ASUS Eee PC 1008P-KR-PU17-PI 10.1-Inch Netbook (Hot Pink)

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 10.3 x 1 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00336G1JW
• Item model number: 1008P-KR-PU17-PI
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,100 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Color: Hot Pink

Amazon.com Product Description

Eee PC 1008P Karim Rashid Collection

Co-conceived by one of the world’s leading designers, Eee PC Seashell Karim Rashid Collection is the realization of Karim’s vision of computing—one that is more sensual, more human, more chic.

The Eee PC Seashell Karim Rashid Collection manifests ASUS’ commitment to designing products that appeal to the five human senses, with an emphasis on vision and touch. To achieve this, ASUS’ industrial designers have had to pioneer a plethora of material, production, and textural innovations, such as the combination of rubber paint, in mold roller (IMR), and metallic materials to create thoroughly unique finishes.

With the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and new Intel Atom N450 processor, the Eee PC 1008P-KR delivers up to 6 hours of all-day battery life*. The Eee PC 1008P-KR also offers great user comfort and convenience with its virtually full-sized keyboard, easily removable battery, soft-touch multi-touch touchpad and instant key for quick access to Wi-Fi and touchpad lock.

Its compact one-inch slim chassis and 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, protected by an edge-to-edge Color-Shine screen that brightens the display and provides better contrast and truer colors, allow you to work or travel in absolute comfort and style for hours on end. Its generous and convenient 820GB ASUS Hybrid Storage will enable you to store, share and access your important data anytime, anywhere.

Completely contemporary and anathema to nostalgia, these Eee PC’s are more daring, more intersecting, and are designed to appeal to young, mobile trendsetters while remaining an accessible luxury to everyone.

To make it even better, ASUS worked closely to make your Windows 7 experience better with groundbreaking utilities such as FastBoot . This Windows 7-enabled Eee PC starts up fast so you wait less and do more.

Key Features

• Ultra portable form factor Eee PC that is under 1-inch thin and 2.8 pounds light (Learn more)
• Karim Rashid designed collection with chic and organic digi-wave design (Learn more)
• Lustrous high-sheen cover and soft-touch palm-rest with tactile-friendly and durable finishes (Learn more)
• 10.1-inch Edge-to-Edge LED-backlit Color-shine display uses less energy for longer use (Learn more)
• Up to 6 hours of unplugged all-day computing to go further than ever before* (Learn more)
• ASUS Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) innovatively saves battery life and boosts performance (Learn more)
• Intel Atom N450 processor is now even more power efficient in combination with ASUS SHE
• 92-percent full-size chiclet keyboard for a comfortable and precise typing experience
• Multi-touch trackpad with Gesture input for intuitive and quick control
• 820GB Hybrid Storage for convenient storage on-the-go 320GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage** (Learn more)
• 2GB system memory for seamless productivity with your Eee PC
• High speed Wi-Fi networking (802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4GHz) + Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR for wire-free mobility (Learn more)
• Windows 7 Home Premium for the most reliable and simplest Windows operating system to date (Learn more)
• Integrated 1.3MP webcam and digital-array microphone for crystal clear video/voice conversations with your friends and family
• F9 easy recovery for convenient and easy system reinstallation (Learn more)
• Warranty: 1 year global warranty and 30-day Flawless Display Guarantee: If a single bright dot is found, a free panel replacement is guaranteed within 30 days of original purchase

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About Karim Rashid

Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of his generation. Over 3000 designs in production, over 300 awards and working in over 35 countries attest to Karim’s legend of design. His award winning designs include democratic objects such as the ubiquitous Garbo waste can and Oh Chair for Umbra, interiors such as the Morimoto restaurant, Philadelphia and Semiramis hotel, Athens. Karim collaborated with clients to create democratic design for Method and Dirt Devil, furniture for Artemide and Magis, brand identity for Citibank and Hyundai, high tech products for LaCie, and luxury goods for Veuve Clicquot and Swarovski, to name a few. Karim’s work is featured in 20 permanent collections and he exhibits art in galleries worldwide. Karim is a perennial winner of the Red Dot award, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design award, I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review, IDSA Industrial Design Excellence Award.

