Software and Extra Features
Our Eee PC S101 came preinstalled with Windows XP Home. ASUS also bundles the mini-notebook with Sun StarOffice Suite. A Xandros version of the S101 will also be available, but not in the United States. ASUS backs the system with a one-year limited warranty and 24/7 toll-free tech support.
Eee PC S101 Verdict
How much are you willing to pay for style? The Eee PC S101 ($699) is hands-down the best looking mini-notebook we have seen, and its thin size and small footprint make it a machine that you’ll want to show off to the world. However, the chunkier but cheaper Eee PC 1000H ($479) features a longer-lasting six-cell battery and a much larger 160GB hard drive. Similarly, our category favorite, the MSI Wind (street-priced as low as $479) also sports a better six-cell battery and a larger hard drive, plus a better keyboard than either Eee PC.
Some may prefer the ASUS N10, which, though not as thin or light as the S101, offers a handsome design, a better-looking glossy display, and discrete Nvidia graphics for the same $699 price. But if a stylish netbook is what you’re looking for, the Eee PC S101 will meet your needs.
