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Asus all but introduced the netbook market with its Asus Eee PCs, and the Asus Eee PC 1008P-KR looks to continue that innovation. How does it fare?

Looks the business

This 10-inch top of the range Eee PC has its processing done by an Intel Atom N450. Its coffee brown (or hot pink) finish looks great and the build quality feels notably sturdy, especially for a netbook.

Specs

In terms of specifications, the display is 10.1 inches, with a resolution of 1024×768. It comes packed in with 1GB DDR2 RAM, a 250GB SATA hard drive and an additional 500GB Eee space. 32-bit Windows 7 powers the Asus Eee PC 1008P-KR, with Intel GMA 3150 graphics, and a multitouch trackpad. It also has a built-in webcam and boasts eight hours of battery life (from the two batteries it comes packed in with).

It’s also expectedly tiny, weighing a mere 1.15kg, with its dimensions of 260 x 180 x 18mm.

Heavy lifting

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The litmus test for a netbook in a now mature market is how well it handles heavy lifting. The initial wow associated with the tiny form factor has all but died out in this very saturated market, so what the Asus Eee PC 1008P-KR can do and how it goes about doing it is more important than how it looks.
Keyboard and trackpad

The keyboard on this Asus Eee PC is fantastic. It fills the width of the computer, for maximum space, so as to reduce the cramping that accompanies protracted netbook typing. The spacing between keys is also very well thought out, and will, hopefully, reduce typing errors.

The trackpad isn’t separate from the palm rest through a border, but rather rests flush with it and is visible through small dots surrounding the trackpad. The multi-touch functionality works well and the matte finish gives the trackpad just the right amount of resistance, making for a pleasant experience. The single chrome button looks great, too, but is a peculiar choice in design since it’s a magnet for prints.

Performance

This is where the Asus Eee PC doesn’t push the bar. The 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 isn’t a major speed boost over previous models, outside of reducing power consumption. Even though this bodes well for run times, this netbook will do little to convince the crowd who believe netbooks are not good at anything that this sub-genre of laptops should be taken seriously. Online benchmarks indicate that this Asus netbook is up there with the most powerful netbooks released so far, though it doesn’t scratch the capabilities most contemporary entry-level laptops have. It’s in the same caliber as the acclaimed Samsung N210.

More of the same

So, in essence, the Asus Eee PC 1008P-KR took the netbook formula and refined it. The aesthetics are fantastic, and it’s wonderfully designed but in terms of capabilities, it isn’t at all genre bending.

With the Asus Eee PC MK90H Disney you can introduce your child to the world of computing. The device is installed with a number of features and is specially made for kids. The user interface of this device and the whole setup is pretty easy. The web browser application of the device are preloaded with some sought of parental controls so that you can keep a check on your children. This is a stylish netbook and will make a perfect birthday gift for your kid. The stylish pink colour of the device gives it a very trendy look. The processor is the soul of any computer that is why this netbook is installed with a very powerful Intel Atom N270 processor.

This netbook is quite small in size and is equipped with an 8.9 inch display that offers breathtaking clarity. The clock speed of the Asus Eee PC MK90H Disney netbook is around 1600 MHz. The 1024 MB installed in this netbook further enhances the overall performance of the device. It supports networking through LAN 10/100 and Wireless-LAN. This device is also installed with a Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system which is pretty easy to use for children. You kid can even connect a memory card with the netbook as it is installed with a 3 in1 card reader.

The inbuilt webcam of this Asus device enables your kid to video chat without connecting external device. It weighs around 1.1 kg which is quite low for a netbook. The 2 Cell battery offers a long battery back up.

The Asus Eee PC 1008HA-RED004X Ruby Red is one of the most attractive netbooks available in the market. The device can support all high resolution software as well. The device is very compact in size and can be easily carried and stored. It is installed with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system which enhances the overall performance of the device. Most netbooks are not connected with a webcam but the Asus Eee PC 1008HA-RED004X Ruby Red has a webcam fitted in it. The resolution of the webcam is 1.3 megapixel which is more than enough.

The Asus Eee PC 1008HA-RED004X Ruby Red is fitted with a very powerful Intel Atom N280 processor that provides a clock speed of 1024 MB. The hard disk memory is around 160 GB which is more than enough to store all your files. The Asus Eee PC 1008HA-RED004X Ruby Red netbook’s 10 inch display offers crystal clear pictures that will take your breath away. You can also connect all other Bluetooth enabled devices as this laptop is equipped with Bluetooth. The entire device weighs around 1.1 kg which is quite low and you can easily carry. The laptop has a very stylish SeaShell Red design which gives it a very sophisticated look. Furthermore it is also fixed with a mini-VGA video output and 2 X USB 2.0 ports.

This device is equipped with a rechargeable battery that offers a long battery back up. The graphics memory is shared which enhances the graphical representation of the device. The Asus Eee PC 1008HA-RED004X Ruby Red is available at a very low price as well.

The Taiwanese manufacturer Asus is one of the biggest manufacturers of a wide range of laptops. It is manufactured using cutting edge technology that ensures various new features and a long service life. It is the product of the latest Asus Eee PC 1005 series. The laptop is available in a glossy black colour that makes it look very attractive and impressive. This is installed with all the latest components and is a very powerful multitasking laptop.

