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Introduced in early March 2009 at CeBit, the Eee PC 1008HA is a new ultra-portable netbook by Asus. Intended for mobile professionals or consumers that simply can't be without an Internet connection, the 1008HA specializes in WWAN data with both 3.75G (HSPA) and WiMAX. At 1" thick and weighing in at only 2.4 pounds the device features the standard 10" screen and a 92% full keyboard. Specifications for the device are not yet solid, however the standard fare is expected. The device will cost $429.
MSRP $429.00
Release date May, 2009
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Features
- CPU / RAM: Intel Atom (undetermined model/clockspeed)
- Display: 10.2" (standard 1024x600px resolution is assumed)
- Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, optional 3.75G, WiMAX
- Extras: 1.3MP camera, 92%-scaled keyboard,
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Asus Eee PC 1008HA
• ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell 10.1-Inch Pearl Black Netbook - 6 Hour Battery Life
• Eee PC 1008HA Netbook
UPC: 884840430346
EAN: 884840430346
MPN: 1008HA-PU1X-BK
Competitors
MSRP $389.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- good build quality
- loud speakers
- clear and bright display
Cons
- over 3 pounds
- smaller keyboard
- older Atom N270
Asus Eee PC 1008HA
vs.
Fujitsu M2010
MSRP $419.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- lightweight
- good build quality
- affordable price
Cons
- standard netbook internals - no deviation from the norm
- battery life doesn't measure up to similarly priced alternatives from Asus
- small trackpad
Asus Eee PC 1008HA
vs.
Acer Aspire One P531h
MSRP $575.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- large 97% full size keyboard
- anti-bacteria keyboard coating
- extremely light - even for netbook standards (2.6 pounds)
Cons
- standard netbook internals
- very expensive for what it is
- older 945GSE chipset and Atom N270 (disputed) processor
Asus Eee PC 1008HA
vs.
Samsung N130
MSRP $699.00
Released April, 2008
Pros
- affordable compared to most other sub-notebook computers
- despite being slightly less powerful it can still do as much as most other sub-notebooks
- Atom processor sips power and creates very little heat
Cons
- cheaper plastic netbook-like construction
- somewhat expensive versus netbook options that present most of the usability of such a device
- limited ports (3 USB and VGA output)
Asus Eee PC 1008HA
vs.
MSI X320
Reviews
May 14, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- large keyboard with standard right shift, improve usability over the chicklet style
- slim and light
- aesthetically pleasing
- 802.11 N and Bluetooth standard
- respectable 4-5h runtime
- affordable compared to the last generation of luxury netbooks from Asus
Cons
- non-replaceable battery
- expensive due to 3.75G and WiMAX
- wider body due to large keyboard - creates large screen bezel
- slightly limited ports due to the thin nature of the device
- standard 10" screen with 1,024 x 600px resolution - frame allows for a larger, higher resolution panel
- not very innovative or attractive to the majority of consumers
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June 9, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
Did not agree with any pros
Cons
- non-replaceable battery
- expensive due to 3.75G and WiMAX
- wider body due to large keyboard - creates large screen bezel
- slightly limited ports due to the thin nature of the device
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June 28, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- large keyboard with standard right shift, improve usability over the chicklet style
- slim and light
- aesthetically pleasing
- 802.11 N and Bluetooth standard
- respectable 4-5h runtime
- affordable compared to the last generation of luxury netbooks from Asus
- Easy to use
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