Admiral: Our Netbook has Arrived!!!

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:24 am

http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=y380KY9gL40QypTj

I want one. Dual core Atom chip, up to 3GB RAM, Nvidia ION graphics, Wireless N, 1366x768 display, 250GB HDD, etc.

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:40 pm

Like the large WXGA display, wonder what these bad boys will cost? I so want one. Are the keys any bigger?

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:00 pm

The keys would be normal size. My Samsung and the Gateway (which is also 1366x768) have normal sized keys. That little ASUS I had (the 8" one) had small keys.

I'd like to see how a few things run on it. (and would also like to know the price)

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:55 pm

Asus Eee PC 1201N Available For Pre-Order $489

"The 1201N will sell for $499 (in black and white) when it launches in the middle of December."

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:02 am

Not bad! Not bad at all!

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:00 pm

This item will be released on January 15, 2010.

Pre-Order now @ Amazon

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:35 pm

Nvidia Ion 2-based Eee PC set for April launch

Hmm...

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:49 am

Closed system or not, the iPad looks kinda nice. I enjoy my Touch3G, so I don't see why I wouldn't like a bigger one. However, something as pretty from a more open ended company would be nice. The problem is, whenever someone tries to copy Apple, it ends up uglier, and has a much lower coolness factor. I'd rather have an iPad that would run open-source software. But it would have to still look like an iPad.

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:41 pm

Here is a look at the Pinetrail N450 / "ION 2" version of the Eee PC 1201N, called the ASUS Eee PC 1201PN

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Sat May 15, 2010 1:50 pm

Apparently the 1201PN doesn't have Optimus tech, which turns off the ION2 when not needed. Looks like we'll have to wait for the 1215N, which is actually a dual core, and set for a hopeful June release.

http://netbooked.net/blog/asus-eee-pc-1 ... t-gen-ion/

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Thu May 20, 2010 12:18 am

Do want EeePC 1215N

Megatron · Post by **Megatron** » Thu May 20, 2010 12:32 pm

I played with an Eee PC at Best Buy a week or two ago, I couldn't stand the space bar.

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Thu May 20, 2010 1:57 pm

ipad...

...no really...

I think I'll be getting one for my next porta-comp. Anything that it can't do can be easily done on anything else I have already. Plus it has pretty decent 3D capabilities too.

However, they have Seam on Mac now, so maybe a low-end MacBook might be the ticket too.

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Thu May 20, 2010 5:53 pm

Ipad... meh. Too many limitations.

Bos: The 1215's keyboard was redesigned, the keys were shifted around compaired to the 1201, hopefully they corrected the space.

Post by **enderzero** » Sat May 22, 2010 9:06 am

EeePC 1201N $490
Lowest end MacBook $1000

So damn expensive those things.

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 7:26 pm

Sad news. The 1215N has been pushed back to December.

But the 1201PN (N450+ION2,sans Optimus) is now shipping... Although I want a netbook NOW, I will wait for Optimus version. I also like the trackpad/keyboard design on the 1215 better, not to mention having USB3.0 will be good for 3 years down the road.

My personal theory is that the 1215N is ready now, but they are intentionally delaying it due to the fact its essentially the same computer as the 1201PN (not counting dual-core and optimus). If they released them both now, no one would buy the 1201PN.

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:38 am

Make that August 23rd.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/asus ... of-august/

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:15 am

Asus ripped USB 3.0, and Bluetooth out of the 1215N! I don't really care about USB3, but I'd like to connect to my phone with BT. I'm really surprised they did this. Couple this news with the reviews saying that the keyboard flexes horribly, and you have a deal breaker. I wont be buying this.

The hunt continues...

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:24 pm

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McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 1:55 pm

I know this will only incite more pro iPad propaganda, but I'm posting it anyway.

ASUS! What the hell people! You need to stick to your publicized specifications! I'm still mad about the 1215n, but I thought I might have a 2nd chance with a 10" 1015PN. wrong!

Now they have swapped the originally promised 1366x768 with a 1024x768 display.

They swapped windows home premium with windows starter. Windows starter and optimus is a real pain, you have to reboot to go in or out of optimus. What a joke!

No USB3 either!

Someone please make a decent optimus netbook!

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