ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1008P 10.1-Inch Netbook designed by Karim Rashid

Making Waves with the Techno-chic Digi-Wave Design

The Eee PC™ 1008P is encased from top to bottom in visually striking, organic Digi-Waves. The rippling lines—which convey a sense of forward movement—adhere perfectly to the golden ratio, bearing testament to the extreme precision required to produce the subtle waves and retain color consistency across the peaks and troughs. The perfection of each wave can be perceived with the gentlest of touches.

Be Bold in Glossy Hot Pink

Hot Pink is the new black for fashion and a shock of punchy pink is just the thing to brighten any ensemble. This positive and very orgulous color clearly communicates the idea of immateriality, entropy and energy of a strong optimistic presence. The Hot Pink Eee PC™ 1008P which recalls a fashionable woman strolling down New York’s Fifth Avenue—has a metallic silver bottom layer and a transparent Hot Pink IMR upper layer.

Be Classy in Matte Coffee Brown

Subtle, mature and understated yet elegant, Coffee Brown is timeless and classic—bringing to mind a gentleman sipping coffee at the Café de la Seine, enjoying a relaxing afternoon by reading John Wooden’s poetry. The Coffee Brown Eee PC™ 1008P has two layers: a Coffee Brown bottom layer sprinkled with gold glitter, and a soft-to-the touch upper layer of translucent rubber paint.

A Touch of Prestige

The Eee PC™ Seashell Karim Rashid Collection reflects Karim and ASUS’ view that function, material, form, performance, texture, color and ease-of-use are inseparable in any object of beauty. It is designed to stimulate all five human senses, including the sense of touch, which is often overlooked in the PC domain. The Eee PC™ Seashell Karim Rashid Collection thus sets itself apart from other netbooks through its innovative finishes that pamper users’ palms and fingertips.

No Deficiency in Efficiency

The Eee PC™ Seashell Karim Rashid Collection features a breathtaking design that includes a 10.1” frameless LED backlit display and an ergonomic chiclet keyboard. It also comes with an extra 500GB of online ASUS WebStorage** which allows users to access, share and back up their files and media no matter where they are, through an easy-to-use drag-and-drop web-based interface.

Saves Power and the Planet

The Eee PC™ 1008P’s beauty is matched only by its energy efficiency. It features the new power-saving Intel® Atom™ N450 CPU, which works in tandem with ASUS’ exclusive Super Hybrid Engine energy management technology to deliver 6 hours of battery life on a single charge. A replaceable battery design and memory door ensure that changing the battery or upgrading parts are simple affairs. In addition, the slim and eco-friendly Li-polymer battery can be charged more than one thousand times, which is three times more than normal batteries. The Eee PC™ 1008P’s is truly the product of ASUS’ love for the Earth.

The Signature of Style

Every Eee PC™ 1008P bears Karim Rashid’s signature, marking its status as a beacon of style that will make waves wherever you tote it.

Dual OS: Lose the Wait with Express Gate

The Eee PC™ 1008P offers near-instant access to the Internet thanks to the inclusion of Express Gate, an ancillary operating system that boots up in seconds. Make Skype calls, surf the web, browse photos, play online games, engage in instant messaging, and much more with Express Gate!

Docking: A World of Fun and Productivity Awaits (Windows XP/Windows 7 only)

Eee PC™ 1008P netbooks running Windows based OS come with Eee Docking*, an intuitive software suite that offers easy access to digital content, services, and useful software. Eee Docking comprises:

ASUS @Vibe: Stream or download a variety of exciting digital content
Eee Sharing: Share/sync messages and data with other Eee PCs, notebooks, or desktop PCs without entering into the Internet
Eee Xperience: Applications that enhance visual and acoustic
Eee Tools: A suite of useful tools including Live Update and Font Resizer

ASUS Access in Eee Docking Access More, Imagine More, Do More with ASUS’ Cloud Computing Service

Gain instant access to your own virtual entertainment with ASUS NOTEBOOKS AND Eee PC right here.Want to enjoy a quick game while waiting for your friends? Searching for essential computer utilities? Need to be constantly online? Looking for a shared space with your friends for video, music and files? Build your own access. Do more with ASUS Access at access.asus.com.

Designer introduction: Karim Rashid

Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of his generation. Over 3000 designs in production, over 300 awards and working in over 35 countries attest to Karim’s legend of design. His award winning designs include democratic objects such as the ubiquitous Garbo waste can and Oh Chair for Umbra, interiors such as the Morimoto restaurant, Philadelphia and Semiramis hotel, Athens. Karim collaborated with clients to create democratic design for Method and Dirt Devil, furniture for Artemide and Magis, brand identity for Citibank and Hyundai, high tech products for LaCie and Samsung, and luxury goods for Veuve Clicquot and Swarovski, to name a few. Karim’s work is featured in 20 permanent collections and he exhibits art in galleries world wide. Karim is a perennial winner of the Red Dot award, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design award, I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review, IDSA Industrial Design Excellence Award.

* Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. For more information, please visit here. The estimated maximum battery life in Windows® 7 is measured with MobileMark® 2.
** Availability is dependent on selected model, country or operator support. Check with your local ASUS website for more details.
*** Complimentary one-year 500GB ASUS WebStorage trial. Please visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.asus.com for more information.

• All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers. Products may not be available in all markets.
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Asus Eee PC 1008P Seashell Specifications

Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor	Intel Atom N450 (1.66GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 667MHz FSB)
Chipset	Mobile Intel NM10 Express
Memory	2GB DDR2 RAM (1 Slot, Max 2GB)
Storage	320GB HDD (5400 rpm) + 500GB Asus WebStorage
Display	10.1-inch WSVGA LED-backlight (glossy screen)
Display Resolution	1024 x 600
Graphics	Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 (integrated graphics)
Audio	High Definition Audio CODEC Stereo speakers Digital Array Mic
Webcam	1.3 megapixel
Ethernet LAN	10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN
Wireless LAN	Wireless-N (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Memory Card Reader	MultiMedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Ports	Mini VGA for connecting to an external monitor 2 USB 2.0 ports RJ45 LAN port Microphone input port Headphone output port
Keyboard and Touchpad	92% full-size Chiclet keyboard and Multi-touch touchpad with Gesture input
Dimensions (W x D x H)	10.31″ x 7.01″ x 1.02~1.44″
Weight	2.8 lbs. (1.27 kg)
Power/Battery	Removable 6 Cell Li-Polymer Battery, up to 6 hours
Color	Hot Pink, Coffee Brown

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Date first available: January 6, 2010
Retail Price: $499.99
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