Asus Eee PC 1001P Overview
The Asus Eee PC 1001P is one of the Pine Trail netbook released early this year. It’s quite similar to the Eee PC 1005PE
Specification of Asus Eee PC 1001P:
- 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor
- 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
- 160GB (for 1001P-MU17) or 250GB (for 1001P-PU17) SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
- 0.3MP Webcam
- 10.1-Inch Matte 1024X600 WSVGA LCD Display
- 802.11 b/g
- Bluetooth Enabled (for 1001P-PU17 only)
- Windows 7 Starter Operating System
- 6 Cell Battery for up to 11 Hours of Battery Life
Review Roundup
As mentioned, the Asus Eee PC 1001P is very similar to the Eee PC 1005PE but with lower specs. There are a few features that we find the 1001P to be better than the 1005PE though:
- 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.
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.
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
- 1001P-PU17-WT
(White) – $339
Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17:
- 1001P-MU17-BK
- 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.
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