ASUS Eee PC 1018P-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook (Black)

by Asus

• Intel Atom N455 1.66 GHz Processor; 1 GB DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory; 250 GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• 10.1-inch LED Backlight WSVGA Screen (1024x600); Integrated 0.3 MP webcam and Digital microphone; Integrated Intel UMA
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit LAN
• Hi-Definition Audio; Stereo Speaker; Card Reader
• Connections: 3 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA Port, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN)

Product Description

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Slim in Style. Power in Connectivity.

The slimmest netbook in its class, the 10.1-inch Eee PC 1018P captivates attention with an elegantly sophisticated brushed aluminum chassis and palm rest. With SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, experience up to 10 times faster transfer rates and quicker charging for your USB 3.0-comptabile devices.¹ For even further convenience, the Eee PC 1018P has Bluetooth v3.0 for up to 160 times faster transfer rates between Bluetooth devices.² It lasts up to 10 hours between charges³ thanks to the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and its portable size makes it excellent for a grab and go PC you can bring with you anywhere. The 10.1-inch WSVGA glossy display provides sharp and colorful images and perfectly shows your favorite Web sites and important documents without resizing.

The Eee PC 1018P features 250GB 5400RPM hard drive, 0.3 megapixel webcam with security lens, high-speed wireless N, 1GB DDR3 system memory, Windows 7 Starter, 500GB of ASUS WebStorage⁴, Gigabit LAN, and a 1 year global warranty.

Key Features

• Up to 10 hours of battery life³ so you can accomplish more all day (Learn more)
• ASUS Super Hybrid Engine boosts system performance and saves battery life (Learn more)
• Classy brushed aluminum chassis for eye-catching style and smudge-proof protection (Learn more)
• Intel Atom N455 processor for energy efficient performance
• Super Speed USB 3.0 for up to 10 times faster transfers between USB 3.0 devices¹ (Learn more)
• High-speed wireless N and Bluetooth v3.0 for rich networking and extended wireless connectivity throughout your home and office (Learn more)
• 0.3 megapixel webcam with security lens for on-the-go Web conferencing

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Un-Tethered Productivity

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From work documents to Web surfing, the Eee PC 1018P gives you the essential performance to do you daily tasks. With ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, it delivers the energy efficiency to keep you unplugged for an amazing 10 hours between charges.3 With that kind of freedom, you can stay on the move longer without having to needlessly search for wall chargers. ASUS Super Hybrid Engine also features multiple power profiles that you can easily select via the convenient hot key to optimize system performance for your task at hand. Plus, its polymer battery is detachable for easy switching.

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Next Generation Connectivity

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Get the future-proof, high-speed connections that prepare you for the next level of productivity. With Super Speed USB 3.0, charge your compatible devices quicker and transfer data up to 10 times faster than previous generation USB 2.0—allowing you to transfer entire music albums and movies in seconds.1 Bluetooth v3.0 gives up to 160 times faster transfer rates to your Bluetooth-enabled devices for faster data syncing and more reliable connections.2 The Eee PC 1018P also features a Gigabit LAN port for fast and reliable connection to networks and the Internet.

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	Stylish and Durable
View larger	The Eee PC 1018P features a classy brushed aluminum chassis with matching palm rest that shields against fingerprints and smudge build up. Made for the road, it weighs a feather light 2.4-pounds, and is less than 1-inch thick—easily fitting into back packs and carrying cases.

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Added Protection and Storage

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Pre-installed with Trend Micro security software, the Eee PC 1018P protects against spyware, malware, and viruses with real-time coverage and frequent updates. It also features a lens cover for the webcam for unequaled prevention if hackers try to access the webcam. Plus, the Eee PC 1018P comes with 500GB of ASUS WebStorage4 to easily store, share, and backup your files and access it anywhere you have an Internet connection. System memory upgrades are also a snap with an easily-accessible hatch.

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Relax, ASUS Has You Covered

Ranked as the #1 most reliable PC brand by 3 independent sources⁴, readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. We tirelessly strive to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC.

We also back our commitment with the industry's most comprehensive warranty.

1 Year ASUS Global Warranty⁵

Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing netbooks:

• 1 year global warranty
• 6 month battery warranty
• 24/7 tech support
• Free 1-way standard shipping

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What's in the Box

• Eee PC 1018P
• Travel Sleeve
• Power Adapter
• User Manual
• Warranty Card

Specifications

• Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Starter (32 bit)
• Display: 10.1-inch WSVGA display  (1024 x 600)
• Processor: Intel Atom N455 processor (1.66 GHz)
• Graphics: Intel GMA 3150
• WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) & Bluetooth v3.0
• LAN: Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Memory: 1GB DDR3, 1 x SODIMM (expandable to 2GB)
• Hybrid Storage: 250GB 5400RPM hard drive + 500GB ASUS WebStorage⁶
• Camera: 0.3 megapixels
• Audio: stereo speakers, digital array microphone
• Card Reader: 3-in-1 (MMC, SD, SDHC) 
• Input / Output: 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15 pin) , 1 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 1 x headphone, 1 x  microphone
• Battery: 6 cell battery (up to 10 hours³)
• Dimensions: 10.31 (W) x 7.04 (D) x 0.71 ~ 0.86 (H) inches
• Weight: 2.43 lbs (with battery)
• Color: Black

© 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 Figures are theoretical values compared to USB 2.0 benchmarks for reference purposes. Actual speed depends on device and system status.
² Bluetooth 3.0 transfers files at roughly 480 megabits (60 Megabytes) per second in close proximity, and 100 megabits (12.5 Megabytes) per second at 10 meters. Learn more at http://www.crutchfield.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/learn/learningcenter/home/bluetooth.html?page=3.
³ 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.
⁴ Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com's Service & Reliability Report 2010. Rated number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ). Rated number 1 reliable PC maker in Q2 2010's RESCUECOM report http://www.rescuecom.com/2010-2nd-Quarter-Computer-Reliability-Report.html
⁵ ASUS reserves the right to exclude certain SKUs; check with your retailer to confirm coverage of specific models. Valid for notebooks purchased in the US and Canada only. For complete details, please visit: usa.asus.com/event/ASUS360.
⁶ ASUS WebStorage is a complimentary trial service for 1 year after registration. Actual storage capacity varies by model.

