Asus EeeBook X205TA

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

5
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Low weight
Long battery life
Acceptable system performance

Cons:

Poor web cam
ClickPad without multitouch

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Last revision on July 19, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Low weight
Long battery life
Acceptable system performance
Brightness and contrast
Silent and relatively cool

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor web cam
ClickPad without multitouch
USB 3.0 only
Glaretype screen

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Expert reviews and ratings

Building a competitive cloudbook is a tough ask in the face of such strong competition, and while Asus has done alot right, the numerous flaws make the X205TA hard to recommend. If you're looking for an ultraportable, affordable laptop, then sadly the...

By Alphr on April 08, 2015

A $199.99 full-Windows laptop with an 11.6-inch screen, the hyper-aggressively priced EeeBook is a worthy competitor to HP's Stream 11. But try its keyboard, if you can, before you jump in. Read...

By Computer Shopper on February 25, 2015

If you're buying for someone where the weight matters, the Asus X205TA is a decent option as it provides Windows 8 on a budget with a soft keyboard and enough battery life to get a whole day of school work done.The glossy screen may throw some people...

By Gadget Guy Australia on February 06, 2015

The Asus EeeBook X205TA offers excellent battery life, a solid display and strong everyday computing that puts it a notch above other budget...

By LaptopMag on January 22, 2015

Thin, light and bundled with a year of Office365, the Asus EeeBook X205TA is a Chromebook beater and a real...

By Expert Reviews on December 05, 2014

EeeBook X205TA-FD005BS: Browsing and office machine with a good screen Asus reduces the core properties of a netbook to a common denominator without waiving a certain degree of quality and looks. The EeePC revival is handy, long-lasting , and sports...

By NotebookCheck on December 05, 2014

Considering how close this $199 laptop is to a really good product I would be interested in seeing what ASUS could get with a slightly more expensive model. ASUS made some waves recently with introduction of their ZenBook UX305, a slim $699 notebook with...

By PCPer on April 20, 2015

Asus brings all the core features of a netbook without neglecting some degree of quality and look. The EeePC revival is handy , delivers a long battery life and features acceptable input devices. Alike in other devices with the same components, the Bay...

By NotebookCheck on December 01, 2014

I had the privilege to review the original netbook eons ago. The Asus Eee PC single-handedly launched the netbook and whether people liked it or loathe it, it did provide the first truly portable and ultra-affordable computer, putting mobility in the...

By TechRadar on September 04, 2014

With the EeeBook X205, Asus has set a benchmarks for budget netbooks. The device is sturdy yet incredibly light. Compact design, proper chiclet keyboard, and long battery life makes this laptop an ideal office companion. Lastly, it's the affordable...

By TechTree on February 05, 2015

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Asus EeeBook X205TA

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