Asus Eee PC 1215B-SIV006M
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Average of 4 scores (from 8 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus Eee PC 1215B-SIV006M
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
ASUS is late to the AMD Fusion party, but the Eee PC 1215B offers slightly better overall performance than competing ultraportables from HP and Sony. And, at $439, the 1215B manages to undercut the competition, and is even $30 less expensive than its Ion counterpart (though the 1215N is better for gaming). Still, in this category, the HP dm1z is tops. For just $10 more, you get a snazzier design, 3GB of RAM, a 320GB, 7,200-rpm hard drive, and an extra hour of battery life. But if you want USB 3.0, good sound, and a good selection of software at a reasonable price, the 1215B is a strong value.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Netbooklive Archive.org version
Nothing changed on the outside from the 1215N, there’s the same seashell body covered in matte rubbery plastic, same keyboard, trackpad and display. However, the 1215B is faster than the 1215N, especially in terms of graphics, so will be able to deal with any kind of HD content and some modern games as well. Plus, you get superior battery life and a smaller price. All these make the 1215B a winner. And with the 1215N being a popular pick, I’m pretty sure the 1215B will get its share of fame, although some might fear picking an AMD powered laptop these days (but there’s no reason to, as the new Fusion platform really is impressive).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/12/2011
Foreign Reviews
Source: Connect - 9/11
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 09/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 81% features: 75% mobility: 98% ergonomy: 76%
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 59% display: 50% mobility: 93% workmanship: 86% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 91%
Source: nDevil DE→EN Archive.org version
no purchase recommendation, loud fan, ramshackly keyboard, low battery runtime
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/24/2011
Source: Geeks.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/02/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/26/2011
Source: Itsvet HR→EN Archive.org version
positive: high performance, low current consumption, excellent battery runtime; negative: narrow viewing angles
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/31/2011
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AMD Radeon HD 6310: Integrated graphics card in the Zacate netbook processors (e.g. E-350 and E-240) featuring an UVD3 video decoder and no dedicated memory.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
E-350: Dual Core low power processor with an integrated graphics cards. The processor is on a level with Celeron SU2300 (1.2 GHz) and the GPU part about as fast as an Nvidia ION (2).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
12.10":
This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.
The same applies to tablets in this size range.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.
Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.
Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.
Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.
81.5%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.