The Eee PC 1001P SeaShell is ASUS's new entry-level netbook offering the Intel Atom N450 processor and Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics. Designed closely after its higher-class brother, the 1005PE, the 1001P offers many of the same features, minus the Chiclet-style keyboard, larger battery, and larger hard drive. In this review, we see how the 1001P stacks up against other netbooks and if it holds a candle to the more expensive 1005PE.
ASUS Eee PC 1001P SeaShell Specifications:

* Windows 7 Starter Edition (32-bit)
* 10.1-inch diagonal WSVGA (1024 x 600, matte finish)
* Intel Atom N450 Processor 1.66GHz (667MHz FSB, 512KB Cache)
* 1GB DDR2 SDRAM (800MHz)
* Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics
* 160GB Seagate 5400.6 SATA HD
* Atheros AR2427 BGN Wi-Fi, Atheros AR8132 10/100 LAN
* 4-in-1 media card slot
* Dimensions: (H x W x D): 0.89-1.40 x 10.2 x 6.9 inches
* 2.81 pounds (not including weight of AC adapter)
* 6-cell lithium-ion battery (4400mAh, 48Wh)
* One-year standard warranty
* MSRP: $299.99
Observant readers might notice that this review is similar to the Eee PC 1005PE's review. This is because the 1001P shares many of the same components with its predecessor.

Build and Design
The Eee PC 1001P is a lower-cost version of the 1005PE Seashell and features a similar clamshell chassis but offers different lid designs. Our 1001P model comes with a textured weave pattern imprinted on the screen cover. The 1001P lacks some of the 1005PE's glossy flair, and its stylish island keyboard, but overall still retains a simple yet modern look.At the top of the 1001P, it's easy to see the "SeaShell" heritage, and thankfully it manages to retain some solid build quality for a budget netbook. The matte black plastic isn't prone to flex and the keyboard is very firm, two things you usually don't see on budget notebooks. The various parts of the chassis come together with tight build tolerance, like a higher-priced laptop. This isn't the most rugged netbook we've ever seen, but ASUS gave the 1001P a pretty solid build for $299. A nice improvement on the netbook compared to the last Seashell is the return of an easy-access RAM cover. If you want to upgrade the RAM in your 1001P, just remove one screw on the access panel on the bottom of the netbook. I would have also liked to see an easy-access panel for the hard drive, but most netbook buyers aren't going to mess with the hard drive
Screen and Speakers
The Eee PC 1001P uses a fairly standard LED-backlit display panel with a 1024 x 600 native resolution. Unlike the 1005PE, the 1001P offers a matte-finish display which isn't prone to glare or added reflections from brightly lit rooms. Even with its matte finish, the display offers excellent color saturation and contrast. The screen resolution is small at 1024 x 600, though I prefer a resolution of 1366 x 768. Obviously this might not be cost effective on a netbook priced under $300 but I can dream, right? Vertical viewing angles are average, with minimal color distortion when viewing from below and some overexposed colors when viewed from above. Horizontal viewing angles are better with colors staying accurate at extremely wide viewing angles with a little color wash out.
A slightly annoying feature we noticed on the 1001P is related to the low-end Starter edition of Windows 7. Microsoft locks the desktop background to a specific OEM image and prevents the user from changing it through the control panel. ASUS circumvents the problem with a utility in its docking bar that lets you change the background to another selected image.

The Eee PC 1001P's built-in speaker performance is pretty good for a 10-inch netbook. I'm not a fan of speakers' location on the bottom front edge of the 1001P, but the audio quality is better than what we typically hear from netbook speakers. The speakers produce good volume (enough to fill a small room) and there is minimal distortion even at higher volume levels. The speakers lack much bass, but the range of highs and midtones are fine. Still, the audio output from the headphone jack is free of obvious distortion and is better when paired with earphones or a good set of external speakers.

