Home > Consumer Reviews > ASUS Eee PC 1000 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Solid State Drive, 20 GB Eee Storage, Linux, 6 Cell Battery) Pearl White

I had doubts about whether I would like this computer, but good things can come in small packages.

There is nothing fancy as far as overall performance. If you want a high-powered laptop or a gaming machine, look elsewhere. But, if you want to run simple applications, do office word processing, take notes, or surf the internet this is a very nice little computer.

Out of the box, setup was very swift and easy. I love the Solid State Hard Drives on this model. It has both an 8 GB for the operating system and a 32 GB drive for storing files. If you need more, you can add an SDHC card.
The WiFi connected easily and the included webcam comes bundled with the open-source Linux program called "Cheese", a rather cheesey version of MAC's Photobooth software.

The only thing I didn't like about the computer is the operating system, Xandros. With most computers, this would be a major score decrement. But, this is Linux!!! No problem. I loaded a new version of Linux known as Ubuntu customized for the Eee. It is a free download and a far superior OS in my opinion. Xandros is a good system for people who are uncomfortable with computers; I find it constraining.

If you decide you don't like Ubuntu or mess up the installation beyond all recognition...NO PROBLEM!! The Eee comes with a bundled DVD which allows you to create a boot drive on a USB flash drive and reload the original installation. A tinkerer's delight!!

Overall, the computer was studier than I anticipated. The keyboard is smaller than a full-sized keyboard and the shift key on the right is small and oddly placed, but there are no major complaints. The computer boots quickly and is very quiet with minimal fan noise. Highly Recommended!

For me this laptop was an alternative to purchasing another expensive Macintosh and avoiding a dreaded purchase of a Windows PC.

In the end I chose this laptop for long days at school and as a pair to my desktop.
Great for email, internet, and typing drafts/papers on the go..

Linux and Mac OS are both Unix software based, so I feel that I got a great-looking, high quality, light-weight laptop comparable to a Mac Air for a lot less on the ticket price!!!

Why the comparison?
Roughly the Mac Air and the Asus EEE PC are 2 lbs.
They both have flash drives..
Mm..and they both have attractive shells..

The final decision was that this laptop runs on a flash drive, not a clunky disk drive, and as such I feel that a flash drive is important to have on a laptop for maintaining it's shelf life.
My Mac laptop broke down because of the disk drive and the disk drive alone..obviously it didn't handle all the mobility too well..

Last point, if you are concerned about the keyboard and screen, well don't be..
Any smaller would be too small, this little laptop has pretty much a standard size keyboard and the screen is just the right size so you don't have to scroll the page side to side when browsing the internet, etc...
The screen is bright so, I am really impressed with the quality of the screen.

My only complaint? Well, once you go mac, I would say it's hard to go back.
The user friendly aspect of a Mac OS is still, in my opinion, superior to all other operating systems on the market.

Although I do have some experience with linux, I have just been using this device so far as an out-of-the-box appliance. I'm not comparing it with any other netbook - I have no experience in that respect - but rather with high-end laptops and desktops.

The functionality, ease of use and compatibility with standards of this device is just amazing. Wireless connection at home and at hot spots is trouble-free. Ease of use with Skype is commendable, and I mean in every respect, it is a superior speaker phone system. The web browser in ordinary use is superior to IE; the media player offers remarkable functionality over Windows Media; long battery life with the solid state drive; very satisfactory pdf viewer; all in all a very well thought out and executed package, remarkable value at the price.

I just picked up the ASUS Eee PC 1000 3 weeks ago - this is my first non-Windows computer and I was impressed with the functionality, performance, and value provided by this device.

Its great having a ~3 pound laptop with a battery that lasts long enough that you don't need to lug around the power adapter.

Its great getting a computer that you DON'T need to spend a whole day cleaning out all kinds of junkware trial versions of stuff -- everything you need is pre-loaded and there's no junkware.

Its great getting a laptop that's always ready for use - boots in 20 seconds or less and runs entirely off solid state drives.

The Linux front-end is simple but functional. The keyboard is big enough to really type without fumbling, and the screen is big enough for most simple activities.

I haven't been expecting to attach all kinds of hardware or customize the thing - just use it out of the box for internet, skype, open office, etc.

The bottom line is that I believe its a very good 'netbook' - a very good value.

I short, I love it. The folks who don't love it are trying to make it do something other than what it intended to do. I love the fact that it's light. I love the fact that the keyboard is just big enough to touch type on (not so with the 8.9 inch machines). I love the fact that it comes set up and ready to go with all the software you need (and lots more). I love the fact that this particular model comes with a spacious solid-state drive! No hard drive to fail at the most inopportune moment, yah! So, it is what it is, but what it is is perfect for me.