The Asus EEE PC 1015B is one of the best netbooks launched by Asus. This is a 10-inch netbook. It is a lot cheaper than an ipad and is more affordable by the customers. It uses AMD's latest creations, the C-30 processor. The APU combines with the CPU and graphics processing unit on a single chip. The C-30 has AMD Radeon graphics and so it utilizes less power.
Design:
This model looks quite similar to the 1015PN and the 1015PEM models. It sports a soft touch look with black-mette body finish on the lid and the palm rest. It is available in different colour schemes like red, blue and white as well. The only drawback is the fingerprint marks on the body when it is being used regularly. It has a 10.1-inch display and sports a glossy look. But in all together the model is nice and sturdy. It also includes a backlit power button and also features a sliding door for webcam to ensure privacy for the user. It is also very travel friendly. It weighs about 2.8 pounds and measures from 10.3 X 7.1 X 0.9 to 1.4 inches.
The model is not that heat resistant but performs well and the fan is not over noisy.
Display and Audio:
Reflections do not distract the user in this model. It has a 10.1-inch screen and a resolution of 1024 X 600. The display is bright and also has wide viewing angles. The speakers are situated underneath the palm rest. The sound gets muffled if this netbook is placed anywhere else either than a hard and flat surface.
Keyboard and Touchpad:
The chiclet-styled keyboard is good to use. The right shift key and the arrow keys are a bit disappointing to use as it sometimes become frustrating.
The 3 X 1.5-inch touchpad is well spaced. It has the same soft touch treatment as the rest of the palm rest. It offers a smooth navigation experience to the user. The only drawback is the two-finger scrolling that stutters a bit. So two discrete mouse buttons are much preferred than the two-finger scrolling.
Ports:
This model includes an array of ports for a netbook. The HDMI is a good inclusion. The front side has speaker ports while the rear side has the battery pack. The left hand side is accompanied by AC power, VGA, USB 2.0, HDMI out and cooling exhaust vent. The right hand side includes multimedia card reader, headphone and microphone jacks, 2 X USB 2.0, lock slot and Ethernet as well.
Source
A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
ASUS EEE PC 1015B REVIEW
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