ASUS have produced many notebooks in the past, so we decided to take a closer look at this one in particular, to get a feel of exactly how much power it has, and what objectives we should set for it if we were to buy it.

ASUS UL20A-A1 Thin and Light 12.1-Inch Silver Laptop - 7.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) Sale Price: $599.00 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Eligible for free shipping! 1 used from $599.00

ASUS UL20A-A1 Specifications and Features
CPU, Memory, Hard Drive
The ASUS UL20A-A1 features a 1.3GHz Intel processor, which has been selected from the Core 2 Duo range. This is certainly not the fastest processor we've ever spotted in a notebook - but if you compare it to a laptop which is 3 years old, you'll definitely notice a big increase in the speed.

Also on tap is 2GB of DDR2 Ram, which we were slightly disappointed by. Not only does DDR3 Ram exist these days, we've also moved on to DDR4. Hence - only 2GB of the lower generation Ram was a little disappointing, and did affect the overall score for this device.

Same goes for the 250GB hard drive. This is certainly not a small amount of storage space - but we don't think its particular generous either.

Graphics & Display
The display on the ASUS UL20A-A1 is very small - sizing up at 12.1". For some people - this could be exactly what they want. For others, however, it may just be too small. If you're a movie enthusiast and you intend to watch TV and movies on your notebook - this probably isn't the machine for you.

One of the huge positives here however is the battery life. A smaller screen drains the battery less over time, and hence the ASUS UL20A-A1 is able to survive for 8 hours without being recharged! That is exceptional.

Software
This computer is running Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium edition. It also features a number of handy software add-ons by Asus, including the Express Gate technology - allowing you to connect to known wireless networks in less than 10 seconds. No more waiting around for your net book to "find a connection".

Our Rating of the ASUS UL20A-A1
Overall, our experience with the ASUS UL20A-A1 was an average one. The specifications of the machine are not mind blowing, but then again neither is the price. The machine comes with a 1 year global ASUS warranty, which protects you from any hardware faults not caused by you.

The ASUS IceCool feature is also quite an extraordinary feature - ensuring that you laptop stays cool during use, even if the processor is working at full speed!

Overall, when looking at all aspects in respect to each other, we've awarded the ASUS UL20A-A1 a 4 star rating (out of 5). We would love to see a few improvements (or a further reduction in price) for it to gain the full 5 stars.

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The 10 inch LED backlit display with a 1024 x 600 resolution is very easy on the eyes and a pleasure to view. The colors are vibrant and the brightness is perfect. It is an remarkably clear screen that can be seen from many angles, so watching a movie with friends on this laptop would be a great experience.

With a 160 GB 5,400 rpm hard disk drive, you're allowed to store more of your documents and multimedia while on the go. You're offered 1 GB of DDR2 RAM and the built-in stereo speaker provides great sound quality.

The 1000HA is powered by Intel's 1.6GHz single-core Atom processor and it is fitted with three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output, audio in/out sockets, Ethernet and an SDHC-compatible SD card slot. This great little laptop is Bluetooth capable and also gives you a really decent 1.3 megapixel webcam.

ASUS Eee PC 1000HA 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel ATOM N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB E-Storage, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) List Price: $389.99 Sale Price: $239.00 You save: $150.99 (39%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Eligible for free shipping! 5 used from $239.00

It comes with a 6 cell, 6600 mAh battery pack. The operating system on board is Windows XP Home Edition and the entire laptop measures 10.47 x 7.53 x 1.12 and weighs a mere 3 pounds and 2 ounces with the battery.

The sturdy, powerful and compact ASUS Eee PC 1000HA is a great working portable. The keyboard is comfortable and provides great feedback. The keys are firm and typing for long periods is not a problem at all. The affordable price and the compact size makes this an attractive and great functioning laptop to carry along with you. The 1000HA would make a perfect second computer.

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The Asus K40IJ-A1 showcases a 14 inch high definition LED backlit display as well as a 16:9 golden aspect ratio that works well to provide high contrast rate as well as color saturation. Like the previous notebooks from Asus, this one is very well complimented with Altec Lansing Speakers beefed up with SRS Premium Sound Technology as well as virtual surround sound ... offering high definition audio enjoyment.

