ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1201PN-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Netbook - Black

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.2 x 1.3 inches ; 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003QR039M
• Item model number: 1201PN-PU17-BK
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #164 in Computer & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computer & Accessories)

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  Computer & Accessories > Netbooks

• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 11, 2010

Product Description

Color: Black

Amazon.com Product Description

Beyond the Ordinary

Experience scintillating HD on your own terms on the Eee PC 1201PN that features Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics with 1080p playback and a shimmering 12.1-inch HD display. Break the boundaries of netbook conventions with HDMI connectivity to your HDTV or external display, and supersize for full HD splendor.

This mobile phenom boasts an Intel Atom N450 processor, 750GB ASUS Hybrid Storage, full-size chiclet keyboard, stereo speakers, and other robust media features so you can enjoy rich entertainment in a thin-and-light, compact design. From its Eee core, the Eee PC 1201PN embodies the essence of traditional Eee PCs, “to learn, work, and play” – and takes it a step further.

Learning Doesn’t End when Class is Over
The Eee PC 1201PN is ideal for any learning environment. Its space-saving design and scratch-resistant Infusion finish combine to make it the perfect addition for every student’s backpack. It’s small enough to fit comfortably on any desk with room to spare, but powerful enough for all word processing and productivity needs. The Eee PC 1201PN strikes a perfect balance between form and function.

HD Content to Go
Immerse yourself in 1080P HD and enjoy exhilarating multimedia including photos, videos, Flash, and gaming on-the-go. With captivating clarity like this, you’ll never have to endure a dull moment waiting for calls or standing in line again.

 

Key Features

• 12.1-inch LED-backlit HD widescreen for HD-quality visuals wherever you are Learn more)
• Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics for a premium mobile HD experience Learn more)
• Intel Atom N450 processor with ASUS Super Hybrid Engine for energy-efficient performance Learn more)
• HDMI connectivity for streaming Full HD video and digital sound to HDTVs and compatible external displays Learn more)
• High-speed wireless N and Bluetooth 2.1 for unplugged surfing and syncing to Bluetooth-enabled peripherals Learn more)
• 750GB Hybrid Storage: 250GB hard drive plus 500GB ASUS WebStorage¹ Learn more)
• 2GB system memory for smooth computing with pre-loaded Windows 7 Home Premium
• Full-size chiclet keyboard and multi-touch trackpad for comfortable, intuitive navigation Learn more)

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Immersive Multimedia Features

The Eee PC 1201PN boasts a 12.1-inch HD widescreen, stereo speakers, and HDMI connectivity so you can enjoy movies, videos, and photos in arresting HD quality. With display resolution up to 1366 x 768, you’ll experience crisp, true-to-life visuals while streaming content on-the-go. Plus the LED-backlit screen saves energy for longer battery life on long flights and lengthy films. HDMI ready, the Eee PC 1201PN connects easily to HDTVs and compatible external displays to stream 1080p HD video with true-fidelity 7.1 audio. The Eee PC 1201PN turns standard-definition multimedia files into high-definition cinema with NVIDIA CUDA technology for stunning picture quality in real-time.

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Turn Up the Visuals with Next-Generation NVIDIA ION Graphics

With the energy-efficient Intel Atom processor and Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics, the Eee PC 1201PN is your own personal mini-HD entertainment center – delivering full 1080p HD playback capability via HDMI. NVIDIA CUDA technology further boosts the Eee PC 1201PN’s visual content and casual gaming by accelerating graphic-intensive tasks such as light video editing and video conversion. Next-Generation NVIDIA ION Benefits NVIDIA CUDA technology to accelerate demanding applications Improved energy efficient operation 512MB of video memory Premium DirectX 10 graphics with advanced digital display connectivity Premium Windows experience with Windows 7 Home Premium

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Processing Power with Enhanced Battery Life

Equipped with an Intel Atom processor, the Eee PC 1201PN delivers more efficient power than its predecessor. Plus, the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) lets you switch instantly to preset power profiles that optimize the system for the task at hand. So whether you want to enhance system performance or promote energy-saving mobility, the ASUS SHE puts you in complete control, taking your multimedia experience even further.

