New ASUS Eee PC 1018p 1016p and 1015p

[Chris]

Blogeee is reporting that 3 new ASUS netbook models will be announced including the 1018p, 1016p and 1015p. (1018p pictured below)This is unconfirmed; however, they believe the 3 models will be unveiled at CeBIT in Germany next week. Here are the details we know so far:ASUS Eee PC 1018P: This model is thinner (just .7 [...]

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[ThisIsNot]

Let's see what Asus does. As you said, netbook updates along those lines would be really expensive. I doubt we will see USB 3.0 in a netbook especially since there aren't that many notebooks or desktops that support it now (without modification). I could be wrong though. A 0.7" netbook with a fingerprint reader and USB 3.0 would be rather expensive and likely put it in the same range as ultra portable notebooks/CULV-ULV notebooks.

Originally Posted by ThisIsNot

A 0.7" netbook with a fingerprint reader and USB 3.0 would be rather expensive and likely put it in the same range as ultra portable notebooks/CULV-ULV notebooks.

That's right. Good features cost more. You have a good understanding of hardware specs. Readers like your insight into which CPU delivers equal, less or more performance. Whenever prices are mentioned though you always sound like The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe She Had So Many Children She Didn't Know What To Do. The idea is to get a computer, just one with the features one needs, that does a good job, with the right software to run and ease of use...or, as I've seen recommended by others in this forum, buy *more* than you need.

What are your comments about actual netbook use in the field for real jobs by people who are trying to work? How does this netbook help the online student, the club activity planner, the soccer mom who organizes car pools, and the business traveler? Which of these computers can upgrade with price added hardware or software to become more functional?

Hand's on issues like carry stiffness at 0.7" thin, dings and wi-fi reception for an aluminum case or ease of updating RAM or Hard Drive are more important in a review than wringing one's hands that a company might price a unit to make a profit.

A brand must pay for research behind the scenes, repairs for the 20% to 30% that need service and profit for investors who make the company possible.

The features I'm seeing make for a lot of tempting computer offers now. My target was not to buy until the third quarter of this year. Some company will sell at least one computer unit to me this year.

[ThisIsNot]

I understand product research, development, and manufacturing. However, that still doesn't stop many products from being overpriced. Why pay to get X and Y features in a particular model when another one will offer X, Y, and Z all for a lower price.

We are talking about netbooks here, they are unnecessary companion devices. They all pretty much have the same hardware aside from a GPU or chassis change.

So yeah, I am going to speak up about the prices of different netbooks. I don't care if I sound like an "old woman" or a broken record. I think it would be better to sit back and analyze all aspects of netbooks (including price) than to just sit back, say "oh, it has some things that I will use so I should purchase it despite it being over priced, m'kay," and end up spending too much money on something that isn't meant to last more than a few years anyway.

Originally Posted by ThisIsNot

We are talking about netbooks here, they are unnecessary companion devices. They all pretty much have the same hardware aside from a GPU or chassis change.

Well, a few distribution and sales area differences, a few wi-fi or trackpad maker differences, a few repair track record differences, a few continued driver development differences, maybe a few differences in online user support. Yes, unnecessary except to those who really enjoy them or find them useful in many tasks.

Looking forward to more of your netbook analyzing.

Don't get me wrong. You're a whiz with hardware specs. I enjoy your insights. I plan on checking your posts before making a buy.