Product By ASUS Computer International Direct

(30 customers reviews)
List Price : $339.99
Available From 2 Sellers

Technical Details

  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor
  • 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
  • 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) + 500GB Free Web Storage; Chiclet Keyboard; 0.3MP Webcam
  • 10.1-Inch Color-Shine 1024X600 WSVGA LCD Display; 802.11 b/g/n
  • Windows 7 Starter Operating System; 6 Cell Battery for up to 11 Hours of Battery Life

Customer Reviews

“Hardware Good, Software Bad” 2010-02-28
By Matthew Dunn (Sacramento, CA)
I’ll keep this brief. The 1005PE is one damn quick netbook. Running either Windows 7 or Snow Leopard, it boots and runs apps much faster than I would have expected (I upgraded the RAM to 2GB). I was always skeptical about how capable netbooks were, and this one delivers big time.

Windows 7 Starter sucks; it’s pretty well known. This isn’t my complaint. The recovery disc that comes with the unit forces you to install all the proprietary garbage software from ASUS and third parties when you try to clean install the OS from the OEM disc. It’s ironic, because while it’s installing, there are check boxes next to the extra software, but you can’t uncheck them. If you cancel the install during this part, Windows states it has not been installed properly, even though it’s already installed on the system.

This is a huge disappointment, as it takes quite some time to uproot the crap that ASUS installs. My recommendation: buy this netbook with a copy of Windows Home Premium, the do a clean install from the Home disc. The Anytime Upgrade key doesn’t work unless you install from the ASUS W7 Starter recovery disk first. Pretty shady that companies are allowed to force you to install extra software. Oh well.

“Asus white 1005PE” 2010-02-26
By Sara (MA)
I have only had this netbook for a few days but so far I am very happy with it. Amazon delivered it much faster than I was expecting as I chose the free shipping option. Pros.: I really like the keyboard.

The sound is good for a netbook,

The white color looks great,

Long battery life,

Easy to set up and to use,

I like the fast start option with Expressgate,

It stays cool and is very quiet.

Cons.: I find the silver clicker a bit stiff and would prefer two separate buttons.

Glossy case, the blue and black colors especially, I chose the white hoping it would’nt show fingerprints so much and I’m glad I did, the white does not show fingerprints as much as the others and it looks classy.

This is my first netbook and I am very happy with it so far and I am glad I chose this Asus over the other netbooks I considered(the new Samsung, battery not so good at under 7 hours, and the new Toshiba netbook, too expensive for my budget at almost $400) For someone new to netbooks as I am and as an inexperienced computer user this netbook was a good choice for me.

“ASUS SUCK BUT ((AMAZON ROCK))” 2010-02-25
By T. Shi (CA, USA)
Update: This product contains a low z sound from the processor. I referred to two friends who also bought it, all three has a low clicking sound coming out of the processor. It’s very quiet but kind of annoying. Other than that I would’ve to say this is the best Net-book for the price on the market today!

I got my netbook yesterday and my initial reaction was holy **** this netbook looks good! Charged for about *>12HOURS<* IT IS VERY IMPORTANT GUYS. The initial battery life actually started out with 12hours which is amazing. Key board take some time getting use to but it’s decent and solid. Touch pad is way better than most of the brand’s. Screen can adjust from very bright to deem. Just when I was amazed with tiny little thing… Then I notice something… A low tone clicking z sound coming out from inside the net-book, at this point I was like why!?!!? I really want to keep the net-book.

Called Asus they were nice about everything but after some long hold they told me I have to pay for ONE WAY SHIPPING in order to exchange it. WTHECK? I asked the person… You guys sell me a defect product and I have to pay to return it?? Anyways, I was about to send them to BBB, and that is when Amazon saved their ass.

Filled out one of those exchange fourms on Amazon. Then called Amazon’s customer service. This is what I experience from Amazon:

Sir you’ll receive the new one tomorrow.(I literally froze… U mean u are not going to ship it tomorrow but instead I am going to receive it tomorrow?) Yes sir. And just return the original with the prepaid UPS label the UPS man give you. Here is the local UPS #, you can schedule a pick up with them at your convenience. Amazing service from Amazon. I will never shop online at anywhere else. Thank you guys.

“Yeah, What Everyone Else is Saying” 2010-02-25
By Troy T. Westerberg (Denver, CO, USA)
I got my ASUS EEE 1005PE a week ago. I’m impressed. I did upgrade the RAM to 2GB and the OS to Windows 7 Home Premium, but this netbook worked as promised out of the box. Thanks to the reviewers who did such a great job accurately reflecting the quality of this product.

The display is crisp. Sometimes glare is a problem under some conditions. The processor is fast for such a small machine. I notice that, although the machine boots quickly, it does take a little while for it to stabilize which makes the computer a little slow for the first few minutes. Not a big deal.

The only complaint I have is the keyboard. The right shift key is half-size. I continually miss it. I’m hoping that practice makes perfect.

Great machine, great battery life, beautiful and readable display, great value for the money; but mediocre keyboarding experience. I’d say I made a fantastic find with this one.

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