FIRST LOOK AT ASUS EEE PC SEASHELL 1005HA

Asus has updated its Eee PC range of netbooks. The new Eee PC netbooks will sport a new design and two new colors – white and pink – in addition to black.

System configurations
Processor: Intel Atom 1.66GHz N280/ 1.60GHz N270
Memory: 1GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
HDD: 160GB HDD
Display: 10.1-inch LED back-lit WSVGA screen
Graphics: Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics
Price: £269

The Asus 1005HA has similar specifications to the 1000HE. The major differences are in the outer appearance and decreased weight. The 1005HA also claims to have a better battery life.

The 1005HA will be available in two configurations – one sporting a 1.66GHz processor and the other sporting a 1.66GHz N270. The N280 version will have a 1.3 megapixel webcam. The other version will have a 0.3 megapixel webcam.

Ports and Slots
Port selection is OK. There are USB ports, VGA, memory card reader, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack.

Keyboard and touchpad
The keyboard sports a wider, flatter key layout. The full sized shift key is another feature that would please many. The touchpad is easy to use.

Performance
Boot times are fast. The more powerful N280 delivers satisfactory performance. The less powerful N270 has difficulty decoding HD video content. These is no discrete graphics card, so gaming is out of question.

Pros:
Thin and light
Nice keyboard and multi-function touchpad

Cons:
No easy access panel to components that are likely to be upgraded
The lower Intel Atom N270 can’t handle HD video content

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER VIA AMAZON

That pretty much sums it up for the post but just in case you wanted a few more details before checking out the ordering link below, the 1005HA is the brother of the 1008HA (albeit cooler).

ASUS EEE PC 1005HA REVIEW

The Asus Eee PC 1005HA has a sleek and attractive design. It is affordable and comes with an amazing battery life. This is the latest version of the iconic Eee PC.


System Specifications

Processor: 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280
Memory: 1GB, 533MHz DDR2
Hard drive: 160GB 5,400rpm
Graphics: Mobile Intel GMA 950 (integrated)
Operating System: Windows XP
Category:Netbook
Weight: 2.8lbs

This model is slightly thicker and heavier than the other recent Netbooks. The Asus Eee PC 1005HA is available in two colors – black and blue. The keyboard is spacious and the touch-pad works reasonably well. You can disable the touchpad if you are using an external mouse. The 10.1 inch LED display offers a 1,024x600 resolution.

There are 3 USB 2.0 ports and an SD card reader. There is no expansion slot. Networking/connectivity options are Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Performance is satisfactory. It is neither better nor worse than that of other current netbooks using the Intel N280 Atom processor. You can easily perform basic tasks like word processing, surfing and email. The best thing about this netbook is indeed its great battery life.

Eee PC 1005HA SEASHELL GETS SPECS

Hasn't been a good minute since the 1008HA had its fame but from the looks of things ASUS is only gonna make that last 15 minutes as it has already outed the details for the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell.