Computex started today and we should expect quite a big number of new devices to emerge these days. One of the first is a new Asus 10 inch device, the EEE PC 1015N.
It will come with a 10.1 inch display with standard resolution (1024 x 600 px) and inside you’ll get the 1.5 GHz Atom N550 dual-core processor, 1 GB of memory, 250 GB hard-drive and hybrid graphics (ION 2 with Optimus). That means you’ll have the standard integrated GMA 3150 solution plus the 8 Cuda cores Nvidia chip meant for 10-11 inch mini laptops. All managed by Nvidia’s Optimus technology.
This configuration will allow better performance in graphic and multimedia applications, and expect to see decent performance in everyday tasks also, thanks to that dual-core N550 CPU. Still, the Asus 1015N will play 1080p content (and will be able to output it too, as this device comes with HDMI port) and will even handle some 3D games, but we can’t call it a gaming netbook just yet. Plus, battery life won’t suffer too much when using the device in office mode, so we should still probably get an autonomy of 8+ hours out of a 6 Cell battery.
10 inch Asus 1015N with ION and Optimus
On the outside, the 1015N EEE PC brings the same finish we’ve seen on the Asus 1015P, with an all mate casing, chiclet keyboard and wider trackpad with single click button. Still, the screen seems to be kept glossy on this version. No, the screen is also matte, which is pretty cool.
Matte casing
Big trackpad and chiclet keyboard
Prices and availability should be available in the next weeks for the Asus 1015N, as Asus declared they’ll offer more details about those in a future update. I for one would expect something around $400-$430 for this 10 incher in the US, with shipping dates probably in the second part of this summer. But stay tuned for more info, we’ll update with new posts on this subject once we find new stuff.
Update: Also check out the EEE PC 1015N hands-on video below from JKKMobile.
Update2: Recent rumors claim this netbook will hit the stores by late September, but take it with grain and salt.
More updates will follow as soon as I find new thing, so stay tuned.
Source and photos: Netbooknews.de
when was this article posted? I am very interested in this little computer. it has exactly everything i want in a small device. I want to be able to follow it further! thanks!
Asus just replied and said that in the near future they are certainly NOT going to sell the 1015N in Holland, wich probbably also means the rest of Europe.
Think i’ll settle with the 1005PE-matte wich can still play 720p with CoreAVC, since i have yet to find a 11,6 or 12 incher without the annoying glossy screen…
Oh my, this is a bummer. I was really looking forward to give that a spin. Still, i can’t actually believe they won’t bring a 10 inch dual-core netbook to Europe too, perhaps they’ll just have another version.
As for the matte 1005PE, that one only comes with a matte casing, not the screen. Matte screens can be found of some Samsung N150 versions or on the Samsung NB30, for instance. As for 11.6-12 inchers with matte displays, i too can’t recall anything noticeable. I’ll look into it and let you know if I remember any version though
The 1005PE can be bought with a matte screen in Holland. I saw it personally in a shop and you can look it up on laptopshop.nl, search for the 1005PE and look for “Type beeldscherm”. Its says “Mat”
The NB30 looks very promising since i’m planning a long trip to asia. Too bad for the smaller harddrive and that it’s not in stores yet (at least in Holland). Any clue when these hit Europe?
Hmm, good to know there’s a 1005PE with matte display. Haven’t seen it yet in the US.
As for the NB30, it is already available in Europe. For instance in UK and DE (see local amazon for prices) . Couldn’t find it in .nl though from my searches , except on Ebay…
How much will this machine weigh?
@ JK
will weigh just under 3 poundsProbably around 2.7 – 2.8, hut I’m not sure for nowSo Mike 1015N isn’t gona be lighter
than 1215N because in your review about
1215n you say
“pretty light (around 2.9 pounds”?
Oh, sry, i thought the comment was on the post about the 1215n. I got things mixed out. Sry, i don’t know exactly how much will the 1015N weigh, but i would reckon around 2.7-2.8 with battery on
That heavy I was hoping it would be like 2.5pounds. Is there any method to make laptop lighter? Will replacing hdd with ssd help?
It won’t . If you are ready to loose autonomy, you can look for laptops with smaller batteries. Os see this post: http://www.tlbhd.com/lightest-netbook-best-options-for-light-mini-laptops-3216/ or the new asus 1018p i just reviewed: http://www.tlbhd.com/asus-1018p-eee-pc-review-white-version-what-a-mini-laptop-4157/
Thanks about your help it’s greatly
appreciated. Do you know is there any machine similar to “og” Eee PC 701 which I have (its broken now)? It’s so light and small so it’s pleasure to carry around. If there would be similar laptop to that then I could by one of those and one 1215N.
LOL. Does .3 pounds really matter that much!? Do you people even know what the word autonomy means!?
It doesn’t, but if he wants the lightest…
I for one know what “autonomy” means , but it can also be used as a synonym for “battery life”, based on my knowledge. Am i wrong?
It does when you travel by plane and maximum weight of your pack in cabin is 17 pounds (some of your airliners are very strict about it) and you have to take your laptop (with ac adaptor, headphones with mic, its protective bag etc.) plus all the rest things you need. Also if the size of the machine is smaller you can take smaller briefcase which of course weighs less so you have more pounds for other things. The 0.3 ain’t significant but it adds up with different things to save weight so you can travel with out placing your bag to hold section, which saves alot money.
Any news when this thing will hit stores?
Never mind just saw the update on this page.