12 Inch Asus Netbook - The Best Premium Netbook

What's new for 12" Asus Netbook models as of June 2011?

The Asus netbook is always evolving. That also includes their solid line-up of 12" netbook models. You can find either Intel Atom powered 12" Asus netbooks which have Nvidia graphics processing (Optimus technology allows for amazing battery saving) or you can find 12" Asus netbook models with the AMD Fusion processors which come with the Radeon graphics processing. The biggest difference between the AMD and Intel netbooks from Asus is with the advantages of Optimus. That's only with Intel Atom and Nvidia. It will give you better overall battery life, but the AMD powered 12" Asus netbooks are slightly cheaper. You have to decide how important price is vs battery life. All the 12 Inch Asus netbook models come with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Asus 1215B (left) and Asus 1215N (right)

Asus netbooks are reliable, well priced and well designed. Perhaps the best 12.1 inch premium netbook right now is the Asus 1215N netbook. I love this thing. It's very versatile and has improved with better battery life than the previous generation 1201N model. The 1215N comes with Nvidia ION graphics processing, which also has the battery saving Optimus technology. It has a full Windows 7 Home Premium edition OS along with your standard features that you expect to see on a premium netbook.

You want to buy the fastest and most powerful netbook released to date? The Asus Eee PC 1215n features a dual core processor and the Nvidia ION for graphics. This means you can do gaming and watch 1080p video without issues. It is a 12" screensize and has an impressive full size chiclet keyboard. It is one heck of a netbook and simply you can't find a faster netbook on the market.

Asus 1215N Netbook Specs:

• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
• Display: 12.1-inch LED-Backlit WXGA display (1366 x 768)
• CPU: Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor (1.8 GHz)
• GPU: Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics with NVIDIA Optimus Technology
• Memory: 2GB DDR3, 1 x SODIMM slot (expandable to 4GB)
• Storage: 250GB 5400RPm hard drive + 500GB ASUS WebStorage2
• Camera: 0.3 megapixel with security lens cover
• Audio: Hi-definition stereo speakers, high-definition audio CODEC, Microphone
• Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot
• Input / Output: 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor), 1 x HDMI, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks (Headphone & Mic-in)
• Battery Pack: 6 cell battery (up to 7 hours)
• Dimensions: 11.54 (W) x 8.11 (D) x 1.06~ 1.30 (H) inches
• Weight: 3.22 lbs
• Color: Silver, Black

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Just in 2011, there is a new 12 inch Asus netbook which is powered by the AMD fusion processor. This model is the Asus 1215B. It's essentially the same as the 1215N, except that it has ATI graphics processing and does not come with a battery saving technology simliar to the Nvidia Optimus. You will save money however if you buy the Asus 1215B because AMD processors are less expensive than the Intel Atom found in the 1215N.

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There are a few other 12 Inch Asus netbook models on the market, but those are not manufactured now in 2011. We will list the models, but they differ in processors and come with or without Nvidia ION graphics processing. Be careful if you're shopping for these older models. You may not be getting the best value for your money because the Asus 1215N and Asus 1215B will actually be better priced because they are in current production in 2011.

You want to buy the fastest and most powerful netbook released to date? The Asus Eee PC 1201n features a dual core processor and the Nvidia ION for graphics. This means you can do gaming and watch 1080p video without issues. It is a 12" screensize and has an impressive full size chiclet keyboard. It is one heck of a netbook and simply you can't find a faster netbook on the market.

Asus 1201n Netbook Specs: 12.1” 1366 x 768 display, dual-core Atom 330 processor, Nvidia ION graphics, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 0.3M webcam, 6-cell battery (5 hour battery life) and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.

It's more than just a rumor it looks like. A few leaks from Asus indicate that the Asus ION netbook known as the 1201 or 1201n ION netbook with a 12 inch screen is coming to North America.

Expect this to be the new standard for netbooks. No longer will they perform poorly in the graphics, video, and gaming areas. This Asus ION netbook will pull off 1080p and more recent video games with ease. All this without sucking your battery life. I imagine from the picture, that this Asus 1201 netbook features a full sized keyboard. What's not to like about this ION netbook?

Let me know if you think of something wrong, because I can't think of anything. You have Asus netbook quality with the power of Nvidia's ION graphics processor. It's a match made in heaven. I suggest you start saving up your money. I am! We will keep you posted here on any updates on this amazing new 12 inch ION netbook from Asus!

I think that netbooks are going to settle into the 12 inch range. Asus 12 inch netbooks with the ION graphics chipset will certainly have the laptop market scrambling. Expect to see a bit of controversy. I think this Asus 1201 netbook really will shake up the mobile computing world. I can't wait!