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Comfort On-the-Go

The Eee PC 1201PN has more surface area for a wider, more comfortable palm rest. The ergonomic chiclet keyboard is full-size, with concave keys that direct your finger to the center of the surface. Weighing less than 3.5 lbs, the thin and light Eee PC 1201PN is concise and compact so you can use it on a plane or any tight space with room to spare. The multi-touch trackpad lets you easily zoom in and out to view photos or read documents simply by sliding two fingertips together or apart.

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Massive Storage for Media Libraries

Not only does the Eee PC 1201PN have a 250GB hard drive, it also comes with 500GB of complementary ASUS WebStorage, for a total of 750GB of storage capacity.1 ASUS WebStorage makes it easy for users to share media with friends and family via a simple drag and drop online interface so you can back up data and access it anywhere online.

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Your Portable Internet Companion

Connect, communicate, and explore online with features that transform your wireless world. High-speed wireless N connectivity is five times faster than 802.11b/g, and, with built-in Bluetooth support, your Eee PC 1201PN lets you transfer data easily between Bluetooth-enabled devices. The integrated web camera and microphone lets you Skype face-to-face with friends, family, and colleagues in crisp, clear quality.

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Quick Recovery with Just One Key

A built-in recovery program makes system reinstallation simple – just press F9 three times during start-up to restore original factory settings. Coupled with ASUS WebStorage, you can easily back-up data prior to system recovery and pick up wherever you left off without a hitch.

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Life Made Easier – Eee PC with Windows 7

With optimized energy-saving features and easy-to-use shortcuts, the Windows 7 operating system is redesigned to provide an enhanced user experience and simplify everyday tasks. Plus, Windows 7 has easy network sharing that helps you connect instantly to Wi-Fi hotspots and networking hubs. You can create a home network and share your favorite photos, videos, and music, and watch free shows whenever, wherever, with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

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

1 year global warranty

6 month 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

24/7 tech support

Free one-way standard shipping

What's in the Box

The entire Eee PC 1201PN package contains a warranty information card, Eee PC 1201PN Netbook, Power Adapter, and User Manual.

Eee PC 1201PN Netbook

Warranty Card

Power Adapter

User Manual

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium

Display: 12.1-inch LED-Backlit WXGA display (1366 x 768)

CPU: Intel Atom N450 processor

GPU: Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics

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

Memory: 2GB DDR2 (up to 2GB)

Storage: 250GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage¹

Camera: 0.3 megapixel

Audio: Hi-definition stereo speakers, high-definition audio CODEC, Microphone

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

Input/Output: 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor), 1 x HDMI, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks (Headphone & Mic-in)

Battery Pack: 6 hours², Li-Ion battery

Dimensions: 11.54 (W) x 8.11 (D) x 1.06~ 1.30 (H) inches

Weight: 3.22 lbs

Color: Black

¹ Complimentary one-year 500GB ASUS WebStorage trial. Please visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.asus.com for more information.
² 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.

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Product Description

12.1-inch/1366x768 (WXGA)/Intel ATOM N450 CPU/2 GB DDR2/NVIDIA ION2/250 GB HDD/No ODD/Windows 7 Home Premium/802.11 bgn/BT/0.3 M Pixel/47W/h(Up to 6 Hrs)/Included: +500 GB Internet Storage/1 Year Global Warranty, (6 months for battery)/Black.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

89 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Why N450? It makes 1201N > 1201PN, June 19, 2010

By	Jiunjr Feng "Robert" (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1201PN-PU17-SL 12.1-Inch Netbook - Silver (Personal Computers)

The differences between 1201PN and 1201N are as below

1201PN
1. N450 (Atom Single)
2. Intel GMA 3150 plus ION 2 (GT218m)

1201N
1. 330 (Atom Dual Core)
2. ION (9400m)

1. 1201PN provides better graphic performance and power arrangements; however, the processor is the weakest part of this netbook. I have no idea why ASUS didn't choose Atom D510 or D525 because both processor Intel costs are similar as N450, but D510 or D525 performance is better than N450.

