The Asus Eee Top ET2002 is an all-in-one desktop with the computer components and display sharing a single case. The computer has a large 20 inch, 1600 x 900 pixel display and packs a 1.6GHz Dual Core Atom 330 processor.
It's also one of the first all-in-one computers from Asus to feature NVIDIA ION graphics, so while the ET2002's basic components aren't that different from those found in a typical netbook, the computer can handle HD video and some other high performance graphics tasks.
Unlike some all-in-one desktops from Asus and other computer vendors, the ET2002 doesn't have a touchscreen display. But if you plan to use this computer in your office instead of your living room or kitchen, you probably won't miss it.
The unit Asus sent me to review has 2GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD-RW burner, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Ethernet, 6 USB ports, an HDMI port and comes with a wireless mouse and keyboard.
Design
The Asus Eee Top ET2002 is an all-in-one desktop computer. In other words, the motherboard, processor, hard drive, and disc drive are all built into the same case that houses the display. Effectively, it's like buying a computer that comes in one piece instead of two (not counting the mouse, keyboard, and any other peripherals you may need). Of course, Asus isn't the first company to release an all-in-one desktop. The computer bears a more than passing resemblance to the Apple iMac line of desktop computers. But while it almost felt silly to mention the Asus Eee Top ET1602 which I reviewed earlier year in the same breath as an Apple iMac, the ET2002 has a much nicer build quality than the 15.6 inch ET1602 and probably wouldn't embarrass you at all when you have your Mac fanboy friends over.
The front of the computer features the 20 inch, 1600 x 900 pixel widescreen display. It's bright, vivid, and responsive and HD video looks great in full screen.
Bordering the edges of the display is a glossy black bezel. At the top is a 1 megapixel webcam and stereo microphones.
Toward the bottom you'll find the power button on the right side and four buttons at the left including a Home button that will show your Windows desktop and three buttons for adjusting the display brightness, contrast, and other settings.
Below the buttons are the integrated stereo speakers.
On the back you'll find 4 USB ports, an Ethernet jack, an HDP port, and the power connector. The laptop also has built in 802.11b/g/n WiFi.
The right side of the ET2002 has a DVD drive on the right side, and that's about it. The left side features 2 more USB ports, the headphone and microphone jacks, and a 3-in-1 flash card reader.
Performance and Graphics
The Asus Eee Top ET2002 has three things that the earlier ET1602 didn't: A dual core Atom 330 processor, NVIDIA ION graphics, and a higher resolution 1600 x 900 pixel display. The first two certainly help boost the computer's performance in several areas, while the third item actually works against the computer by making the PC work a little harder in some cases.
The NVIDIA ION graphics processor comes into play when you're performing tasks like watching HD video or playing some video games. In those instances, the computer works flawlessly. I had no problems watching 1080p video downloaded from the Windows Media HD Showcase. I also had no trouble playing video games, although admittedly I don't have any bleeding edge titles lying around the house.
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