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Product Description

Atom N455 / 1GB DDR3 / 250G HDD / no optical drive / Windows 7 Starter 32 bit / 802.11bgn / Bluetooth 3.0 / Gigabit LAN / 1 USB 3.0 port / VGA port / 10 Hours battery life / 1yr warranty

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly small, but touchpad is useless, and kills the experience. September 3, 2010

By Brian Flores

Upgraded from the ASUS 1000HE. The 1018P is half the size. Love the size and weight. Getting about 7 to 8 hours of battery life (states 10). Immediately noticed and was disappointed it has a gloss screen. My older 1000HE was matte. Love the matte, hate the gloss. Everything is reflective with the 1018P gloss scree, especially ceiling lights at the office. The Synaptics branded touchpad is absolutely horrible! My mouse is all over the place, and has a mind of it's own. This alone kills the whole experience and fun of the 1018P. I end up getting frustrated with it, and go back to my 1000HE. Love the USB 3.0 & USB port charging (charge cell phone) without the PC being on. The new Atom N455 processor rocks, or is a lot better then the 1000HE's N280. Videos play a lot better, flash site load and run better, etc. Have had it for a few days, and still playing around. I just wanted to at least confirm I too (along with the others - google it) am having problems with the Synaptics touchpad. Not sure if Synaptics just made a bad touchpad or if they are bad drivers. You can make the sexiest product in the world, but worthless if it is frustrating to use. It would be interesting to see other 1018- user experiences.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Netbook January 17, 2011

By Frank Barreca

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I did a ton of research on this netbook. Fast, easy typing, great screen, and well outfitted with 3.0 USB ports. This model is being sold at BestBuy with a slower processor and 2.0 USB ports for about $50 less than online. Don't be fooled. The extra $$ is worth it to get the product as designed by ASUS and not compromised by BestBuy. Battery life is consistently running 7 hours. Also, you need to load the ASUS utility from their website to patch the Windows 7 Starter edition so you can add wallpaper. Only came with a small amount of bloatWare. Be prepared to spend about 3 hours getting the pc configured, bloatWare removed and update the OS and other software. This is a close as you can get to a laptop in a Netbook profile. I highly recommend this unit. We also added the 2GB memory module for a modest $24.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars defective pc, wretched support February 9, 2011

By Tony Spectacular

From day one my netbook didn't work properly. It would not come out of sleep mode, and once locked nothing short of taking the battery out would get it out of being stuck. Holding the power button had no effect. So I disabled sleep mode. No big deal. Shortly after, the pc began randomly shutting down on me. Called tech support, they had me run through a few things, after which the pc stopped starting up at all. As in wouldn't even pass POST. I called to RMA, only to be told that they wouldn't replace, only repair. AND, the process would take from 4-6 weeks door to door (!!!). No option to expedite, even for extra money. SO, I will be left with a refurbished pc once I get it back in upwards of a month. DO NOT buy asus products!

4.0 out of 5 stars It's good, if you want to put Linux on it. March 28, 2011

By threepenpals

I've used this netbook for about 6 months, mainly for email, web-browsing and document creation. It isn't super-fast, but the hardware has been fine for multitasking under the above sort of use. This is the first machine I've owned with a hyperthreading-enabled processor, and I suspect that accounts for some of its multitasking abilities. The aluminum on the body has held up well, and battery life is still decent. Pretty subjective, but I love the feel of the keyboard, and have no issues using the touchpad.

To me, the biggest flaw with this machine is its default OS, Windows 7 Starter. I've had good experiences using other versions of Win. 7 and was excited to try it on this, but the Starter version is intentionally crippled. I'd advise anyone looking at this product to take a close look at the Windows 7 features omitted in the Starter version. This didn't ruin the device for me, because I had intended to dual-boot Win. 7 and Xubuntu Linux from the start, and installing Linux on this machine is pretty straightforward.

So, consider this netbook if you want something that's small and stylish, has good overall performance for typical netbook computing tasks, and if you can deal with or work around Windows 7 Starter.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Touchpad buttons simply unacceptable! October 19, 2010

By TG

After doing much research on netbooks, I bought the Asus EEE PC 1018P mostly to look up recipes while I cook in the kitchen, and to do general web surfing. I wasn't expecting too much from this netbook, but I am sorry to say that it failed in the most basic ways possible.

What's great about this product is that it's one of the best looking netbooks out there - very sleek, well designed, light, and just great to look at. It also has one of the best specs, and seemed like a no brainer to me. However, when it finally arrived, I discovered its biggest issue. The touchpad is simply unacceptable! The buttons on the touchpad (that look like a single bar instead of two separate buttons) are so stiff, I had to actually use two hands to operate them - right hand to position the cursor and the left to click the button! If your hands are stronger/larger than mine you may be able to use the touchpad with one hand, but using it continuously will most definitely give you a pain in your thumb. I had to return this netbook only because of this one problem.

If you are not into using touchpad buttons (that is, you either tap the touchpad to click, or you use an external mouse), this may be the netbook for you. It wasn't for me.