Pros

  • Quick access to the Web
  • Exceptionally adjusted touchpad

Cons

  • No easy access to the hard drive
  • Weak video

At A Glance

Near-instant access to the Web highlights an otherwise standard netbook.

Manufacturer’s Description

The ASUS Eee PC 1001P-MU17-WT Netbook is a perfectly pretty light-computing solution from ASUS, a name identical with precision and quality. Powered by the iconic and groundbreaking Intel Atom N450 processor paired with ASUS?s Super Hybrid Engine to yield 11 hours of battery life on a single charge, the ASUS Eee PC 1001P-MU17-WT Netbook is the perfect way to stay connected over the course of your travels.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 1001PMU17WT
Processor
Processor type Atom N450
Processor speed 1660.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 1024.0 MB
Memory type DDR2 SDRAM
Memory speed 667.0 MHz
Display
Display size 10.1 inches
Resolution 1024 x 600 pixels
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated
Storage
Drives included 1.0
Drive size 160.0 GB
Hard Drive Speed 5400 RPM
Drive Controllers Serial ATA II
Other storage
  • MultiMedia Card (MMC)
  • SD Card
  • SDHC Card
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion
Standard Number of Batteries 1
Number of Included Batteries 1
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 10.3 inches
Depth 7.0 inches
Height 1.5 inches
Weight with Accessories 3.4 pounds
Weight 2.8 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
SD card Yes
Included Software
Included Software Adobe Reader 9; Microsoft Works
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Speakers
  • Built-In Webcam
Input devices Touchpad
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) Yes
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
  • Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini)
  • Ethernet - RJ45
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x3)
  • Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) 1
Wireless connection 802.11 g
Slots
  • MultiMedia Card (MMC)
  • SD Card
  • SDHC Card
PC Card Slots 0

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 34
Battery
Battery Life 6:50  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 888  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 675  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 659  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 1246  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 1251  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 730  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 584  seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking
World Bench 6 Multitasking 1247