ASUS Eee Box EB1501-B0167 Nettop PC - Black

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches ; 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002VKBKD8
• Item model number: EB1501-B0167
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,377 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Full HD Entertainment in a Box - ASUS EeeBox EB1501

Watch movies and videos in full high-definition clarity and experience home cinema like never before with the EeeBox PC EB1501 by ASUS. With the EeeBox EB1501, you can easily stream, playback, and/or download your favorite multimedia entertainment right in the comfort of your living room.

Complete with HDMI (Full HD video and audio output via just one port) connectivity, the versatile ASUS EeeBox EB1501 delivers big HD entertainment in a small size with the Intel Atom N330 dual core processor and NVIDIA ION graphics. Its tilt-up “ballerina-inspired” design has a slot-in DVD drive to easily load and play the latest blockbuster movies and music CDs. Plus, the EeeBox EB1501 is mountable to any VESA-compatible monitor or TV for a clutter-free setup, perfect for the living room or tight spaces like a dorm room.

Discover the power in connections with a multitude of ports that sync up to displays and other components to deliver premium multimedia and fast data transfers. High-speed wireless N technology (2.4 GHz) gives you the latest and fastest in wireless technology for surfing the web or sharing media files. Featuring Windows 7 Home Premium, experience immersive multimedia and up to 70-percent power savings compared to the average desktop PC.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music to and from all of the PCs in your network with the EeeBox EB1501. By combining the included multimedia remote control with Windows 7 Home Premium's Media Center, you can quickly access and manage your library of digital content wirelessly.

The EeeBox EB1501 also features 2GB of system RAM (upgradeable to 4GB), Gigabit LAN, 250GB hard drive, S/PDIF audio out port, six USB ports, 5-in-1 card reader, eSATA port, wireless keyboard and mouse and more.

Sit back and enjoy HD and the Internet the way it was meant to be, in the convenience and comfort of your living room with the EeeBox PC EB1501.

Key Features

• Ultra compact Home Entertainment PC that is smaller than a magazine (Learn more)
• VESA-display mountable for a minimized footprint (Learn more)
• NVIDIA ION graphics for full 1080p HD cinematic playback in stunning clarity (Learn more)
• HDMI connectivity for Full HD video and audio on HDTVs and HDMI monitors (Learn more)
• Ultra-compact “ballerina-inspired” design that fits into your home decor (Learn more)
• Slot-loading Super Multi DVD drive lets you enjoy your favorite movies and music (Learn more)
• Intel Atom N330 dual core processor for a seamless multimedia and Home Theater PC experience (Learn more)
• High-speed Wi-Fi networking (802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz) for wireless streaming of your digital entertainment library (Learn more)
• Intelligent green design consumes up to 70-percent less power compared to generic desktop PCs (Learn more)
• Convenient 250GB hard drive to store your treasured documents and media files
• S/PDIF and HDMI delivers crystal clear digital surround sound for lossless audio enjoyment (Learn more)
• Gigabit LAN, eSATA port, and six USB 2.0 ports enable a full range of high-speed data connections (Learn more)
• 5-in-1 Card Reader (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC) for quick access to your digital camera's memory cards (Learn more)
• Wireless keyboard, mouse, and remote control included for the most convenient and user-friendly HTPC experience (Learn more)

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The Complete Home Theatre Power Package

Today, movies and online media are advancing technology by leaps and bounds, delivering more captivating cinema every day. And ASUS has answered back, with a magazine-sized HD multimedia powerhouse, the EeeBox PC EB1501. We’ve equipped the EeeBox EB1501 with 1080p-ready NVIDIA ION graphics and an Intel Atom dual-core processor, along with a host of multimedia-enhancing features that combine together for a seamless HD entertainment experience. With HDMI connectivity, you can effortlessly stream high-quality video and audio to any compatible HDTV or external display, and enjoy media from the comfort of your living room. The EeeBox EB1501 brings movies to life with a convenient slot-load Super Multi DVD/RW drive and realistic 5.1 channel surround sound from an integrated S/PDIF audio-out port.