As for keeping your laptop cool and comfy, the Asus K40IJ-A1 is designed to provide users with comfortable and mobile computing technology. It has the IceCool Design, showcasing cleverly situated heat vents to keep the palm rest of your laptop cool and the temperature low even after using your Asus K40IJ-A1 for a long period of time. YES, it keeps your laptop cooler than human body temperature.

ASUS UL80Vt-A1 14-Inch Thin and Light Black Laptop (11.5 Hours of Battery Life) List Price: $849.00 Sale Price: $470.00 You save: $379.00 (45%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Eligible for free shipping! 7 used from $470.00

Along with that, the Asus K40IJ-A1 comes with an Asus 360 Service Program that has 2 years global warranty, one month zero bright dot guaranty, free two-way standard overnight shipping as well as a 24 hour technical support that's up and running seven days a week. And to top it off, it's protected from accidental damage with its 1 Year Accidental Damage Warranty...protecting the notebook from not so friendly elements and events that could destroy it like drops, fire, spills, electric surges, and more. These warranties and guaranties for your Asus K40IJ-A1 make it worth every dime spent on it. Let's check out some of the basic contents and features of the Asus K40IJ-A1 that will surely make you fall in love with it...

- It comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 Processor at a speed of 2.0 GHz. With a Core 2 Duo processor, your Asus K40IJ-A1 can keep up with multiple tasks from different applications, programs, and more.

- With 4 GB of RAM coupled with other handy features, your Asus K40IJ-A1 can keep up even with the most demanding games, programs, applications, etc. Not to mention you can upgrade it by getting more memory modules of the same speed and capacity.

- With the 250 GB SATA hard drive at 5400 RPM, you can store anything! Videos, sounds, games, images, etc. - your Asus K40IJ-A1 will have more than enough space for anything you want to keep. Combine that with a 14 inch high definition screen, you are bound to enjoy multimedia experience like you never did before. It's worth checking out the Asus G50VT-X1 as well for its superb 15.6 inch high definition screen as well.

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Here's the good news, though - the long search is over as the Asus G50VT-X1 is here! Having 15.6 inches of crystal clear display, the Asus G50VT-X1 will cater to your gaming, entertainment, computing, and other daily needs. There's no doubt about it, it is the next generation gaming notebook that surpasses the competition by combining a host of new and unique features you won't find anywhere else...an intricate combination of graphics power packed in an exciting industrial design.

Just how formidable is the Asus G50VT-X1? First and foremost, it comes with its guns blazing...beefed up with the NVidia GeForce 9800M GS graphics card that has 512 MB GDDR3 memory combined with CUDA technology. So what does it mean? It simply means that the Asus G50VT-X1 can handle even the most challenging and demanding 3D games...delivering cutting edge GPU accelerated PhysX gaming effects. GeForce beefed up with CUDA technology will bring your games to life through a smoothing image processing experience.

Along with that, the Asus G50VT-X1 offers up a Super Hybrid Engine that lets you over clock your Intel Core 2 Duo Processor for lightning speed performance. YES, folks, you've read that right. With the Asus G50VT-X1, you'll get an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Just in case you don't know, over clocking has been a huge time and money saver for gamers who go for extreme performance.

As for the RAM, the Asus G50VT-X1 is not to be left out. Having a RAM of 4 GB, it has the standard RAM compared to gaming PCs and desktops you'd find in the market. Along with that, it also showcases the Asus-exclusive mini operating system that exterminates the waiting time when you boot up the Asus G50VT-X1 notebook. Get this - with this mini operating system, you will see the Express Gate screen pop up within 8 seconds after booting up. That means within moments, you can access the Internet, use instant messenger, chat through Skype, play online games, listen to music, view photos, and that's just to name a few.

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With other features like Asus Direct Messenger keyboard display (for in-game email notification), instant messenger, and more, it's really clear that the Asus G50VT-X1 has been designed by gamers for gamers! With flashing sidelights, a glossy 1366x768 LCD screen, 1.3 Megapixel webcam, an unbeatable gaming graphics card, whopping RAM and hard drive, you can't go wrong with Asus G50VT-X1. True, you can settle for almost any laptop out there if you're after daily computing tasks...BUT why settle for anything less? Go grab an Asus G50VT-X1 and take care of your daily computing and gaming needs and a whole lot more!

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Highlighting its easy usage, the PC 701 offers just six options: Internet, Work, Learn, Play, Settings and Favorites. You will love having a clutter-free desktop for daily use and will find navigation simple on this ASUS.

