We’re starting to see an influx of new Eee PC models featuring the new Intel Atom Cedar Trail processors. These processors allow for about 3x better video performance which is why the new Eee PC models have HDMI out ports. You can now enjoy 1080p on a Atom powered Eee PC and that’s about time.

You may be aware of the new “Eee PC Flare” design. The Asus 1011CX is not part of the Flare series of design. Instead the 1011CX is part of the traditional “Seashell” design. If you’re looking at the Eee PC 1025C and the Eee PC 1011CX differences, that’s the biggie. Design is the main difference. You can think of the 1011CX as being the flagship netbook from Asus. It will be cheaply priced. As with most Eee PC models, you’re going to see different versions that have 3 cell vs 6 cell battery and may be with or without Bluetooth. Just be careful if you think you’re getting a good deal. If it’s a 3 cell battery you know why it’s so cheaply priced.

The Asus Eee PC 1011CX does not have USB 3.0 and that should be noteworthy for those that care. To keep the price down it was left off this model.

Specs of the Asus 1011CX:

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According to Digitimes.com, Asus will be releasing an update to the 1011PX which is the 1011CX. It features the new Intel Atom Cedar Trail processor. Overall this is good news for anyone looking for a cheap Eee PC in March and April. What is going to happen is that the older Atom Eee PC models are going to see a price drop to clear out inventories. We like the improvements with Cedar Trail processors, but perhaps a cheaper price on an previous gen Atom processor is what you’re looking for.

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Asus is just now launching the new updated netbooks. We’ve been waiting a while but it does look like the new Intel Atom Eee PC models are showing up in stores now. We think the Asus X101CH is worth looking at considering it’s the cheapest netbook out there.

Let’s get to the important details of the X101CH and you can decide whether it’s the netbook for you.

The Good:

#1 Cheap Price

You’re going to see the X101CH at the mid $200 range. Not bad considering what you get.

#2 Instant On

From sleep mode, you get into Windows within 3 seconds. That means during the day you just close the lid and when you need to use the Eee PC, just simply open the lid and you’re ready to go in less than 3 seconds.

#3 HDMI Port

Yes you get the ever useful HDMI port on the X101CH. It’s a nice option to have and gives the netbook more versatility.

#4 Portability

This is the lightest and smallest Eee PC model in the 10-inch size that Asus has ever released. A typical Eee PC 10-inch model is around 2.8 pounds, but the X101CH is just 2.2 pound approximately.

#5 Fanless

It’s true. The X101CH does not have a fan. This fact makes the X101CH the quietest netbook on the market today.

The Bad:

#1 RAM

You get 1GB of RAM and that’s it. There is no expandability to increase RAM on the X101CH model.

#2 No USB 3.0

Perhaps not a deal breaker for most people. Yes USB 3.0 is faster, but having USB 2.0 still gets the job done, albeit at a slightly slower pace. Are you that worried about saving a few seconds of transfer speed in your life?

#3 No Bluetooth

This shouldn’t be a deal breaker considering the price point of the Asus Eee PC X101CH. No Bluetooth might be an issue if you’re already device dependent on it. For most people it’s pretty safe to assume that saving money on having no Bluetooth is just fine.

#4 Small Battery

To keep the Asus X101CH small and light, they went with a 3 cell battery. This means you won’t be getting 8 hours plus of battery life. With that said, you can still get a solid 4 hours out of this Eee PC which should be adequate so long as you know what you’re getting before you buy it.

#5 Single Mono Speaker

Not typical of Eee PC netbooks, this one does come with a single speaker. I’ve read that it does sound better than a lot of other netbooks as it is, so perhaps this isn’t a big deal overall. With that said, you can use headphones or external speakers plugged into the headphone jack if you’re wanting stereo sound.

Specs of the Asus X101CH:

• Windows 7 Starter
• 10.1-inch 1024x600px glare-free screen
• Intel Atom N2600 dual-core 1.60GHz
• Graphics: Intel Graphics HD 3600
• 1GB DDR3 800 MHz Memory
• 320GB Storage
• Up to 4.5 hours battery life
• 260 x 177 x 21 mm
• 2.42 lbs
• Colors: black, white, red, brown

Video Review of the X101CH:

Design wise, these are essentially the same animal. They are based on the seashell design but have different lid textures and color selections.

First, let’s start with the older models. Care to guess? It’s the 1001PXD and 1001PX. Those come with the older Intel Atom single core processors. The 1001PX comes with a N450 Atom processor and the 1001PXD comes with the N455 processor. The 1015PX and 1011PX both come with the updated N570 dual core Atom processor.

