ASUS Eee PC 1015PED-PU17-BU 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue)

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 2.6 x 12.1 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003UNF0IQ
• Item model number: 1015PED-PU17-BU
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,608 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Natural Beauty – Mobility has Evolved

The 10.1-inch Eee PC 1015PED-PU Seashell shines as the ideal netbook for the traveler looking for outstanding wireless connectivity and efficient on-the-go performance. Thanks to the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, you can take this mobile phenom wherever you choose and enjoy up to an incredible 13 hours of unplugged freedom.¹ The Eee PC 1015PED-PU is encased in a smooth matte-finished shell that captivates onlookers and features the Intel Atom N475 processor for efficient performance for your everyday tasks. Plus, it boasts outstanding comfort with a chiclet keyboard, multi-touch trackpad, and convenient hot keys – granting you quick access to Express Gate, the mini-operating system, and control of the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine that instantly optimizes system performance for the task at hand. Throw in a generous 250GB hard drive with 500GB of ASUS WebStorage² and you get the ability to store, share, and access your important data anytime, anywhere.

Key Features

• Matte finish cover for stylish and smudge-resistant protection (Learn more)
• Up to 13 hours of battery life¹ for all-day, unplugged freedom (Learn more)
• ASUS Super Hybrid Engine boosts performance and saves battery life (Learn more)
• Chiclet keyboard and large, multi-touch trackpad for comfortable, intuitive navigation (Learn more)
• High-speed wireless N and Bluetooth v3.0 for fast Web surfing and enhanced Bluetooth peripheral connectivity (Learn more)
• ASUS WebStorage² to easily backup and share your data anywhere you have Internet access (Learn more)
• 0.3 mp webcam with security lens adds additional protection (Learn more)
• Express Gate starts up in seconds for quick access to the Internet, music, games, and more

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Get up to an Amazing 13 Hours of Battery Life

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Only ASUS has the innovative ASUS Super Hybrid Engine that gives you ultimate control of your Eee PC 1015PED-PU. With a hot key above the keyboard, you can instantly command the processor to run faster for higher performance or reduce speed to increase battery life. Combining a power-saving display and energy-efficient Intel Atom processor, experience up to 13 hours of battery life.1 Never again will you scramble to find an outlet or wish you had brought a wall charger, the Eee PC 1015PED-PU gives you a reassured peace of mind with mobile power to last nearly all day long.

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Enhanced Connectivity

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The Eee PC 1015PED-PU Seashell connects you to your wireless world faster. With up to 160 times faster transfer speeds3 compared to Bluetooth v2.1, the refined capabilities of Bluetooth v3.0 let you transfer data wirelessly to smart phones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices faster. Operating in the 6-9 GHz range rather than the current 2.4 GHz range, it also prevents interference from wireless networks and other devices that use the 2.4 GHz range to keep you connected without interruption. Plus, high-speed wireless N connectivity delivers snappy Web-surfing speeds and faster downloading. As a further convenience, a Plug-and-Play 3-in-1 Flash Card slot (MMC/SD/SDHC) expands your storage capability so you can view and share your digital photos, videos, and external data files instantly. The Eee PC 1015PED-PU also features a 0.3 mp webcam with security lens to give you added protection when not in use.

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Efficient Display. Robust Protection.

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The Eee PC 1015PED-PU features an LED-backlit display for ultra-bright yet energy-efficient visual clarity. With its 1024 x 600 resolution, you can coast through most of your favorite Web pages without having to resize your browser or scroll left and right. And with the matte-finish cover you get smooth, smudge-proof protection to withstand your on-the-go lifestyle.

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Markedly Comfortable. Perfectly Concise.

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The Eee PC 1015PED-PU Seashell comes with a 92-percent full-sized chiclet keyboard with a spacious palm rest that’s ergonomically designed to reduce fatigue and offer a more comfortable experience during prolonged use. It also features a user-friendly multi-touch trackpad that helps you navigate documents and web pages. With a simple touch of your fingertips, you can effortlessly scroll up and down, and zoom in and out, so that every detail is brought front and center with ease.

