Asus Eee PC 1201N - Intel Atom

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 30 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

15
Average:

6
Bad:

2

Pros:

Seamless HD-movie playback, Excellent performance, Sexy looks, Decent price point
Dualcore performance; thin profile; comfortable keyboard; Ion graphics; 2GB RAM.
A large display screen, multimedia features and a solid graphics card enhance the Asus Eee PC 1201N.

Cons:

Sound volume could be better, We expected a slightly better gaming experience
Middlin' battery life; hard drive not easily upgradable; smudgeprone.

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Last revision on November 24, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Seamless HD-movie playback, Excellent performance, Sexy looks, Decent price point
Dualcore performance; thin profile; comfortable keyboard; Ion graphics; 2GB RAM
A large display screen, multimedia features and a solid graphics card enhance the Asus Eee PC 1201N
Ion powered graphics makes multimedia experience highly enjoyable, Good ergonomics
Large, highresolution screen for a netbook, Good video performance, Ion chipset
Big, high res screen for a netbook, Better video performane due to the Ion chipset
ION graphics for gaming. Dual core Atom processor good for Windows 7. Hi-res screen
Dual-core Atom processor. Nvidia's Ion platform benefits smooth HD playback and light 3D gaming. Lightweight. Full size keyboard. Fastest netbook available. Large 12-inch widescreen. HDMI port included. 2GB of RAM standard
Excellent for midrange gamming, dual core processor and Nvidia GPU give great performance, 12 inch screen is large for a standard netbook, affordable
Dual-core Atom processor, solid gaming graphics for a Netbook, large screen, affordable for its features
Great overall performance, Superb graphics, Good keyboard, Accurate touchpad
Great build quality, Responsive touchpad, Nice display

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sound volume could be better, We expected a slightly better gaming experience
Middlin' battery life; hard drive not easily upgradable; smudgeprone
A low battery life and heavier design are drawbacks for this netbook
Battery life is not the highest out there
Expensive, 2GB memory limit
Much more expensive than most netbooks, 2GB max memory limits usefulness
Noisier than standard Atom netbooks. Battery life only four hours. Price not much less than considerably more powerful laptops
Battery life is a tradeoff
Touch pad is small, battery life is low
Awkward touch pad, mediocre battery life
Mediocre battery life, Single narrow touchpad button, Weak viewing angles, Long recharging time
Only slightly faster single core Atom with NVIDIA ION, Poor battery life compared to single core netbooks

Expert reviews and ratings

We like the 1201N, but at a price of AU$789, it sits in an uncomfortable spot between a full-sized budget laptop and a smaller netbook with integrated graphics. Ultimately, it all comes down to needs — if you must have a netbook, this is the...

By CNET Australia on November 12, 2010

AscensionLooking at the hardware, it’s clear that netbooks are climbing a rung higher in terms of functionality and performance. Traditionally, a standard netbook would have a single core (even of it is a 2nd-gen Atom) processor, onboard (weaker)...

By Tech2 on July 05, 2010

In the end, there's a lot to like with the Asus Eee PC 1201n. The better keyboard and larger display in a package that's still thin and sleek are attractive, but I'd really like to see the price drop by about...

By InfoWorld on July 03, 2010

Proof positive that not all netbooks are created equal What differentiates one netbook model from any other of the same size? There are only a few flavors, after all: last-gen netbooks, with Atom N270 or N280 processors and Windows XP; current-gen...

By Maximum PC on June 14, 2010

If you desire gaming and entertainment features, this may be the netbook for...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

Video Review: The netbook vs. tablet PC debate continues with the Asus Eee PC 1201N. Kevin Pereira and Olivia Munn review this netbook that weighs 3.2 lbs, measures only 1.3" thick and packs 2 gigs of RAM, all for $475. ...

By G4tv.com on May 20, 2010

Asus' Ion netbook is more expensive than other netbooks but doesn't have many advantages over similarly priced CULV ultra-portables....

By Expert Reviews on April 25, 2010

A brand you may not encounter often, Asus, has a netbook that deserves a second, or even third glance. The Eee PC 1201n resembles conventional thin and light laptops based on CULV mainstream CPUs. It has a hefty price tag at $489, but it has both...

By TechReviewSource on March 22, 2010

In the end, there's a lot to like with the Asus Eee PC 1201n. The better keyboard and larger display in a package that's still thin and sleek are attractive, but we'd really like to see the price drop by about £80. Loyd Case,...

By PC Advisor on March 18, 2010

The Eee PC 1201n offers better video performance and a bigger screen than most netbooks, but at a cringe-worthy price....

By PCWorld on March 17, 2010

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