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Making Waves with the Techno-chich Digi-Wave Design

Karim’s inspired touch is imbued in every inch of the Eee PC Seashell Karim Rashid Collection. It is encased from top to bottom in an organic Digi-Wave chassis that is as pragmatic as it is stylish—offering striking looks and robust protection. The rippling lines—which convey a sense of forward movement—adhere perfectly to the golden ratio, bearing testament to the extreme precision required to produce the subtle waves and retain color consistency across the peaks and troughs. The in mold cutting was measured and tested with unprecedented precision by ASUS’ designers, resulting in a gadget that boasts the prestige of a handcrafted product. The perfection of each wave can be perceived with the gentlest of touches. Under 1-inch thin and 2.8 pounds light, the featherweight Eee PC 1008P Karim Rashid Collection is easy to be carried around. And with its 6 hours of continuous battery life*, you can enjoy working hours-on-end at your favorite cafe.

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Innovative Finishes Convey a Touch of Privilege

The Eee PC Seashell Karim Rashid Collection reflects Karim and ASUS’ view that function, material, form, performance, texture, color and ease-of-use are inseparable in any object of beauty. It is designed to stimulate all five human senses, including the sense of touch, which is often overlooked in the PC domain. The Eee PC Seashell Karim Rashid Collection thus sets itself apart from other Eee PC’s through its innovative finishes that pamper users’ palms and fingertips. The Eee PC Seashell Karim Rashid Collection also stands out prominently through its colors—its specific hues, tints and saturations were carefully selected to appeal to tech fashionistas. Punchy, with a bold shock of pink, the hot pink communicates a strong optimistic presence. The Hot Pink Eee PC 1008P has two layers: a metallic silver bottom layer, and a transparent Hot Pink In-Mold-Roller upper layer for a durable finish.

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No Deficiency in Efficiency

The Eee PC Seashell Karim Rashid Collection features a breathtaking design that includes a 10.1-inch edge-to-edge LED backlit display and an ergonomic chiclet keyboard. This beauty is matched by its prowess in energy-efficiency. It features the new power-saving Intel Atom N450 CPU, which works in tandem with ASUS’ exclusive Super Hybrid Engine energy management technology to deliver up to 6 hours of battery life*. The Eee PC Seashell Karim Rashid Collection also offers near-instant access to the Internet thanks to the inclusion of Express Gate, an ancillary operating system that boots up in seconds. Express Gate allows users to make Skype calls, surf the web, browse photos, play online games, engage in instant messaging, and much more. ASUS also built a 1.3 megapixel webcam and a noise-cancelling digital-array microphone into the Eee PC 1008P-KR to give you clear video chatting with your friends and family while on the go.

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Unprecedented ASUS Hybrid Storage

The Eee PC 1008P-KR hard drive has been expanded to give you 320GB of storage capacity and comes with an additional 500GB of ASUS WebStorage, a free and secure database to store your treasured data. ASUS WebStorage allows you to easily share and safeguard your movies, music, and files, so you can access them anywhere that has an internet connection. With the intuitive and easy-to-access online interface, you can create and share additional user accounts to securely and safely share your precious stored files, videos, music and more, with friends and family. The Eee PC 1008P-KR also has a spring-loaded Plug-and-Play flash card slot (MMC/SD/SDHC) to expand your storage capability so you can view and share your digital photos, videos, and external data files instantly.

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Fast and Easy Connectivity to WiFi Hotspots

The Eee PC 1008P-KR Seashell connects you to your wireless world with built-in 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, and Windows 7 Home Premium to deliver ultimate wireless accessibility. At almost 7x faster than the old 802.11g, WiFi N on the Karim Rashid series Eee PC's lets you access files and movies on the network faster than before. Plus, its integrated Bluetooth V2.1+EDR gives you the flexibility and convenience to sync your most commonly used Bluetooth devices.

