This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook (Black) (Personal Computers)
“I’ve been within the marketplace for a netbook, set to bite the bullet when these became out there with the N550 twin core processor. this is often my 1st netbook and solely expertise with one, therefore take my review for what it’s value. Had it some days before I upgraded to 2gb (no queries asked, absolute must) and immediately upgraded the BIOS once setup and running.

Nice very little compact size. comparatively skinny and not too significant. The black matte encompasses a rather odd hue, it looks nearly having a blueish tint, that i assumed was rather peculiar. It attracts finger prints over i assumed it might, perhaps not the maximum amount as a gloss end, however they are doing show up.

Screen looks alright, did not notice any dead pixels. there’s some bloatware, however not an excessive quantity. I removed the bulk of it together with most of the asus add-ons. The key board takes a bit obtaining used to as i am accustom to a full size customary board and this lay out encompasses a few various things regarding it. Overall it dosen’t appear tough to use. Mine seems to possess a bit flex round the G and H keys. With that’s a tap-tap-tap-tap-thud-tap-tap when placing the H key. I realize this to be a bit annoying, in conjunction with distracting, hence demotion from an ideal five — perhaps i am a bit harsh, however i used to be disappointed within the reality.

Haven’t very place the battery to check as this sits on my couch and AC power is often close. Have had no wireless problems, holds signal well and haven’t dropped a affiliation from my linksys router. It will appear to induce pretty heat once some use whereas on your lap, and therefore the fan could be a very little louder than I expected it to be when spooled up. the warmth and fan noise are aspect notes, and not enough to dock any overall points. perhaps it’s truly cool and quiet for its category, like I said, this is often my 1st netbook.

The bit pad responds well and feels pretty intuitive. i do not look after bit pads, however realize this one is simple enough. The mouse howeverton click can be a bit softer to use but I like tapping the mouse pad for clicking anyway. Apparently there’s suppose to be some “pinch” sort zooming with the bit pad. It does not seem to figure, or even I unistalled the software that supports it, or even I simply do not very acumen to form it work. for a few reason, the thought of it truly operating, does not encourage me enough to work it out.

Webcam works fine, gets the duty done. image is obvious from the opposite aspect, therefore i have been told, and therefore the mic picks up well enough. The speakers are pretty good for what they’re. Its not gonna throw your party, however if three’s a crowd, it will give ample background music.

Overall the additional i take advantage of it the additional i actually adore it. Super handy for net conveniences and extremely moveable. My solely let downs are: the keyboard issue, windows seven is pretty restricted, however very it will everything these machines are supposed to try and do. I feel at this value purpose it ought to associate with a pair of gb put in. +$400 once the ram upgrade and throw another +$80 usd for real Windows seven upgrade and you are approaching full size laptop pricing.

Really i’m happy with it being a netbook, and would suggest it to anybody searching around for one. it had been some adjustment going from my desktop (i7 920/6gb ram/win seven professional 64) and then jumping into this tiny guy. after I remind myself that its solely a netbook, i am pretty pleased with it.”