Notebook has dual-core Atom, discrete graphics

Other connectivity includes 802.11b/g/n wireless networking and an Ethernet port, according to Asus. The netbook is also said to have an MMC/SD card reader, audio jacks (mic in and headphone out), a VGA port, and a HDMI port.

The 1215N runs Windows 7 Home Premium

The 1215N runs Windows 7 Home Premium, but may also be booted into Express Gate, a cut-down version of Linux that has also featured on other Asus devices. A variant of DeviceVM's Splashtop technology, Express Gate starts up in about five seconds and allows quick access to a photo viewer, the Firefox web browser, an instant messaging program, and the Skype VoIP client, according to Asus.