ASUS Eee PC 701 (Celeron M ULV Processor 900MHz, 512MB RAM)

The Eee PC is one of the smallest laptops on the market. At 225 x 35 x 165mm, it’s about the size of a hardback book, and weighs 920g. Its petite dimensions give it a toy-like appearance, but this is countervailed by the pearl-white finish, which gives it a touch of sophistication. Ultimately, the Eee PC looks equally at home on the catwalk or in a child’s playpen–it is what you make of it.

Because it’s so small, some sacrifices have been made. The keyboard is exceptionally tiny and the keys are very closely grouped. Whereas keys on a standard desktop keyboard have an approximate 5mm gap, the gap between those on the Eee PC is less than 1mm so it’s easy to make mistakes. Fat-fingered users will have a hard time typing long documents, or making notes at speed, but don’t let that put you off–it’s fine for drafting short to medium-length text. Read the rest of this entry »

The Ultra-Mobile PC—Anywhere you go.

Now you can take your PC everywhere! Your ultra-mobile PC, with the full power of Windows Vista, is designed for your on-the-go lifestyle.

About the size of a paperback book, the UMPC is small and light enough to fit easily into a carry-on, a purse, or a backpack. And yet, the UMPC features a powerful processor, a big, bright display, easy-to-use input options, and support for the latest connectivity standards.

The UMPC offers a display of 4-7 inches and touch capabilities, all in a package that weighs less than 2 pounds. But don’t underestimate this small computer—it can run all of the same Windows Vista-compatible software you’re already familiar with.

And soon, using a UMPC will be even more fun and convenient. Watch for Microsoft Origami™ Experience 2.0 that is scheduled to ship in mid 2008.