Asus Eee PC 1001P-PU17 is one of the new Pine Trail netbook from Asus. The main difference between this model and the 1005PE is:
- 1005PE has a glossy screen while 1001P has a matte screen
- 1005PE can have up to 14 hours of battery life (with best configuration) while 1001P have up to 11 hours
- 1005PE supports 802.11 b/g/n wireless while 1001P supports only 802.11 b/g
For the full comparison between Eee PC 1005PE and Eee PC 1001P, check out this article: Asus Pine Trail Netbooks: Eee PC 1001P vs Eee PC 1005PE. While the Eee PC 1001P comes with slightly lower specification, what we really like about this netbook is the matte display which enable users to use it outdoor without any reflection problem. Also, with a starting price of $299, the 11 hours battery life is pretty decent!
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Specification
- 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor
- 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
- 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
- 0.3MP Webcam
- 10.1-Inch Matte 1024X600 WSVGA LCD Display
- 802.11 b/g
- Bluetooth Enabled
- Windows 7 Starter Operating System
- 6 Cell Battery for up to 11 Hours of Battery Life
There’s another lower-end of Eee PC 1001P, called 1001P-MU17, which comes with lower hard drive space, without Bluetooth feature, and of course lower price.
Overall rating and customer reviews

Why can’t Asus come out with a different design?