4 reviews

Asus Eee PC 1008HA

$429.00 Released May, 2009

The Pros:Large keyboard with standard right shift, improve usability over the chicklet style. Slim and light. Aesthetically pleasing.

The Cons:Non-replaceable battery. Expensive due to 3.75G and WiMAX. Wider body due to large keyboard - creates large screen bezel.

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.

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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.

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,

User Reviews (4)

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ProScore

Pros

2

large keyboard with standard right shift, improve usability over the chicklet style
2

slim and light
2

aesthetically pleasing
2

802.11 N and Bluetooth standard
2

respectable 4-5h runtime
2

affordable compared to the last generation of luxury netbooks from Asus
1

Easy to use

Cons

4

non-replaceable battery
2

expensive due to 3.75G and WiMAX
1

wider body due to large keyboard - creates large screen bezel
1

slightly limited ports due to the thin nature of the device
0

standard 10" screen with 1,024 x 600px resolution - frame allows for a larger, higher resolution panel
0

not very innovative or attractive to the majority of consumers