From Processor point of view,
ASUS EEE PC 1201N with Atom 330 CPU benchmark score (Passmark) is 633, but Atom N450 CPU benchmark score is only 320. It has huge difference. (Also, Atom N270 benchmark score is 304. The improvements between Atom N270 and N450 are Intel integrated graphic solution and CPU plus chipset total power consumption)

1201N still has big laggy during mass battle when I play Dragon Age Origins (1366x768) and Mass Effect 2 (800x600).
As you know, gaming requires both computing power and graphic performance.
In addition, I still feel not enough when I work with certain size Excel or Power Point files using 1201N (Atom 330)
I would say that Atom 330 is acceptable, but I am not sure how N450 is able to deal with gaming and work.


2. ION 2 (GT218m) has 16 cores, and ION also has 16 core. Yes, nm improvement did help, but not much. (It's around 30% improvement per current internet reviews) The best thing is that ION is a chipset, but ION 2 is GPU, so ION 2 keeps Intel GMA3150. 1201PN have 2 different graphic solutions for swapping and it does help to keep this netbook running longer than pervious 1201N when 1201PN is not dealing with heavy graphic work or gaming.


I would say......

In this case, $499 with barely discount isn't a good price for me, if I am not gaming, I only need a netbook for travel, or I don't use this netbook HDMI plugging into my TV for movie watching since I have better desktop at home doing that.

I would choose 10.1" EEE PC or other brand netbooks around $300 as normal netbook price and good power consumption with longer battery life if it's only for web browsing and email receiving.

If I do love 12.1" netbook, and I am casual gamer, ASUS EEE PC 1201N is better choice.

If it's a laptop going with me everywhere for business project proposal or school homework, and I love light and thin with little bigger screen as 12.1" laptop why I just pay for ASUS UL20 if my target price is less than $600.


ASUS EEE PC 1201PN is hybrid netbook, but it lost its focus. I would love to see their 12.1" with new Atom Dual Core such as D510 or D525 plus ION 2 instead of weak Atom N450.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great little machine, July 19, 2010

By	George W. Harvey "Wilbur Harvey" (Honolulu Hawaii) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1201PN-PU17-RD 12.1-Inch Netbook - Red (Personal Computers)

I gave it 5 stars, not because I thought it was perfect, but, rather as an engineer, I think that they did the best that is possible, and it is a great little laptop.
The display is very good and the performance is what you would expect from the processor.
Cons:
The battery life is short, maybe 3 hours watching videos.
One cannot replace the hard drive. I wanted to replace it with an SSD, but I could not find out how to take it apart, and I could not find any instructions on the web to do it.
I bought this for my daughter, I will buy another one for myself, and would recommend it to anyone who wants this class of laptop.
Oh, I forgot, I wiped the windows and installed Ubuntu Lucid, 64-Bit desktop (not netbook edition). Everything seems to work fine.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Review from an ACTUAL OWNER, July 10, 2010

By	Jane Austen "Nobre" (Jersey Shore, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1201PN-PU17-RD 12.1-Inch Netbook - Red (Personal Computers)

BEAUTIFUL SCREEN, EXCELLENT GRAPHICS, FAST AND UNCOMPLICATED, FULLSIZE KEYBOARD! My husband and I already have 2 Acer Aspire Netbooks but were looking for something a little bigger and faster with an HDMI port, so that we could hook up our bigscreen HDTV to a computer for occasional viewing. Lets face it, most of us dont have our bigger and more powerful desktops next to our big tvs and we certainly dont want to run more cables. After alot of research we decided to go with this Asus because of the power and the graphics capability and we are thrilled. We have watched several HD shows downloaded from Amazon and the picture was amazing! It was pretty easy to set up and there were no blips. I can be on the machine for hours and it does not get hot, a frequent complaint about its predecessor. I am only a light gamer and the bigger screen makes games more fun. The other reviewer complained about the lack of a dualcore chip but a netbook needs to run cooler and longer, and this one certainly does. Netbook Review agrees with me, The only possible concern that we might have is the very small power supply plug, if it doesnt survive daily wear and tear I will have to downgrade my rating.

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