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Asus Eee PC 1005PE Unboxing And Performance Test

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Asus Eee PC 1005PE is the updated version of the famous Eee PC 1005HA, making use of the new Intel Atom N450 processor and Pine Trail chipset. While it’s currently not yet available in the U.S., there are already quite a number of unboxing and review videos of the Eee PC 1005PE on the web.

The following are 2 videos made by ndevil from Germany. The first video is the unboxing video, while the second video is the performance test which includes the testing with Adobe Photoshop CS4, Counterstrike 1.6, 5MP Images, 1080p Videos, 720 Video, and high definition on Youtube. Check it out.

ASUS Eee PC 1005HR Netbook Reviewed

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Asus Eee PC 1005HR is the ‘full HD-display capable’ version of the Eee PC 1005HA. It comes with exactly the same specs as the Asus Eee PC 1005HA, except for the 10.1-inch display which has 1366×768 resolution.

Here’s the rundown of the Asus Eee PC 1005HR’s specs:

  • 10.1-inch 1366 x 768 display (glossy)
  • Intel Atom N280 processor
  • 802.11n Wi-Fi
  • GMA 950 Graphics
  • 1GB RAM
  • 250GB HDD
  • Bluetooth
  • 0.3MP Webcam
  • Windows 7 Starter OS
  • 6-Cell Battery (8.5 Hours)

While the Asus Eee PC 1005HR is currently available only in Japan, Netbooked who’s living there has got a chance to get a unit of the netbook and reviewed it. The following is an unboxing video and a review video of the Asus Eee PC 1005HR done by Netbooked. Overall, he’s pretty impressed with the Eee PC 1005HR, and actually recommend it over the Eee PC 1005HA. The reason is that besides having all the advantages that the Eee PC 1005HA has (long battery life, great keyboard and touchpad design, etc..), the Eee PC 1005HR is quieter, and having a higher resolution display, which can be adjusted for a more comfortable viewing experience.

Unboxing video:

Review:

Check out the full review of Asus Eee PC 1005HR by Netbooked here.

Asus Eee PC 1201N Available For Pre-Order

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Asus Eee PC 1201N silver

Asus Eee PC 1201N is the first netbook from Asus which comes with NVIDIA ION Graphics. While this netbook will start shipping only on January 15 2010, it’s now available for pre-order on Amazon for $499.99. Here’s what you will get for the price:

  • Intel Atom Dual Core N330 Processor 1.6GHz
  • 2GB DDR2 RAM, 2 x SODIMM Slot, 8GB Max
  • 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) + 500GB Free Web Storage
  • NVidia ION Platform
  • Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System (32 Bit)
  • Bluetooth; Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
  • 0.3MP Webcam
  • Free Sleeve Case

Not a bad deal at all for the specs that Asus is offering on this netbook!

While waiting for its official release, you can have a peek on this netbook by watching the following hands-on video done by mobileandnotebook.com:

Asus Eee PC 1201 Series Netbooks

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Asus is coming up with a series of 12-inch netbook called the Eee PC 1201. So far there are 3 models that we know Asus is offering:

1. Eee PC 1201HA
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The Asus Eee PC 1201HA was first released in Italy, and was recently made available in the US. Although having a same model number, the Eee PC 1201HA has a different specs for two different countries. The Italy version features a 12.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, 1.3GHz Intel Atom Z520 CPU, GMA 500 graphics, 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and a 6 cell battery; while the US version comes with only 1GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive, with other specs similar to the Italy version. The US version of Eee PC 1201HA is currently available on Best Buy for $329.99.

2. Eee PC 1201N
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The Eee PC 1201N is the first netbook from Asus that comes with NVIDIA ION graphics. It features a 12.1-inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, an Intel Atom 330 dual core processor, NVIDIA ION graphics, 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. While the Eee PC 1201N is not yet released, Laptop Magazine and Electric Pig already got a chance to get their hands on this netbook. Follow the link to find out more about their impression with the netbook. It will sell for $499, and in fact it’s already available for pre-order for $485 to $499 from several online retailers.

3. Eee PC 1201T
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The Eee PC 1201T model will use a completely different chipset. Asus introduced the netbook at an event in China. The Asus Eee PC 1201T will feature a dual core 1.6GHz AMD Neo MV40 processor, ATI RAdeon HD3200 graphics, a 12.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, 2GB of RAM, a 320GB HDD, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, and Bluetooth 2.1.

