- Intel Atom N570(1.66 GHz)
- 2GB Memory 320GB HDD
- Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
Cramped layout
08/21/2011
This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1015PX-SU17-BU Blue Intel Atom N570(1.66 GHz) 10.1" WSVGA 2GB Memory 320GB HDD Netbook
Pros:
* Best netbook processor on the market!
* 2GB RAM ensures there is enough memory for applications!
* Small, even for a netbook!
* Aesthetically pleasing
* Not pre-installed with a bunch of junk software
Cons:
* Machine arrived broken!!! The right half of the display only shows standard VGA resolution/colors! I am trying to get a warranty replacement, but doing so in Iraq is literally impossible. I have to live with this broken machine until I get home.
* Tiny, cramped screen even for a netbook!
* Keyboard layout is atrocious: To get the home button (crucial for keyboard shortcut web browsing), you must press FN+ALT+Left Arrow. Wut?
Overall Review:
I have a Dell Mini 10 purchased in 2009 that was incredibly underpowered, even on a fresh install merely surfing the web on Firefox. This machine is its replacement. The first thing I noticed (besides half the screen not working out of the box), was the size of the screen: while the resolution is only slightly less that of the Dell, the display size appeared to be a lot smaller/cramped. Ditto for the keyboard, which has excellent tactile response and feels nice on the fingers but the layout is a nightmare! The performance of this machine is outstanding for a netbook, but - for me - the screen and keyboard size (and especially its lack of out-of-box functionality) have made me regret this purchase. I would recommend a more powerful 12" notebook to someone considering this netbook. If you have an iOS device (I have two), this machine is also ideal as a portable desktop emulator/media streamer (use Splashtop and AirVideo apps).
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- Daniel G.
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