ASUS Eee PC 1215B-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Netbook review

After launching a substantial number of Intel powered netbooks, ASUS has finally decided to switch to AMD for a more enhanced and boosted up performance for a richer multimedia entertainment and smoother multitasking. ASUS joins hands with ATI for graphics support and increases RAM up to 2 GB from 1GB as offered by the previous models. Here, I am referring to the ASUS’s new release, ASUS Eee PC 1215B-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Netbook that is one of its mid-range models in the line of netbooks. It showcases a smart design with thin and light profile ensuring that you travel light with a productive device.

What’s in the box?

• The Eee PC 1215B-P provides more surface area for a spacious and more comfortable palm rest. The ergonomic design includes a full size chiclet keyboard with concave keys that help proper impact of the finger at the center of the surface.
• Just 3.2 lbs weighing, thin and light Eee PC 1215B-P is very compact and sleek so that you can carry it on plane or any compact space with room to spare. The multi-gesture track pad allows easy zoom in and zoom out while viewing photos or while reading documents with a simple pinch.
• Eee PC 1215B provides abundant storage capacity of around 320GB and enables you to expand it with unlimited ASUS WebStorage. Asus Web Storage lets you share your data with family and friends online with a simple drag and drop interface which is easy to use and is free of charge for every ASUS Eee PC user. Isn’t it really exciting to store your treasured media in a secured place for easy access?
• Missing your friends and family abroad? Get an internet connection or just connect to the hot spots in your town and the integrated 1.3 MP Webcam embedded in the bezel will let you have a clear and lifelike video chat at any instance and from almost anywhere round the world. Moreover, you can cover your web cam with the security lens to keep it safe from smudges and scratches when it is not in use.
• The Preinstalled Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System is a wonder. Thanks to the Windows 7, you can easily create a local network and share your data efficiently and instantly. Moreover, Windows 7 provides the most reliable computing with the Windows.

Significant features:

AMD and ATI power

ASUS Eee PC 1215B capitalizes on the highly advanced and robust AMD E350 processor that delivers a speed of 1.6 GHz and is combined with increased L2 cache memory which is now 1 GB from the 512MB as provided by its predecessors. This model is a brilliant multitasker that powers every heavy application efficiently and effortlessly. ASUS also increases RAM from 1 GB to 2 GB for handling the highly demanding applications and support multitasking. The Powerful ATI Radeon HD 6310 graphics are extremely brilliant for HD entertainment. The HD visuals and HD games look superb on the huge 12 inch screen thanks to the extraordinary ATI power.

Multimedia and memory storage

The ASUS Eee PC 1215B has provided 320 GB of storage memory, which is more than that offered by ASUS’s previous models. Use the entire space for your favorite media such as your work documents, movies, games, music files and photos. ASUS Eee PC 1215B ensures that you carry your entire digital world with your wherever you go. So you can travel anywhere, no matter how long you stay away from your home, your entertainment source will always be your constant companion.

Networking and communications

Wi Fi certified wireless 802.11 b/g/n keeps you connected to the world without messing up with the network cables. Enjoy the wireless freedom with your ASUS Eee PC 1215B and access internet connecting to the hotspots on the go. This means, you can check your email, keep up with your social networking sites, stream videos and listen to the online music libraries and much more while on the go.

Talking about the peripheral communications, ASUS Eee PC 1215B has provided number of ports for various connections right from your cell phone and your HDTV to your mp3 players, digital cameras and memory cards. Bluetooth 3.0 is the latest version which is provided for connecting your cell phones or other Bluetooth enabled devices. 10/100 LAN allows faster data transfer over the local network. 2-in-1 Card Reader is compatible with Secure Digital memory card and Multi Media Card. In all, four USB ports are provided out of which three are USB2.0 and one is the advanced and powered USB3.0 which works 10 times faster than USB 2.0.

Technical specifications:

Inference

ASUS Eee PC 1215B-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Netbook is a bit pricy deal which certainly packs in features that are much productive and hence add up to its price. This light and compact device will surely suit your tastes and your busy lifestyle providing optimum portability with powerful performance. The package costs around $436 but the features offered are worth every penny spent on this gizmo.