Asus Eee PC 1005HA Guide

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Asus Eee PC 1005HA Guide

Asus Eee PC 1005HA is certainly one of the best netbook in the market. While its specification is similar to most of other 10-inch netbooks in the market, here’s what really makes the Eee PC 1005HA stand out from the crowd:

  • Stylish design
  • Ergonomic keyboard and touchpad
  • Excellent battery life (Up to 10 hours!)
  • Reasonable price

For a 10-inch netbook that’s powerful enough for day-to-day tasks (e.g. general web surfing, checking email, word processing, etc.), the Eee PC 1005HA is definitely one of the best choice. But bear in mind that not all Eee PC 1005HA are created equal. Asus has made this netbook available in several variations. Knowing the differences between each variation will enable you to make a smarter choice and pick one that’s most suitable for you.

Variation Of Asus Eee PC 1005HA
Asus Eee PC 1005HA consists of 5 different models, each having slightly different specs. Generally, we can separate them into 2 generation: the pre-Windows 7 generation and Windows 7 generation.

Pre-Windows 7 Generation:

There are 3 models in this generation: Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X, Eee PC 1005HA-VU1X, and Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X. The differences between each models are shown in the table below:

1005HA-PU1X 1005HA-VU1X 1005HA-EU1X
CPU 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270
Display Glossy Matte Matte
Battery Up to 10.5 hours Up to 8.5 hours Up to 4 hours
Price $359 $319 $290
Rating (out of 5) 4 (PU1X customer reviews) 4 (VU1X customer reviews) 4 (EU1X customer reviews)

Other than the differences listed above, other specification are the same for all 3 models: 1GB DDR2 RAM, 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, bluetooth, and Windows XP operating system.

Those who need long battery hours, and seldom use their netbooks outdoor (thus no concern about the glossy screen), can go for the Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X, while those who often use their netbooks outdoor should go for the other 2 models with matte screen. The Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X is the cheapest among all, but is also the one with the shortest battery life.

Windows 7 Generation:

There are two models in Windows 7 generation: 1005HA-PU17, and 1005HA-MU17. Both are having 1GB DDR2 RAM, 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, bluetooth, and Windows 7 Starter Edition operating system. The differences that distinguish these 2 models are shown below:

1005HA-PU17 1005HA-MU17
CPU 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270
Display Glossy Matte
Battery Up to 10.5 hours Up to 8.5 hours
Price $383 $336
Rating (out of 5) 4 (PU17 customer reviews) 3 (MU17 customer reviews)

If you want to keep up with Microsoft’s latest operating system, these are the 2 models that you should go for. Again, there’s one with glossy screen and one with matte screen, each having different battery life. Choose the one that suites you the most. The performance difference between the Intel Atom N270 and N280 processor should be minimal.

And that covers all that you need to know about Asus Eee PC 1005HA. As of now, the Eee PC 1005HA is still the best selling netbook in the market, and is definitely a product that’s worth considering!

Asus Eee PC T91MT Review Roundup

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Asus Eee PC T91MT Review Roundup

Overview

The Eee PC T91MT is the second generation of touchscreen convertible netbook from Asus. Compared to the first generation, the T91MT comes with the following improvements:

  1. A multitouch display which wasn’t available in the T91
  2. A larger 32 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  3. Pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium instead of XP

Here’s the specification and introduction video for the Asus Eee PC T91MT:

  • 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 Processor
  • 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 1 Slot, 2GB Max
  • 32GB Solid State Drive + 500GB Free Eee Storage
  • 8.9-Inch Touch LED LCD Display
  • Multi-Touch Functionality
  • Bluetooth
  • Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) Operating System; 5 Hour Battery Life

Review Roundup

The overall customer rating for the Asus Eee PC T91MT is 3 out of 5. There are customers who are very happy with this machine, but there are also some who complain that the multitouch screen is not responsive to fingers. This is because the touchscreen of the T91MT comes shipped uncalibrated, and the ASUS calibration utility does a poor job of calibration. You will need to use Windows 7 calibration utility which works better, and makes touching much more accurate. You can read all of the customer reviews here.

Summary of good and bad about Asus Eee PC T91MT:

Good

  • Low-priced multitouch tablet
  • It’s very thin and light, measuring just one inch thick and weighing two pounds
  • Solid build quality
  • Great Keyboard – the keys are somewhat stiff and provide an improved typing experience over any previous 7-inch or 8.9-inch model in the Eee lineup
  • Easy access to upgrading the memory
  • Color accuracy at various horizontal and vertical viewing angles improved compared to the T91
  • GMA500 capable of some HD video decoding (with a few tweaks)
  • Great battery life even with 3-cell: 5 hours, 10 minutes with Windows 7 power mode set to Power Saver, and Super Hybrid Engine set to Power Saving Mode (WiFi and Bluetooth enabled, screen brightness at around 40%). Under constant use, you can expect better than 4 hours of battery life

Bad

  • Does not provide access to the SSD or WiFi modules. You will have to completely disassemble the netbook to access those components
  • Poor speaker quality
  • Slightly slower experience with 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 processor compared to other netbooks that run 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270
  • Battery is not removable or consumer upgradable
  • Stylus collapses during use.