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Mountable Compact Design

The EeeBox EB1501 does away with the clutter of endless cords and large desktops with one easy-to-use box. No bigger than an average-sized magazine, the EeeBox EB1501’s VESA-mountable case easily attaches to any compatible HDTV or display, effectively hiding it from sight, taking up no space at all. Inspired by the grace and balance of a ballerina, the tilt-up design of the 2.6 lb. EeeBox EB1501 affords easy access to its inputs and slot-load CD/DVD drive. Its ultra compact size and simplistic layout makes it an ideal replacement to any oversized, outdated desktop, cleaning up the mess left by overcomplicated home theatre setups.

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Cost-Saving Green Efficiency

Moving you towards a greener tomorrow, the EeeBox EB1501 consumes up to 70-percent less energy compared to an average 250-Watt desktop. With the help of the smart ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, its Intel Atom processor saves energy while maintaining uncompromised performance. The energy-efficient EeeBox EB1501 is Energy Star 5.0 certified and has been awarded EPEAT Gold –the highest standard for material and design. The EeeBox EB1501 not only helps to protect our natural resources with its design, it will also mean a world of difference to your energy bill.

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Unrestricted Wireless Control

Explore your media files, finish important documents, or surf the Web in comfort with the wireless freedom of integrated Wi-Fi networking (802.11 n 2.4GHz) and a complimentary cordless keyboard, mouse, and remote control. Say goodbye to the restrictions of traditional setups that tether you with cords. The EeeBox EB1501 is the all-inclusive package to watch, record, and play media from almost anywhere in the room.

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Power in Connections

Discover the convenience of the EeeBox EB1501’s multitude of ports that serve nearly all your home theatre needs. With a total of six USB ports, this versatile nettop PC lets you sync-up with an assortment of peripherals all at once. The EeeBox EB1501 also features high-speed Gigabit LAN enabling incredibly fast connection rates for faster downloads and more reliable networking. For remarkably fast time-saving data transferring that’s up to 3Gb/sec, the EeeBox EB1501 even features an eSATA 3G port. Plus, an integrated 5-in-1 card reader lets you directly load pictures from your camera's memory card, or data from other devices, to your hard drive with ease.

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EeeBox with Windows 7 –Life Made Easier

Explore the great new features of Windows 7 Home Premium with the EeeBox EB1501. 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 EeeBox EB1501. Windows 7 Home Premium makes the EeeBox easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do – less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Home Premium combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.

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The Ever-Evolving EeeBox

Inspired by the popular Eee PC brand, the ASUS EeeBox PC takes the core values of the Eee brand –compact, inexpensive, lightweight, and energy-efficient –and brings them to a versatile nettop PC for your home or office. The EeeBox furthers ASUS’ mission statement to provide an unwavering commitment to Green technology with features that save you money and protect our environment. The EeeBox is ultra-compact and elegantly simple to fit nearly anywhere you want it to.

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Warranty

One of the industry’s most complete customer care packages offers a level of coverage that adds to the price of competing products:

• 1 Year Global Warranty
• Two way free shipping
• 24/7 tech support

What's in the Box

EeeBox PC EB1501

Quick Start Guide

AC Adaptor

Power Cord

Stylish Stand

VESA-Mount Kit

S/PDIF Adapter

Wireless Keyboard

Wireless Mouse

Remote Control

Warranty Information Card

Specifications

Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium

CPU: Intel Atom N330 dual core processor (1.6GHz)

Graphics: NVIDIA ION graphics

Wireless Data Network: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)

Network: Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps

Optical Drive: Super Multi DVD+/-RW

Memory: 2GB DDRII RAM, 2 x 1GB (up to 4GB)

Storage: 250GB 5400RPM hard drive

Card Reader: 5-in-1 Card Reader (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC)

