Asus Eee PC 1201N up for pre-order
Finally, the Asus Eee PC 1201N is up for pre-order at $499.99
This is the 12.1 inch answer to the HP Mini 311 and Lenovo S12 (Ion version). Available in black
* 1.6GHz Intel Atom Dual Core N330 Processor
* 2GB DDR2 RAM, 2 x SODIMM Slot, 8GB Max
* 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) + 500GB Free Web Storage;
* NVidia ION Platform
* Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System (32 Bit)
* Bluetooth; Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; 0.3MP Webcam; Free Sleeve Case
* Size (LWH): 11.65 inches, 8.19 inches, 1.31 inches
* Weight: 3.21 pounds
The most exciting features in this netbook include the Intel Atom Dual Core N330 and Nvidia ION. I personally think this could give the HP Mini 311 and the Lenovo S12 a run for the 12 inch netbook market, but we'll have to wait for when my review model arrives weeks ahead of the official release date. As always, I'll have a detailed review of this netbook as soon as I can get my hands on it.
See the Asus 1201N in black here
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I wonder what the battery life is like with the dual core processor? I guess we’ll have to wait and see for some real-world testing.
There´s a quite interesting test on this issue:
http://www.blogeee.net/2009/12/test-asus-eeepc-seashell-1201n-performances-et-autonomie/
Written in french, unfortunately, but easy to understand battery life results: at “normal usage” (i.e. internet, WiFi on, 100% brightness) the battery life was 4:45 h! Pretty impressive. I was/am close to buying the Lenovo S12 ION, but if those results are confirmed by others…
The dual core is great. Single-core Atom processors can’t keep up with Ion. Even with Ion taking the load on a lot of media, a single core Atom still is rather easy to over-burden. Dual-core implementations are much smoother.
I love the price, too. $499? Sometimes I wish I jumped on the bandwagon a bit later, since I paid $420 for my NC10. But I guess that is always the case with new technology.