ASUS Eee Top ET2203-B0017 21.6-Inch Black All-in-One Desktop PC (Windows 7 Home Premium)

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 21.6 x 17.7 inches ; 19.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 28.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002P3KMNA
• Item model number: ET2203-B0017
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,538 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 18, 2009

Product Description

Enjoy everyday computing and multimedia entertainment in style with the Eee Top ET2203 All-in-One Desktop PC. With its minimalist design and slim form factor, the ET2203 ensures a small desktop footprint. Its light and compact design, as well as its fast and easy start-up, makes it the ideal All-in-One Desktop PC. So plug in the power cable and boot up, because the days of cluttered desktops and messy wiring are over. The EeeTop ET2203 also allows you to experience movies and games like never before with a 21.6-inch flushed high definition widescreen display and an ATI Radeon HD 4570 graphics engine. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, HD support and HDMI compatibility, the ET2203 delivers crystal clear, true-to-life visuals. Together with its embedded deluxe stereo speakers featuring SRS Premium Sound with virtual 5.1 surround sound, it immerses you in a truly exceptional multimedia entertainment experience. The ET2203 also comes with an intuitive user interface, complemented by a suite of programs that have been designed to make your life simpler. Lastly, the built-in webcam, fitted with the ASUS exclusive Real-time Image Capture Technology, provides a superior image quality at 30-frames-per-second; while its enhanced sensitivity to light ensures great images even in low-light settings. The Eee Top ET2203 comes with a wireless keyboard and mouse and a 1 year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, especially for the price, February 22, 2010

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Jake W. (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ASUS Eee Top ET2203-B0017 21.6-Inch Black All-in-One Desktop PC (Windows 7 Home Premium) (Personal Computers)

I don't need to describe this computer generally--just read the specs. Here are some particulars, though:

- It's not the fastest, due to (i) its notebook processor, (ii) its notebook hard drive, (iii) its notebook video chip, and (iv) the 32-bit Windows 7 version that can use only 3GB of its 4GB of RAM

- All that being said, it's fast enough for the average user. I've watched full HD movie files on it and the fan doesn't even spin up. Can't comment on 3D gaming though.

- The speakers sound alright, especially once you turn on all of the SRS effects. Also there's no noise when you use headphones, a nice change from my latop.

- The mouse is too small for my hand, and my hands are not that large. The wireless keyboard tends to turn off (to save power I assume) and usually I have to hit a key to wake it up again before typing. It has no caps/num/scroll lock lights (they're virtual, on the screen). Also, the keyboard is maybe half the width of the computer, contrary to what you see in the photo.

- It doesn't include a normal Windows re-installation DVD; rather it's a recovery image that includes all of the installed BS.

- The 22" widescreen is very reflective but otherwise nice. It has an HDMI input and is full 1080 resolution so you could plug your xbox or bluray player in and use it as a monitor.

- The 2.5" hard drive makes little whining noises which are always audible since the rest of the machine is so quiet. Annoying.

- Overall, despite its flaws, this is a versatile machine especially if you get it for the $690 after mail-in-rebate price.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded My Expectation, March 9, 2010

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Meow "MCool" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS Eee Top ET2203-B0017 21.6-Inch Black All-in-One Desktop PC (Windows 7 Home Premium) (Personal Computers)

I was looking for a replacement desktop for sometime and finally decided that what I needed is an all-in-one. It is great to have only one cable, just for power. I was so sick and tired of the total six cables tangled up with the desktop - 2 power cables (1 for CPU and 1 for monitor), ethernet, VGA, keyboard and mouse.

All this made the setup a breeze and not to mention if I ever want to move it to another location, it will be a piece of cake. No problem at all to start Windows 7 and to install several updates. Connecting to my home wireless network was also effortless. It runs very quiet too.

I did some research on Sony all-in-one, but can't seem to justify the price tag - double of a regular desktop. I am very happy that I found this Asus model. I paid about $100 more (after the rebate) than I would otherwise with desktop of equivalent configuration. But it is well worth it. The design, I agree, it's not as pretty as the Sony, but much better looking than the HP Touch models.

I have not noticed anything negative about this machine. It exceeded my expectation. Highly recommend it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for techno-geeks, September 17, 2010

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jhl (VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS Eee Top ET2203-B0017 21.6-Inch Black All-in-One Desktop PC (Windows 7 Home Premium) (Personal Computers)

I've been sitting on a 2002 desktop PC with no internet access (argh!) for quite a few years. I kept telling myself I didn't need to spend all that money for a new one: I've got internet at work and a netbook, I could still do standard, internet-free tasks (yes, there are a few of those, but they aren't much fun), hometime should be a break from work activities, yadda, yadda, yadda. And then one day this summer, I just broke. I wanted a computer that could access the internet in my living room. The problem was that wired access could not be brought into my living room without some ugly wiring, and a laptop's not a great solution for me because my eyesight's bad. Have you searched for wireless desktops? There's not a lot to choose from. After much dilly-dallying (and some intense price-watching), I decided to take the plunge on this ASUS Eee top. I've been on it daily for a few weeks, and I have to say I really love it.

The screen is really big, but not too unwieldy to sit on a desk, and the whole thing is very sleek (although the monitor is really too reflective - I don't need to see my own face at 6:00 a.m.). It's been working beautifully - set-up was quick and easy (good thing, since the only manual is a PDF already loaded on the computer); everything's very simple to use (though there's a ton of "trial" software that I don't want to be fooled into purchasing); the wireless is powerful; and the machine works quickly. I did replace the Microsoft office software with free Open Office software (I find it harder to use than Microsoft, but it's sure a heck of a lot cheaper), and I installed Avast security (love it), but otherwise I'm pretty much chugging along on what Asus sent.

Earlier reviewers felt the mouse & keyboard were too small, but I'm having no issues - I actually like the small keyboard a lot, and it never slips, which is nice. If you do a lot of work with numbers, you won't like it, since it doesn't have the numerical keys at the right, but the keys are spaced just the way you're used to them from a larger keyboard, and they depress very nicely (with an audible sound, so you know when you've hit them).

Don't be afraid, all you who are not techno-geeks - this is an excellent all around computer.