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ASUS is reportedly planning to launch three new Eee PC netbooks at CeBIT next week – the Eee PC 1015P, 1016P and 1018P. Details on the new systems are scarce at this time but here’s what Blogeee.net uncovered thus far.

ASUS Eee PC 1015P:

• Similar to the current 1005P
• Chiclet keyboard
• Aluminum chassis
• Wider touchpad
• 14 hour battery life

ASUS Eee PC 1016P:

• Thinner than the 1008P and 1008HA – approximately 18mm thick
• Chiclet keyboard
• Aluminum chassis
• Larger Touchpad
• Fingerprint reader
• USB 3.0 ports

ASUS Eee PC 1018P:

• Designed for business users
• Aluminum chassis
• 14 hour battery

[Check it out via Akihabara News]

Yeah it’s been awhile since we ran a “Netbook Deals of the Day” posting – mostly because the holiday season was over and the transition to the new Pine Trail platform was upon us. However, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, several e-tailers are running netbook deals that you might be interested in, so without further ado, let’s check out them deals!

In the thin-and-light category, Newegg is selling the Toshiba Satellite T135-S1305 notebook for a mere $549.99 ($150 dollars off the original price of $699.99). Specs for this thin-and-light include an Intel Pentium SU4100 ULV processor clocked at 1.3GHz, a 13.3 inch 1366 x 768 resolution display, 3GB of RAM, Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit, 320GB HDD, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, built-in stereo speakers, and full-sized keyboard. The notebook measures 12.7" x 8.78" x 0.87-1.35" and weighs a reasonable 3.88lbs. The Pentium SU4100 will provide 2-2.5x more processing power than your typical Atom N270 processor so this is certainly a notebook to consider if you want a bit more oomph in your everyday needs.

The other notable Newegg.com deal is for the ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU1X-BK Crystal Black 10.1" WSVGA Netbook – priced at $319.99 ($30 dollars off the original price of $349.99). This netbook features the Intel Atom N280 processor (it’s a pre-Pine Trail netbook), a 10.1 inch LED-backlit display, 1GB of RAM, a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, built-in speakers, media card reader, and a 6 cell battery for approximately 10+ hours of battery life.

Let’s move over to Geeks.com, a great place to find new and refurbished units.

We’ve never heard of the company, but Geeks is offering the PeeCee Mini M02 Atom N270-based netbook for a low price of $259.99. This system (which is almost gone) features:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• Windows XP Home Edition
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB SATA HDD
• Intel GMA950 graphics
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Ethernet and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• 10.2 inch widescreen LCD display
• Built-in 3 in 1 card reader
• Measures 10.35 x 7.24 x 1.36 inches and weighs 2.78 pounds

Should you buy it? If you’re not sure of the brand then you might want to reconsider.. but if you have cash to blow and you’re adventurous, then why not check it out!

Fans of the original MSI Wind U100 will definitely want to check out the current deals over at Geeks.com where the company is offering 3 cell versions for a mere $279.99. They have them in pink, white, and black. The specs are:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB SATA HDD
• Intel GMA 950 graphics
• Ethernet and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 10 inch WSVGA display
• Windows XP Home Edition
• Media card reader

If you’re a fan of convertible notebooks, then check out the Geeks.com deal on the ASUS Eee PC T91 here on their website. The 8.9 inch system features the Intel Atom Z520 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 16GB solid state drive, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 0.3 megapixel webcam, and Windows XP. Perhaps even funnier is the comparison chart that Geeks put up on the site comparing the T91 against the newly announced Apple iPad. Here are snippets from the chart (keep in mind, I’m merely copying what THEY put up. I am stating this myself so don’t go flaming me for this!):

Heh.. the sad thing is – yes the T91 supports Adobe Flash thanks to Windows XP.. but can the Atom Z520 handle HD flash video.. uhh.. don’t think so.

Alright, the final “deals” come from Dell where they’re currently offering the Dell Mini 10 and 10v at low starting prices. In fact, starting prices for both the Mini 10 and the 10v come in at $279. The Mini 10 has the updated Pine Trail platform while the Mini 10v is using the older Atom platform featuring the Atom N270 processor. Both systems feature similar specs as well as a small 3 cell battery. Want a 6 cell battery for that Mini 10?  You can get one for $299 which still isn’t a bad price. Finally, Dell is also offering a Mini 10 model with a built-in GPS for a price of $399.

OK, our final vendor of the day is PC Mall where they’re offering the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 thin-and-light notebook for a mere $469.99. OK the check out price is actually a tad-bit higher at $519.99 (the actual price is $569.99 minus an instant rebate of $50 dollars and then a mail-in rebate of $50 dollars. Yes, we hate mail-in rebates too). The U350 features an Intel Pentium SU4100 processor, a 13.3 inch LED backlit display, 3GB of RAM, 320GB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, a 4 cell battery, and an HDMI port.

PC Magazine has two new netbook reviews out on their website – one for the Toshiba Mini NB305-N410 and one for the new ASUS EeePC 1201N netbook.

