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Why not just get a netbook? Or a cheap desktop, for that amount of money?
Why is the market for this?]]>Mar 28th 2009 6:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 6:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 6:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/
The rest of the reasons go to the all-in-one slick design (and maybe a little bit of vanity). I have a table-style desk in my office and the computer tower and all the wires of my previous computer are huge distraction. Instead of wires running to and from my tower, monitor, printer, speakers, etc... everything is not contained in one unit with only a power and printer cord. ]]>Mar 28th 2009 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 6:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 6:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 6:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/
The touchscreen is the only benifit. But you'll have more powerful CPU and portability from the notebook.]]>Mar 28th 2009 6:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 6:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 6:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/
They've been on shelves, on display for at least 3-4 weeks at my local store.]]>Mar 28th 2009 7:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 8:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/]]>Mar 28th 2009 6:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/
This warehouses, stock checking etc.]]>Mar 28th 2009 7:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/
Impressions:

Screen - The screen has a glossy coat on it which reflects the light a little. Not as bad as the screen on an HP laptop, but it is still there, barely. After a day of use I rarely noticed it. I have found that I am so accustom to using the key board and mouse that I really don't use the touch screen for much. The LED screen has a separate on/off switch so it can be shut of without shutting the whole computer down.

Keyboard - The keyboard looks slick and very clean. However, it lacks a number pad and the keys are flat. I recently purchased a wireless keyboard so I opted to use that instead of the wired keyboard that came with the computer.

Mouse - The mouse is slightly smaller than the average computer mouse. It has the feel of the type of mouse you might find on a mac. I like really liked the mouse, and if it was a wireless mouse I would still be using it. However, I had recently purchased a wireless mouse (with the wireless keyboard) and therefore have opted to use that instead.

Speakers - The sound quality is actually good, and better than expected, given the small size of the speakers.

Operating noise - This unit is silent. You cannot hear it unless you place your ear right next the vent at the top of the unit.

Programs - It comes with Easy Mode, Star Office, Opera and a few other programs pre-installed.

Easy Mode program - This is the program that runs ontop of windows. It contains the clock, notes, launch for programs, etc... Easy Mode does not detect and automatically add the programs once you install them. I not sure how to add icons, I didn't even look in the manual as I really didn't care for the Easy Mode program and disabled it in my start menu.

Overall - I really like the unit. Its all-in-one design is very slick and clean, eliminates the tower and a lot of wires. It meets my word processing and internet surfacing needs. I didn't test high graphic games or programs that would require a lot of memory, as I don't have those programs installed, nor do I intend to install them on this unit. For my needs it was worth the $599 price. I would have paid and extra $50-$75 for wireless keyboard and mouse.



]]>Mar 28th 2009 6:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 7:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 29th 2009 1:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 6:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 9:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/
hot chip lyrics:
over and over and over and over and over
like a monkey with a miniature cymbal
the joy of repetition really is in you
under and under and under and under and under
the smell of repetition really is on you
and when i feel this way i really am with you ]]>Mar 28th 2009 7:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 29th 2009 4:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/
The market is for a kitchen computer. There isn't a netbook that has a 15.6" touch screen. The computer is quick and sleek. I want one to throw Hackintosh on...oh well.]]>Mar 28th 2009 7:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 7:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 8:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 8:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/There is no way you can compare this to an iMac. I'll take the Mac any day.]]>Mar 29th 2009 3:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 30th 2009 11:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 8:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 9:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 10:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 29th 2009 7:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 10:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 28th 2009 11:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 29th 2009 5:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 29th 2009 5:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 29th 2009 7:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/
it is $699 with everything included (blue-ray included too). You can check the price in lenovo.com. I have the spec sheet excel file.]]>Mar 29th 2009 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 29th 2009 11:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 29th 2009 7:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/28/asus-15-6-inch-eee-top-all-in-one-now-shipping/Mar 29th 2009 9:53PM