Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #80942 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Asus
• Model: 90PE0RC112210351EKQZ
• Released on: 2008-11-09

Manufacturer's Description
Add a touch of fun to your home with the Eee Top, an easy-to-use one-stop desktop that puts the Internet at your fingertips - literally. It features a touch panel that allows you to do everything you can with a regular desktop by simply applying direct pressure on the screen with your fingertips. With it's touch-and-select interface and exclusive touch-optimised software, everyone in the family will find the Eee Top instantly easy to use. Scribbling memos to each other, surfing the Net, drawing custom emoticons during instant messaging - the possibilities are endless!. Saying that the Eee Top needs to be set up is an exaggeration. All you have to do is plug the power cord into a socket and it´s ready for use. Moving it about the house is virtually effortless!. The Eee Top is also the perfect computer for beginners. It features an exclusive Easy Mode within Windows that makes commonly-used applications easily accessible. Everyone will be running programs like experts in no time!. The Eee Top may have the tiny footprint of a slim LCD monitor but it is massive in terms of features. Among it's rich complement of features are Wi-Fi 802.11n connectivity for speedy and reliable Internet access and an integrated 1.3 megapixel web camera and microphone for convenient web conferencing. The Eee Top is clearly user-friendly but is it also home and earth-friendly?. You bet it is. The svelte design allows it to fit into the most space-starved of settings and it's sleek, modern looks allow it to blend in nicely with contemporary interiors. It operates at a hushed 26 dB and yet remains extremely cool, thanks to its unique cooling system, collectively known as ASUS Tranquiller Technology. With its sharp and vibrant widescreen (16:9) LCD, the Eee Top is a full-fledged entertainment centre. Splendid Video Intelligence Technology ensures that the display remains vivid and clear regardless of environmental lighting, and SRS technology works in tandem with the Eee Top´s built-in high fidelity speakers to deliver crystal clear audio. Tying all of the Eee Top´s multimedia capabilities together is 'Eee Cinema', a rich-featured multimedia centre that will enhance your enjoyment of photos, videos, music and movies. Eee Cinema puts the ability to browse, select and play all of your media at your fingertips.

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Customer Reviews

Asus Eee Top All-in-One PC (1602-WT-X0010) - An excellent idea slightly flawed
I bought this machine primarily for its touch screen facility to make it easier for my disabled daughter to access PC technology.

On the Plus Side:

1. This is a very beautiful, solidly built computer. I am referring to the all white version. The blue LEDS is a nice touch.

2. This is a very easy machine to operate particularly if you can't use a keyboard or mouse. Switching the machine on is very easy even for my daughter.

3. The touchscreen works extremely well, but I have reduced the screen resolution ensuring it is easier for my daughter to activate the desktop icons as her fingers are a little unsteady.

4. The touch screen mirrors the mouse properties so can be set to single tap rather than 2 taps on the screen to activate applications.

5. It is good for basic programs, internet and simple games and standard resolution video play.

6. A good number of usb sockets. Happily runs external HD and DVD drives(almost! see below). Good large hard drive - 160 GB is just right.

7. Generally as long as you are not running graphic intensive applications - if watching a DVD is intensive? this is a peppy little machine.

8. Most importantly is happy using it and does not get frustrated too quickly.

On The Minus Side:

1. It's best potential feature is also its worst (Asus I hope you are listening!). Easy mode is an excellent idea, but it is completely none editable. My daughter does find it very easy to use, but it must be editable so user wanted applications can be accessed and not just those Asus thinks are important!

2. Graphically it is slightly underpowered if you play video for more than 30 minutes. The image will stammer, freeze and the audio can be out of sync. The only way round this is to encode in MPEG 1 or AVI. Don't use VOB, or HD video you might struggle.

3. An odd complaint, but it is so portable you forget it is mains only and you really wise it did have batteries to run it as well.

4. The web camera is sadly very poor quality - avoid using it is that poor.

5. This computer maybe slightly underpowered due to shared graphics with general RAM. If it is at all possible 2 GB in this machine could be excellent - however its overall design suggest it might be difficult to add more RAM. I am still thinking about this one.

Top Banana
A cracking bit of kit. Not a serious games machine, but fine for Sims 2 and Office 2007. Very neat and the styling fits right in with our otherwise Mac-dedicated household. Kids love the touchcreen.