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If netbooks are your cup of tea and you've been waiting to get your hands on an ASUS Eee PC Flare 1025C like we did back at CES, you're in luck. Matte Black and White color options are up for preorder now from Amazon. Get ready to part with $300 for one of the available schemes, as the kit is set to ship out next week. If you recall, the 10.1-inch netbook packs a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N2600 dual-core processor, 1,024 x 600 LED display, 1GB of DDR3-1333 memory, a 320GB 5,400RPM hard drive and weighs-in at just under three pounds. The PC's six-cell, 56WHr battery touts a 12.5 hour life span, giving you ample time to submit those TPS reports sans outlet. If you're looking for all the fine details, hit the coverage link below before committing.

ASUS Eee PC Flare 1025C netbook up for preorder, ships March 10th for $299 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ASUSASUS 1025CAsus1025cEee PCEee PC FlareEee PC Flare 1025CEeePcEeePcFlareEeePcFlare1025cFlarelaptopnetbooknotebookpreorderFri, 02 Mar 2012 17:47:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC Flare 1025C / CE, 1225B and X101CH netbooks at CES 2012 (update: hands-on photo)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/asus-eee-pc-flare-1025c-ce-1225b-x101ch-netbook-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/asus-eee-pc-flare-1025c-ce-1225b-x101ch-netbook-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/asus-eee-pc-flare-1025c-ce-1225b-x101ch-netbook-ces-2012/#comments As expected, ASUS is bringing a bit of netbook Flare to CES 2012. The company just got official with the Eee PC Flare 1025C, 1025CE and X101CH netbooks, and we're not going to waste any time getting down to the details. The 1025C ships with a 1.6GHz Atom N2600 dual-core GPU, integrated Intel UMA graphics (720p output), a 10.1-inch LED display (1,024 x 600), 1GB of DDR3-1333 memory, a 5,400RPM hard drive, built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers, 0.3 megapixel webcam, a trio of USB 2.0 ports, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, an Ethernet port, 2-in-1 media card reader and VGA / HDMI outputs. The whole thing tips the scales at 2.7 pounds, while offering a six-cell (56WHr) battery that's supposedly good for some ten hours of usage. It'll ship with Windows 7 Starter, with $299 getting you one in gray, blue, red, pink or black next month. The Flare 1025CE ups the ante with a 1.86GHz Atom N2800 dual-core CPU, with the asking price edged up to $319.

Moving right along, the 1225B is a 12.1-incher with a 1.6GHz AMD E-450 dual-core chip, integrated graphics, a 1,366 x 768 native resolution, 2GB of DDR3-1333 memory, a 5,400RPM HDD, two USB 3.0 sockets (and a lone USB 2.0 socket), WiFi, a 0.3 megapixel webcam, Bluetooth 3.0 and a 2-in-1 media reader. It'll weigh in at 3.1 pounds and tout a six-cell battery, with Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) running the show. As for colors? Ah, colors. It'll ship next month in black, red and white. Finally, the Eee PC X101CH hits the entry-level buyers, with $269 netting you a 10.1-inch panel (1,024 x 600), inbuilt graphics, 1GB of RAM and the usual complement of ports. All told, we're looking at fairly expected updates since the last major wave of netbooks, but we'll withhold judgment until we see just how well those new Intel chips due in the benchmarking / battery test departments.

Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1025C, 1025CE and 1225B

Gallery: ASUS Eee PC X101CH


Update: And here are our hands-on photos. Enjoy!

Gallery: ASUS Eee PC Flare series netbooks


Gallery: ASUS Eee PC Flare 1025C netbook hands-on


Gallery: ASUS Eee PC Flare 1225C netbook hands-on


Gallery: ASUS Eee PC Flare X101CH netbook hands-on

ASUS Eee PC Flare 1025C / CE, 1225B and X101CH netbooks at CES 2012 (update: hands-on photo) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC Flare leaked ahead of CES, AMD and Intel models promised originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The death of the netbook has been greatly exaggerated -- at least that's what ASUS is praying holds true for next year. Its latest addition, the Eee PC 1225B, refreshes the spec sheet seen on the 1215B. You'll find it's still based on AMD's Brazos chipset -- thus the B -- and will apparently arrive on two different gear speeds; one with an AMD C60 dual-core 1GHz processor and another toting AMD's dual-core 1.65GHz E450 APU. Up to 4GBs of DDR3 RAM and storage options starting at 320GB should ensure a respectable bang for your buck. On top of that, there's an 11.6-inch 1,366 x 768 display, integrated webcam, a smattering of USB ports (both 2.0 and 3.0) and the same VGA and HDMI outputs found on its predecessor. Notebook Italia reckons that these new netbooks will start at €349 ($455). If you're not ready just yet for the heady specs (and prices) of an Ultrabook, you can visit ASUS' official site at the source for the full spec breakdown.