Asus 1001p keyboard
Keyboard and Touchpad
The 1001P has a comfortable keyboard and is easy to type on. ASUS returned to a standard keyboard design like the 1005HA's, instead of a Chiclet-style keyboard on the 1005PE. The keys are slightly smaller than what you find on a full-size notebook, but once you adjust your typing strokes, it isn't much of a problem. I am not sure I would recommend using the keyboard on a daily basis as your primary input method, but for traveling or completing work in the classroom, it's just fine.
The Synaptics touchpad used on the 1001P is likewise identical to the gesture-enabled model on the 1005PE. It allows you to use multi-figure gestures such as "pinching" your fingers together or "pulling" your fingers apart to zoom in or out. You can also use a "three-finger tap" as an alternative to a right click on a mouse. The Synaptics control panel in Windows also allows you to customize the gestures. The touchpad surface is covered in dots that provide a clear indication of the edges of the touchpad, but it also makes the touchpad surface too rough for quick finger movement. The left and right touchpad buttons are located beneath a single rocker-style button, but there's no separation between the left and right side, so it's easy to accidentally press the middle of the touchpad button. The touchpad buttons have extremely shallow feedback, so it's sometimes hard to feel whether or not you're pressing a button.

The 1001P lacks a dedicated wireless on/off switch, but ASUS did include FN keyboard shortcuts for wireless, screen brightness, video output, volume, and Windows task manager.

Input and Output Ports
The 1001P offers the same port selection as the 1005PE. Namely, you get three USB 2.0 ports, a 4-in-1 media card reader, headphone and microphone jacks, Ethernet port, and the return of a standard VGA out port. Here is a quick tour around the Eee PC 1001P

Dell has added Ubuntu and SSD options to its Inspiron Mini 10.
What's a good dell laptop without configurable options, I always say. The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 has gotten a few new ones recently. Beyond the new 6-cell battery upgrade (over the standard 3-cell), and the new 28WHr 3-cell upgrade (over the 24WHr 3-cell), you can now order your Mini 10 netbooks with a specialized Ubuntu OS and a solid state drive.

Prices start at $399 for this flavor, with upgrades to a 32GB SSD and even 64GB SSD available for a few bucks. It's noteworthy that the XP variety of the Mini 10 does not have these same options, so if you want SSD flexibility you need to order Ubuntu.

There was already the option to upgrade to a spiffy 1366x768 HD display if you so chose. So now you can upgrade your resolution, battery life, OS and HDD in a variety of ways. Gotta love Dell.

Dell’s new Dell XPS 13 laptop is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 with 3-MB L2 Cache, 1066 MHz FSB packed on NVIDIA MCP79MX Chipset Motherboard, offering 4-GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM (max 4-GB in 2 slots), a 320-GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive and a 8X DVD Super Multi Double layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

The Dell Studio XPS 13 is designed with a unique look, having its rounded hinges supporting the display and angled shape and tapered chassis only 1.6-inches thick along the back edge. A leather-like strip provides a comfortable grip when carrying the laptop around. The mouse buttons are quiet and feature an illuminated stripe when the keyboard backlighting is enabled. A row of touch-sensitive media controls are placed on the keyboard, along with dedicated buttons for turning the on/off the Wi-Fi antenna, and ejecting a disc from the built-in DVD writer.

Weighing 2.2 kgs the Dell Studio XPS 13 Laptop PC is build using Magnesium Alloy casting and it features a 13.3-inch (33.7 cm) WUXGA Widescren Active Matrix LCD TFT display powered by integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT dedicated graphics chipset with 256-MB dedicated GDDR3 dedicated memory offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution with 16.7 million colors.

Built chiefly for media consumption and available in several colors including Sapphire Blue, Smoke Grey, Crimson Red and Bone White, the Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop offers a wide range of component upgrades – including integrated WWAN or a Blu-ray DVD burner optical drive.

The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT discrete graphics offers support for Direct x 9.0 acceleration, Dual independent display option, Dynamic Display Detect, and Open GL 1.4 graphical environment and it also offers enhanced durability with magnesium-alloy chassis, sealed keyboards and StrikeZone hard drives.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium edition preinstalled Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop offers Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 Network 802.11a/g/n Dell Mini Card for wireless LAN networking and it also features integrated 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller, built-in 56kbps V.92 Fax/Modem, 4x USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394, VGA video output & S-Video and integrated stereo speakers powered by 5.1 channel surround audio system.

An optional Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth module for Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop allows attaching wireless mice, keyboards, PDAs and other Bluetooth-enabled devices without the hassle of cords and cables.

