ASUS Eee PC 1018P-PU37-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook review

ASUS Eee PC 1018P-PU37-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook is the newly introduced hip-hop model that has been endowed with some brilliant features and smart configuration for best mobile computing. The design as well as the advanced configuration of the model suits the modern computing trends and the busy lifestyle of business travelers and students as well. The model is gaining substantial number of hits in the market and it is proving to be a good asset for the company.

What’s in the box?

• ASUS Eee PC 1018P-PU37-BK features a huge but convenient chiclet keyboard with a multi-touch track pad, and hot keys that give you easy and quick access to the mini-OS, Express Gate, and puts the entire control of the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine in your hands which is especially designed for instant booting and for optimizing the system performance. Multi touch track pad is wonder when used for web browsing or image editing.
• ASUS has redesigned the netbook with some additions and some innovations which take the performance of ASUS Eee PC 1018P one step ahead of that delivered by its predecessors. While redesigning Asus expanded the storage memory of the ASUS Eee PC 1018P to provide up to 250GB. This can be further expanded up to 500GB additional storage memory provided by ASUS Web Storage. Basically, Asus Web Storage is a secure database (no additional charges required) that stores your treasured data. This secured web Storage lets you store, share and view your preserved data anytime and anywhere.
• The bezel of the ASUS Eee PC 1018P-PU37-BK comes with an integrated 0.3 mega pixel webcam provided with a security lens that gives added protection when not in use.
• The ASUS Eee PC 1018P-PU37-BK comes with a 92-percent full-sized keyboard (as that of the standard laptop) and a spacious palm rest which is ergonomically designed to remove fatigue. It gives more comfort while on the go prolonged computing.
• Pre installed Windows 7 Home Operating system provides easier and more convenient ways to carry out your daily errands such as internet surfing, checking and sending emails and much more. The Office Starter 2010 provided with the package provides most of the functionalities of the Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel to handle you daily word documents and spreadsheet work.

Significant features:

Processor and Graphics

Intel Atom N570 Dual Core Processor powers the ASUS Eee PC 1018P-PU37-BK for excellent multitasking and brilliant Web performance. The device delivers a bump in performance as compared to the devices sported with single core processors. 1 GB DDR 3 SODIMM memory helps handling the heavy and highly demanding applications. It can be virtually expanded up to 2GB with the extra memory slot embedded in the device. Intel GMA graphics boost the multimedia performance. The device superbly supports the high definition visuals and graphic intense games and applications.

Multimedia

ASUS Eee PC 1018P provides a massive storage of 250GB to store your entire digital media. Your games, favorite movies and music, work documents and other important stuff will always be your constant companion wherever your day takes you. You can keep your-self productive and entertained with up to 8 hours of battery backup. 10.1-Inch Matte WSVGA LED Display with high definition resolution makes everything looks beautiful and lifelike giving you utmost pleasure of your media.

Networking and connectivity

Wherever you take your ASUS Eee PC 1018P, it will, keep you connected to the world with its seamless connectivity thanks to the integrated Wireless 802.11 b/g/n connector. Stay updated with the recent news, weather forecasts, recent “tweets” and Face Book updates from any corner in your town. You can also enter a video chat, a voice chat or even a simple text chat and get closer to your friends and family located anywhere round the world.

The ASUS Eee PC 1018P provides a wealth of ports for peripheral communications. You can share and access data of any system through a local network with 10/100/1000 LAN port. Fast and efficient data transfer without bottle necks will help your business networks work smoothly. You can pair up your cell phone or other Bluetooth enabled devices such as Bluetooth headphones for hands free voice chats and Bluetooth mp3 for instant access all through the Bluetooth 3.0.  You can connect any USB peripherals via 2 USB 3.0 ports and 1 USB 2.0 port. 2-in-1 Card reader is compatible with Secure Digital memory card and Multi Media Card (SD/MMC).

Technical Specifications:

Inference

Ultra slim panel thinner than an inch and weighing just around 2.43 pounds, the ASUS Eee PC 1018P-PU37-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook is fabulous option for mobile entertainment. I found no reason for which one would part ways from this superbly configured and good looking netbook except its cost which can be a bit of a factor for some of you. It costs around $458 which I think is too much for this configuration, but you never get such gizmos without flushing your wallet!