[Thanks Marco]

ASUS Eee PC 1225B proves netbooks will still be kicking around in 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Asus Eee PC 1025 treads a Cedar Trail through the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Andrew]

ASUS Eee PC X101 now available for pre-order at CDW and Amazon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC X101H FCC

ASUS' MeeGo-flavored Eee PC X101H goes under the FCC's knife originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC X101 product page goes live, still no release date originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.1 inch10.1-inch10.1InchASUSAsustekatomEeeEee PCEee PC X101Eee PC X101HEeePcEeePcX101EeePcX101hintelintel atomIntelAtomlaptopmeegonetbooknetbooksnotebookultraportableultraportablesX101Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Eee PC 1215P 12-incher spotted with mammalian Ubuntu]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/eee-pc-1215p-12-incher-spotted-with-mammalian-ubuntu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/eee-pc-1215p-12-incher-spotted-with-mammalian-ubuntu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/eee-pc-1215p-12-incher-spotted-with-mammalian-ubuntu/#comments Looks like Asus might be expanding its range of Linux-based netbooks for our delectation. In addition to the Meego and Ubuntu 10-inch models we've already seen, an Italian retailer is pushing a new 12-incher on pre-order that hasn't yet crossed our path. The 1215P sports a 1.5GHz Intel N570 Atom dual-core processor and 2GB of memory for 280 Euros ($400). Judging from a certification page for the 1215P at Ubuntu.com, there's a strong chance it'll come with 10.10 Maverick Meerkat pre-installed, which happens to be one of our favorite animals. Sure, meerkats sometimes kill each others' offspring, but they're way friendlier than narwhals.

[Thanks, Marco]

Eee PC 1215P 12-incher spotted with mammalian Ubuntu originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12-inch12.1-inch1215PAsusasus eee pcAsusEeePcatomatom n570AtomN570Eee PCEeePceeepc 1216pEeepc1216pintelintel atomintel atom n570IntelAtomIntelAtomN570Maverick MeerkatMaverickMeerkatn570ubuntuubuntu 10.10Ubuntu10.10Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Slim ASUS Eee PC X101 to hit shelves next month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/slim-asus-eee-pc-x101-to-hit-shelves-next-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/slim-asus-eee-pc-x101-to-hit-shelves-next-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/slim-asus-eee-pc-x101-to-hit-shelves-next-month/#comments ASUS Eee PC X101 That super thin Eee PC X101 that we manhandled back at Computex is just about ready to make its retail debut. Starting in July you'll be able to pick up one of these MeeGo-running crimson clamshells for $199 or, if you're a fan of desktop apps, Windows 7 versions (X101H) starting at $310. Inside the base model you'll find a 1.33GHz, single-core Atom N435, a six-cell battery, and a small SSD (probably of the 16GB variety). Unfortunately, the two most important details -- can it cut a cake and will it blend -- remain unanswered.

Slim ASUS Eee PC X101 to hit shelves next month originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ubuntu to hit Eee PCs, take on Microsoft originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC X101 hands-on

Continue reading ASUS Eee PC X101 runs MeeGo, costs only $200 (video hands-on!)

ASUS Eee PC X101 runs MeeGo, costs only $200 (video hands-on!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 03:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusAsus Eee PC X101AsusEeePcX101breaking newscomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011eee pcEee PC X101EeePcEeePcX101hands-onmeegovideox101Mon, 30 May 2011 03:46:00 EST<![CDATA[CUPP PunkThis hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/cupp-punkthis-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/cupp-punkthis-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/cupp-punkthis-hands-on-video/#comments It's not the first time we're run into CUPP Computing's unique ability to blend the x86 and ARM platforms into one device -- at least in prototype form -- and just before the start of Computex 2011 here in Taipei we got a chance to experience the company's latest iteration called PunkThis. The product is meant to replace your computer's 2.5-inch SATA hard drive with a board featuring a complete ARM-based system along with a mini-PCIe socket -- the latter capable of accommodating a physically smaller SATA SSD to handle the missing storage for the x86 host. PunkThis is built around a Texas Instruments DM3730 1GHz ARM CPU with 512 MB of RAM and includes a WiFi radio, as well as connectors and cables to interface the board with existing video, audio, and USB facilities on the host computer (no soldering required).