The sleek Dell Studio XPS also offers 1.3 Megapixel Webcam along with Dual Digital Array Microphone allowing fast and quick access to video chat and comes with 5.1 channel audio hardware with for true surround sound experience and internal Altec Lansing stereo speakers (4W each) delivering high quality audio.

The Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop PC also features an integrated 8-in-1 removable memory card reader supporting SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, XD, Mini SD, MS Duo and MS Pro Duo media cards. The laptop is available in Crimson Red or Tuxedo Black colors.

Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop also features standard Wi-Fi Catcher for connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot and it is done without powering up your notebook and it also offers standard Hyperband Multi-Antenna which allow strong and clear wireless reception. Besides, the laptop also offers a standard Consumer Infrared port which allows navigate through music, videos, photos remotely with the travel remote control located in the express card slot.

Featuring HDMI digital out port, the Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop also offers an optional A-V communications package with integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam with directional microphone, noise-isolation earbuds and Skype software and comes with Dell MediaDirect technology for fast, one-button access to videos, music or photos.

Build with Magnesium Alloy casting, the new Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop PC also offers Dell MediaDirect, which allows fast, easy one-button access to movies, music, photos, & Microsoft Office content without starting Microsoft Windows.

I/O Interfaces

* 4 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors
* ExpressCard 54mm
* IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port
* VGA port for external monitor
* RJ-45, Ethernet
* RJ-11, fax/modem
* Microphone-in
* Headphone-out
* S-Video TV-out
* PCMCIA Card Slot
* 8-in-1 Removable Memory Card Reader
* HDMI port output for HDTV video
* Dual digital array Microphones

Featuring 6-cell 56 WHr lithium-ion battery that offers upto 2.5-hours battery life, the Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop also offers an optional 9-cell 85 WHr lithium-ion battery with extended 9-hours of backup life and is available for starting price of about Rs. 55,000/- with one year warranty.

Fujitsu’s lightweight and durable T-2010 laptop is powered by Intel’s ultra low voltage Core 2 Duo processor and it comes with 12.1-inch widescreen display powered by integrated Intel graphics and features a media playback panel that allows users to conveniently play, pause, stop and skip through media.Only 1.36 inch thick, new Fujitsu T-2010 laptop is powered by 1.2 GHz, Core 2 Duo Ultra Low Voltage U7600 processor, with 2-MB L2 cache, 533 Mhz front bus, using Intel 965GM express chipset motherboard, and it comes with 2-GB DDDR2 533 MHz SDRAM , and 160- GB ATA 5400 rpm harddisk .

Featuring a 12.1-inch (30.7 cm) widescreen TFT WXGA display the Fujitsu LifeBook T2010 laptop offers Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100 graphics chipset with 384 MB shared video memory offering maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels in 16 million colors.

Windows Vista Home Premium preloaded, Fujitsu LifeBook T-2010 laptop weighs only 1.9 kgs with battery pack and also comes with internal 56kbps V.92 fax/modem, 10/100 Mbps RealTek RTL8100CL Ethernet LAN connection and 802.11a/b/g/draft-n WiFi card / Atheros Super AG Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g WiFi card besides sporting Bluetooth v2.0 card with EDR (Enhanced data rate) for wireless connectivity.

In addition, Fujitsu LifeBook T-2010 laptop includes built-in Stereo Speakers, RealTek ALC262 Hi-definition Codec audio, 1.3 MP webcam, built-in microphone, 4 USB v2.0 ports, and external VGA Monitor port, a 5-in-1 card slot that supports Secured Digital, Memory Media Stick, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD media cards and ExpressCard/34/ 54 card slot.

The T-2010 laptop also comes preloaded with many software including CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink PowerProducer 3.0, Roxio Digital Media SE, Roxio DLA, and Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.

I/O Interfaces

* 4 x Hi-Speed USB v2.0 – 4 pin USB Type A
* RJ-11 modem/fax/tel line
* Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45
* External display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
* S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
* Line-in/microphone – mini-phone 3.5 mm
* Audio line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* Audio line-in – mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 5-in-1 Memory Card Reader

The Fujitsu LifeBook T-2010 laptop is equipped with 6-cell Li-Ion battery providing incredible 9 hrs battery backup and is available in India for the price of Rs. 1,55,000 with 3-year warranty.