Asus Eee PC 1015PE and 1018P Reviewed

Engadget has recently reviewed the Eee PC 1015PE and 1018P — 2 new netbook models that Asus recently added to its Eee PC lineup.

Both netbooks come with a pretty standard set of specs: Intel Atom N450 / N455 / N470 / N475 processor, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 250GB HDD, and GMA 3150 graphics. So performance is pretty much the same as their predecessor, the 1005PE, and most other 10-inch netbook models on the market. They are capable of playing standard definition video and handling daily computing tasks well, but not capable of playing HD video smoothly out of the box.

In terms of battery life, the 1015PE’s 47Wh 6-cell battery lasts for 5 hours, while the 1018P’s 44Wh 6-cell battery lasts for 4 hours 40 minutes from Engadget’s battery test (looping the same standard-def video at 65 percent brightness continuously). Both results are poorer than the 1005PE which lasts for 8 hours from the same test.

While there’s nothing to be excited about their performance, both the Eee PC 1015PE and 1018P have more stylish design than their predecessors, especially the 1018P which has a brushed metal lid and measures only 0.7 inches thick.

Check out the full review by following the link below.

Source: Engadget