The Asus Eee PC netbook we got to play with was running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but was lacking WiFi support. It ran perfectly alongside Windows 7 which was powered by the existing Atom processor. Switching OS-es is just a hotkey away, and battery life is supposedly doubled when the main x86 CPU is shut down and the only the daughter board is operational. PunkThis also provides two microSD card slots -- one for system storage used by the ARM-based OS (Android in this case), the other for mass storage visible to both environments (shared space). Pricing is supposed to remain below $200 and availability is expected in 8 weeks. That's pretty hardcore, but with a name like PunkThis would you expect anything less? Feast your eyes on our gallery and peek after the break for our hands-on video along with the obligatory PR.

Gallery: CUPP PunkThis hands-on

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CUPP PunkThis hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.5-inchAndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3ARMAsusAsus Eee PCAsusEeePcComputexComputex 2011Computex2011Cortex A8CortexA8CUPPEee PCEeePcGingerbreadGooglehands-onhard driveHardDriveHDDMicrosoftMicrosoft Windows 7MicrosoftWindows7mini PCIeMiniPcieNetbookOMAP 3730Omap3730Punk ThisPunkThisSSDvideoWindowsWindows 7Windows7Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS preparing an ultraslim Eee PC 'with a twist' for Computex]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/asus-preparing-an-ultraslim-eee-pc-with-a-twist-for-computex/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/asus-preparing-an-ultraslim-eee-pc-with-a-twist-for-computex/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/asus-preparing-an-ultraslim-eee-pc-with-a-twist-for-computex/#comments ASUS' week of merciless teasers continues today with a silhouette of what the company calls a "super-slim sensation [with] a twist." It's an Eee PC and there are no doubts about it being a netbook, but something about this evolutionary product won't be quite the same as on its predecessors. Notebook Italia has dug up the above image, which looks like a match for ASUS' shadow-obscured teaser and shows what may very well be the thinnest Eee PC we've yet seen. Last time ASUS was touting anything laptop-shaped that was quite so slim, it was the Neo smartbook prototype that never made it out of the labs, but this here cheese slicer looks very likely to be hitting the market shortly after Computex. Naturally, we'll be in Taipei getting the lowdown for you, whatever happens.

ASUS preparing an ultraslim Eee PC 'with a twist' for Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 06:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Heads up, netbook enthusiasts: the ASUS Eee PC 1015PX is now available for stateside delivery. Essentially an upgrade to last year's 1015PEM, this puppy rocks a 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600 display and houses a 1.66Ghz Intel Atom N570 dual-core CPU. It also comes equipped with a 250GB hard disk, up to 2GB of DDR3 memory, Bluetooth 3.0 capabilities, LAN and VGA ports, and a 0.3-megapixel camera. Buyers have the choice between two models: the MU17, which promises a ten hour battery life and the PU17, designed for an eleven hour run. Despite their battery-related differences, both models weigh 2.76-pounds and are available on Amazon for $320 and $390, or on Newegg for $330 and $350, respectively. Hit the source links for more details.

ASUS Eee PC 1015PX netbook now shipping, Atom N570 included originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 11:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1015pxasusasus eee pcasus eee pc 1015pxAsusEeePcAsusEeePc1015pxatomatom N570AtomN570batteryBatteryLifebluetoothdual-coreeee pc 1015px mu 17eee pc 1015px pu 17EeePcEeePc1015pxMu17EeePc1015pxPu17Intelintel atomintel atom N570IntelAtomIntelAtomN570lanmu17netbookpcpu17shippingUSAvgaMon, 09 May 2011 11:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Asus Eee PC 1015B and 1215B go on sale starting at $289]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/asus-eee-pc-1015b-and-1215b-go-on-sale-starting-at-289/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/asus-eee-pc-1015b-and-1215b-go-on-sale-starting-at-289/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/asus-eee-pc-1015b-and-1215b-go-on-sale-starting-at-289/#comments It seems like just yesterday -- okay, more like three weeks ago -- we went hands-on with Asus' latest additions to the Eee PC family, and now these Fusion-equipped netbooks are getting their very own price tags. The Eee PC 1015B and 1215B offer 10-inch and 12-inch displays starting at $289 and $379, respectively. For that price, you'll get 250GB of storage, 1GB of memory, VGA, USB, and HDMI ports, and 1080p output. They grow up so fast -- don't they? Check out the source links to make one of these babies your own.

