Comments on: Asus 1008P Seashell Karim Rashid Edition – first look and some pictures http://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/ All you need to know about netbooks, with news and the best reviews and galleries Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mikehttp://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/comment-page-1/#comment-2628 Mike Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:24:01 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=1566#comment-2628 Gunnar, I too like those Asus machines. However, they are pretty heavy. I don't know about the UL50VT but I've tested the 13.3 and 14 inch versions, and while great in terms of power and looks, they are pretty heavy... Gunnar, I too like those Asus machines. However, they are pretty heavy. I don’t know about the UL50VT but I’ve tested the 13.3 and 14 inch versions, and while great in terms of power and looks, they are pretty heavy…

]]> By: gunnar-medialhttp://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/comment-page-1/#comment-2625 gunnar-medial Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:05:45 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=1566#comment-2625 Nowadays Ï swear by the SU7300 machines (Intel ULV CPU) such as Asus UL50VT. I chose that machine to replace my old office laptop and it gives some 10 hours worktime. Not bad for a 15.4". If you want smaller the UL30 is a shrunk down model with about the same performance spec. Nowadays Ï swear by the SU7300 machines (Intel ULV CPU) such as Asus UL50VT. I chose that machine to replace my old office laptop and it gives some 10 hours worktime. Not bad for a 15.4″. If you want smaller the UL30 is a shrunk down model with about the same performance spec.

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/comment-page-1/#comment-2619 Mike Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:55:59 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=1566#comment-2619 Benita, if weight is the most important factor for you, check out this post: http://www.netbooklive.com/lightest-netbook-best-options-for-light-mini-laptops-3216/ . All in one though, the 1008P-KR for here is one of your best choices at the moment. Unless you can afford 1500 bucks for the Vaio X... Benita, if weight is the most important factor for you, check out this post: http://www.netbooklive.com/lightest-netbook-best-options-for-light-mini-laptops-3216/ . All in one though, the 1008P-KR for here is one of your best choices at the moment. Unless you can afford 1500 bucks for the Vaio X…

]]> By: Benitahttp://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/comment-page-1/#comment-2612 Benita Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:01:22 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=1566#comment-2612 Hey all, I am also looking for a new netbook at the moment, obviously my attention was drawn to the KR edition, but same here carrying and swapping batteries is def not an option for me:) Which netbook u consider best?Was looking at the eee 1005 PE which seemed to be a good package deal, but doesn t have to be a asus. what do u think? Most important criteria for me: 1. very light 2. long batterie 3. good looking 4. windows 7 5. use for social media and office cheers B Hey all,

I am also looking for a new netbook at the moment, obviously my attention was drawn to the KR edition, but same here carrying and swapping batteries is def not an option for me:) Which netbook u consider best?Was looking at the eee 1005 PE which seemed to be a good package deal, but doesn t have to be a asus. what do u think?
Most important criteria for me:
1. very light
2. long batterie
3. good looking
4. windows 7
5. use for social media and office

cheers B

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/comment-page-1/#comment-2008 Mike Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:52:25 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=1566#comment-2008 It was a big deal :) I still am not satisfied with the idea of having to swap the batteries in order to use and recharge them, but since a better solution could not be find, that will do. And you will never get 12 hours out of that machine with 2 batteries. maybe like 9-10, but definitely not 12 :) It was a big deal :) I still am not satisfied with the idea of having to swap the batteries in order to use and recharge them, but since a better solution could not be find, that will do. And you will never get 12 hours out of that machine with 2 batteries. maybe like 9-10, but definitely not 12 :)

]]> By: gunnar-medialhttp://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/comment-page-1/#comment-2007 gunnar-medial Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:43:00 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=1566#comment-2007 That review at netbooklive.com presumed that the machine shipped with only one battery slice, thus running at full throttle they only achieved some over 3 hours and made a big fuss out of that. ASUS did take note and before launch removed that leather bag in favor of two battery slices, so now with the combined set of batteries you get a runtime from 7 to 12 hours depending on load. In more recent tests/reviews I haven't heard anybody mentioning battery life on the negative list. That review at netbooklive.com presumed that the machine shipped with only one battery slice, thus running at full throttle they only achieved some over 3 hours and made a big fuss out of that.

ASUS did take note and before launch removed that leather bag in favor of two battery slices, so now with the combined set of batteries you get a runtime from 7 to 12 hours depending on load. In more recent tests/reviews I haven’t heard anybody mentioning battery life on the negative list.

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/comment-page-1/#comment-2006 Mike Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:13:30 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=1566#comment-2006 Or even the 1005PE with up to 14 hours (more like 11 in real life). that's the best right now in terms of battery, next to the MSI Wind u160 Or even the 1005PE with up to 14 hours (more like 11 in real life). that’s the best right now in terms of battery, next to the MSI Wind u160

]]> By: pearlynhttp://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/comment-page-1/#comment-2001 pearlyn Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:47:12 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=1566#comment-2001 Hi thanks mike for your answer. Then i think i wont be getting this netbook. Battery life is very important? Maybe 1005ha is a better choice with 10hrs battery life. Hi thanks mike for your answer. Then i think i wont be getting this netbook. Battery life is very important? Maybe 1005ha is a better choice with 10hrs battery life.

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/comment-page-1/#comment-1993 Mike Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:01:25 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=1566#comment-1993 It's around 3.5, could be less, could be more, depending on what you plan to do on this machine. Check out the review in here: http://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-kr-review-1623/ It’s around 3.5, could be less, could be more, depending on what you plan to do on this machine. Check out the review in here: http://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-kr-review-1623/

]]> By: pearlynhttp://www.netbooklive.com/asus-1008p-seashell-karim-rashid-1566/comment-page-1/#comment-1992 pearlyn Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:53:24 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=1566#comment-1992 The battery life is only 3.5 hrs? The battery life is only 3.5 hrs?

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