ASUS EEE PC 1008HA NETBOOK REVIEW

The Asus Eee PC 1008HA sports an all-new design inspired by the curves of a seashell. Its specifications don’t set it apart from the multitude of netbooks available in the market. But this ultraportable machine does have some plus points of its own. On the flip side, it misses a few ports and offers less battery life than a typical netbook does.

Specifications
Processor: 1.66-GHz Intel Atom N280
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
Memory: 2 GB
Storage: 250 GB 5400 rpm
Display: 10.1 inch display with 1024 x 600 pixels

Price as Reviewed: $411

Design and build quality
The Eee PC 1008HA sports an attractive design. The screen lid is available in glossy white and black; blue and pink are expected to be available later this year. The lid features an infusion finish which makes it scratch resistant. The netbook measures one inch in thickness. And at just 2.2 pounds it is lighter than most netbooks available in the market.

Ports
All the ports are covered with plastic tabs. There are 2 USB ports (most netbooks have 3), a 4-in-1 card reader, Ethernet port, headphone and microphone jacks. There is also a VGA port for connecting the netbook to a larger display.

Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard is spacious and is comfortable to type on. The keys provide nice tactile feedback. There is a Wi-Fi and touchpad on/off button above the keyboard. The touchpad supports multi-touch gestures. It is covered with small Braille-like dots. There are no dedicated right and left buttons, but the single button does work well.

Display, Audio, and Webcam
The 10.1 inch display features 1024 x 600 pixels. The display is good. Colors are bright and vivid. Horizontal viewing angles are good but vertical viewing angles are average. The 1.3 megapixel webcam fitted above the display produces clear images.
The speakers are good but not the best. Audiophiles will definitely need to invest in a pair of headphones.

Performance
The original 1008HA ran Windows XP. But the new version runs Windows 7 Home Premium. This is a remarkable feature as most netbooks out there run Windows 7 Starter which has very limited functionality. The new and improved 1008HA also has 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive.

Performance is satisfactory. The netbook has enough power to handle every day tasks. You will not have any difficulty surfing the web with multiple tabs on or conducting video calls over Skype. The integrated Intel GMA 950 chip can easily decode 720p HD video, but gaming is still out of question.

Battery Life
The Eee PC 1008HA has a 2900 mAH lithium polymer battery instead of the more common lithium ion battery. The 6-cell battery provides up to six hours of up time. While the battery life is OK, the battery itself does pose some problems. It is integrated with the netbook and cannot be removed.

Pros
Thin and light
Spacious keyboard
Attractive design
Faster hard drive

Cons
Integrated battery which cannot be removed
VGA port requires adapter

ASUS EEE PC 1008HA WITH WINDOWS HOME PREMIUM

Almost every Intel Atom powered netbook with 10 inch displays now run on Windows 7 Starter Edition. The Asus Eee PC 1008HA is a bit different. It is available in two versions – one featuring Windows 7 Starter and the other featuring Windows 7 Home Premium.

The version with Windows 7 Home Premium starts at $480. For that price you will get a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive and a 10.1 inch display with 1024x600 pixels. Other notable features include Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11b/g/n. The model also packs a non-removable battery.

ASUS EEE PC 1008HA FOR PRE-ORDER IN THE GOOD OLD U.K

Fear not my fellow Yankee brethren, the launch of the Eee PC 1008HA cannot be long off. As for your my UK brothers, you can now pre order the damn thing for £379.50 ($565).

ASUS Eee PC 1008HA SEASHELL FOR PRE ORDER

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Eee PC 1008HA SEASHELL REVIEW COMING THIS WEEKEND

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ASUS EEE PC 1008HA PASSES FCC CERTIFICATION

Asus announced the introduction of ultra-thin netbook called Eee PC 1008HA last month. The incredible gadget is expected to rock the US market this April but is awaiting a final release date. This model has now got the certification from the FCC which has been stuck in its backside. This depicts that the product is ready to be in the market anytime. According to the sources, this netbook being 1-inch thick and incorporated with 10-inch screen has been tested with 802.11 b, g and n Wi-Fi. However Asus has cleared in their announcement that both 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) and WiMAX connectivity will remain as options.

Asus Eee PC 1008HA is equipped with built-in Bluetooth and contains normal Eee PC netbook specifications. The netbook also incorporates a 10.2-inch LED backlit screen supporting a resolution of 1024 x 600. Weighing just more than 1.3Kg, the gadget is powered by an Intel N280 Atom CPU and 1 GB of RAM. The netbook also comes with a 160GB hard-disk drive with a battery life of 5 hours. One photograph of the device shows that the gadget has passed the FCC certification of the US. The company has not announced the price of this netbook but is expected to be around £359 in the UK. Further the company expects to release the netbook in Europe also.

ASUS WILL UNVEIL Eee PC 1008HA SHELL, S121 AND T91 AT CeBIT

In addition to its pack of notebooks that were released at he CES, Asus has a few more notebooks to show off at the CeBIT which will begin in a week in Hanover, Germany. According to DigiTimes, Asus will unveil the new Eee PC 1008HA Shell which is an ultra thin netbook with a brand new industral design, a longer battery life and will be tagged for a lower price than its PC S101.

In addition to the PC 1008HA Shell, Asus will also showcase the Eee PC T91 tablet, UX and U series ultra thin notebooks. The T91 is a convertible tablet netbook that comes with support for UMTS networks.

Asus will also release two models of Eee PC S121. One with 120GB Hard Drive, priced at about $899 and the other with 512GB SSD priced at about $1649.

It will also show off its Eee Keyboard at the CeBIT with more details than was released before. The Eee Keyboard is a fully functional PC, powered by Intel's Atom Z520 processor with integrated touchscreen display that offers full QWERTY keys and has an assorted USB and video ports. It also sports a SSD storage, Wi-Fi connectivity, speakers, mic and Ethernet and can be connected to a TV or a projector wirelessly.

ASUS COMES CLEAN WITH Eee PC 1008HA "SHELL" ULTRAPORTABLE

Remember a few days ago I discussed the new "Shell" netbook that Asus was said to be releasing at CeBit within a few days? Well as usual, the predictions were true and I'm glad to say that the official debut of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA "Shell" 10-inch ultra-portable is complete.