Asus Eee Box

The Asus Eee Box is a compact desktop model from the Eee Box family of design and budget-centered computers. Based on the Intel 945GSE Express mobile chipset with integrated Intel GMA 950 graphic processing and an ICH7 Southbridge I/O controller hub (for SATA, USB and Gig-E LAN connections), the Eee Box is built on the Intel Atom N270 processor (1.6GHz with a 533MHz FSB) and includes 1GB of DDR2-400 system memory (although some 512MB RAM options are available as well in different models).

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Asus Eee Box B202
MSRP $349.00
Release date August, 2008
Brand Asus
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
11 reviews
84
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10 positive
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1 negative

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Pros:
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Low power consumption
+9agreedisagree

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Small, sleek form factor
+8agreedisagree

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Wireless 802.11n connectivity
+7agreedisagree

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Includes USB keyboard and mouse
+6agreedisagree

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latest update adds an ATI graphics card with HDMI output
+6agreedisagree

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Quiet operation
+5agreedisagree

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good enough for the majority of consumers and students
+4agreedisagree

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generates very little heat
+4agreedisagree

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Runs Windows XP Home
+3agreedisagree

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Has an S/PDIF audio output
+3agreedisagree

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Can be used as an HTPC, can output HD
+3agreedisagree

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now ideal for a small, full featured and inexpensive media PC
+2agreedisagree

Cons:
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Fairly expensive for it's specs
+3agreedisagree

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impossible to upgrade
+2agreedisagree

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1080p playback can be spotty
+2agreedisagree

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Limited resolution output to a max of 1280x800
+1agreedisagree

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Specs preclude playing of anything but casual games
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No HDMI output
-4agreedisagree


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Details

Upgraded in early December 2008, the Eee Box B204 and B206 include more powerful ATI Radeon graphics cards - allowing for HDMI output - ideal for high quality digital video and audio. The Eee Box B202 comes with 80GB of hard-drive storage space and is bundled with a mouse, keyboard and necessary power adaptors.

A model was released later in December 2008 that included a Celeron processor.

Models (only differences are highlighted)

  • B202: integrated Intel GMA graphics
  • B203: Celeron processor
  • B204: dedicated ATI graphics
  • B206: dedicated ATI graphics

Features

  • Small size
  • Intel Atom N270 Processor (1.6 Ghz with a 533 MHz FSB)
  • 1GB of DDR2-400 system memory
  • 802.11abgn, Gigabit Ethernet
  • Intel 945GSE Express mobile chipset with integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics
  • ICH7 Southbridge I/O controller hub (SATA, USB and Gig-E LAN connection)
  • 80/160GB HDD
  • Bundled with mouse, keyboard and power adaptors

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Comments

9 taps
1.  avatar JoeMerchant said:

I put up a small review of our new B202 at mangocats.com/b202

Nov 21, 2008 9:48am
2.  avatar Erik said:

Kudos, Asus, on the HDMI/high def upgrade. The Eee box went from interesting to a must have because of it. Any word on the MSRP of the new one?
Dec 04, 2008 10:45am
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Omar

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March 19, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
73
negative
mixed
positive
8 pros
3 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Low power consumption
  • Small, sleek form factor
  • Wireless 802.11n connectivity
  • Includes USB keyboard and mouse
  • latest update adds an ATI graphics card with HDMI output
  • Quiet operation
  • good enough for the majority of consumers and students
  • generates very little heat

Cons

  • 1080p playback can be spotty
  • Limited resolution output to a max of 1280x800
  • Specs preclude playing of anything but casual games

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Erik

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December 4, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
91
negative
mixed
positive
10 pros
1 con
want itwant it
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Low power consumption
  • Small, sleek form factor
  • Wireless 802.11n connectivity
  • Includes USB keyboard and mouse
  • latest update adds an ATI graphics card with HDMI output
  • Quiet operation
  • Runs Windows XP Home
  • Has an S/PDIF audio output
  • Can be used as an HTPC, can output HD
  • now ideal for a small, full featured and inexpensive media PC

Cons

  • Fairly expensive for it's specs

Comments

"Kudos, Asus, on the HDMI/high def upgrade. The Eee box went from interesting to a must have because of it. Any word on the MSRP of the new one?"
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Yale

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December 3, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
91
negative
mixed
positive
10 pros
1 con
love itlove it
want itwant it
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Low power consumption
  • Small, sleek form factor
  • Wireless 802.11n connectivity
  • Includes USB keyboard and mouse
  • latest update adds an ATI graphics card with HDMI output
  • Quiet operation
  • good enough for the majority of consumers and students
  • Has an S/PDIF audio output
  • Can be used as an HTPC, can output HD
  • now ideal for a small, full featured and inexpensive media PC

Cons

  • impossible to upgrade

Competitors

Yale prefers Asus Eee Box over Shuttle X27, Compaq Presario CQ2009F
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fractalhorizon

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January 8, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
85
negative
mixed
positive
11 pros
2 cons
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Low power consumption
  • Small, sleek form factor
  • Wireless 802.11n connectivity
  • Includes USB keyboard and mouse
  • latest update adds an ATI graphics card with HDMI output
  • Quiet operation
  • good enough for the majority of consumers and students
  • Runs Windows XP Home
  • Has an S/PDIF audio output
  • Can be used as an HTPC, can output HD
  • now ideal for a small, full featured and inexpensive media PC

Cons

  • Fairly expensive for it's specs
  • impossible to upgrade

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

lonehunter

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January 14, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
2 cons
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Low power consumption
  • Wireless 802.11n connectivity
  • Includes USB keyboard and mouse
  • latest update adds an ATI graphics card with HDMI output

Cons

  • Fairly expensive for it's specs
  • impossible to upgrade

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

korbendalis

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March 18, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
0 cons
have ithave it
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Low power consumption
  • Small, sleek form factor
  • generates very little heat

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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JoeMerchant

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June 18, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
90
negative
mixed
positive
9 pros
1 con
have ithave it
love itlove it
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Low power consumption
  • Small, sleek form factor
  • Wireless 802.11n connectivity
  • Quiet operation
  • good enough for the majority of consumers and students
  • generates very little heat
  • Runs Windows XP Home
  • Has an S/PDIF audio output
  • Can be used as an HTPC, can output HD

Cons

  • 1080p playback can be spotty

Comments

"

I put up a small review of our new B202 at mangocats.com/b202

"
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Henk Poley

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May 17, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
90
negative
mixed
positive
9 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Low power consumption
  • Small, sleek form factor
  • Wireless 802.11n connectivity
  • Includes USB keyboard and mouse
  • latest update adds an ATI graphics card with HDMI output
  • Quiet operation
  • good enough for the majority of consumers and students
  • generates very little heat
  • Runs Windows XP Home

Cons

  • impossible to upgrade

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

furbing

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November 29, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con
want itwant it
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Low power consumption
  • Small, sleek form factor

Cons

  • Fairly expensive for it's specs

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jmard2

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April 10, 2009
approved
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ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
1 con

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • Fairly expensive for it's specs

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