The laptop is fitted with an Intel Atom N270 that provides optimum performance. It is fitted with 1 GB of RAM that makes a very fast processing laptop. The hard disk memory of the laptop is 160 GB that is quite enough for storing music, movies and other data. The Asus Eee PC 1005HA-BLK068X Black netbook has a 10 inch display that provides crystal clear images superb quality colours. The resolution of the display is WSVGA (1024 x 600). The laptop supports wireless LAN and is installed with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. The laptop has all the latest features and thus provides the best results. It also has an inbuilt camera so that you can video chat easily. The laptop also has Bluetooth so that connect it to various other devices.

The laptop is merely 1 inch thick and weighs around 1.27 kg hence it is very easy to carry and transport. Additionally it is available with a one month warranty which makes it even more reliable. Using this laptop you can also avail to 10 GB of free online storage.

Recently launched, Asus T91 is a convertible netbook from the company’s Eee PC line; a one of its kind computer that comes with a swiveltouch screen. It has an 8.9 inch touch screen that can be folded back to be used as a tablet or in a traditional net book form factor. Designed to be extremely slim, it weighs only 960gm and measures 28.4mm at its thickest point. Extremely compact and miniaturist in dimensions, the net book is powered by the Z520 Atom CPU and 1GB RAM. It has 6GB Solid State Drive, 16GB SD Card and a 30GB Portable Hard Disk Drive with 20GB Eee Storage, which is ample space for all your media, music, files and other items. It has wireless connectivity (draft-N) and Bluetooth 2.1 that expand its connectivity options. Its other features include a 0.3 mega pixel webcam, digital array mic, two USB ports, 3-in-1 memory card, Ethernet and a pair of audio hacks. The USB ports help connect the net book to external devices like a printer, Apple iPod or a digital camera. The webcam and mic increase its multimedia efficiency and help keep in touch with family and friends even when on the move.

It runs on sealed Lithium polymer battery, which runs for a maximum of 5 hours. Its optional features include a TV Tuner, 3G and GPS. Moreover, the Asus EEE PC T91 comes with a suite of touch-optimised software known as the TouchSuite. This includes applications like FotoFun (flicking through and editing photos), Memos (notes that can be ’stuck’ onto the desktop), Touch Gate (allows switching between modes) as well as an IE Toolbar. Extremely advanced and innovative, the net book has an impressive set of features.

Equipped with a High performance Solid State Drive (SSD), Asus Eee PC S101-BRN004X Brown is a unique laptop. It is an ultra slim 10 inch net book portable computer with a 4-in-1 card reader and a widescreen matrix LED backlight display.

Embellished with stylish Swarovski crystals, the brown-coloured laptop has a long battery life thanks to its exclusive Super Hybrid Engine. A stunning design sets this laptop apart from other net books. Exclusive and intuitive, it has a multi-touch pad, which is simple and can navigation and scrolling easily. It is easy to use especially when browsing the Internet or editing a document. Absence of moving parts enhances battery life of the machine as its uses less power and also provides greater protection against shock to data. More robust and solid as compared to conventional hard disk drives, the Asus Eee PC S101-BRN004X Brown notebook has a solid hard drive. Covered by ASUS 2-Year UK Collect and Return warranty, the net book is equipped with WiFi 802.11n and Bluetooth Connection. The wireless connectivity allows for fast surfing of Internet via a wireless router at home or public hotspots while Bluetooth allows for easy data transfer between devices.

Loaded with ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, the laptop maintains a perfect balance between performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to various needs. Also, the Super Hybrid Engine has a long battery of 5.4 hours. The Asus netbook comes with a protective sleeve, which keeps its helps to safe against general wear and tear. It has a large ergonomic touchpad that improves productivity effectively while its digital array microphone improves sound quality and reduces background noise.

Asus Eee PC 904HA-WHI004X has a Intel Atom N270 processor with a clock speed of 1.6Ghz. Equipped with 1,024 MB of RAM, it has 160GB SATA hard disk drive which offers ample storage space for all your media, files, photos, music and other media. It has 8.9 inch display screen with a resolution of 1024×600. Powered to provide fast data transfer and increase productivity with its fast Intel Atom processor, the laptop has Intel GMA 950 as its graphics card. Though without an optical disc drive, the laptop has Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as its operating system. Weighing a paltry 1.4kg, it is extremely lightweight and compact. Easy to carry from one office to another, the laptop is convenient and comfortable to use. Designed to satisfy the most demanding executive, the laptop has a maximum battery life of 6.8 hours.

Its screen is wide and great for watching films. It is a bright screen that offers clearer images and easier to read text even in bright lighting. It has Stereo speakers and wireless LAN aerial as built-in devices while it also has a car reader and a sound card for audio output. An integrated 1.3 mega pixel camera, Ethernet and Fast Ethernet are its other useful features. Available with a 2 year warranty, the Asus Eee PC 904HA-WHI004X Pearl White netbook has a keyboard and touchpad as its input devices. All in all, an ideal machine for a professional on the move, it offers connectivity and enhanced productivity. Easy to use and easy to carry, this compact Asus machine is loaded with all features one will need to work efficiently while on the move.

Powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor that can run multiple programmes with ease, Asus Eee PC 904HA-BLK004X, has a clock speed of 1,600 Mhz. It has 1,024 RAM and 160GB hard disk drive, which offers ample storage space for all your files, photos, music and media. It has a glare-type WSVGA 8.9 inch TFT display screen with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels. Though the Eee PC does not have an optical disc drive, it has Bluetooth, Wireless LAN and LAN 10/100. Weighing a mere 1.36kg, the machine is extremely portable and easy to carry from one office to another. It is lightweight and fairly portable and designed to cater to the most demanding executive. A stylish machine, it has a robust body and comes in a smart Fine Ebony colour that goes with everything. Smart looks further enhance its attractive quotient and make it wise buy.

Microsoft Windows XP Home is its operating system which offers a familiar and intuitive environment for the user. Designed keeping in mind the needs of travelling executives, the Asus Eee PC 904HA-BLK004X Fine Ebony (90OA0SB71111431K10EQ) has a generous storage capacity in the form of 160GB SATA hard disk drives. Equipped with a productive processor, a screen that allows more viewing space, the laptop is a dependable gadget and a versatile travelling companion. An integrated webcam, microphone and a host of expansion ports are other useful features of this machine. Also, the laptop helps the user complete more tasks in less time and increase productivity. All in all, a reliable netbook from Asus, it is ideal for travelling executives who need to work while on the move.

Offering the user unique computing experience, Asus Eee PC 1000H-WHI066X in pearl white colour has 7 hours of battery life. Its exclusive Super Hybrid Engine ensures that the battery lasts long while its Super Hybrid Engine offers performance and power consumption modes that allow easy adjustments in accordance to various needs. Ideal for travelling, the netbook from Taiwanese manufacturer Asus comes with an exclusive 10GB Eee Storage. The file-encrypted Eee Storage with 5GB worth of downloads has easy accessibility from both Windows and Linux platforms. An exciting machine, it has a large 10 inch screen that allows comfortable viewing of documents and web pages. Its keyboard is almost the same size as standard keyboard size and is very convenient to use. You can choose from a total of 4 custom-coloured designs to suit your personality. The Eee PC’s surface has inlaid motifs that are beautiful and do not fade with time. A robust machine, it has a scratch-resistant surface.

Weighing a mere 1.45kg, it is truly a portable notebook with an Intel Atom N270 processor that runs at a speed of 1.6 GHz. The Asus Eee PC 1000H-WHI066X Pearl White netbook has high speed connectivity with Wi-Fi 802.11n and built-in Bluetooth that allows easy data transfers between devices. It comes loaded with a full range of applications that enhance communication and computing experiences. Its built-in devices include stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial and Bluetooth aerial. It has a card reader and a 160GB hard drive, which can store all your data, files, music and other media. Equipped with a 1GB RAM, it also has a Sound card and an integrated 1.3 mega pixel camera. With Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as its operating system, it comes with a 2 year warranty.

Every computer lover has got his and her eyes fixed on the latest product from the ASUSTek Computer Inc, Eee PC™ SeaShell which to be launched in UK on the 15th May. Everyone is holding the breath and rightly so. A look at the upcoming product is enough to get you hooked on to the Seashell, which does very much resemble the seashells.

But to a tech-savvy person there are many things besides looks that matter. Exploring the specifications of the laptop ensures that the initially generated interest among the buyers would definitely hold good.

The ASUS Eee PC 1008 HA ‘Seashell’ is not just another addition to the Eee PC Series. It actually takes the bar higher and higher. The kind of perfection the designers have targeted becomes quite obvious from the pains they have taken in making the laptop resemble the seashell, i.e. true to the name given.

The laptop weighs only 1.1 kg and has astonishingly small dimensions of 262mm x 178m x 18~25.7 mm making it easiest to carry around wherever you may be. Not just that, the Asus Eee PC 1008HA-WHI012X SeaShell netbook has a 10 inch LED-backlit display screen that gets you 1024×600 pixels and comes with Colour-Shine technology. So you not only get smaller and handy size but you also get the best of technology as well.

The system doesn’t fall short on any front. It is driven by Intel® Atom N280 processor, the very best in its domain. It comes with 1GB DDR2 RAM and impressive hybrid storage of 160 GB SATA HDD and 10 GB Eee storage.

To ensure effective connectivity it comes with WLAN 802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 2.1 features. Also it has Mini VGA connector, 2 x USB 2.0, LAN and audio jack for smooth interface and better options for enjoying the laptop.

To make the Seashell a complete product, the Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS has provided 1.3 MP camera. It also comes with stereo speakers and a built-in digital array mike enabling you to get all the desirable multi-media features.

ASUS is bringing out their upcoming offering in various impressive colours including usual ones like white, black and blue and typical ones like pink, sapphire blue and ruby red. There would be something to suit the likes of everyone. It must be accepted without any doubt that the buzz that Seashell Asus netbook has already managed to generate is turning out to be as justifiable as anything can be.