ASUS Eee PC 1015PX-PU17-RD 10.1-Inch Netbook (Red) on sale

B. B. Bernardo "bcube" Say: ASUS Eee PC 1015PX-PU17-RD 10.1-Inch Netbook (Red)
gives functionality that a tablet can't, 2011-07-10
This review is for: ASUS Eee PC 1015PX-PU17-RD 10.1-Inch Netbook (Red)
I got the 1015px to do some works that just can't be done in my tablet. Its dual core processor might just let me do some simple 3D works. it's just great for travel. the keyboard don't bother me except for the small right shift key, I keep hitting the enter button when i try to get the shift key.I also got interested because one the features shown at amazon was the Express Gate that should allow access to the internet without the need to open windows. This feature should make the unit somewhat like my tablet but when i opened the unit that's the thing missing. i can't seem to find the Express Gate button. Then the manual says there is no such button for the 1015px while the other models have it. They should remove the said feature in amazon's product description. It is a minor thing but it is something the influenced my purchase. I guess I just have to make do with what I have.

s7udentman Say: ASUS Eee PC 1015PX-PU17-RD 10.1-Inch Netbook (Red)
Here's Some Facts to Weigh Your Decision, 2011-06-23
This review is for: ASUS Eee PC 1015PX-PU17-RD 10.1-Inch Netbook (Red)
UPDATE TO THIS REVIEW: Be careful. Asus updated the px model. Some carry two speakers, while others still have one - reference Alvin English's review. Aside from the good qualities, the px I bought "on sale" had 1 speaker. The 2 speaker models deserve 4 stars, but enough about that.A good difference between the px and older models is that the charger does not have a middle brick anymore, just a long stringy wire, which is much more portable and I really liked it.A feature that could sway you one way or the other is the processor clock speed, the Atom n550 (1.5ghz) versus the Atom n570 (1.66ghz). The reason I am writing this at the moment is because resellers are still selling the n550 model for cheaper. I don't know if 0.16ghz is worth $30-$50 more, but clock speed is not everything in a processor, so who knows? This is why I updated to 4 and not 5 stars. Another feature that could sway you one way or the other is that the 1015px uses the Intel UMA for graphics, which did well when I used it on the 1015px, as oppossed to the 1015pn which uses the Nvidia Ion Graphics Chip. The main reason that they did this, I'm guessing, is for battery life. Here is a query: do you really need a more expensive graphics card, like the card in the 1015pn, to run 360p streaming video on a 1024 x 600 screen? Standard features that separate the PX from other brands are the accessable RAM slot for easy upgrade (which I highly recomend buying the two GB upgrade).For those of you who think it's brain surgery to replace RAM. It's not. Replacing RAM is like putting a tape in a tape player, a cartridge in an old Nintendo; a VHS in a VHS player. People charge to do it, but shouldn't. Youtube it, there are guys who do it in two minutes.Lastly, here is a juicy peice of advice for any Asus you buy, Asus is big on releasing a product and then releasing updates for the bios, which are absolutely essential to get, so make sure you get them. Rate this review if it helped. Thanks for reading. PS Buying from Amazon is quality.MY, STILL RELEVANT, OLD 3 STAR REVIEW:I really like Asus products and I think their engineers/designers do a good job, and I still do. To start, I agree with Keoni's Review. Unlike the rest of the Seashell Series, the 1015px has one left-hand speaker, whereas the right-hand pocket is empty, which is why I gave it 3 stars and why I returned it - I need two speakers for my job. For your return reason, truthfully say "False Advertising: said two speakers, provided only one," and Amazon will gladly take it. For more about speakers go to his review, it's spot on. This is not one of Asus's best ideas, but if you don't need two speakers, then you're set...then it was the same as above.

D. M. Seeley "Ghost Writer" Say: ASUS Eee PC 1015PX-PU17-RD 10.1-Inch Netbook (Red)
Great Little Machine, But Read the Specs Carefully, 2011-05-30
This review is for: ASUS Eee PC 1015PX-PU17-RD 10.1-Inch Netbook (Red)
For me, the 1015PX does precisely what I wanted it to do. It's small, light, with a bright screen. I'm not looking to edit video, or play games on it -- it's a functional work machine. That's why I caution folks to read the specs, on this, or any netbook. It's not a full-sized laptop, nor is it intended to be. With that out of the way, here are the pros and cons:PROS:1) Really solid build quality. Everything feels tight, well fit, and sturdy. The hinges snap, the power button doesn't wobble. It's well put together.2) Although cramped, the keyboard has a fantastic tactile feel, and great response.3) The matte finish on the outer case is a nice touch. Good fingerprint hiding abilities -- and the blue model I ordered looks great.4) Fantastic battery life. It truly will go all day, doing routine things.5) Excellent design in terms of venting and heat. You can actually, comfortably, use this on your lap.6) The N570 Atom really adds some zip. Very nice update.CONS:1) The big one: Windows 7 Starter is junk. You may as well know that going in. It's badly conceived on just about every level. Doesn't affect me, as I wiped the drive as soon as I got it, and installed Debian (which runs like silk, btw).2) The memory. Seriously, it should just come with 2 GB installed from the start.3) Hard drive access on the new models is a pain... I honestly can't figure out why they couldn't come up with something different, but this won't be of consequence for most users.4) Touchpad, while generally fine, is a tad twitchy. Nothing major... just be prepared.5) They (and I mean all netbook mfrs.) need to do something about the tiny 'shift' key on the right. It's ridiculous.So, in conclusion, I have no real complaints. I knew what I was ordering, got exactly what I paid for, shipping was prompt, packaging was excellent, and the netbook is running wonderfully. With my caveats in mind (especially regarding Win7 Starter), I'd gladly recommend this little machine to anyone.