Trusted Reviews has given the Asus Eee PC 901 Linux a 9/10 in its review, contending that at £319, the unit provides astounding value for what you're getting.
Aside from having the newer Intel Atom processor, the 901 also has a bigger 8.9" 1024 x 600 LCD, a bigger 6-cell 6600mAh battery that provides 4:45 hours of use (with WiFi on). The trade-off, of course, is the heavier weight at 1.1kg.
New features include Bluetooth, Dolby Sound Room audio (XP version only) and, incredibly, high bandwidth Wireless-N Wi-Fi, 1.3 MP webcam, and dual integrated microphones. Another useful addition is the YOStore online storage, which enables you to store up to 20GB of data online.
With 1GB RAM and the light Xandros OS, performance is snappy and responsive. The Atom processor has a throttling scheme allows three performance modes, Power Saver, High Performance and Super Performance, allowing an optimal balance of performance and battery life.
Keyboard is, unfortunately, still slightly cramped and prevents the 901 from being ideal for writing long documents. The caveat, of course, is that it is not meant for such tasks. After all, it is foremost a cheap and extremely portable computer that can fit in a small bag and be enjoyed anywhere. And in this aspect, the Eee PC 901 is the best.
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I actually don't agree with the idea that the 901 is the best. I waited for the 901 to come out and, instead, chose the 900.
I checked out the benchmarks and where the 901 got the 4 1/2 hours of battery life - I decided that the 3 to 3 1/2 hours of the 900 and its more powerful processor was right for me.
I don't need N or Bluetooth for what I do. But as the 900 is $100 cheaper, I decided that if I wanted more battery life - I'd spend that $100 I saved on a second battery.
I do like the options to chose from ...the 700s, 900s, and eventually 1000s. I chose what suited me best - as I needed a little more power.
Of course when the Dells and Msi start rolling out - we'll see better priced EeePcs.
There is no best - only the best option for the individual. I thought you'd have figured that about by now, mother.
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