Asus Eee PC 1005PE Review Roundup

Asus Eee PC 1005PE Overview

The Asus Eee PC 1005PE is one of the latest netbook from Asus that comes with the new Intel Atom N450 processor, and the next-generation Pine Trail platform. It’s also said to be the updated version of the popular 1005HA Seashell netbook since both models are having almost similar design and specification.

The detailed specs for the Asus Eee PC 1005PE is as below:

• 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor
• 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
• 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) + 500GB Free Web Storage
• Chiclet Keyboard
• 0.3MP Webcam
• 10.1-Inch Color-Shine 1024X600 WSVGA LCD Display
• 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth Enabled
• Windows 7 Starter Operating System
• High Capacity 6 Cell Battery for up to 14 Hours of Battery Life

Here’s an introduction video for the Eee PC 1005PE from CNet:

Review Roundup
As mentioned, other than the Intel Atom N450 processor the rest of the internal components for the Eee PC 1005PE are almost similar to its predecessor, the Eee PC 1005HA. And if you are wondering if the new Intel processor is giving any performance boost to the netbook, the answer is no. From the performance test from most review websites such as Engadget, CNet, Laptop Magazine, etc., the performance of the Eee PC 1005PE is barely different to what we have seen on N270/N280 Atom-powered netbooks. What you will get from the new Intel Pineview processor though, is a much longer battery life. Overall, the Eee PC 1005PE is good for 10 to 12 hours of usage, which is around 25% increase in battery life compared to the Eee PC 1005HA.

In terms of design, the Eee PC 1005PE looks very much like the Eee PC 1005HA. Its glossy lid is covered in a scratch-resistant Infusion finish. The look is sleek, but you’ll have to be willing to put up with fingerprint smudges. What’s different from the Eee PC 1005HA, is the chiclet style keyboard. While the keys may seem smaller than those on the 1005HA which have a more traditional layout, the 1005PE keyboard is found to be easy and comfortable to type on.

So far, customer reviews on the Eee PC 1005PE is pretty good. Check out all the customer reviews here.

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Unboxing videos:

Performance Test:

Availability
The Eee PC 1005PE (1005PE-PU17) is currently available on Amazon for $379.99. Two colors are available for the moment: black and blue.

There’s also another lower-end model, 1005PE-PU17, which is cheaper at $339.99, but with less battery life.

Conclusion

While there’s not much improvement in terms of performance between the Eee PC 1005PE and its predecessor, the battery life of the new model is significantly longer. This certainly makes the Eee PC 1005PE an even more attractive netbook compared to the 1005HA. At $379.99, we think this netbook is definitely worth considering!

Source: Amazon, Engadget, CNet, Laptop Magazine