Asus Eee PC 1005HA

Introduced soon after the launch of the 1008HA, the 1005HA is a similar netbook device which consists of two distinct models: the 1005HA-M and the 1005HA-H. Based on the same MacBook Air-esque body as the 1008HA, the 1005HA is slightly thicker, allowing for access to the ports not found on the 1008HA. Similarly, it eliminates the other major annoyance of the 1008HA model, its non user-replacable battery issue. Replacing the lackluster 5-hour battery on the 1008HA, the 1005HA includes longer lasting 10 or 8-hour batteries, which also can be replaced. The device models will also cost somewhat less than the 1008HA. Their differences will be highlighted below:

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Asus Eee PC 1005HA
MSRP$350.00
Release date June, 2009
BrandAsus
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
17 reviews
73
negative
mixed
positive
12 positive
2 mixed
2 negative

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Pros:
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light and small, extremely portable
+13agreedisagree

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great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
+11agreedisagree

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great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
+11agreedisagree

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slick enclosure
+10agreedisagree

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user-replaceable battery
+8agreedisagree

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what the 1008HA should have been
+6agreedisagree

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expected variety and accessibility of ports - unlike the 1008HA model
+6agreedisagree

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upgradable RAM, unlike most netbook models out there
+6agreedisagree

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Affordable Price
+3agreedisagree

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Eee storage
0agreedisagree

Cons:
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glossy fingerprint magnet, not as luxurious as the alluminum enclosures featured on the 1002HA and 1002HAE
+4agreedisagree

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Intel graphics - no ION option
+3agreedisagree

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same old 1024 x 600px resolution
+2agreedisagree

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still uses the ancient, inefficient and poor Intel 945 Express graphics
+2agreedisagree

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two distinct models very close in price and specifications, better just to offer the superior model - further contributes to confusing the consumer
+1agreedisagree

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Webcam only 0.3 MP
+1agreedisagree

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heavier and thicker than the 1008HA
-1agreedisagree

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rather noisy fan
-1agreedisagree


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Details

Models (only differences will be highlighted)

Display: the only difference between the two models is that the 1005HA-H will feature the same glossy display as the 1008HA. The 1005HA-M will feature a non-reflective matte screen.

Processor: The 1005HA-H will feature the latest N280 (1.66GHz) while the 1005HA-M will feature the older N270 (1.6Ghz)

Connectivity: The 1005HA-H will feature Bluetooth, whereas the 1005HA-M will not.

Battery: The 1005HA-H will feature a 6-cell 2800mAh battery rated for 10 hours, whereas the 1005HA-M will feature a 6-cell 2200mAh battery rated for 8.

Price: The 1005HA-H will be priced slightly higher than the 1005HA-M, both will be slightly cheaper than the 1008HA.

Features

  • CPU & RAM: Intel Atom CPU (see above for details), 1GB DDR2
  • Display: 10" LED backlit display, 1024 x 600px
  • Connectivity: Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth (on the 1005HA-H only)
  • Dimensions & Weight: 262 x 178 x 26.5-35.5mm (WxDxH), 1.4kg w/ battery (3.08 pounds)

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Buy It

Asus Eee PC 1005HA | Black - 8.5 Hour Battery

• ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-VU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 8.5 Hour Battery Life

• Eee PC 1005HA Black Netbook

UPC: 884840443667

EAN: 884840443667

MPN: 1005HA-VU1X-BK

Asus Eee PC 1005HA | Blue - 8.5 Hour Battery

• ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-VU1X-BU 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - 8.5 Hour Battery Life

• Eee PC 1005HA 10.1 Netbook Intel Atom N270, 1GB, 160GB HDD, 802.11b/g/n, Webcam, Windows XP Home (Royal Blue)

UPC: 884840450603

EAN: 884840450603

MPN: 1005HA-VU1X-BU

Asus Eee PC 1005HA | Pink - 8.5 Hour Battery

• ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-VU1X-PI 10.1-Inch Pink Netbook - 8.5 Hour Battery Life

• Eee PC 1005HA 10.1 Netbook Intel Atom N270, 1GB, 160GB HDD, 802.11b/g/n, Webcam, Windows XP Home (Rose Pink)

UPC: 884840454304

EAN: 884840454304

MPN: 1005HA-VU1X-PI

Asus Eee PC 1005HA | Black - 10.5 Hour Battery

• ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 10.5 Hour Battery Life

• 1005HA-PU1X-BK Netbook

UPC: 884840443025

EAN: 884840443025

MPN: 1005HA-PU1X-BK

Asus Eee PC 1005HA | Blue - 10.5 Hour Battery

• ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BU 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - 10.5 Hour Battery Life

UPC: 884840450597

EAN: 884840450597

MPN: 1005HA-PU1X-BU

Asus Eee PC 1005HA | White - 8.5 Hour Battery

• ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-VU1X-WT 10.1-Inch White Netbook - 8.5 Hour Battery Life

