If you have seen some great 10.1” screen sized netbooks from AsusTek, here is the new 8.9 inch Eee PC 900 AX from AsusTek
Asus Eee PC 900 AX is for someone who is not looking for a bigger sized screen but yet looking for the full functionality in a Netbook. Let’s take a look at the specifications of 900 AX
Specifications of Asus Eee PC 900 AX
Operating System
Asus Eee PC 900 AX runs on Genuine Windows XP Home operating system, at the time of this post, we are unsure whether Asus will be selling 900 AX with Linux.
Processor
Asus Eee PC 900 AX is powered by Intel Atom N270 processor similar to many other Asus Eee models.
Screen Display
8.9″ LED Backlight WXGA Screen (1024X600) similar to other 9’ Eee PC’s
Storage
Asus Eee PC 900AX comes with a 2.5’ 160GB hard disk drive (HDD). Asus is also offering a complimentary 60 days trial of unlimited Asus Web Storage through webstorage.com .
Memory
Asus EeePC 900AX comes with a DDR2 SO-DIMM 1GB, similar to other models running Microsoft Windows XP.
Battery
If you are looking for a Netbook with over 7 or 8 hours of backup, the default configuration of 900AX is not for you. As per Asus, 900 AX comes with 4 cells Li-ion Battery Pack which can cater upto 4 hours of backup.
Connectivity
900AX EeePC comes with WLAN 802.11b/g , please note that 900AX doesn’t come with a Wireless ‘N’ support.
Camera
0.3 MP VGA camera (optional) – good enough for video chat
Input / Output
1 x VGA Connector
2 x USB 2.0 (You may notice that other high end models come with 3 USB ports)
1 x LAN RJ-45
1 x Audio Jack (Head Phone out or Mic-in) (Compared to two jacks for some other Eee models)
Card Reader: MMC/ SD(SDHC)
Dimensions
170mm(L)*225mm(W)*34mm(H)
Weight
1.127Kg (Quite handy!)
Price of Asus Eee PC 900 AX
(To be updated)
Analysis
You notice that Asus Eee PC doesn’t come with a super special feature list. Rather it’s a very basic Eee PC model aimed at someone who is bothered about carrying a bigger heavier netbook, but just want something very basic to meet his/her need. Also, it can be a very good model for teenagers / school goers.
What’s your take on Asus Eee PC 900 AX?
Despite its small size it is perfect for students who are requiring it for basic document usage, the size and weight is perfect to easily carry around and even though its not the fastest netbook around it is also not the slowest, definately recommend to students for both school and university.
I have had an Asus 900 for 2 yrs, it has a 1.3 mp camera just purchased a 900AX on Ebay and it has NO CAMERA, w3hat gives??
Ken
Hi Ken, as per the 900AX specification on Asus Website ( http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_PC.....ifications ), camera is an optional item for this model. Have you checked your local service center on how can you add a camera to this?