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Even More Storage

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The Eee PC 1015PED-PU hard drive has been expanded to give you 250GB of storage capacity and comes with an additional 500GB of ASUS WebStorage,2 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 online connection.

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Quick Recovery with Just One Key

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The Eee PC 1015PED-PU 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 Starter with the Eee PC 1015PED-PU. 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 1015PED-PU. Windows 7 Starter 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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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 technical support

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What's in the Box

Eee PC 1015PED-PU Seashell

Power Adapter

User Manual

Warranty Card

Specifications

Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Starter

Display: 10.1-inch LED-Backlit display (1024 x 600)

Intel CPU: Intel Atom N475 processor (1.83 GHz)

Chipset: Intel GMA 3150

WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) & Bluetooth V3.0

LAN: 10/100 Mbps/ RJ-45

Memory: 1GB DDR3, 1 x SODIMM (up to 2GB)

Hybrid Storage: 250GB hard drive + 500GB ASUS WebStorage²

Camera: 0.3 megapixels

Audio: Stereo Speakers

Card Reader: 3-in-1 (MMC, SD, SDHC)

Input / Output: 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15 pin) , 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 1 x headphone, 1 x mic

Battery: 6 cell battery (up to 13 hours¹)

Dimensions: 10.31 (W) x 7.01 (D) x 0.93 ~ 1.43 (H) inches

Weight: 2.76 lbs (with battery)

Color: Black, Blue, Red, White

© 2010 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications are subject to change without notice and features are only in select models. Products may not be available in all markets. Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.

¹ Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. For more information, please visit http://event.asus.com/eeepc/battery/index.htm. The estimated maximum battery life in Windows 7 is measured with MobileMark 2007.
² ASUS WebStorage is a complimentary trial service for 1 year after registration. Actual storage capacity varies by model.
³ Bluetooth v3.0 transfers files at roughly 480 megabits (60 Megabytes) per second in close proximity, and 100 megabits (12.5 Megabytes) per second at 10 meters. Actual results may vary depending on usage scenarios.

Product Description

Embrace mobile computing in style with the new ASUS Eee PC 1015PED. The 1015PED packs the latest ATOM CPU from Intel, the N475, which consumes less power than its predecessors, allowing the 1015PED to get up to a whopping 13 hours of battery life. With built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, users can stay connected wherever they go. The 92%-scaled ergonomic keyboard and Multi-Touch touchpad make it a breeze to type and navigate through content. The 1015PED's 250GB hard drive and 500GB of free webstorage provide a wealth of storage and backup capabilities. The 1015PED also features a chiclet keyboard for added style and comfort.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Little Netbook, September 9, 2010

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unknown - See all my reviews

This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1015PED-PU17-BU 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) (Personal Computers)

Bought this netbook awhile ago for class (college) and I love every moment I've spent with it.

PROS:
-Battery Life,I get about 10 hours which is phenomenal...no other netbook has been closer to Asus' EEE battery life thanks to the Super Hybrid Engine.(I mainly use it for surfing web while typing text documents @ 87% right now, its reading 9 hours and 45 minutes.)
-Charging Speed, it takes only 2 hours or a little more to fully charge this netbook. That's quick in return for 10 hours of battery life!
-Keyboard, though smaller than standard desktops and laptops, is still pretty large in general. If you're a very skilled typist this keyboard will have no problems for you. (I'm typing this review at full speed on this netbook.) While the SHIFT key to the right is smaller, it's not a very significant problem for me because I always use the left SHIFT key regardless of the keyboard.
-Performance, though its specifications aren't anything to get excited about, for ordinary usage, it's surprisingly fast. Even on 1GB Ram. You should understand that netbooks are not laptop replacements. And it also means you should use lighter, less resource hogging softwares.
-Matte Screen, prevents glare indoors and outdoors. Most computers still have glossy screens that are practically mirrors, but this netbook doesn't. It saves you from annoying glare and reflections.
-Matte Shell still attracts grease but fingerprints are hardly seen. A significant improvement to previous EEE netbooks.
-Touchpad, is a significant improvement from the old dotted grid that Asus used in previous models. Its sensitivity can be customized to your liking so for me, it's just as good as any other laptop's touchpad. The right/left click buttons aren't too stiff so it's just right.
-Speakers are surprisingly loud and audio quality is decent.
-Webcam shutter is not really necessary but it's a nice thing to have. If you're webcamming someone and want to do something really quickly but privately (like fixing a wedgie or changing) you can just slip the shutter over to "off" and then shift it back over to "on" when you're done. No need to physically log off or turn off your webcam.

