NetbookTech

There was so much promise with the ASUS Eee PC T91. Come on – what wasn’t there to like? A convertible netbook design with a touch-screen enabled display for under $500 dollars? Great idea right? Well yes.. idea was great – execution appears to have been poor unfortunately.

In the latest review of the T91, LaptopMag had this to say about the pokey T91:

“We give credit to ASUS for innovating; the touch features on the ASUS Eee PC T91 definitely break the netbook mold. However, its underpowered processor results in an underwhelming experience; screens take too long to open, and the lack of palm rejection is frustrating. Also, at $499, the Eee PC T91 is $100 more expensive than other netbooks that, while lacking a touchscreen, have larger 10-inch displays, and have batteries that last twice as long. Yes, the T91 is worth a look, but it’s not worth the wait.”

A closer look at the specs and you’ll quickly realize why the T91 is hobbled. First – there’s the processor. In an effort to save on power – ASUS used the Intel Atom Z520 processor clocked at 1.33GHz instead of the typical N270 or N280. Result? Poor performance. Then there’s the 8.9 inch form factor which leads to a small keyboard – not good. Finally, there’s no palm rejection – which means you’ll have to hold your hand a bit higher when writing on the display. Annoying.

On the flip side – we’re sure ASUS (and others) are hard at work at creating the next touch-screen netbook system so the T91’s failures are sure to be short-lived.

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