The Asus Eee PC 1008P-KR is one of the latest Eee PC netbooks from Asus featuring the newest Intel Atom N450 processor. It’s their top of the range 10-inch Eee PC, which builds on the 1008HA from last year and features a very impressive and unique design from Karim Rashid.

I must admit when I first saw the press photos of the Asus 1008P-KR with its unusual design, I wasn’t overly impressed, but this view has completely changed around 180 degrees since getting my hands on it. In person it looks and feels great (both closed and open) and has extremely high build quality throughout.

Asus 1008P-KR Specifications

I have the UK edition of the 1008P-KR here, and I must point out that the specifications vary from that of the US model. In the UK you get 1GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive, with Windows 7 Starter Edition, but in the US you get a bumped 2GB of RAM, a larger 320GB hard drive, and Windows 7 Home Premium Edition.

* 10.1-Inch 1024 x 600 display (glossy, edge-to-edge)
* Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz Processor
* Intel GMA 3150 graphics
* 1GB DDR2 RAM (2GB in US)
* 250GB SATA Hard Drive (320GB in US) + 500GB Eee Space
* Multi-touch trackpad
* Bluetooth 2.1EDR
* 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
* 100 Ethernet
* 1.3MP webcam
* 2x USB 2.0
* VGA Via Dongle
* Multicard-Reader
* 8 Hour Battery Life (2 Batteries)
* 2x 2900 mAh 31Wh Battery
* Windows 7 Starter 32-bit (Home Premium in US)
* 1.15 kg (2.5 pounds) (With 1x battery)
* 260 x 180 x 18 – 26.2mm (10.2 x 7.1 x 0.7 – 1 inch)

The Asus Eee PC 1008p Karim Rashid is available in two colors, the model I have here; Coffee Brown, and Hot Pink.