Asus Eee PC 1001P - Intel Atom

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

4
Average:

2
Bad:

4

Pros:

Thin and lightweight, Improved ExpressGate w/dedicated button, CAPS lock light (Finally), All matte finish, Solid 7 hour Battery.
Excellent performance; unbeatable price; strong speakers
Quick access to the Web, Exceptionally adjusted touchpad.

Cons:

Plastic shell feels cheap, Flimsy keyboard, Windows 7 Starter, 0.3MP Webcam
Cramped touch pad; jerky Flash playback; no Bluetooth

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Last revision on November 24, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Thin and lightweight, Improved ExpressGate w/dedicated button, CAPS lock light (Finally), All matte finish, Solid 7 hour Battery
Excellent performance; unbeatable price; strong speakers
Quick access to the Web, Exceptionally adjusted touchpad
Good design, good battery life
Matted design prevents smudging. Dirt cheap. Good battery life. Easily accessible memory slots
Smart design; $299 price; excellent battery life
Stylish, smudge-free design, Long endurance, Comfortable keyboard, Good software bundle, Aggressively priced

Reviewers Didn't Like

Plastic shell feels cheap, Flimsy keyboard, Windows 7 Starter, 0.3MP Webcam
Cramped touch pad; jerky Flash playback; no Bluetooth
No easy access to the hard drive, Weak video
Nothing in particular
A bigger keyboard would be nice. Mouse buttons are not very click-friendly. 802.11g wireless
As a no-frills Netbook, it doesn't stand out from the competition
Single touchpad button, Smaller hard drive

Expert reviews and ratings

I bought this as a refurb from Tigerdirect here for $229. When I saw this deal I had to jump on it. I reviewed the Asus 1000HE Netbook back in February 2009 and was instantly in love with it. There were a few annoyances that hopefully have been...

By The Best Case Scenario on September 10, 2010

Both inexpensive and brilliant, the 1001P rekindles our love for the netbook in one fell swoop...

By PC Pro on July 30, 2010

The Asus EeePC 1001-MU17 is a solid effort from the company that started the netbook craze. It has a very nice keyboard and exceptionally well-adjusted touchpad--factors often overlooked in the netbook...

By InfoWorld on July 03, 2010

Provided you don't mind having Windows XP and the slightly dark screen, this netbook is great value and has stunning battery life....

By Expert Reviews on May 04, 2010

Don’t write off its modest specs or its rock-bottom price; this dark horse is a top performer among 2010’s pack of netbooks....

By Computer Shopper on May 01, 2010

The Asus EeePC 1001-MU17 is a solid effort from the company that started the netbook craze. It has a very nice keyboard and exceptionally well-adjusted touchpad - factors often overlooked in the netbook purchasing equation. While not ostentatious,...

By PC Advisor on April 28, 2010

Near-instant access to the Web highlights an otherwise standard netbook....

By PCWorld on April 27, 2010

The Asus EeePC 1001P may not be the perfect netbook, but Asus makes it hard to turn down a good bargain when competing nebooks range from...

By PC Mag on April 20, 2010

This entry-level version of the popular Eee PC Netbook, the 1001P, is just as good as slightly more expensive versions, making it a solid default...

By cnet on April 09, 2010

by: Sebastian Jentsch 13.02.2010 Asus churns out countless Eee PC models, but the 1001P stands out from the crowd. Its matt display, matt surfaces and low price of €249 are enough to make the competition weep. The netbook uses the latest Pine...

By NotebookCheck on February 23, 2010

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