ASUS is expected to hold off introducing new netbooks until the whole N550 processor issue is worked out, but the company does have plenty of models for netbook fans to take advantage of. ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1016P is one of those models that may be worth a serious look. It takes advantage of ATOM N455 processor and has Windows 7 professional (instead of Starter edition). The inclusion of 2 GB of RAM and a 320 GB hard drive means that this is an ASUS netbook on steroids.

While we are still talking about a netbook, ASUS Eee PC 1016P specifications are pretty impressive:

• Intel Atom N455 (1.66GHz)
• Windows 7 Professional OS
• 2 GB DDR3 SODIMM memory
• 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
• 10.1-Inch Matte 1024X600 WSVGA LED Display
• 802.11 b/g/n; 10/100/1000 LAN; Bluetooth 3.0
• Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life

This is the kind of specifications we should be seeing in all new netbooks. Unfortunately, many manufacturers offer Windows starter and less RAM on their netbooks. That’s understandable as these companies try to keep their prices low. But at some point, companies need to be ready to focus more on user experience than low prices. ASUS Eee PC 1016P may not be cheap but it’s something that can last you for a while.