Asus Eee Top ET2203

Asus Eee Top ET2203 Review

We review Asus' swing at Apple's iMac with its powerful-yet-affordable ET2203 Eee Top. Who needs touch anyway? While most of Asus' previous Eee Tops have focused on bringing touch screens to the mainstream, the ET2203 abandons finger-centric aspirations and makes a stab at a more traditional all-in-one, ala Apple's iMac. Although it can't quite nail Apple's design sensibilities, the $900 price point, which puts it $300 below the cheapest iMac, may make it a compelling choice for budget all-in-one buyers. The ET2203 we received for review came with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor clocked at 2.2GHz, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a 500GB SATA drive spinning at 5400 RPM, and ATI's Radeon HD 4570 with 256MB of dedicated RAM, all set around a 21.6-inch widescreen display with full 1080p resolution. Other notable features include a built-in webcam, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and dual 3-watt stereo speakers, along with an included wireless mouse and keyboard. The entire package measures just about two inches thick - making it right on par with Apple's iMac and downright slender compared to Gateway's bloated One ZX. On a desk, it measures 21.57 inches across - no wider than a typical monitor of the same size - so it's easy to squeeze into just about any space.