• Eee PC 1005HA-VU1X-WT Netbook

UPC: 884840443032

EAN: 884840443032

MPN: 1005HA-VU1X-WT

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Comments

1.  avatar leegalen said:

Will ASUS honor warranty? After 3 months of gentle use, my screen turned into an abstract painting! The non-English speaking/e-mailing reps at ASUS say it is probably damage and will not honor warranty. I have had to ship it to them at my own cost to find out. More to come as to whether or not their warranty is any good!
Jun 02, 2009 10:38am
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Yale

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June 23, 2009
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ProSCORE
54
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mixed
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7 pros
6 cons
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • light and small, extremely portable
  • great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
  • great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
  • slick enclosure
  • user-replaceable battery
  • what the 1008HA should have been
  • expected variety and accessibility of ports - unlike the 1008HA model

Cons

  • glossy fingerprint magnet, not as luxurious as the alluminum enclosures featured on the 1002HA and 1002HAE
  • Intel graphics - no ION option
  • same old 1024 x 600px resolution
  • still uses the ancient, inefficient and poor Intel 945 Express graphics
  • two distinct models very close in price and specifications, better just to offer the superior model - further contributes to confusing the consumer
  • heavier and thicker than the 1008HA

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tahoemike

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June 12, 2009
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ProSCORE
58
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
5 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • light and small, extremely portable
  • great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
  • great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
  • slick enclosure
  • user-replaceable battery
  • what the 1008HA should have been
  • expected variety and accessibility of ports - unlike the 1008HA model

Cons

  • glossy fingerprint magnet, not as luxurious as the alluminum enclosures featured on the 1002HA and 1002HAE
  • Intel graphics - no ION option
  • same old 1024 x 600px resolution
  • two distinct models very close in price and specifications, better just to offer the superior model - further contributes to confusing the consumer
  • heavier and thicker than the 1008HA

Did you find this review helpful?
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 / 
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Alan Yeung

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June 22, 2009
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ProSCORE
86
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mixed
positive
6 pros
1 con
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • light and small, extremely portable
  • great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
  • slick enclosure
  • user-replaceable battery
  • what the 1008HA should have been
  • expected variety and accessibility of ports - unlike the 1008HA model

Cons

  • same old 1024 x 600px resolution

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Marcus Whitmore

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December 15, 2009
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ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
9 pros
6 cons
have ithave it
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Pros

  • light and small, extremely portable
  • great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
  • great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
  • slick enclosure
  • user-replaceable battery
  • what the 1008HA should have been
  • expected variety and accessibility of ports - unlike the 1008HA model
  • upgradable RAM, unlike most netbook models out there
  • Affordable Price

Cons

  • glossy fingerprint magnet, not as luxurious as the alluminum enclosures featured on the 1002HA and 1002HAE
  • Intel graphics - no ION option
  • same old 1024 x 600px resolution
  • still uses the ancient, inefficient and poor Intel 945 Express graphics
  • two distinct models very close in price and specifications, better just to offer the superior model - further contributes to confusing the consumer
  • Webcam only 0.3 MP

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
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nagy

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September 8, 2009
approved
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ProSCORE
90
negative
mixed
positive
9 pros
1 con

Pros

  • light and small, extremely portable
  • great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
  • great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
  • slick enclosure
  • user-replaceable battery
  • what the 1008HA should have been
  • expected variety and accessibility of ports - unlike the 1008HA model
  • upgradable RAM, unlike most netbook models out there
  • Eee storage

Cons

  • rather noisy fan

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Tianith

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October 11, 2009
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ProSCORE
88
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
1 con

Pros

  • light and small, extremely portable
  • great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
  • great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
  • slick enclosure
  • user-replaceable battery
  • upgradable RAM, unlike most netbook models out there
  • Affordable Price

Cons

  • Webcam only 0.3 MP

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Jon Barnett

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June 11, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
0 cons
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • light and small, extremely portable
  • great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
  • great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
  • slick enclosure
  • user-replaceable battery
  • what the 1008HA should have been
  • expected variety and accessibility of ports - unlike the 1008HA model

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Courtney Medema

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July 14, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
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6 pros
0 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • light and small, extremely portable
  • great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
  • great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
  • slick enclosure
  • user-replaceable battery
  • upgradable RAM, unlike most netbook models out there

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Essy Mogul

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August 6, 2009
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ProSCORE
80
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4 pros
1 con
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love itlove it

Pros

  • light and small, extremely portable
  • great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
  • great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
  • slick enclosure

Cons

  • rather noisy fan

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shadowtech

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July 24, 2009
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ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • great keyboard layout and size - superior to the chicklet style keyboard introduced on the 1000HE
  • great battery life, 8-10 hours claimed
  • upgradable RAM, unlike most netbook models out there

Cons

  • glossy fingerprint magnet, not as luxurious as the alluminum enclosures featured on the 1002HA and 1002HAE
  • Intel graphics - no ION option

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