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

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2 negative

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Low power consumption
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Small, sleek form factor
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Wireless 802.11n connectivity
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Includes USB keyboard and mouse
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latest update adds an ATI graphics card with HDMI output
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Quiet operation
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good enough for the majority of consumers and students
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generates very little heat
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Has an S/PDIF audio output
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Can be used as an HTPC, can output HD
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Runs Windows XP Home
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now ideal for a small, full featured and inexpensive media PC
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Fairly expensive for it's specs
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impossible to upgrade
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1080p playback can be spotty
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Limited resolution output to a max of 1280x800
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Specs preclude playing of anything but casual games
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No HDMI output
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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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Buy It

Asus Eee Box

• ASUS Eee Box PC (1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, XP Home) Pure Black

• Eee Box Desktop

UPC: 610839755561

EAN: 0610839755561

MPN: EBXB202BKX0023

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Pros
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Cons
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Cons
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Pros
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Cons
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Comments

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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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August 25, 2008
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