| The new Eee PC 900HA offers you more options for your mobile computing needs, providing the power of a full-sized laptop--with the latest Intel mobile processor and a 160 GB hard drive--in a compact body with an 8.9-inch screen. Designed specifically for mobile devices, the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--to conserve energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. Coupled with the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, you'll also enjoy up to 5 hours of battery life with this Windows-powered laptop. 
The Asus Eee PC 900's 8.9-inch screen is easier on the eyes, and the integrated webcam makes video chats a snap. |  | Much more compact than a standard-sized notebook and weighing just 2.5 pounds, the Eee PC 900HA is perfect for students toting to school or road warriors packing away to Wi-Fi hotspots. In addition to the 160 GB hard disk drive (HDD), the Eee PC 900HA also features 1 GB of RAM, VGA-resolution webcam integrated into the bezel above the LCD, 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), multiple USB ports, SD memory card slot, a VGA output for connecting to a monitor, and up to 10 GB of online storage (complimentary for 18 months). 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. The keyboard is 95 percent the size of standard notebooks, making it more comfortable to type for larger hands. 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. Nicely light at just 40 ounces (2.5 pounds), the Eee PC 900HA 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. In addition to its 54g wireless LAN (802.11b/g), it also offers wired Fast Ethernet (10/100) connectivity and a 56K modem. 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 (compatible with MMC memory cards). It's equipped with a 0.3-megapixel webcam (placed in the bezel above the LCD) and integrated microphone, allowing you to snap still photos of yourself while on the go for sending via email or join video chats with friends and family. Battery-Sipping Processor
The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data). Together with the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, you'll enjoy a longer battery lifespan of up to 7 hours, allowing you to stay in touch and be connected for a longer period of time while on-the-go. It offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to your computing needs. The Super Hybrid Engine toggles between the following three modes: - High Performance Mode (high performance with some power savings)
- Super Performance Mode (maximum performance)
- Power Saving Mode (maximum power savings and minimum noise)
Online Storage from ASUS
With this Eee PC, ASUS also provides 10 GB of online storage (easily accessible via a desktop icon), which enables you to download up to 5 GB of data per day. It also provides secure file encryption and accessibility from both Windows and Linux platforms. Whether you want to share images with friends and family or store big business presentations, you can now access your data with ease and not worry about space constraints. The Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months, and it must be registered within the first 6 months after date of purchase. Specifications
- Operating system: Windows XP Home
- Internal memory: 160 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
- RAM: 1 GB DDR2
- Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom
- Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
- 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, 0.3 megapixels (VGA)
- Battery life: up to 5 hours
- Weight: 2.5 pounds (40 ounces)
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.33 inches
What's in the Box
ASUS Eee PC 900HA, AC adapter, printed operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty on parts and labor. ZBD from ASUS
All Eee PC’s come with ASUS’s ZBD (Zero Bright Dot) guarantee. If the purchaser discovers one bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel without cost to the purchaser. |
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| Review Date: February 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: F. Hussain, Peoria Ilinois |
| The portability of this computer is amazing. The keyboard does take some getting used to but slowly I am making fewer mistakes with it. I like the screen brightness, even on low-power it is still plenty bright. I've been using it with a mobile wireless broadband USB stick from Virgin which uses the same network as Sprint. I'm able to do video Skype and everything with it from anywhere. Also comes in very handy on the bus and airplanes, where it can be whipped out in a few seconds and used to check e-mail and such. The lightweight is also a big added bonus, really helps your shoulders if you carry it in a backpack. The case it comes with is also very useful, keeps scratches and dings off of it. I bought mine refurbished for just $250, so really can't complain about anything. It is just like new plus has a three month warranty. |
Great Great buy!!
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| Review Date: February 16, 2010 |
| Reviewer: B. Rivera, |
I've had my Asus Eee pc 900HA since last May (10 months now) and this has definitely been one of the best purchase decisions I've made! A classmate had one and I was instantly intrigued by the size, convenience and portability so asked his opinion and I did a little research of my own. Because I was preparing for lots of travel during the summer and a regular laptop would be very inconvenient to carry (it's amazing how much difference 10 pounds when making packing decisions) and only needed the basics (office, internet, skype, picture storage, etc.) I gave it a try. Wonderful!! Yes, the keyboard is small but, I find it to be more than just a step up from a cell phone. Runs just as fast, if not faster than my desktop, is very light, and great for multitasking. I upgraded the RAM to 2 gigs, very easy to do.
