Asus Eee PC 701 Netbook Review

Even though it's outdated by Netbook standards, the Asus Eee PC 701 was reliable and durable companion during my travels through Southeast Asia and Australia. Although I would recommend the Series 901 for those interested in mobile computing, a quick look at the 701 gives a good baseline comparison for what you might look for in a Netbook.

The standard 701 features:
- Xandros (Linux) operating system
- 7" screen (800x480 resolution)
- 900 MHz Celeron processor
- 512Mb RAM (upgradable to 1Gb)
- 4Gb Solid State Hard Drive
- 802.11b/g WiFi
- Ethernet Port
- 3 USB 2.0 ports
- Headphone and Microphone jack
- Monitor Output Port
- Expandable SD Card Slot
- 1.3 megapixel integrated webcam
- Kensington Lock
- 4 cell 5200 mAH Battery with small battery charger
- Neoprene Carry Case
- Listed Battery Life is 3.5 hours but my own tests have yielded 2h15m under heavy usage

This laptop worked great during my trip. I only moved on to the 901 because of the small screen and the inability to install programs with the stock Xandros operating system.




This video was shot with a Canon G9 on loan.

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[sommydany]

vaffanculo!!!

[tomietie]

help! i have the eee pc 701 but it won't boot :( even if I remove the battery and plug in the a/c. It looks dead, it just doesn't boot, how do i fix it?

[holdingspace]

Lol i use this laptop too

But i have 8gb

and a USB

It has so little space I'm just a student

[gvi341984]

Couldn't you zoom out and full screen the web broswer?

[darkinme123]

i got problem here. i need ur help guys. my FN key is not working. i cant activate the wireless signel. Do you got any advice for me? is it fix'able? please kindly respond. thanks

[shaokem]

@preecejon Maybe spray a little electronics air duster into the power jak, may help... may not. But it won't hurt anything to try it.

[corbindavenport]

Awesome review!

[preecejon]

my asus 701sd either has a problem with supplyed charger or power connection on netbook. if the wire is slightly moved while plugged in it looses power and stops charging. any ideas people?

[Ograws]

Your voice is really cool xD

[kUiPeRnAtOr]

what was the program u uploaded to load the game?