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- Great value
- Doesn't look like a budget netbook
- Matte display
- Good battery life
- Typical netbook performance
- Small touchpad
If you can't afford to spend much, the Asus Eee PC 1001PX-MU27 offers typical netbook performance without breaking the bank. This 10.1-inch netbook is a newer version of the widely reviewed Asus Eee PC 1001P, which received Editors' Choice awards from Laptop Magazine and AnandTech.com when it first debuted. Experts appreciate the solid build quality and stylish exterior. The textured design, which mimics carbon fiber, resists fingerprints and smudges better than glossy plastic, so most say the Asus Eee PC 1001P doesn't look like a budget netbook. Reviewers also love the matte display, as it doesn't have the glare and reflections that plague most netbooks with glossy screen coatings. Battery life is very good, lasting more than eight hours in one test. The Asus Eee PC 1001PX-MU27 has an Intel Atom N450 processor, 1 GB of memory and 160 GB hard drive. For even less, the Asus Eee PC 1001PX-EU2X (*Est. $250 and up) comes with Windows XP Home and a three-cell battery. Battery life won't be as good on this model, but you'll save a little money with careful shopping, as some retailers offer it for as low as $250. If you have a little more to spend, the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM (*Est. $250) has Intel's new dual-core processor and eight hours of battery life.
Since the Asus Eee PC 1001PX-MU27 is so similar to the Asus Eee PC 1001P, reviews for the Asus Eee PC 1001P are applicable to both models. The best reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1001P come from AnandTech.com and Laptop Magazine. Both sites conduct extensive netbook testing and benchmark results are thoroughly explained. Solid reviews are also available at ComputerShopper.com, PCMag.com and CNET. Liliputing.com doesn't rate the netbooks it reviews, but its analysis is still worth checking out. There is a small selection of reviews for the 1001PX at Amazon.com.
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AnandTech.com gives an Editors Choice award to the Asus Eee PC 1001P, and Vivek Gowri calls it "our favorite netbook." While performance is no better than most Atom-based netbooks, the 1001P has an excellent matte display and stylish design.
Review: Asus Eee PC 1001P: Our Favorite Netbook, Vivek Gowri, March 16, 2010
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The Asus Eee PC 1001P also earns an Editors' Choice award from Laptop Magazine. Battery life and a comfortable keyboard are high points as is the netbook's overall value. However, many netbooks now offer 250 GB hard drives.
Review: Asus Eee PC 1001P, Michael A. Prospero, Feb. 18, 2010
The Asus Eee PC 1001P scores its third Editors' Choice award from ComputerShopper.com. Catharine Smith calls it "a top performer among 2010's pack of netbooks."
Review: Asus Eee PC 1001P Seashell, Catharine Smith, May 2010
The Asus Eee PC 1001P earns a good rating from CNET. Like most reviewers, Cisco Cheng says it doesn't look like a budget netbook. "For those looking for the cheapest netbook with the fewest compromises, the 1001P fits the bill," he writes.
Review: Asus Eee PC 1001P, Cisco Cheng, April 20, 2010
5. CNET
CNET gives the Asus Eee PC 1001P a very good rating, and the netbook gets high marks for its stylish design and long battery life. Although editors say it doesn't stand out from the competition, they still recommend it as a budget choice.
Review: Asus Eee PC 1001P, Editors of CNET, April 9, 2010
Brad Linder at Liliputing.com has a favorable opinion of the Asus Eee PC 1001P. Although the Asus Eee PC 1005PE has better battery life, he says the 1001P is a "very good netbook for the money."
Review: Asus Eee PC 1001P Review, Brad Linder, April 2, 2010
7. Amazon.com
Only a few reviewers have commented on the Asus Eee PC 1001PX so far at Amazon.com, and the netbook has a 3.5-star rating. Those who like it say the netbook has excellent build quality, is light weight and works well for basic tasks. A few users report problems with the display.
Review: Asus Eee PC Seashell 1001P-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook, Contributors to Amazon.com
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