CONS:
-Windows 7 Starter has its limitations, but that can be changed with the provided "Windows Anytime Upgrade" which upgrades your Windows quickly.
-Webcam is only 0.3 megapixels. That's not very clear, but you shouldn't be constantly webcamming on a netbook anyway.
-Comes with unnecessary stickers boasting about it's battery life and other specs, but you can take them off if you'd like to.
-There's a bunch of secondary shortcuts (fn+F1,2,3...etc.). They're handy to have, but they're not really explained...even in the manual. But you can figure them out rather quickly after the first or second use.

So overall if you need to surf the web on the go and type up documents or even for social networking (email, IM, Skype/Oovoo, etc.) this netbook does the work quickly and perfectly.It's battery life is alone, a reason to choose this netbook over all the others on the market. Asus has perfected the art of netbooks and incorporated it into the EEE 1015ped-p.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the road or as a second laptop, November 8, 2010

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Steve Woods (COLORADO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1015PED-PU17-BU 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) (Personal Computers)

I finally purchased this netbook after contemplating buying the Samsung Galaxy Tab, due out this Fall. For doing real work, on the road or as a second laptop in my living room, this netbook with a RAM upgrade made the most sense. [Edit: I too bought incompatable RAM, even though it was DDR3. A BIOS update fixes it, and you get the latest BIOS for the netbook.]

I am very impressed with the battery life, but even more so with the processing speed and the usability of the 10" screen. I have been running Office 2007 (w/ Outlook) and Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 with only slight customization to get the most out of the 1024x600 real estate. The little beast will even run Ubuntu in VM Ware.

I would have given it 5 stars except for a few things:

1. I am not the best typist (programmer by trade), but I often find myself typing in text and suddenly the cursor will jump back a few words and I'm typing in the middle of the sentence. I'm probably accidently hitting the track pad or something, but it is really slowing me down compared to my full-sized keyboard.

2. There was an annoying clicking sound coming from the hard drive periodically. I called ASUS and they immediatley wanted me to RMA it - even sent a box to me. I did a little research on the internet (Google "quietHDD") and found a solution. ASUS should really just issue a firmware fix for this rather than replace netbooks with another one that will have the same issue. It's not a problem with the hard ware, just the settings. quietHDD sets the correct APM settings on the hard drive to keep it from parking the heads every few seconds.

3. It comes with a lot of bloat ware! After uninstalling most of it, Windows Starter is actually quite responsive. I don't forsee needing to upgrade it.

FOLLOWUP 1: Latest BIOS and hard drive still clicks.

FOLLOWUP 2: Battery dead after 6 months. Had to buy a new one for $80 - ouch.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall Good.. One nagging issue however., September 12, 2010

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bloatedyak - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1015PED-PU17-BU 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) (Personal Computers)

Ok, here's the deal. When typing on this beast, I often hit the space bar. The space bar is right next to the top of the mouse tracking zone. If you even glance it, your cursor will end up where your mouse is pointed. This is really anoying when trying to type anything. I'm not sure how Asus could get around this with the form factor ... Maybe a quick lock button for the track pad? Hmmmm.