[Thanks, Daniel]

Asus Eee PC 1015B and 1215B go on sale starting at $289 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1015B1215BAMDAMD FusionAmdFusionAsusasus eee pcAsusEeePceee pcEeePcFusionlaptopnetbookwindowswindows 7Windows7Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:33:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1015B and 1215B hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/01/asus-eee-pc-1015b-and-1215b-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/01/asus-eee-pc-1015b-and-1215b-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/01/asus-eee-pc-1015b-and-1215b-hands-on/#comments Okay, picture an ASUS Eee PC 1015. Got it? Good -- now picture it with AMD Fusion internals. Boom: the 1015B is born. We spied versions in both white and black trim here at CeBIT, promising 1080p output in your choice of 1.2GHz single-core and 1GHz dual-core APUs, both with ATI Radeon HD 6250 graphics, 1GB of RAM (expandable to 2), and Bluetooth 3.0 along with 802.11b/g/n WiFi. If you're looking for something a little beefier, ASUS has a Fusion remake of the 1215, too -- the 1215B -- with many of the same features but the added benefit of a larger 12.1-inch WXGA LCD, an optional 1.6GHz AMD E350 dual-core processor, and up to 4GB of RAM. No word on when these will be in retail channels, but by all appearances, these are production or very-near-production models on display here at the show, so we imagine they'll be popping up any time now.

Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1015B hands-on at CeBIT 2011


Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1215B hands-on at CeBIT 2011

ASUS Eee PC 1015B and 1215B hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Egads, ASUS, has it really come to this? The company synonymous with netbooks needs to seriously rethink its product strategy if it believes that its Eee PC "Sirocco" truly deserved a teaser and launch event -- two marketing ploys typically reserved for items of high consumer interest. Turns out that its "making waves" tag line was (as we feared) just a coat of texturized purple, gold, or pink paint applied to the company's otherwise bland 10.1-inch Eee PC 1015PEM netbook that runs Windows 7 Starter on a dual-core Atom N550 CPU. An embarrassing slab of meh in the age of Fusion. Even worse, we already saw the "new" Eee PC 1015PW announced in some official capacity back in October. Apparently, when you offer over 30 models of 10-inch Eee PCs this is the only way to get any attention. Click through for a quick video overview shot behind closed doors at CES by our friends over at NewGadgets. Otherwise hit up Mobile + Notebook who've been burdened with bringing you the live coverage of something that's already happened.

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ASUS Eee PC 1015PW 'Sirocco' was not worth the fuss (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1015pem1015pwasuseeeeee pceee pc 1015pemEeePcEeePc1015pemlaunchnetbooksiroccovideoWed, 19 Jan 2011 05:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Asus teases Eee PC Sirocco, promises to make more waves than a VW coupe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/asus-teases-eee-pc-sirocco-promises-to-make-more-waves-than-a-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/asus-teases-eee-pc-sirocco-promises-to-make-more-waves-than-a-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/asus-teases-eee-pc-sirocco-promises-to-make-more-waves-than-a-v/#commentsAsus teases Eee PC Sirocco, promises to make more waves than a VW coupe We're still catching up on sleep after leaving CES, but ASUS is tireless, winding up for another product release, something new it calls the Eee PC Sirocco. We have nothing to go by at this point other than the teaser image above, which promises this new product is going to be "making waves" when it is released. This metaphorical euphemism could mean anything from a revolutionary new architecture that will sweep across the industry to another netbook with some funny textures on it. If forced to bet we'd put more money on the latter than the former but, as we mentioned, we simply aren't in Vegas any more and so won't be engaging in such shenanigans.

Asus teases Eee PC Sirocco, promises to make more waves than a VW coupe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asuseeeeee pceee pc siroccoEeePcEeePcSirocconetbooksiroccoMon, 17 Jan 2011 07:47:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS 12-inch Windows 7 'Eee Slate' EP121 and more teased for 2011 (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/asus-teases-12-inch-eee-slate-ep121-again/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/asus-teases-12-inch-eee-slate-ep121-again/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/asus-teases-12-inch-eee-slate-ep121-again/#comments It's been awhile since we've heard anything official from ASUS about its 12-inch EP121 tablet announced back at Computex in May. That changes today as ASUS Chairman, Jonney Shih, promises an "Eee for everyone" at CES 2011 -- and that's not an exaggeration what with 7-, 9-, 10-, and 12-inch Armdroid and Wintel tablets expected. While the video doesn't show the physical EP121 first revealed as a prototype in Taipei, it does call it an "Eee Slate" (not an "Eee Pad" like before) while demonstrating pen-based input on the multitouch display riding Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system and a Core i5 processor. Naturally, ASUS is also promising better performance and more flexibility than existing tablets. Don't worry, we'll be getting hands-on with this beast in a few weeks before it hits retail sometime (somewhere) in January. Until then, you can watch the teaser after the break.

