Pros
- Slot-loading DVD writer
- 802.11n Wi-Fi
Cons
- Low general performance
- Average hard drive space
At A Glance
Although it doesn’t win in performance, Asus’ EeeBox 1501 delivers much for its smallest-of-the-small form factor, including a slot-loading DVD writer and HDMI output.
Manufacturer’s Description
ASUS Eee Box EB1501-B0167 Nettop PC - Black
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | EB1501B0167 |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Atom 330 |
| Processor speed | 1.6 MHz |
| Processor count | 1 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 2048.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR2 |
| Graphics | |
| Video Memory Type | Using main memory |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 250.0 GB |
| Drive Controllers | Serial ATA II |
| Motherboard | |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Asus |
| Motherboard Model | Nvidia Ion |
| Optical Drive | |
| Optical Drive Type | DVD±RW |
| Included Drives | 1 |
| optical_drive_1 | HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GA10N |
| optical_model_1 | HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GA10N |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type |
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| Available Interfaces |
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| Slots |
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| Case | |
| Chassis style | Mini System |
| Chassis Color | Black |
Performance
| Overall Rating | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 38 |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 1158 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 687 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 669 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | 1312 |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 1289 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 1022 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 723 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 496 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 513 seconds (lower is better) |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1024x768 | 19.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1680x1050 | 12.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Medium 1920x1200 | 10.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1024x768 | 12.3 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1680x1050 | 10 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3 Highest 1920x1200 | 8.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
