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[popsha]

@Amit : Asus EEE PC 900HA priced at Rs. 15540/- shipped sounds like a good deal. What are the exact specs

[coolcowboy]

Originally Posted by popsha

@Amit : Asus EEE PC 900HA priced at Rs. 15540/- shipped sounds like a good deal. What are the exact specs

It sure is

Specs:
Intel Atom N270
1.6GHZ processor,
1 GB DDR2 RAM,
160GB HDD,
8.9” display,
WLAN: 802.11 b/g,
Genuine Windows XP Home license
and MS Works 9.0 license
Weighs 1.12 KG

Here's a review on it by Yogesh

Amit

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Originally Posted by coolcowboy

Its a wonderful deal I think and came up just when it was needed. I'm just worried about shipping from Chennai to Delhi. I hope it reaches me in one piece.

Any precautions to take before accepting the courier??

Mine was also shipped from Chennai (different seller), if the package isn't damaged, I guess it is alright.

Originally Posted by popsha

@Amit : Asus EEE PC 900HA priced at Rs. 15540/- shipped sounds like a good deal. What are the exact specs

Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom
Memory: 1 GB DDR2 RAM
Storage space: 160 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
LCD: 8.9 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels
Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Connectivity: Three USB 2.0, 1 VGA port, Audio in and out, MMC/SD (SDHC) card reader
Webcamera: Yes, 0.3 megapixels (VGA)
Battery life: up to 5 hours claimed and ~4 hours tested
Weight: 1.12kg
Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.33 inches
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Productivity software: MS Works 9.0
Warranty: 1 year
What’s in the Box: ASUS Eee PC 900HA, Battery, AC Adapter, Sleeve Case, Manual, Recovery DVD and soft cleaning cloth.

Here is the review, Asus Eee PC 900HA review | Yogesh Sarkar's Blog

[popsha]

Nice... this is perfect for all regular stuff.. internet, movies etc. Looks kinda cute.

Is there a option to upgrade the RAM to 2GB then it would be perfect.

[Yogesh Sarkar]

RAM and HDD (standard 2.5") is user upgradeable and as per my knowledge does not void warranty (check with Asus India to confirm).

Ps. it can only take upto 2GB RAM and that too a single stick.

[coolcowboy]

This is what one of the online reviews state:

Remove a bottom panel with two screws from the Asus and you can easily swap out the single 1GB memory module for a 2GB module that costs about $30. You can even swap out the 160GB hard drive for a still larger one


Amit

[popsha]

With XP running a 2GB will make it a killer machine

[rkbharat]

I suggest stay away from Asus, there A.S.S. is bad. I have Asus P552W PDA, and they don't even keep the basic parts for the phone like stylus.