Update: DigiTimes claims that the EP121 will target enterprise customers when launched. Additionally, two 10-inch Eee Pads (one with Windows 7 on Oak Trail and one with Android on Tegra 2) will hit retail as early as March for $499 to $599. Meanwhile, 7-inch Android models will also launch as early as March featuring either Tegra 2 or Qualcomm chipsets with at least one model featuring a "3.5G" radio for "phone functionality."

[Thanks, Sal]

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ASUS 12-inch Windows 7 'Eee Slate' EP121 and more teased for 2011 (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 04:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inch12-inch7-inchandroidasuscesces 2011Ces2011eee padeee pceee slateeee slate ep121EeePadEeePcEeeSlateEeeSlateEp121ep121jonney shihJonneyShihoak trailOakTrailqualcommtablettegra 2Tegra2videowindows 7windows 7 tabletWindows7Windows7TabletThu, 23 Dec 2010 04:40:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1015PN review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/asus-eee-pc-1015pn-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/asus-eee-pc-1015pn-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/asus-eee-pc-1015pn-review/#comments It's not a secret: ASUS likes to roll out many (and we mean many!) variations of the same laptop. However, while most of the time the differences between the various model numbers -- the PEs, PNs, UCs, UFs, etc. -- usually don't result in much, the $430 1015PN happens to be quite a system in comparison to the many other 1015 or 1215 models roaming the universe. Sure, it has the same chassis as the 1015PE we reviewed not too long ago, but inside it's the first netbook to have Intel's brand new dual-core N550 processor and NVIDIA's Ion graphics. It's arguably the most powerful 10-inch Atom netbook to ever hit the market, but there's one thing that kills the experience for us. Find out just what that is in our full review after the break!

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ASUS Eee PC 1015PN review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1015PNasusasus eee pcAsusEeePcatomatom n550AtomN550dual-core atomDual-coreAtomeee pcEee PC 1015PNEeePcEeePc1015pnintel atomintel atom n550IntelAtomIntelAtomN550ion 2Ion2nvidianvidia ionnvidia ion 2NvidiaIonNvidiaIon2reviewSwitchableGraphicsFri, 12 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Omnio WOWKeys and iPhone team up to build a better Eee Keyboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/omnio-wowkeys-and-iphone-team-up-to-build-a-better-eee-keyboard/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/omnio-wowkeys-and-iphone-team-up-to-build-a-better-eee-keyboard/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/omnio-wowkeys-and-iphone-team-up-to-build-a-better-eee-keyboard/#comments
Why just dock your iPhone when you can create an iOS-based Eee Keyboard instead? What you're looking at is a Made for iPhone keyboard called WOWKeys from Omnio. The $100 USB keyboard / iPhone (3GS or 4) dock is Mac or PC compatible (note the cohabitation of the Windows flag and Command key in the prototype images after the break) featuring 15 hotkeys designed for iPhone use. Of course, you can also load up any number of apps to turn the iPhone into a media center remote control, multi-touch trackpad, and soon an AirPlay media streamer when iOS 4.2 is released. That makes the whole ensemble a pretty versatile ARM-based computer and smartphone. Someone remind us of the advantages of that $600ish Atom-based ASUS all-in-one PC running XP again?

Update: Added gallery of product renders below and a description of the shortcut keys after the break.

Gallery: Omnio WOWKeys and iPhone team up to build a better Eee Keyboard

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Omnio WOWKeys and iPhone team up to build a better Eee Keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledockeee pcEeePciphoneiphone 3gsiphone 4iphone dockIphone3gsIphone4IphoneDockkeyboardomniowow keyboardwowkeyWowKeyboardwowkeysMon, 08 Nov 2010 06:08:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1015T now on sale, complete with AMD V105 CPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/asus-eee-pc-1015t-now-on-sale-complete-with-amd-v105-cpu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/asus-eee-pc-1015t-now-on-sale-complete-with-amd-v105-cpu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/asus-eee-pc-1015t-now-on-sale-complete-with-amd-v105-cpu/#commentsSo, the mystery's solved. If you'll recall, we spotted ASUS' Eee PC 1015T sittin' pretty at Computex, but considering that the OS was wiped by the time we got to it, we were left to take the placard's word for it when it came to specifications. Now, B&H has begun to offer this bad boy here in the States, with $349.99 nabbing you a 1.2GHz AMD V105 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB (5400RPM) hard drive, ATI's Mobility Radeon HD 4250, a 10.1-inch LED-backlit panel, inbuilt webcam, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a 32-bit copy of Windows 7 Starter and a six-cell battery. All told, it rings up at 2.8 pounds and should last anywhere between three and six hours on a full charge, but we're guessing real-world performance will swing towards the former. It's available right now in blue, black and white, and if you're looking for a way to stick it to Intel's sluggish Atom line, here it is.

