Review Asus EeePC 1015PW

This netbook comes with a unique design. One way to overcome the impasse Atom performance.

Netbooks more "flirty" only. Conscious of increasingly keen competition, the manufacturer of netbooks are now getting serious polishing their products. One is the Asus EeePC 1015PW. As reflected in the photograph alongside, coquetry came through chassis design wrinkled like silk.

When most netbooks choose glossy materials, such as the use of a random texture was originally made ​​us wonder.  

But after all this time tried it, the design is proved to have several advantages. Firstly because it makes this netbook does not feel slippery when held, the two fingers is not easy because the trail left behind.

In addition to these material differences, these netbooks are relatively the same as the other netbooks currently available. Processor using the Intel Atom N550 (dual core, 1.6 GHz), 1GB DDR3 memory assisted and 320 GB hard drive. As a result the performance is equivalent to most netbooks (see table). A rather special is the durability of the batteries, which can last 5.5 hours while playing continuous text.

From the facility, the bid was relatively the same as WiFi, Ethernet, memory slot, webcam and three USB ports. as information, which we tested the unit is not equipped with Bluetooth, but the version available which provide such facilities. keyboard it still uses a separate design between the keys to the size of the 1.5 x1, 5 cm. The design was easier typing process, because each button was a difference.

Another thing we like is the cooling system that was effective this netbook. Although given a full load of about one hour, the fan in it still sounds quiet. Exposure to heat in the palm rest area is also maintained. Weather was warmer, but not disturbing.

But there is one distinctive facility that is displayed on the Asus netbook, the Express Gate. This is a small operating system that provides basic computing facilities, such as browsers, instant messenger, image and audio players, gaming, and Skype. The concept, than you wait long to get into Windows, you simply go into Express Gate (which only takes 8 seconds) if you just want to browse or chat. Activities that can be done by phone, but there may be more comfortable than you are using a netbook.

When progress stalled Atom, the netbook manufacturers do have to rack my brain to make their products attractive. Asus do so using a unique design, which we think looks flirty and exciting. Moreover, coquetry is maintained in Rp.3 figures, 3 million, including Windows 7 Starter.

Test Results

When compared to the Asus EeePC 1015PX that uses Intel's Atom N570 (1 core, 1.66 GHz), we can see that performance does not differ much. Arguably, the performance of Atom, one or two nuclei, it seems stagnant.

 

Testing	Asus EeePC 1015PW (Intel Atom N550, 1GB memory, Intel GMA 3150 VGA, battery 47Wh, 10.1 inches)	Asus EeePC 1015PX (Intel Atom N570, 1GB memory, Intel GMA 3150 VGA, battery 47Wh, 10.1 inches)
Sysmark 2007	42	46
PCMark Vantage	1623	1757
Cinebench R11.5	0.47	0.53
3DMark 2006	154	164
Stalker (Day)	2.9 fps	3.4 fps
Video encoding	38 minutes 30 seconds	34 seconds 39 seconds
Audio encoding	9 minutes 43 seconds	8 minutes 45 seconds
Battery Life
Playing HD Video	3 hours 13 minutes	3 hours 17 minutes
Battery Eater (Text)	5 hours 41 minutes	5 hours 46 minutes

Asus 1015PW

Screen	10.1 inch, 1024x600 pixels
Processors	Intel Atom N550 (1.5 GHz, dual core, 3MB L3 cache)
Memory	1GB DDR3-667 (1 of 2 slots)
Chipset	Intel NM10
Graphics Cards	Intel GMA 3150 (256MB)
Hard Drive	320 GB, 5400rpm, SATA-II (Seagate)
Sound card	Realtek ALC269
Optical drives	No
Facilities	WiFi a / g / n, Ethernet, USB (3x), webcam, card reader
Operating Systems	DOS / Windows 7 Starter
Battery	47 Wh
Dimension	26.2 x17, 8x (2.36 to 3.64) cm
Weight	1.25 kg
Guarantee	2 years (international warranty)
Web Site	id.asus.com
Price range *	Rp.3, 3 million

* Asus Indonesia, (021) 4586-5050

 

There is a lid
In contrast to most notebooks, the Asus EeePC 1015PW camera has a lens cap. Quite helpful if you want privacy while in the middle of the video conference.

 

Express Gate
Want to browse in a short time? Press the button to enter the Express Gate operating system specifically contains basic application such as browsers, instant messengers, and Skype.

 

Lined
USB connector, Ethernet, and audio and memory slots are placed on this side, so it feels a bit cramped.

 

Plus   : Attractive design; convenient to use; heat awake

Minuses: No Bluetooth

Score Assessment
- Performance   : 4.75
- Facilities     : 4
- Usage  : 4.5
- Price    : 4.25
- Total Score   : 4.4