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Quick Recovery with Just One Key

The Eee PC 1008P Karim Rashid Collection makes system reinstallation simple with a built-in recovery program that can restore your system to its original factory settings by simply pressing F9 three times during start-up. Coupled with ASUS WebStorage, you can easily back-up your data prior to system recovery to pick up wherever you leave off without a hitch.

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Eee PC with Windows 7 –Life Made Easier

Explore the great new features of Windows 7 Home Premium with the Eee PC 1008P Karim Rashid Collection. Featuring optimized energy-saving features and easy-to-use shortcuts, the Windows operating system is redesigned to give you an enhanced user experience making your everyday tasks simpler than ever before. Plus, Windows 7 has easy networking sharing that helps connect you instantly to Wi-Fi hotspots and networking hubs. Share more with friends and surf the Web better with Windows 7 and the Eee PC 1008P-KR. Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Windows 7 Home Premium makes Eee PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do – less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.

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A Brand that Sparked a Revolution - The First Netbook

In 2007, the Eee PC forever reshaped the definition of mobile computing. Birthed from the creativity and engineering brilliance of ASUS innovation, it soon became the must-have netbook across the globe. Following that year, the Eee PC brand grew into a full portfolio of highly sought-after mobile and compact PCs with one goal “to make people’s lives easier.” The first netbook to market, ASUS has continued to lead this developing category with the longest battery life, exclusive features, and world-class design. Today, Eee products are the upmost symbol of how innovative technology can bring excitement and convenience to every person it touches.

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Customer Warranty –The Industry's Most Complete Netbook Care Package

1 year global warranty

6 months battery warranty

30-Day Flawless Display Guarantee: If you discover one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel at no cost

Free one-way standard shipping

24/7 tech support

What's in the Box

Eee PC 1008P Karim Rashid Collection (Hot Pink)

Power Adapter †

User Manual

Warranty Card

Recovery DVD / Support CD

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium

Display: 10.1-inch Edge-to-Edge LED-Backlit Display (1024 x 600) with Color Shine glossy finish

Intel CPU: Intel Atom N450

Wireless Data Network: 802.11b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) & Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR

Memory: 2GB DDR2

Hybrid Storage: 320GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage**

Camera: 1.3M Pixels

Audio: Stereo Speakers, High-Definition Audio CODEC, Built-in digital-array microphone

Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot

Input/Output: 1 x mini-VGA connector (VGA adapter built-in), 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks: Headphone & Mic-in

Battery: Up to 6 hours* (High-density Li-Polymer battery, easily removable)

Dimensions: 10.31 (W) x 7.01 (D) x 1.02~1.44 (H) inches

Weight: 2.80 lbs (with battery)

Color: Hot Pink

* Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. For more information, please visit http://eeepc.asus.com/global/computing.html. The estimated maximum battery life in Windows 7 is measured with MobileMark 2007.
** ASUS WebStorage is a complimentary trial service for 1 year after registration. Actual storage capacity varies by model.
† To recharge using the AC power adapter, power plug must be fully pushed into the power socket on the Eee PC until it clicks firmly into place.

Note: This Eee PC features a glossy finish chassis. Reflections in photos may vary. Color of the chassis is single-toned.

All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in images.

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Product Description

Asus Eee PC 1008P-KR-PU17-PI 10.1 inch Intel Atom N450/2 GB/320 GB/W7HP Netbook Computer (Hot Pink)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Asus Eee PC 1008P in-depth, April 1, 2010

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A. Baali "A.B." (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1008P-KR-PU17-BR 10.1-Inch Netbook (Coffee Brown) (Personal Computers)