ASUS Eee PC 1015T now on sale, complete with AMD V105 CPU originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdamd nileAmdNileASUSavailableeeeeee pcEee PC 1015TEeePcEeePc1015tlaptopneonetbooknilenow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingon saleOnSaleshipshippingshipsv105Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:27:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS finally ships Lamborghini Eee PC VX6, but mind that gas guzzler tax]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/asus-finally-ships-lamborghini-eee-pc-vx6-but-mind-that-gas-guz/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/asus-finally-ships-lamborghini-eee-pc-vx6-but-mind-that-gas-guz/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/asus-finally-ships-lamborghini-eee-pc-vx6-but-mind-that-gas-guz/#comments It was introduced way back in June, but it looks as if ASUS has just now gotten its ducks in a row with regard to this speedster. The 12.1-inch Lamborghini Eee PC VX6 is now shipping across the pond, offering an Intel Atom D525 processor, NVIDIA Optimus graphics and Bang & Olufsen audio. It's available from a host of retailers for £499 ($798), and there's precisely zero doubt that you'll be buying one. Because, you know -- nothing goes together quite like bargain basement hardware and elitist branding, right? Bonus vid is after the break, if you're so inclined.

Update: B&H has this guy for sale in America for $673! Thanks, Roland!

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ASUS finally ships Lamborghini Eee PC VX6, but mind that gas guzzler tax originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ASUSatomBang and OlufsenBangAndOlufsend525eeeeee pcEee PC VX6EeePcEeePcVx6expensiveicepowerintelion 2Ion2Lamborghinilaptopluxurynetbooknotebooknvidiaon saleOnSaleoptimusukultraportablevideoVX6Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:10:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1015PW peeks out of hiding with dual-core Atom, royal purple shell]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/24/asus-eee-pc-1015pw-peeks-out-of-hiding-with-dual-core-atom-roya/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/24/asus-eee-pc-1015pw-peeks-out-of-hiding-with-dual-core-atom-roya/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/24/asus-eee-pc-1015pw-peeks-out-of-hiding-with-dual-core-atom-roya/#comments Can you keep track of all the different variants of ASUS' Eee PC netbook? It's not easy when the Taiwanese computer company pumps out new ones nearly every month, but we doubt we'll easily forget the Eee PC 1015PW's distinctive shade of purple. Otherwise, TechinStyle reports it's much the same as the 1015PEM, which isn't a terrible thing -- it's got a dual-core 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 CPU, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and a 250GB or 320GB hard drive under that chiclet keyboard, plus the usual 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600 LED-backlit screen. No word on pricing or availability, but the way these things usually go, you'll find it in Europe well before the States.

[Thanks, Sal]

ASUS Eee PC 1015PW peeks out of hiding with dual-core Atom, royal purple shell originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC 1015PN gets official, will do 1080p in a pinch originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 ASUS has just introduced the Eee PC 1015PEM, its first 10-inch netbook with a 1.5GHz dual-core Intel Atom N550 CPU. Specwise, it boasts an up to 350GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 3.0, and 802.11b/g/n WiFi. It comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 Starter Edition, with prices starting at $349. The ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM is available today, in red, blue, pink, black, or white.

ASUS busts out dual-core Eee PC 1015PEM netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Intel released the details on its dual-core, mobile Atom N550 processor earlier this week ASUS was one of the first to raise its hand with a netbook sporting the new CPU. Well, now we've got a few more details on the forthcoming Eee PC and unsurprisingly -- as it is coming from ASUS -- there appears to be a couple of different versions. The first is the 1015PEM, and according to TechInStyle, the small lappie will be powered by the new 1.5GHz N550 CPU, support up to 2GB of DDR3 RAM, and be €349 ($440 US) when it hits the market. However, we've also heard from ASUS's North American team of the 1015PN, which will add NVIDIA's Ion 2 platform to the mix and be landing stateside in September. Sounds like it could be one of the most powerful 10-inch netbooks to ever grace the planet, but unfortunately we don't have the exact specs and pricing on the latter one as of yet. Of course, as soon as we find out or see it hit Amazon we'll be reporting back.

Update: ASUS has gone and made the 1015PEM official. Well, it did for a while, page seems to have been yanked. See the Notebook Italia coverage for confirmation of the specs.

