ASUS Eee PC Face-Off: Windows XP vs. Xandros Linux

Laptop Mag has an excellent comparison of the newer Windows-based Asus Eee PC and its older sibling, the original Xandros-based Eee PC. The face-off compared the two on the following aspects -

Interface

Productivity

Performance

Peripherals

Multimedia

Adding Applications

Boot and Shutdown Times

Battery Life

The Verdict? The Linux-powered Eee PC won four,the XP Eee PC won three: peripherals, multimedia, and adding applications. They drew in productivity.

Ultimately, deciding which Eee PC is best depends on your personal preferences. Windows XP may be preferred because of the familiar UI, despite the fact that you have to do a fair amount of scrolling. It's also easier to install popular programs, and preferred if you don't want to worry about which peripherals will work.

But if you’re looking for a faster computing experience, longer battery life, and don’t intend on adding much software, the Xandros Eee PC should be fine. Also, its user interface is arguably the more user-friendly solution for a 7" screen.

Winner: Xandros Eee PC

You can read the entire article here.