I did a lot of research and waited a long time before buying this Netbook; I totally love the gorgeous look and finish, the ports are hidden under covers. Reasons I selected this model: the New Intel Atom N450, 2GB of memory (vs. 1 GB factory installed for most Netbooks), Win7 Home Prem. (vs. Starter Ed for other Netbooks), Wireless N, Bluetooth (I use a BT Wireless mouse), 1.3 MP webcam... Etc. Overall it is a very well equipped, very light and portable Netbook.
The screen is sharp and easy to read even outside (not under direct sun light).
The keyboard is really comfortable and easy to use.
Absolutely love the Express Gate, it is a stand-alone operating system from ASUS that boots up in seconds and provides the essential appz such as File Explorer, internet browser, photo viewer... in seconds I am connected to the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot and good to go.
The Cons are:
1) The most important thing for the Netbook is the battery life; on this one... it sucks! Better explain in numbers, Watching a movie from the Hard Drive with Bluetooth and Wireless both OFF and battery set on power saver: ~3 Hrs, Streaming video online with Wireless ON & BT OFF and battery set on balanced: ~2.5 Hrs, normal internet surfing (No Stream) with Wireless ON & BT OFF and battery set on power saver: ~4 Hrs, Video chat with Wireless ON & BT ON and battery set on balanced: ~2 Hrs, playing light games (like Luxor 3) full screen with BT and Wireless both OFF and battery set on power saver: ~2 Hrs. I haven't yet tried to run it on High Performance battery setting for a long time!! The battery never lasted for 4.5 Hrs or more no matter what I turn off and on which settings the battery is; the 6 Hrs battery life is inaccurately advertised!
2) Surprisingly it is not very responsive, I was expecting way better than that! I understand that it is designed for web surfing and light applications and this is exactly what I'm using it for, if I stream a video on YouTube and I have 3 more tabs open in IE for email, news, blogs... the video breaks up really bad! Close a couple of tabs and it works fine! I mean for a 1.66 GHz dual core CPU and 2 Gigs of RAM you think it can do better. Now the performance significantly improve when it's connected to AC power and set the battery to high performance but the Netbook should be a portable device, if I have to stay plugged to AC power, I would rather prefer to use my 17" laptop!
3) The 1024x600 resolution is not compatible with a lot of websites and applications, seriously... the manufactures has to get out of this box, 1280x720 is totally doable in this screen size!

I would still recommend this Netbook but purchasing an additional battery is a must, which by the way I wasn't able to get an extra battery, I've been looking since the day I placed the order till the time I'm writing this review, I have searched the internet without luck and contacted ASUS several times regarding this and they keep telling me that it will be available in Amazon and some other websites in the near future... I'm still waiting.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Everything is perfect except for overheating, March 30, 2010

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Jordan (Hockinson, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1008P-KR-PU17-PI 10.1-Inch Netbook (Hot Pink) (Personal Computers)

This netbook was a perfect buy for my wife. We have purchased ASUS netbooks before but this one (unlike the others) has a very sturdy and well built feel to it while the others feel flimsy. The only complaint I have is the bottom of the netbook gets so hot that it burns to have on your lap. I've owned several laptops/netbooks and have never had a machine cook like this. The netbook would get 5/5 stars if it weren't for the concerns I have with the device overheating easily.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wanted, March 16, 2010

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Donna Smith (Champaign, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1008P-KR-PU17-BR 10.1-Inch Netbook (Coffee Brown) (Personal Computers)

I did a good deal of reading and research before purchasing this ASUS Eee. I was attracted by the 2 gigs of RAM that were included, allowing a full version of Windows 7 to run. It is light, easy to tote around, and full featured -- right down to the webcam. The tracker pad is comfy and responsive. Display is not sharp and gorgeous like bigger computers, but it is more than adequate for my portable computing purposes. This is not a desktop replacement, but how great for business trips and vacation -- can't wait to use it for offloading photos while traveling using the built-in SD card slot!

The design is lovely -- the brown is classy looking and not *too* attention-grabbing, and all the slots and inputs are hidden away under discreet covers. I am enjoying this computer after a month and will update as some more time passes.

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