Video: Windows 7 Device Stage on Eee PC S101 running dual-core Atom

From Engadget -


At WinHEC yesterday, Microsoft demonstrated the new Windows 7 running on an Asus Eee PC S101 running a 1.6GHz "Atom dual-core chip" to upload a photo over Sierra Wireless' 3G data modem to Flickr, not Windows Live Photo Gallery.

You can view the full video here.

ASUS Eee PC S101 hands-on

Engadget has a hands-on on the fashionable Asus Eee PC S101 and their take on it is that while it is slim, light, solidly built, not entirely gaudy, the $699 price for what is essentially still a "second" computer is too high. The specs is pretty baseline and even the keyboard lay-out is not ideal. The good thing is they expect the slim form factor to trickle down to future cheaper models.

Who's the target market for the Asus Eee PC S101?

Submitted by Brad Linder -

The Asus Eee PC S101 may be a bit thinner and lighter than other Eee PC models, but it's also by far the most expensive Eee PC to date. So who exactly is Asus hoping will buy this netbook? A leaked sales guide seems to indicate pilots, martini drinkers, and "social elites."

You can find images of the sales kit at Russian site Eee-PC.ru here and Brad's analysis here.

Asus Eee PC S101 Review

Mobile Computer Mag has scooped a worldwide exclusive review of the Eee PC S101, Asus' new top-of-the-line subnotebook aimed directly at fashionistas. Not surprisingly, the S101 has a Macbook-like profile, being just 23mm at the front and 26mm at the back. While it is similar in size to the Eee PC 1000, it much lighter at just 1.1kg - lighter than even the Eee PC 901. Meaning it is just light and small enough to throw it inside slightly oversized ladies' bags. To complete the image, it will be available in mocha brown, champagne and graphite, topped by tiny Swarovski crystals on the end of each hinge to give the fashionista something to swoon about. But beyond the external bling-blings, the rest of the unit is similar to other Eee PCs. Keyboard is identical to that on the Eee PC 1000. The 10.2" screen has only a 1024 x 600 resolution. And inside is the usual 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor. SSD is either 16GB or 32GB. OS either Windows XP or Linux. As for battery life, the Eee PC S101's 4900mAh cell stretched to 3 hours and forty-five minutes in Battery Eater’s heavy-use test, and just over five hours in light-use (Wi-Fi off and screen at mid-brightness, in both cases).

The Verdict - the Asus Eee PC S101 is a truly stunning netbook, but the specs does not justify that "high end" price tag. Nevertheless, it was given a 5 out of 6 rating. Price £449 inc VAT.