ASUS prepping Eee PC 1015PN/PEM versions with new dual-core Atom originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Researchers use sensors to find the perfect surfboard, Gidget still looking for that perfect bikini (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asuseee pcEeePcjacobs engineeringjacobs school of engineeringJacobsEngineeringJacobsSchoolOfEngineeringnetbooksciencesurfsurf boardSurfBoardsurfinguc san diegoUcSanDiegovideowirelessTue, 24 Aug 2010 13:37:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS downgrades Eee PC shipment forecast, blames iPad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/asus-downgrades-eee-pc-shipment-forecast-blames-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/asus-downgrades-eee-pc-shipment-forecast-blames-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/asus-downgrades-eee-pc-shipment-forecast-blames-ipad/#comments Been waiting for evidence that the iPad will dent the netbook market? If you believe ASUS, that's already happened, with the Eee PC vendor reporting fewer sales in the second quarter relative to the first and downgrading expectations for the usual peak season of Q3. Apple's prodigious tablet is specifically named by ASUS CEO Jerry Shen as an invader that is "crowding out" netbook demand, though he remains firmly committed to the small and affordable laptop market. All the same, Shen does also point a finger to the horizon, where a trifecta of Eee Pads marches ever nearer with the intent to do battle with the iPad. So while netbooks aren't going away in a hurry, these latest numbers seem to suggest they're set to at least share the lower-end spotlight with touch-friendly slates, or rather Pads.

ASUS downgrades Eee PC shipment forecast, blames iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpadasusasus eee padasus eee pcAsusEeePadAsusEeePcceoeee padeee pcEeePadEeePcexpectationsforecastipadjerry shenJerryShennetbooknetbookssalesscheduleshipmentsTue, 17 Aug 2010 03:50:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1018P and 1015PE review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/23/asus-eee-pc-1018p-and-1015pe-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/23/asus-eee-pc-1018p-and-1015pe-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/23/asus-eee-pc-1018p-and-1015pe-review/#comments You'd think after running into ASUS's next generation Eee PC 1018P and 1015PE over five months ago at CeBIT, our excitement may have waned for the stylish netbooks. Oh, but it's actually the opposite, and when the brand new netbooks arrived last week, we grabbed the X-Acto knife (safely, of course) and eagerly unboxed them to see if the aluminum clad little laptops were as svelte as we'd remembered them. Sure, the $350 1018P and 1015PE have standard netbook internals (an Intel Atom N450 CPU, 1GB of RAM and Windows 7 Starter), but without a doubt they're some of the best quality netbooks ASUS has made in quite a while. Hit that read more link for an in-depth look at these two, and to see if they're all we had hoped for and more.

Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1018P review

Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1015PE review

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ASUS Eee PC 1018P and 1015PE review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1015PE1018Pasusasus eee pcASUS Eee PC 1015PASUS Eee PC 1015PEASUS Eee PC 1018PAsusEeePcAsusEeePc1015pAsusEeePc1015peAsusEeePc1018peeeeee pcEee PC 1018Peee pc SeashellEeePcEeePc1018pEeePcSeashellintel atomIntel Atom N450IntelAtomIntelAtomN450laptopnetbooknetbooksnotebookreviewSeashellFri, 23 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1005PX looks lovely in your choice of colors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/asus-eee-pc-1005px-looks-lovely-in-your-choice-of-colors/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/asus-eee-pc-1005px-looks-lovely-in-your-choice-of-colors/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/asus-eee-pc-1005px-looks-lovely-in-your-choice-of-colors/#commentsASUS Eee PC 1005PX looks lovely in your choice of colors Another pretty little seashell has washed up on the Eee PC shore, and ASUS is making this one official -- sort of. A listing for the 1005PX has appeared on the company's site, but it's sadly a broken link for the moment. No worries, as Notebook Italia has all the details about this little chromatic lappy, which is available in white, black, red, blue, and that pastel pink above that has us really craving a tall glass of strawberry milk. Beyond the clean aesthetics there's nothing particularly exciting here, your typical 1.6GHz Atom N450 CPU, 1 or 2GB of RAM, up to 320GB of storage, and a 10-inch matte 1024 x 600 LED-backlit LCD. Longevity is said to be a healthy 8.5 hours with a six-cell battery, though we don't know just how much this one will cost ya -- nor when ASUS will fix that link.