Front I/O Port: USB 2.0 x 2, Headphone Jack x 1, Microphone x 1

Rear I/O Port: Wi-Fi built-in antenna x 1, USB 2.0 x 4, D-Sub x 1, HDMI out x 1, eSATA x 1, S/PDIF x 1, Gigabit LAN x 1

Dimensions: 7.6 x 7.6 x 1.54 –inches

Weight: 2.6 lbs

Color: Black

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

EB1501-b0167 n330 1.6g 2gb syst250gb w7hp

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome HTPC, February 19, 2010

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D. Winterfeldt - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS Eee Box EB1501-B0167 Nettop PC - Black (Personal Computers)

Now that I've had the EB1501 integrated into my home theater for a few weeks, I thought I would update my review of it.

I have this connected via HDMI to receiver, surround sound and a 52" HDTV. Due to the limitations of my setup (not the EB1501), I do not use HDMI for sound, so I will not say anything about the box's ability to carry both signals properly. If you use S/PDIF for audio, you are going to appreciate the included adapter (works great). I was going to use Boxee or XBMC, but I don't like the hassle of setting up and integrating Tv tuners into those, so I am using Windows 7's Media Center.

The EB1501 is EVERYTHING I have been looking for in a HTPC. It runs (very) cool and (very) quiet. It's barely noticeable yet attractive enough to not have to hide - which makes it easier to get to the DVD drive, power, ports, etc... The computer is stable and a workhorse for this task.

With the Atom processor, I wouldn't recommend trying to do too much gaming or heavy multitasking. As a component in a home theater, this thing runs circles around the almost useless Media Center Extender I was using before.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty quiet, uses little power, works well, March 14, 2010

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Dean Ferreyra - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS Eee Box EB1501-B0167 Nettop PC - Black (Personal Computers)

The EB1501 is quiet, though a bit louder than I expected. If it is sitting right next to me on the desk in a quiet room, the fan sound is a little bit annoying. With it mounted under the desk, even at night in a very quiet room I can hardly hear it.

I hooked it up to a Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor to measure its power consumption. When it's not busy, it only uses 19 watts of power. I didn't try too hard to tax it, but doing things like launching applications and watching videos brought the power consumption up to 25 watts. I'm very impressed. If I left it on 24 hours a day, at 19 watts that translates to about $20 in electricity for an entire year. (For comparison, my regular PC uses about 5 times as much electricity.)

Some things I've done on the EB1501 with no problem:
* Watched YouTube and Netflix videos
* Had sound going through the HDMI cable and through a USB audio interface (a Griffin iMic)
* Had a VGA monitor at 1280x1024 and an HDTV at 1080p hooked up separately and also simultaneously with an "extended desktop"
* Burned a DVD

I'm very happy with the EB1501.

Update:

For some reason the network refuses to connect at 1,000 Mbps even though it is hooked up to a 1,000 Mbps router by a short Cat 5e cable. I tried different routers and cables with no luck. I thought it was a hardware problem, but when I boot it into Ubuntu GNU/Linux, it connects fine at 1,000 Mbps. My guess now is that it is a Windows 7 network driver problem.

This caused a problem where the unit would come out of sleep and I wouldn't get a network connection for maybe 30 seconds while it was trying (and failing) to connect at 1,000 Mbps. It would eventually drop down to 100 Mbps and I'd get my network connection. Once I figured out what was going on, I went into the device setup for the network and told it to always connect at 100 Mbps and I get a network connection immediately after it wakes up.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good machine, a little pricey, but doing work., February 27, 2010

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Yamil Hernandez - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS Eee Box EB1501-B0167 Nettop PC - Black (Personal Computers)

Bought this machine, upgraded RAM to 4GB. So far so good. Had a few hicups w/WPA2 security & my router, but for the most part, the machine does a good job. I can watch HD content w/no sputters. And the box fits nicely tucked behind a wall mounted TV.

If it had a Blue Ray Drive, the price would be more solidly justified.

Easy to use.