The Toshiba Mini NB305 is essentially an update to the extremely popular Mini NB205 – keeping the great features of the NB205 while updating the system to the new Intel Pine Trail platform. The NB305 features the Intel Atom N450 processor, a 10.1 inch LED backlit display, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB SATA HDD, a full-sized keyboard, a spacious multi-touch enabled touchpad, Wi-Fi, and Windows 7 Starter. The best part? The NB205 maintains its incredible battery life while shrinking the battery form factor (aka the protruding battery is no more). Here’s what PC Magazine thought of the NB305:

“The Toshiba mini NB305-N410 netbook carries over many of the qualities that made its predecessor, the mini NB205 so lovable, and it’s still the netbook that gives you the most for the least amount of money.”

The ASUS EeePC 1201N is an entirely different kind of netbook – eschewing battery life in favor of processor and graphics performance. The 1201N dumps the Intel Atom N270 processor in favor of the higher-performing Atom N330 dual-core processor, making the 1201N the first netbook to feature the dual-core processor. Other features include a 12.1 inch LED backlit display, NVIDIA ION graphics, HDMI output, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, 2GB of RAM, full-sized chiclet keyboard, integrated webcam and microphone, and Windows 7 Home Premium.  As you might expect, the 1201N has a fairly low battery life of around 4 to 5 hours but if that’s the least of your concerns, then the 1201N is certainly an interesting system to look at. Here’s what PC Magazine thought of the unit:

“The ASUS EeePC 1201N is the fastest netbook money can buy, but its tradeoff is battery life just 4 hours of it.”

Here’s that new ASUS Eee PC 1201T netbook featuring the AMD Congo MV40 processor clocked at 1.6GHz. Since we’re talking about an AMD system, you certainly see Intel integrated graphics here but rather ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics. Other specs include:

• 12.1 inch LED backlit WXGA display (1366 x 768 resolution)
• Windows 7 Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium
• 1GB or 2GB RAM
• 250GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 6 hour 6 cell battery
• 0.3 megapixel webcam

The upcoming dual-core Atom-based ASUS Eee PC 1201N was on display at CES 2010. The system is due this month and features the following:

• Intel Atom 330 Dual-Core processor
• NVIDIA ION graphics
• 12.1 inch LED backlit WXGA display (1366 x 768 resolution)
• Windows 7
• 2GB or 3GB RAM
• 250GB/320GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 5 hour 6 cell battery
• 0.3 megapixel webcam

Here’s the NVIDIA ION-based ASUS Eee PC 1201NL netbook. Features and specs include:

• 12.1 inch 16:9 HD LED-backlit glare-type display with 1366 x 768 resolution
• Full HD 1080p video playback
• Windows XP or Linux
• Intel Atom N270 processor
• NVIDIA ION graphics
• 1 or 2GB RAM
• 160GB/320GB HDD
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 5 hour 6 cell battery
• 0.3 megapixel webcam

For kiddies, here’s the ASUS Eee PC MK90H Disney Netpal netbook. Specs and features include:

• Games, applications, and DIsney themes
• Web-safe kid-friendly browser and parental-controlled access
• Easy to setup and use
• 8.9 inch LED backlit WSVGA display
• Windows XP Home
• Intel Atom N270 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD + 10GB ASUS WebStorage or 16GB SSD + 20GB WebStorage
• 802.11 b/g/n WI-Fi
• 5 hour 30Wh slim and eco-friendly Li-polymer battery
• 0.3 megapixel webcam

Above is the ASUS Eee PC 1201HA netbook. Features and specs are as follows:

• 12.1 inch widescreen display with 1366 x 768 resolution
• 8.5 hour battery life
• Windows 7 Starter
• Intel Atom Z520 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 250GB HDD + 500GB ASUS WebStorage
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 0.3 megapixel webcam

Above and below is the new ASUS Eee PC 1005PE netbook. Features and specs are as follows:

• 750GB Hybrid storage
• Zoom/pan/tilt function with LivCam
• 92 percent chiclet keyboard and multi-touch touchpad
• 10.1 inch LED backlit WSVGA display
• Windows 7
• Intel Atom N450 processor
• 1GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
• Choice of 160/250/320GB + 500GB Eee Storage
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 14 hour 6 cell 63Wh Li-Ion battery or 11 hour 6 cell 48Wh battery
• 0.3 megapixel webcam

We dropped by the ASUS booth today here on day 1 of CES 2010.. so get ready for a flurry of netbook previews here. Our first spotlighted system is the new ASUS Eee PC 1005P netbook. Specs are as follows:

• Intel Atom N450 processor
• 1GB DDR2 SO-DIMM RAM
• Choice of 160/250/320GB HDD
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 10.1 inch LED backlit WSVGA display
• Windows 7
• 11 hour 6 cell battery or 5 hour 3 cell battery
• 0.3 megapixel webcam
• Optional 3.5G/3.75G support
• Ergonomic keyboard and multi-touch pad