ASUS Eee PC 1005PX looks lovely in your choice of colors originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC 1215N to ship in the US at the end of August originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, it's about time! We've been following ASUS's next generation Eee PC 1015, 1016 and 1018 since their CeBIT debut in early March, and all three are finally primed and prepped to arrive by the end of July / beginning of August. ASUS claims, the aluminum-clad 1016 and 1018 will be hitting the US market in three to four weeks, while the 1015 will trail a few weeks behind. According to Excaliberpc.com -- where the first two are already up for pre-order -- the 1018P will ring up at $429.99 and boasts a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and three USB 3.0 ports. The 1016P, which is pictured above, has the same processor, but comes in at a higher $499.99 most likely due to its 2GB of memory and 320GB of storage. The 1015 isn't up for order anywhere, though it did just cross the good ol' FCC, so it shouldn't be long before its final specs and pricing are revealed. We're actually a bit giddy to finally see these higher end Eees arriving, and the pre-order links are below for those reckless adventurers that may share the same excitement.

Updated: Well, well, well. It appears that the 1018p and 1015p are already on Best Buy's website and are shipping right NOW for substantially less than we thought!

ASUS Eee PC 1015, 1016 and 1018 to finally ship in August (Updated: some shipping now) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1015P1015PE1016P1018Pasusasus eee pcASUS Eee PC 1015PASUS Eee PC 1015PEAsusEeePcAsusEeePc1015pAsusEeePc1015peeee pcEee PC 1016PEee PC 1018Eee PC 1018PEeePcEeePc1016pEeePc1018EeePc1018pshippingTue, 06 Jul 2010 09:34:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1215N with NVIDIA Ion and dual-core Atom D525 is a netbook powerhouse]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/asus-eee-pc-1215n-with-nvidia-ion-and-dual-core-atom-d525-is-a-n/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/asus-eee-pc-1215n-with-nvidia-ion-and-dual-core-atom-d525-is-a-n/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/asus-eee-pc-1215n-with-nvidia-ion-and-dual-core-atom-d525-is-a-n/#comments The phrase "netbook powerhouse" would typically be considered an oxymoron. That was before ASUS announced its Eee PC 1215N bumpin' a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Atom D525 processor with NVIDIA Optimus to intelligently switch between its NVIDIA Ion discrete and integrated graphics. That means it'll cut through 1080p video without any problem when displayed on the 12-inch 1,366 x 768 pixel display or out to an HDTV via the included HDMI jack. Other specs include Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11n WiFi, integrated webcam with lens cover, choice of 250GB or 320GB hard disk drives augmented by 500GB of ASUS WebStorage, and pass-through USB to charge connected devices like cellphones when the Eee is powered off. Sorry, no mention of battery performance, price, or availability on this so-called netbook.

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ASUS Eee PC 1215N with NVIDIA Ion and dual-core Atom D525 is a netbook powerhouse originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Updated: If you're waiting to read a review before pulling the trigger LAPTOP Mag has one up right now. Stay tuned for the official Engadget review soon.

ASUS Eee PC 1201PN with NVIDIA Ion now available at an Amazon.com near you originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS hops on the AMD train with Geode-based Eee PC 1201K originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1015T hands-on at Computex 2010

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ASUS Eee PC 1015T strolls into Computex with AMD V105... we think originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdASUScomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010eeeeee pcEee PC 1015TEeePcEeePc1015timpressionsneonetbookpreviewv105videoSun, 06 Jun 2010 08:23:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1215 with Ion receives Optimus and USB 3.0 augmentation (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/asus-eee-pc-1215-with-ion-receives-optimus-and-usb-3-0-augmentat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/asus-eee-pc-1215-with-ion-receives-optimus-and-usb-3-0-augmentat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/asus-eee-pc-1215-with-ion-receives-optimus-and-usb-3-0-augmentat/#commentsASUS Eee PC 1215 with Ion receives Optimus and USB 3.0 augmentation When we found out that the Ion 2-packing Eee PC 1201PNs lacked NVIDIA Optimus tech for switching graphics hardware on the fly, well, it was a bit of a bummer to say the least. But, ASUS is at least fixing its successor, the Eee PC 1215. It's largely the same machine as the 1201, packing a dual-core Atom D510 processor and Ion graphics to complement the onboard graphics. This one, though, will have the Optimus hardware to switch betwixt the two, saving battery life all the while. The case has also been subtly refreshed but, most interestingly, ASUS saw fit to throw in a pair of USB 3.0 ports, their cerulean insides shining like beacons to guide us toward the future of high-speed file transfers. We're not sure when the 1215 is destined to hit retail and make the 1201PN obsolete, nor how much of a premium it will cost when it does, but there are plenty more pictures of the thing and even a few benchmarks at the source link.

Update: We've got a video of some hot benchmarking action after the break.

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ASUS Eee PC 1215 with Ion receives Optimus and USB 3.0 augmentation (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 08:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS makes EeePC 1015P and 1015PE official, endows them with 13.5 hours of battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 May 2010 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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