Summary:
High-performance dual-core Intel Atom netbook, with high-end (for a netbook) graphics through NVIDIA’s Ion chipset. It has an HD resolutiond display – 720p 1366×768. It comes with a one year trial of 500GB of storage through ASUS WebStorage in addition to onboard storage. It has an HDMI output and Asustek claims that it supports full HD 1080p output through it to an HDTV or large display, thanks to NVIDIA’s Ion chipset and NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology. 7.1 channel audio is supported through the HDMI port.
Small-Laptops.com would easily recommended it to many people who want something a little more than a typical netbook but who don’t want a full ultraportable.
Introduced/Availability: Late 2009 / Early 2010
Variations:
– Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Red
– Black: 1201N-PU17-BK
– Silver: 1201N-PU17-SL
Where to purchase the 1201N (North America):
– ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1201N-PU17-BK – Amazon.com (black)
– ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1201N-PU17-SL – Amazon.com (silver)
Where to purchase the 1201N (United Kingdom):
– ASUS Eee PC 1000H BK007X – Amazon.co.uk (black)
– ASUS Eee PC 1000H BK007X – Amazon.co.uk (silver)
Asus Eee PC 1201N Accessories
– ASUS 6-Cell 4400MAH Laptop Battery for 1201N (Amazon – US)
– ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Asus EEE PC 1201N (Amazon – US)
– HQRP Wall Travel AC Power Adapter / Battery Charger for Asus Eee PC 1201N (Amazon – US, also 1201NL 1201PN 1201T 1201N-PU17-BK)
– GEP New 40W AC Adapter/Charger For ASUS Eee PC 1201N (Amazon – US, also 1201HA, 1201N, 1201HAG) – Compatible with Asus P/N AD6630, 90-XB020APW00050Q, 90-XB02OAPW00100Q
– SUS USB 2.0 8x DVD Writer External Optical Drive SDRW-08D1S-U (Black) (Amazon – US) – Need an external DVD drive?
Similar Asus Eee PC Netbook Models:
– Asus Eee PC 1201NL – single-core Intel Atom N270
– Asus Eee PC 1201PN – single-core Intel Atom
– Asus Eee PC 1215N (Replaces 1201N)
Asus Eee PC 1201N - Specifications & Technical Data
General Information | |
Introduced: | Late 2009 |
Availability: | Worldwide |
MSRP/Suggested Price: | Varied depending on model, usually around $500, but dependent upon options |
Warranty: | |
Battery | |
Type: | 6-cell 63Wh Lithium Ion |
Installed: | 6-cell 63Wh Lithium Ion |
Options: | |
Battery Life: | 5 hours (Asus' Estimates) |
Dimensions | |
Width x Depth x Height | 11.7 inches x 8.2" x 1-1.3" / 296mm x 208mm x 27.3 - 33.3mm |
Weight: | 3.22 lbs / 1.46kg |
Processor | |
CPU/Processor: | 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 Dual-Core |
Chipset: | |
Memory and Type (Installed) | DDR2 SO-DIMM (2GB) - 2 slots |
Memory (Maximum) | 3GB |
Video/Audio | |
Display: | 12.1" LED-backlit WXGA HD |
Resolution: | 1366 x 768 |
Graphics Chipset: | NVIDIA ION Graphics |
Graphics Memory: | |
Graphics Output(s): | 1x VGA D-sub, 1x HDMI |
Audio Chipset: | Hi-Definition |
Internal Speakers: | 2x stereo speakers |
Microphone | 1x Internal "High Quality" mic |
Audio I/O | 2x Audio Jack - head phones and microphone-in |
Webcam: | 0.3 MP |
Storage | |
Hard Drive Type: | Probably 2.5" SATA |
Hard Drive Installed: | 250GB (320GB Optional) |
Storage Outputs: | "Hybrid" 500GB ASUS WebStorage - 1 year trial |
Connectivity | |
Wireless: | 802.11b/g/n @ 2.4GHz |
Ethernet: | Yes, RJ-45 port |
Bluetooth: | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
Modem: | No (USB optional) |
Input/Output | |
USB: | 3x USB 2.0 |
Firewire / IEEE 1394: | No |
PC Card/ExpressCard | No |
Flash Memory Reader: | Multimedia (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) |
Keyboard: | Chiclet-style |
Mouse: | Multi-touch Trackpad |
Security | |
Biometric/Fingerprint: | |
Trusted Platform Module: | |
Physical Security: | |
Other Security: | |
Software | |
Operating System (OS:) | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
Other Software: | ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre, SimHD |
Drivers Website: |