The main reason I give it a 4 out of 5 is that when i tried to install photoshop the resolution had to be changed, which makes it strange when the screen shifts around. But, i can still run other programs, even movies when I plug in an external cd drive. The speakers could be louder too. Also, I ordered the 1000HA for my mom a few months later, it's a 10 inch, and that actually makes getting used the keyboard a little easier. She loves it. I backup all my files to my desktop, but have never had any problems with losing anything. The price is very reasonable and I can take it anywhere. I definitely recommend one. |
ASUS EEE 900HA
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| Review Date: February 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Kenneth M. Revallo, Clay Center, NE |
I have had this netbook for over a year now. And it handles just about everything I throw at it.
I bought it because I was tired of carrying my heavy notebook on the road, especially thru airports.
However after about a year the battery is starting to fail, it is only charging to 41% of capacity.
That said I would buy it again. |
Seems to be good if good....
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| Review Date: February 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Juan Schultze-kraft, South America |
Mine came with a battery that does not charge, so I had to purchase another one for $70,oo
Space bar does not work if you do not press it just in the center.
Other than that, I think this is a good product when not defective.
Mine was a refurbished unit.
(NO INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY!!!) |
fun, portable, perfect
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| Review Date: January 31, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Nicole, Albuquerque, NM |
Pros
-Quiet
-Small, very portable, lightweight, goes and fits anywhere (yes, even in a cargo pocket. I've tried.)
-Windows media player 9
-Starts up quickly, ~30 s
-Small keyboard
Cons
-Does not come with Microsoft Office, comes with Microsoft Works (an oxymoron)
-Keys occasionally stick, random double letters. Be sure to proofread.
-No disc drive (but, there's no space for one, either)
My Eee PC is very fast; it only takes 30-40 seconds to boot up and about 15 seconds to shut down.
It's very small and light. You can take this thing anywhere. I have to add that, as a consequence of being less than 9 inches wide, this computer has a small keyboard. The width of just the letters on my desktop's full size split keyboard at the narrowest point is about a foot. Of course the keyboard on my 9 inch Eee PC is small. I like it this way. Invariably, when I sit down to write a paper at a desktop in the winter, my hands get cold. But on this mini-computer, my fingers are close together and warmed by the computer itself. After I had been using this wonderful computer for three days, the desktop computer seemed like an oversized monster. Everything was huge. I feel that I've adjusted very well to the small size of this computer. On the note of the keyboard, however, I feel I should note that some keys on the keyboard seem to stick slightly. This causes random double letters, though I should point out that this may be due to operator error (though, the double letters are usually A's or E's. Makes me want to comment about the extra E's: this computer is very enthusiastic about its name).
Reviewers have commented that battery life on this computer is only around 3 hours, but they don't say how much they're doing when they use the computer. I'd like to point out that the battery is advertised to last UP TO 5 hours. Turn off the music, disable the internet, stop multitasking, and turn the brightness down a little. These changes allow me to get nearly 5 hours of battery time. I'd like to point out that the battery does charge very quickly. While I was writing a paper, the battery charged 80% in about an hour. Granted, I had the brightness down, the internet disabled, and I was using my iPod, not the laptop, to play music.
I think there are two ways that this machine could be improved: 1. A bent or split keyboard. This change, however, would make the computer larger and more expensive, which would detract from its appeal. 2. Microsoft Office. All other computers I use have Microsoft Office. Sure, Microsoft Works has some nifty features, but every time I save a file, I have to save it as a different type of file so another computer can read it.
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The rest of this review is written after a year of use.
I still love this thing. I have installed Microsoft Office, thus removing my biggest complaint. I also bought an external disc drive, which turns out to be bigger than my Eee PC. I love that this computer came with Microsoft XP, not Vista, though Vista was the newest OS. This computer has been filled with music, movies, and the word and excel files that every student makes. Filling up so much of its memory has slowed it down slightly, but not much. It's still faster than the old desktop. I haven't tested the battery life in a long time and have no reason to do so, but it hasn't died when I needed it to keep going. This computer is perfect for me. Except for a few months (when the computer forgot it had wireless), I've only ever had trouble accessing a wireless internet network in Japan. For a while, this wonderful computer wasn't accessing WiFi networks. That was my fault. Note: disconnect the internet, as disabling it will make the computer forget it can access wireless internet. This computer still boots up in about 40 seconds (including the time it takes for itunes to open, as it's programmed to do automatically), and still shuts off in about 15 seconds.
There are only two things wrong with it now: the random double letters, and I had to install a program to let me type in Japanese. However, me moving to Japan is not Asus's problem.
I should probably note that I am not a computer gamer. I can't tell you how this computer handles games more complex than solitaire.
I didn't give the cover time to gather fingerprints. I got one of the decal stickers, which arrived before the computer. A blue picture of the sun merely helps this mini laptop get attention. |
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