Asus Eee PC 900 Vs. 901
The Asus Eee netbook models are popular computers because its small size is convenient to carry and its basic functions and battery life promote mobile computing. The 900 and 901 models have similar features, and as more models of the 900 series become available, the similarities increase. The key areas for consideration between netbooks include processor, operating system, memory, battery, connectivity and design. The nuances between the models, affordable price tag and availability will enable users to select an appropriate netbook.
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Significance
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Asus developed a series of small laptop computers that provide basic functions for portable computing. These small laptops, called netbooks, have smaller screens, wireless connectivity and no media drives. The 900 and 901 models are popular netbooks which have a bright LCD screen that is less than 9 inches in diagonal. The keyboard on netbooks in general is slightly smaller than a normal-size keyboard. Both models have expansion slots that can accommodate SDHC memory cards. Many netbooks have one slot for RAM; the 900 and 901 models can accommodate a maximum of 1 GB RAM which can be upgraded by the user.
Design
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The Eee 900 and 901 have an 8.9-inch screen and utilize a built-in multitouch trackpad instead of a mouse. Both models have a built-in webcam. The webcam on most 900 models have a lower resolution (0.3 megapixels) than that on the 901 model with 1.3 megapixels. The weight of most 900 models is less than 2.2 pounds; the 901 model is slightly heavier but still less than 2.5 pounds. The 900 model is available in white, black and purple. The 901 model is available in different colors including white, black, green, pink, blue or chocolate gold.
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Processor and OS
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The Asus Eee PC 900 and 901 netbooks utilize Intel processors, which can efficiently run Microsoft Windows XP. Most 900 PCs use an Intel Celeron 900 MHz processor; the 901 uses an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor. Both provide options for Windows XP or Linux to be installed as the operating system. While both models use a Super Hybrid Engine for efficient system processing, the Intel Celeron processor is slower than the Intel Atom, which affects the speed of the application and number of programs running.
Hard Drive
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Both the 900 and 901 have solid state hard drives, which enable the netbooks to withstand shock and dropping than other laptops. Hard drive storage for the 900 series range from 8 GB to 160 GB for XP (16 GB or 20 GB for Linux models); the 901 has a 12 GB hard drive for XP and 20 GB for Linux.
Battery and Connectivity
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The battery life for the 900 models is estimated to be 2.5 to three hours, compared to the 901 model, which boasts up to eight hours. Both models have built-in Wi-fi, and the 901 model has Bluetooth technology and extended Wi-fi capability.
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