The 7 inch 800 x 480 pixel display is very easy on the eyes, with brightness and color levels great and viewing from angles easy.

You will get an SD Card slot, two USB ports and a VGA port on the right hand side. The other USB port, Ethernet and modem connections, headphone and microphone jacks are on the left side.

You can do practically everything with the ASUS Eee PC 701 that you can do with any Windows-powered laptop. Use the internet area to launch Firefox, Wikipedia or Skype and utilize the instant messaging program to stay in touch with friends and family.

The PC 701 would be a great addition to a family with many computer users.

ASUS Eee PC 701 Surf (512MB, 4GB, Linux, White)

Under the "Work" menu you will see a quick link to OpenOffice.org 2.0 and Microsoft compatible applications like Documents, Presentations and Spreadsheets.

You will get a preloaded Media Player and great speakers to listen to your tunes and the ASUS Eee PC 701 can play MP3 and WMAs as you surf the web.

Getting online with the PC 701 is painless and effortless and once you set up your profile and enter the encryption key, the 701 will automatically connect you to that network the next time to power it up.

The ASUS Eee PC 701 brings affordable computing to everyone. The 701 is ambitious, good looking and a very capable small laptop. For those looking for an even smaller laptop, check out the Asus Eee PC S101.

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You are offered this mini laptop in the choice of two colors and it comes with an 8.9 inch sized screen for great viewing space. The 1024 x 600 resolution gives you the ability to view a A4 page without having to scroll left or right, so viewing and editing your documents is very easy.

Just like the Asus Eee PC 901, the Eee PC 904HA also features the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine to give you up to 5.9 hours of battery life and you also can choose performance and power consumption modes.

Thr ASUS Eee PC 904HA functions easily in any connected environment with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and comes with a full range of applications to make your communication and computing experiences better.

The Fine Ebony color of the PC 904HA comes with an Infusion casing technology. The motifs are inlaid within the chassis and are an integral part of the entire laptop. The surface is scratch-resistant and durable, making it a stylish laptop to take along with you.

The 1.3 megapixel webcam is located just above the screen and it provides you with super crisp and clear images to enhance your video conferences.

The 160 GB of storage lets you manage your photos, music and data files efficiently.

You are offered 3 USB ports, an MMC card port, Secure Digital Card slot and headphone, VGA and microphone ports.

The keyboard is spacious enough to make typing comfortable and the keys are nice and firm and give you great response.

The PC 904HA measures 10.47 x 7.53 x1.12 and weighs just 3.09 pounds. If you are looking for a great computer to slide into your bag to take with you, the ASUS Eee PC 904HA is the perfect companion.

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The 10 inch display and large keyboard allow you to work in total comfort for hours on end and you are offered a palm rest on this compact notebook as well.

The big 160 GB of built-in storage and additional 10 GB of online Eee Storage allows you to to store, access and share your data anytime from anywhere.

There is no need to scroll left or write when viewing your webpages and documents thanks to the 1024 x 600 screen resolution. The keyboard on the Eee PC 1002HA is 92% the size of generic notebooks, so typing is a breeze and not a bit uncomfortable.

The Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) provides you with up to 5 hours of unplugged use when you're on the move and the SHE will also manage your power consumption, so you'll get the optimal power depending upon your current need.

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With a lap weight of 2 pounds and 12 ounces, the Eee PC 1002HA is a breeze to slide into a shoulder bag and carry with you.

This ASUS also has an integrated multitouch trackpad. A two-finger dragging gesture means you will not miss your scroll wheel, and a three-finger tap is a right click.

The 1002HA sports a generous 5400rpm, 160GB standard hard drive and an Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz processor that makes this thin and light notebook speedy.

The 1.3 MP on-board web cam provides you with clear connections for video conferencing.

Choose from Microsoft Windows XP or the Linus Operating System on the ASUS Eee PC 1002HA. It's a terrific performer and very pleasing to the eye.

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With a rapid start-up time, the Eee PC 900 is always ready to get to work. The specially designed, user-friendly and intuitive graphic interface makes computing easy and fun on the PC 900.

You are able to stay connected wherever you go with the on-board WiFi 802.11 b/g that will automatically detect and connect to the internet from any hotspot.

You are offered document-handling, email and other software to keep you in constant touch at work and you can upload your photos and videos and share them on popular social networking sites with this laptop. You will get a generous 1 GB of DDRS memory on this lightweight laptop and its Intel Celeron Mobile Processor runs at 900 MHz.

