.
     
    dt34, Oct 4, 2008
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  7. tastybeef

    tastybeef Notebook Guru

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    To be honest, I'd probably get one.
     
    tastybeef, Oct 4, 2008
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  8. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    And as I say it, a TX comes up for sale on NBR for $650.

    Bigger/higher res screen, faster processor, has an optical drive, weighs the same, and costs less. Plus, its a Sony TX.
     
    Redline, Oct 4, 2008
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  9. descendency

    descendency Notebook Consultant

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    Sony is the last computer manufacturer anyone should buy from.
     
    descendency, Oct 4, 2008
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  10. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Hmm, I've had two VAIO's, and I see no reason not to get a VAIO, especially not one with magnesium/carbon fiber construction that was made in Japan. The TX was really, really high end back in 2006, and its still got superior specs to the S101. Plus, even used with some wear, its probably more durable and better built than the EEE as well.
     
    Redline, Oct 4, 2008
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