Asus Eee PC S101: More Notebook than Netbook
By Dean • Oct 21st, 2008 • Category: LaptopsAs a now familiar name in the world of computers, the Eee PC is a name that has been making headlines and waves in the laptop world for over a year. Asus’ latest addition to the ultra successful series actually bares more resemblance to the Asus U6V ultraportable, than other Eee PCs. In fact, it not only shares more in common with Asus’ notebook line in terms of appearance, as many of the Eee PC S101 are more reminiscent of a fully sized laptop, rather than an Eee PC.
If you dislike the battery location of Eee PCs, then you will have no issues with the S101 Netbook as its battery in the form of a 4-cell pack is concealed on the bottom. Along with being adequately placed, the battery has an amazing life. It lasts for 526 minutes, which is perfect for supporting your day-to-day work. The slim look of the device is the main selling point behind a netbook, and with a mere weight of 1.1 kg and a thickness of 25mm, the Eee PC S101 excels on this front, though less so than other Eee PCs. Although most users can go with the cell battery, it is possible to enhance the life with the Asus Super Hybrid Engine that has four levels. However, the Auto-saving mode must be used for a limited period as it is connected to the CPU’s functioning.
The glossy finish of the Eee PC’s lid, along with the metallic palm rests, promotes a concrete feel. This impressive build is not only good-looking but also very solid and properly grips the screen to keep it in place. The standard 10.2 inches panel offers a remarkable screen resolution and it is a pleasure to work with the keypad of this tech-smart model.
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