Availability
The Asus Eee PC T91MT touchscreen convertible netbook is currently available on Amazon for $532.00 (free shipping).

Conclusion
If you are looking for a low cost tablet without the need for an active digitizer or powerful hardware, the T91MT is certainly worth checking out. But if you need higher speed or performance, you might want to go for other netbooks that run on Intel Atom N270 or faster processor.

Source: Amazon, myt91.info

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU17

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Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU17

The ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU17 is the updated version of the original Eee PC 1005HA. Asus has upgraded the OS to Windows 7, and hard disk space to 250GB on this model.

We already know that the Asus Eee PC 1005HA is one of the best netbook in the market. Now with the new OS and hard drive upgrade, you can expect it to perform even better than before! (The earlier version, Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X, that comes with Windows XP and 160GB is still available but with lower price now)

Specification

  • 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor
  • 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
  • 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
  • 10.1″ WSVGA 1024×600 LCD Display
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
  • Windows 7 Starter Operating System (32 Bit)
  • 10.5 Hours of Battery Life

Overall rating and customer reviews

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Total Customer Reviews: (144) Read Customer Reviews
Seller: Amazon
The Best has just gotten better! - Mobility has Evolved with the Eee PC 1005HA-P. The 10.1-inch Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell, with Windows 7 Starter Edition and enhanced storage, shines as the ideal netbook for the traveler looking to have it all. It is encased in a smooth pearlescent shell to captivate any onlookers or passers-by. But the Eee PC 10[Read More]

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X ($199.99)

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Asus Eee PC 1005HA EU1X

Asus Eee PC 1005HA, the best selling netbook, is now available for only $282.44! (For more details about this netbook, check out the ASUS Eee PC 1005HA review roundup).

Before you get too excited and jump straight to the product page to purchase it, here’s what you should know. This particular model, ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X, comes with lower capacity battery which can last only for 4 hours, whereas the standard model (1005HA-PU1X and 1005HA-PU17) has up to 10.5 hours of battery life. If you have no concern about the shorter battery life, go ahead and grab this netbook for only $282.44!

Overall rating and customer reviews

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Total Customer Reviews: (12) Read Customer Reviews
Seller: Amazon
Go anywhere in style with the Eee PC 1005HA-E. Weighing less than 2.5lbs, the 1005HA-E is the perfect on-the-go companion. With built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, a .3MP webcam and Digital Array Mic, you can stay connected with friends wherever you go. The 1005HA-E’s 92%-scaled ergonomic keyboard and Multi-Touch touchpad make it a breeze to type and [Read More]

Asus Eee PC 1005HA HD Video Playback on Windows 7

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This is a demonstration of using Asus Eee PC 1005HA combined with Windows 7 to play both 720p and 1080p videos. The results are as expected.. 720p videos run smoothly, while the 1080p video is lagging.. which is acceptable since netbooks are not meant for playing HD videos.

As mentioned in the video, you can still play 1080p videos smoothly on the Eee PC 1005HA by upgrading its RAM and overclocking it to 2GHz. Or the other alternative is go for the HP Mini 311 which features NVIDIA ION graphics.

ASUS Eee PC T91MT

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Asus Eee PC T91MT

Remember the video of jkkmobile showing off his Eee PC T91 running Windows 7? You can now pre-order the updated version of this touch screen convertible netbook (called Eee PC T91MT with Windows 7 Home Premium pre-installed) on Amazon!

The differences between the Eee PC T91 and Eee PC T91MT includes:

  1. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium
  2. The touchscreen supports multitouch gestures
  3. The solid state disk has been upgraded from 16GB to 32GB

Specification of Asus Eee PC T91MT:

  • Intel Atom Z520 Processor 1.33GHz
  • 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 1 Slot, 2GB Max
  • 32GB Solid State Drive + 500GB Free Eee Storage
  • Multi-Touch Functionality
  • Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) Operating System
  • 8.9-Inch Touch LED LCD Display
  • Bluetooth
  • 5 Hour Battery Life

The Asus Eee PC T91MT is currently available for pre-order on Amazon for $549.00.

Overall rating and customer reviews

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Total Customer Reviews: (18) Read Customer Reviews
Seller: Amazon
ASUS introduces the newest member of the Eee PC T91 family, the T91MT with Multi-touch. Just like its predecessor, the T91MT delivers ultimate portability and simplicity with an easy-to-use touchscreen that enables user to effortlessly navigate applications and the Web at a press of a finger. As big as a paperback novel, the lightweight Eee PC T91M[Read More]
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