So understand that the 1001PX and 1001PXD are the older models. With that said, the keyboard is different on the 1001 models. These have the older design which is not chiclet. It’s the keyboard that does not have the spaces between the keys. It’s a good keyboard, but it’s the older style. I’ve used it, and it’s a good keyboard. The Asus Eee PC 1015PX and 1011PX have the updated chiclet style keyboard.

The Asus Eee PC 1001PX, 1001PXD and 1011PX do not come with Bluetooth. The Asus 1015PX is a more premium model and does come with Bluetooth.

The Asus 1015PX and Asus 1011PX also have the larger and newly designed trackpad.

Cosmetics or build quality, the 1015PX is the best choice. The lid has a more quality looking and feel to it, but is that worth paying more for?

If you are picky about colors, you will have the most color selection with the 1015PX. The 1011PX only comes in black or white. The Asus Eee PC 1015PX has an assortment of colors in matte finish (black, blue, red or white) and also you can get a glossy finish (black, red, or white).

As is typical Asus netbook selection, all of the above Eee PC models come with either a 3 cell or 6 cell battery. Depending on where you live you may have a choice. If the price is cheap be sure to check because it’s most likely a 3 cell battery. If you aren’t afraid of spending that little bit extra, it’s better in my opinion to get the 6 cell version.

Some people consider netbooks to be a certain size. A majority of websites limit netbooks to the 10-inch size. The 12-inch Asus Eee PC models on those sites are sometimes referred to as notebooks or laptops. Adding to the confusion is the other 11-inch and 12-inch laptops that Asus has in their lineup.

So what seperates the Eee PC netbook from the Asus laptop/notebook? Simply said by an Asus representative, it’s a matter of processor. The Eee PC netbooks come with the low cost processors. Period. So that’s why Asus considers their 12-inch Eee PC model a netbook and not a netbook. The price of the Atom processor and AMD equivalent allows for a cheaper price. It makes sense. The more powerful processors are more expensive and full powered and are not found in any of the Eee PC models.

We hope this gives you a bit on insight into how Asus categorizes their Eee PC models vs Asus laptop/notebooks.

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We’re still waiting for a full crop of Asus Eee PC 1025C and 1025CE pink netbook pictures. However we can confirm that in February you will be able to get you hands on a pink netbook. There is a big demand for pink netbooks even though manufacturers have all but stopped producing pink colors. We were hopeful that the Asus 1015PW pink Sirocco edition would hit the market, but apparently Asus decided the 1015PW was not going for widespread release. Scratch the pink 1015PW Sirocco from your mind because the pink 1025C and pink 1025CE is a much more impressive offering. We are making bold predictions about the 1025 series of Eee PC because it’s the most impressive spec upgrade in quite a long time. You can get a USB 3.0 port, a sleep and charge USB port and the N2800 Atom processor in the pink Eee PC 1025CE. The lower end model, the 1025C doesn’t have the USB 3.0 port, the sleep and charge USB port and comes with the N2600 Atom processor. A full photo gallery is coming in a day or two.

At CES 2012 Asus is showing off their new 12.1-inch Eee PC model with Atom processor. Earlier we talked about 1225B with the AMD Fusion series. We know a few details so far and will be updating this post with the official information. The screen resolution is 1366 x 768, with come with 2GB RAM, 320GB or 500GB storage, 6 cell (9 hours battery life) and comes in the colors red, white, silver, black, and blue. It comes with the impressive sleep and charge USB feature and based on images we’ve seen from CES 2012, it has two USB 3.0 ports. The Asus 1225C is based on the new Flare design.

More details and images to come!

Asus Eee PC 1025C vs. Asus Eee PC 1025CE

Price: 1025CE more expensive than the 1025C. $299 vs $319.

Processor: Update – The 1025C comes with the N600 Atom which is 1.6 GHz vs the 1025CE which comes with the N2800 Atom 1.86GHz processor.

We don’t yet know if the Intel Atom N2600 comes in the 1025C and the Intel Atom N2800 comes in the 1025CE. We imagine if the 1025CE is the more premium priced model, that it will have the faster N2800 processor. We hope to update this information in the coming week.

Colors: 1025C comes in 8 colors (black, blue, red, gray, white gloss, white matte, pink, brown) vs 1025CE comes in 3 colors (pink, blue, purple)

Ports: 1025CE has USB 3.0 port vs 1025C has no USB 3.0 port

Battery Life: 1025C will get slightly better battery life at about 10 hours and 12 minutes vs 1025CE which will get around 9 hours and 38 minutes.

Misc: 1025CE has a sleep and charge USB port which allows the Eee PC to power a connected device like mobile phone even when the Eee PC is powered down. The 1025C does not come with the USB Charger+ feature.

Check back as we update this vs. comparison between the Asus Eee PC 1025C and Asus Eee PC 1025CE.