Asus R2H

Notebook specifications

Notebook: Asus R2H
Processor: Intel Celeron M ULV (900 MHz)
Graphics adapter: Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (64 MB)
Display: 7.2 inch 16:10 (800x480 pixels)
Weight: 1 kg
Average score: 55.33% - poor
Average of 3 scores (from 8 reviews)

Reviews in English

Asus R2H UMPC Review
Source: TabletPC Review
The Asus R2H UMPC is a device, like other UMPCs, has a bit of an identity crisis. It certainly can't replace a laptop or desktop as an everyday PC, but it's too large to replace a PDA. If you have specific needs and you know the R2 might fit those needs given its feature set, I can't say it's not worth trying the R2 out. The cool factor is high for having GPS, a web camera, wi-fi and Bluetooth all crammed into this pretty looking device. I'll definitely say it's been a fun toy to play with. But I can't shake that feeling that it is a bit of a toy and not much more than that. If Asus had of put in something better than the atrocious Celeron M 800MHz processor it's a device I would have wanted to play with a bit longer, but alas they did not. The cost of the device at around $1,000 makes this device worth recommending to curious geeks with a bit of disposable cash to spare, but outside of that the audience is limited.
Date: 01/01/2007
Rating: performance: 30% display: 80% workmanship: 80%

Asus R2H UMPC Review
Source: Notebookreview
The Asus R2H UMPC is a device, like other UMPCs, has a bit of an identity crisis. It certainly can't replace a laptop or desktop as an everyday PC, but it's too large to replace a PDA. If you have specific needs and you know the R2 might fit those needs given its feature set, I can't say it's not worth trying the R2 out. The cool factor is high for having GPS, a web camera, wi-fi and Bluetooth all crammed into this pretty looking device. I'll definitely say it's been a fun toy to play with. But I can't shake that feeling that it is a bit of a toy and not much more than that. If Asus had of put in something better than the atrocious Celeron M 900MHz processor it's a device I would have wanted to play with a bit longer, but alas they did not. The cost of the device at around $1,000 makes this device worth recommending to curious geeks with a bit of disposable cash to spare, but outside of that the audience is limited.
Date: 01/01/2007
Rating: price: 60% performance: 40% display: 80% workmanship: 80%

Review: ASUS R2H UMPC Review (Pics + Specs)
Source: Notebookforums.com
Overall this UMPC has good looks, has a big screen and exceptional quality. This UMPC is more designed for people who want to do light tasks and sit on a bed and read some articles. It can do some browsing, menial tasks, but don't expect much out of this. I recommend this to journalists, light writers, laid back people who want to be connected to the internet everywhere including laying back on a couch or a bed. I would also suggest users to get the optional keyboard for the R2H for easier use.
Date: 11/05/2006
Rating: workmanship: 100%

50%Ultraportable PCs
Source: Wired Magazine
The R2H is solid as a rock, and at 1.8 pounds, it sits in your bag like one, too. It'ssmooth to the touch, almost slippery - so be careful not to drop it while your fingers fly over the well-placed, responsive joystick. Wired: Fingerprint scanner, 1.3-megapixel camera mounted above the screen for Web conferencing and self portraits. Integrated GPS receiver for maps and navigation. Tired: Slowish. Sound is weak and flat. Loud, inefficient fan.
Date: 11/01/2006
Rating: Total score: 50% performance: 50% workmanship: 85%

Reviews in German

Noble minis
Source: PC Professionell
Date: 04/20/2007
Rating: performance: 70%

40%Asus R2H
Source: Chip 2/07
Date: 01/30/2007
Rating: Total score: 40% price: 70% performance: 50% mobility: 50%

Cheap-notebooks - Asus R2H
Source: c't 25/06
Date: 01/20/2007
Rating: performance: 30% features: 90% ergonomy: 80%

76%Asus R2H
Source: PC Welt
Date: 12/27/2006
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 79% performance: 60% features: 78% ergonomy: 91%

Comment

Intel Extreme Graphics 2: Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (Codename Montara) is an onboard integrated graphics solution for Centrino, Pentium 4 and Celeron based laptops and is one of the weakest mobile video solutions. It is not suited for games. For office applications and surfing it is sufficient.
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Celeron M: Intel Celeron M is a Pentium M with halved Level 2 Cache, which is limited to FSB 400. It is hardly slower than an equally clocked Pentium M. Nevertheless it can't change the speed dynamically like the Pentium M. Therefore it needs more current without load. It is not useful for subnotebooks due to the high currend consumption.

ULV:
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

7.2": Up to now, this is the smallest format, which was used for subnotebooks. There do not exist much models with this diplay format. Working for a long time is uncomfortable. This tiny display is intended for outdoor usage.
The advantage is, that the subnotebook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the tiny display has the advantage, that it needs few current, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is very exhausting vor the eyes. High resolutions can hardly be used.
>> To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

1 kg: This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist hardly any models in this extreme class of weight. 7-9 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.

Asus: Asus is an international manufacturer of medium size. In German and English speaking countries nowadays many notebooks of Asustec are reviewed. Nevertheless rather few laptop models achieve top-positions according total ranking and prize/value-rating.
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>> Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.