Eee PC 904 Reviews
This user gave the Eee PC 904 5 stars.This really is a cute-looking little machine - the price is great, and being a non-techie I was pleased that it runs Windows (and XP too - I prefer it to Vista). It's perfect for surfing the internet on the move, and it's fast enough to cope with any demands that might ensue.
If you want to use it as a conventional laptop, you'll need to factor in the price of an external DVD/CD rewriter drive: Slimline USB External Dual Layer DVD+-RW drive. Reads and writes both CD & DVD media. Slim and portable drive for laptop, a mini optical mouse (the touchpad really is a last resort, and as they're so cheap, why not):USB Mini Optical Retractable Mouse 800dpi 3 Button Scroll Silver Black Wired ideal for Laptop / PC, a wireless router Netgear WGR614UK Wireless 54G Cable Router, a 2gb memory card for increased performance (this is the one that fits inside the Asus)Kingston 2GB 667MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SODIMM and perhaps a nicer case (one comes provided, but it's more like a toiletries zip-bag; no protection against impacts) this is a small problem at the time of writing this, as the Asus 904 is relatively new, and I can't find a case that fits it - I mistakenly bought a case designed for the Asus 904, which is a smaller machine.
The Asus Eee PC 904 is slightly larger than some of its stablemates; it's still small enough to be fantastically portable but manages to have an 8.9" screen so that you don't need a magnifying glass to read the web pages you browse. The keyboard feels very responsive - it's nice and springy, and doesn't feel cheap and nasty like quite a few laptop keyboards. It was also VERY easy to set up - all I had to do was turn it on. Ideal for non-techies, parents and grandparents who want a machine that's simple to use, easy to set up, and doesn't take up much space. The amount of space that I've gained in the living room now that the computer desk has gone is another bonus!
Wholeheartedly recommended. Remember to check out the same model in white, as the prices vary sometimes.
Mr Chalmers also gave the Eee PC 904 5 stars.
Having considered various notebooks I decided on this one for two reasons. Firstly, the battery life which is better then most and secondly because it has Windows XP pre-installed.
My slim, sleek andtactile, black Asus 904 arrived (free!) within 24 hours of my ordering it from Amazon and it is an absolute little gem! The graphics are excellent, audio quality is good and the keyboard feels a lot bigger than you might expect from a pc that is only 10" wide. It is also easily as quick as my desktop machine.
Janet said:
I'd been searching for a long time for a good value notebook to supplement my home-office PC. Finally I plumped for this little gem and I've not been disappointed. The battery life seems adequate and it loads in double quick time. Whilst the screen size is small you get used to it quickly enough, after all if you want a larger screen you need to think of getting a much more expensive and bulkier laptop.
This is exactly what it purports to be, a light-weight, easy to use, inexpensive tool.
Don't expect the Eee PC 904 match a full size laptop it won't and if you need to run additional software then you'll need to add an external dvd/cd drive.
Downsides if there are any - I touch type and it's taken me ages to adjust to the right-hand shift key, but I'm being really picky here.
This was very definitely £250 well spent and I wholeheartedly recommend the Asus 904HD to anyone who is a little undecided about which make and model of notebook to buy.