Overview
If you are tight on budget, but still want a decent quality netbook, consider the Asus Eee PC 1001P. It has everything that we would recommend for a netbook including good performance for general computing tasks, long battery life (8 hours 23 minutes), large keyboard with full right shift key, and a matte display which makes it possible to use under sunlight.
In terms of appearance, The Asus Eee PC 1001P comes with a lid with textured checkerboard pattern of tiny concentric squares, which helps to keep smudges at bay and makes it look more expensive than its price suggests. And yes, the best part its low price - you can get it for just under $300.
Best Price: $449.60 |
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The Asus Eee PC 1001P is very similar to the Eee PC 1005PE but with slightly lower specs and price. There are however a few features that we find the 1001P to be better than the 1005PE:
- The Eee PC 1001P comes with a lid with textured checkerboard pattern of tiny concentric squares. This matte lid keep smudges at bay, and it makes the 1001P look more expensive than its price suggests.
- The Eee PC 1001P comes with a matte screen so outdoor use won’t be a headache and fingerprints aren’t as prevalent.
- The Eee PC 100P doesn’t come with an island style keyboard like the 1005PE does, but Laptop Magazine finds it easier to type on as the keyboard size is relatively larger, and it has a full right shift key.
Performance
In terms of performance, the Eee PC 1001P held up well when performing everyday computing tasks. Conducting video calls over Skype while surfing the Web with multiple tabs open didn’t cause any system hang-ups. Most applications, like Internet Explorer and WordPad, opened rapidly. A downloaded high-definition 720p video clip played back smoothly with no hiccups, but when playing a 720p video from YouTube, the performance will suffer. Here’s a video from Ndevil demonstrating various application (including Youtube HD, 1080p, 720p and DivX Videos, photoshop CS4 and Counterstrike 1.6) running on the Asus Eee PC 1001P.
Battery Life And Wi-Fi
The battery life for the Eee PC 1001P is not as good as the 1005PE, but is still better than most other netbooks out there. Laptop Magazine manage to get it running for 8 hours 23 minutes from their battery test. Another feature that the Eee PC 1001P is lacking compared to the Eee PC 1005PE is the N compatibility in its Wi-Fi card. According to Laptop Magazine, the 802.11b/g Wi-Fi card on the Eee PC 1001P provides a slightly slower throughput of 20.3 and 19.3 Mbps at 15 and 50 feet from our access point, respectively.
Customer rating
Asus Eee PC 1001P-PU17: 4.5 out of 5
” I was absolutely surprised by how well fabricated this little netbook is.
The Quality is excellent, the keyboard, takes almost zero getting used to from a full size keyboard. I am typing this review from the unit itself, and I can type to 95% full speed…” (Read all reviews >>)
Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17: 4 out of 5
” I’m very pleased with this netbook! I’ll break my review into different aspects of the device, to try to keep things relatively organized.
AMAZON PACKAGING
No issues here, perfect. I ordered mine overnight, so it came via FedEx. The box was easy to open, and there was sufficient packing material inside.APPEARANCE
Very attractive case…” (Read all reviews >>
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Availability
The availability of the Asus Eee PC 1001P is as following:
Asus Eee PC 1001P-PU17:
- 1001P-PU17-BK
(Black) – $329.79
- 1001P-PU17-WT
(White) – $339
Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17:
- 1001P-MU17-BK
(Black) – $299
- 1001P-MU17-BU
(Blue) – $299
- 1001P-MU17-WT
(White) – $299.99
- 1001P-MU17-PI
(Pink) – $290.99
Conclusion
The Asus Eee PC 1001P is a great choice for those with tight budget. If you don’t mind getting a netbook with lower storage capacity (160GB), you can get the Eee PC 1001P-MU17 for only $299.99. If not, you can still go for the 1001P-PU17 with 250GB hard drive for $339.99. Both models have a great design, comfortable keyboard, and a 6-cell battery that provides more than 8 hours of battery life. The Eee PC 1001P is definitely one of the netbook that gives the best value for the money.
Sebastian Jentsch from Notebook Check says:
Asus churns out countless Eee PC models, but the 1001P stands out from the crowd. Its matt display, matt surfaces and low price of €249 are enough to make the competition weep. The netbook uses the latest Pine Trail platform, and just runs and runs. With such low energy consumption and low temperature gain, it shows us what the new Intel chipset is capable of.
Cnet says:
This entry-level version of the popular Eee PC Netbook, the 1001P, is just as good as slightly more expensive versions, making it a solid default choice.
Michael A. Prospero from Laptop Magazine says:
In some respects, we like the $329 ASUS Eee PC 1001P better than the longer-lasting 1005PE-P, which costs $50 more. Not only does the 1001P pleasingly avoid fingerprints, but the keyboard feels larger, too. The $399 Toshiba mini NB305 may still be our favorite netbook overall, but if you can live with a smaller hard drive and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, you’re getting a great bargain.
Kevin O’Brien from Notebook Review says:
The ASUS Eee PC 1001P SeaShell at its heart is a low-cost version of the 1005PE. Priced $80 less, the 1001P loses the island keyboard, higher capacity battery, 250GB hard drive, N-wireless, and Bluetooth. The 1001P reached an impressive eight hours of battery life, but let’s remember that is four hours less than the 1005PE. With the 1005PE selling for as little as $365 through some online retailers, increasing your budget would result in a more capable road-warrior netbook. Overall, the 1001P still provides a great value with eight hours of battery life for $300 retail, but if you can spend slightly more, you gain 50% more battery life.
| Weight (lbs) | 2.80 |
| Display Size | 10.1 |
| Resolution | 1024 x 600 |
| Display Type | Matte |
| CPU | 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Hard Drive | 250GB |
| Graphic Card | Intel GMA 3150 |
| Battery | 6-cell |
| Max Battery Life | 11 hours |
| Webcam | 0.3MP |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Starter |
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