The Eee PC 900's extensively supports a wide array of digital multimedia and you can use Skype or Instant Messaging to stay in touch with co-workers and friends at any time and from anywhere. The built-in card reader, microphone and speakers keeps your working space clear of wires.

The ASUS Eee PC 900 has a big 9 inch widescreen - clear, bright, easily read from different angles, and larger than the Asus Eee PC 701's 7.8 inch screen. The screen features a 800x480 resolution, large enough even to multitask.

Asus Eee PC 900A WFBB01 Refurbished Netbook

The touchpad is large and supports a handful of gesture controls. Images on the screen can be pinched or unpinched with the thumb and forefinger for zooming in and out. Use two fingers to scroll up and down web pages.

Perfect for the working, traveling professional or the student, the ASUS Eee PC 900 is a hard working, durable and highly portable laptop computer that is all set to hit the road.

The ASUS Eee PC 900 is small, built tough and powerful enough to impress. It is a great little laptop with good performance that is affordable.

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The "E" at the end of the 1000HE stands for 'extended' and what ASUS is referring to is that this laptop comes with a 6 cell battery and each cell is now 2.9 amps instead of 2.6. You are provided with extended battery life on the 1000HE-up to a full 8.7 hours.

With its exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine with increased power efficiency, you won't have to worry about power while on the move and it keeps you connected very easily all day long. You also are offered an impressive and long battery life-up to 9.5 hours thanks also to the Super Hybrid Engine.

You can store your data on the 160GB hard disk drive or share them with the online Eee Storage feature with up to 10GB. With the built-in Eee Connect, you can work through the internet to provide desktop control and customer support or to perform file transfers from one system to another.

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 9.5 Hour Battery Life List Price: $399.00 Sale Price: $250.00 You save: $149.00 (37%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days   Eligible for free shipping! 6 used from $250.00

With the inbuilt EEE Download, you can easily enjoy a wide range of music, video and other multimedia entertainment with just a few clicks.

The ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is Bluetooth supported so you can transfer data easily with other Bluetooth enabled devices.

The ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is powered by a 160GB H.D.D. Intel Atom N280 processor and the 1000HE brags of being the first netbook that has this processor.

The large and ergonomic chiclet keyboard allows you to work for hours very comfortably.

The screen with its 1024 x 600 resolution is backlit and makes reading documents and multimedia files very comfortable.

The ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is a powerful, very adept and stylish laptop computer that offers you everything needed for smooth and efficient connectivity.

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Thanks to the built-in ASUS Exclusive Hybrid Engine, you get a long battery life-up to 7 hours on the S101. You're offered four color choices and the Eee PC S101 comes with a 4-in-1 card reader for MMC, SD, Memory Stick and MS-PRO.

At just 1.8 cm thin and weighing in at only 2.2 pounds, the Eee PC S101 is very eye-catching and stunning. It comes with a premium infusion finish and crystal-adorned hinges. Amazingly, the Eee PC S101 offers the same blazing performance of the Asus Eee PC 904HA, but in an even compact form factor.

The ASUS Eee PC S101 is loaded with features like the Super Hybrid Engine that allows for extended use while on the go, a Solid State Drive of up to 64 GB and a big 10.2 inch widescreen display. This thin laptop has a blazing fast start up time. You can get on the internet in mere seconds from when you press the power button.

You will get up to 5.4 hours of mobile storage thanks to the Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) and your power consumption is managed by the SHE also.

You are offered 30 GB of file-encrypted online Eee Storage for your documents and multimedia.

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PEB-RRED01S 10.1-Inch Netbook (Red) List Price: $329.99 Sale Price: $225.00 You save: $104.99 (32%)   Eligible for free shipping! 8 used from $225.00

The 10.2 inch screen display makes reading web pages and documents easy and comfortable. With its 1024x600 resolution, you can view a single A4 sized page without even having to scroll from left or right.

The Eee PC S101 is powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor and holds 1 GB of RAM. The display is backlit and the trackpad features a multi-touch feature, all designed with your ease-of-use in mind.

The keyboard is spacious and comfortable for typing for long periods of time, and the touchpad is a coated brushed metal that gives it a smooth and slightly textured feel.

The ASUS Eee PC S101 is without a doubt the most stylish of all mini laptops and it performs incredibly well that you will want to take it everywhere you go.

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