Even though CeBIT in Hanover doesn’t officially kick off until tomorrow, a number of impressive netbooks have already appeared.
The most impressive of all is the all aluminum chassis Asus Eee PC 1018P. This new netbook sits at the top of the Eee PC ranks and as such has the “Eee PC Prime” logo at the top left of the screen.
If when you think of netbooks you think cheap and plastic, think again! The Asus 1018P and the 1016P have brought the biggest change in netbook design since the introduction of the “Seashell” design last year. These aluminum Eee PCs are like no Eee PCs before.
One of the biggest complains of previous models has been the fingerprint magnet glossy designs. Not with this model, which is all matte.
The Asus 1018P looks amazing, and very thin at just 0.71-inches thick.
It has a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 pixel display, and comes with the Intel Atom N455 (1.66GHz) or the Atom N475 (1.83GHz) processor, which support DDR3.
Update: It’s now available! Buy now from Amazon for $528!
Asus 1018P
Other specifications of the Asus Eee PC 1018P include 1GB of RAM, 160GB / 250GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a 6.5 hour 44wh battery, fingerprint reader and large trackpad. 3G is also listed, but is probably optional. Via NotebookItalia
Asus 1018P Hands on
Thanks for Sascha from netbooknews we also have a quick video hands on of the Asus 1018P. He says the netbook feels like no other Eee PC before, it’s very strong and very light with a great keyboard.
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March 12th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Does anyone know when the 1018p will be released on the market?
April 15th, 2010 at 12:40 am
I would really like to know when the release date will be myself. I really haven’t seen any news on these netbooks since early march
April 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Still no information just yet. But I would expect to see it within the next month or two.
We will be sure to keep you updated!
June 28th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I bought this a few days ago & I love it! I’m so glad I waited & found a netbk worthy enough for me to pay the price.
July 29th, 2010 at 6:39 am
Hi Kate, Is there a software to make calls or test using the 3G Modem/SIM Card Slot hidden in the battery slot?
July 16th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
I have one. Got it yesterday at bestbuy. VERY NICE!!!
July 29th, 2010 at 6:37 am
Hey Scott, Does this have a functional SIM Card Slot? Is this the one with Fingerprint Scanner? The images on this review page are contradictory! I see a Fingerprint Scanner on Image 1 “Asus 1018P” and it is missing on Image 3 “Asus Eee PC 1018P”!
July 19th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Why, oh why!?
Only 1gb ram???
No 1366×768 diplay!? Or at least 1280×800!
DVI or HDMI support?
And, where the hell is one with the atom d525 cpu? I want power when I need it, I can switch off one core when I don’t need it.
Come on, ASUS, you can do much better!
July 19th, 2010 at 7:07 am
If you want those features Mike, I think you will have to take a look at a larger 12-inch netbook such as the 1215N.
That comes with 2GB DDR3 RAM, 12.1-inch 1366×768 LCD, and Atom D525.
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:48 am
Kate/Scott,
Where did you guys buy yours? I have been waiting like forever for this model to come on the market!
Thanks
Liaw
July 26th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
It’s available form Amazon, but it is currently out of stock, but you can order!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UNF0KO?ie=UTF8&tag=hl0f-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003UNF0KO
August 6th, 2010 at 4:49 am
Fast enough for video conference? WLM, Y!M and skype?
August 6th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Yes it is powerful enough for all of that.