Netbook review on ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17: Super Hybrid Engine
Only ASUS has the innovative ASUS Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) that gives you ultimate control of your Eee PC 1005PE-P. Through its innovative design. The ASUS SHE utility combined with a high-density 6 cell battery energy-efficient 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor can give you a comfortable 14 hours of unplugged all-day computing which is the longest to be featured in an Eee PC. It also has a power-saving display featuring the latest generation of LED-backlit technology with a 1024 x 600 resolution screen. A 92-percent full-size chiclet keyboard and a large palm-rest for a comfortable and precise typing experience. Combined with a Multi-touch trackpad for intuitive and quick control.
Complete with a 750GB Hybrid Storage for convenient storage on-the-go 250GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage. A 1GB system memory which is easily upgradable to 2GB. And with its built-in 802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4GHz High speed Wi-Fi connectivity, the 1005PE-P connects you to your wireless world faster than you could imagine. Plus, its integrated Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR for wire-free mobility will allow you to sync your most commonly used Bluetooth devices with flexibility and convenience.
This Eee PC includes Windows 7 Starter that is easy to use and combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. Together with its F9 easy recovery for convenient and easy system reinstallation, and an integrated 0.3 MP webcam and digital microphone for video/voice conversations with your friends and family.
Not only that, the Ee 1005PE has a flawelessly smooth and stunning look inspired from the curvature of an ocean seashell, a lustrous glossy exterior crafted by In-mold Roller (IR) technology for a stylish yet scratch-resistant surface, and weighs a mere 2.8 lbs perfect for on-the-go working activities.
USER RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Good Little Machine.
I purchased this little computer about a week ago and so far it has been great. So far I have not found anything to complain about with the computer so I will list a few of the things I like:
- Even with the extended capacity battery, the computer is very light and portable
- The battery life is great! My daughter watched movies for almost 8 hours on our plane ride home without a hitch or stutter. After being in use for nearly the entire flight, it still had 35% of the battery remaining. Another note on the battery, in the earlier 1005 netbooks, the battery would stick out past the screen on the rear of the netbook. That is no longer the case, on the 1005PE it is flush with the rear of the netbook.
- The keyboard is nice and decent size. I almost bought a Toshiba solely because I did not like the keyboard on the 1005HA version of this machine. Asus changed the keyboard on this model to a chiclet keyboard which is much better. I saw one review that thought the keyboard was flimsy. As far as I can tell, the Asus has no more flexibility in the keyboard than the Acer or Toshiba netbooks I looked at.
- Windows 7 starter and Asus Utility. I saw a few reviews where people complained about Win7 Starter. Again, so far no problems with the OS, it does what it is intended to do. As far as the complaints about changing the background on the desktop, Asus was kind enough to provide a utility that makes changing the background very easy.
- WLAN – since I bought the netbook, it has been in 6 locations that have wireless internet and it has jumped on the network easily each time regardless on encryption.
Excellent Machine.
Okay, since I am a college business major who doesn’t know a great deal about computers, here’s my 2 cents:
Pros:
1. Superb battery life: got 13 hours out of writing research papers on Word, generating excel reports, checking stocks, reading WSJ, managing portfolios, and etc.
2. Chiclet keyboard feels great to type on
3. Screen is bright enough
4. Sound quality is great comparing to other netbooks
5. Windows 7 runs pretty fast in my opinion
6. YOUTUBE & HULU VIDEOS RUN EXTREMELY SMOOTH! (not in HQ of course)
Cons:
1. Hate the glossy screen (there goes my eyesight)
2. Chiclet keyboard is a little loud comparing with the one on 1005HA
3. 6-cell battery can be somewhat heavy for the girls
4. Two-finger scrolling did not work for me, so I had to install an additional driver. URGH!
Bottom of the line, the Asus 1005PE is still the best on the market as of now.
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Originally posted 2010-05-10 09:59:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
