ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - 9.5 Hour Battery Life

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches ; 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001QTXL8C
• Item model number: EPC1000HE-BLU002X
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (897 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #618 in Computer & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computer & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 1, 2009

Product Description

Color: Blue

Amazon.com Product Description

Catapault to the forefront of technology with Eee PC 1000HE, the first netbook to have the Intel Atom N280 processor. With up to 9.5 hours of battery life, the 1000HE enables you to bring internet and multimedia wherever you go, without a power cord. Furthermore, its 10-inch display, 3.2 pound lightweight chassis, flush fitting battery pack, and large ergonomic chiclet keyboard will allow you to work or travel in absolute comfort for hours on end. Its generous 160 GB of built-in storage—along with an additional 10 GB of Eee Online Storage—will enable you to store, share and access your important data anytime, anywhere.

Here are what some experts had to say about the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE:



“A smart netbook that not only gets the design right -- and it's priced to move.” - PC World, February 2009



 




"The best Eee PC yet, ASUS has tweaked the 1000HE to near-perfection." - Computer Shopper, February 2009




“The Eee PC 1000HE […] clearly stands out as the best netbook value under $400.” & “The bottom line is that consumers who want the most bang for the buck will find the 1000HE an ideal choice.” - Laptop Magazine, February 2009


 



“The battery life…is the greatest out of any netbook we have reviewed.” - NotebookReview, February 2009

Key Features

• Up to 9.5 hours battery life
  
• First netbook with the Intel Atom N280 processor (667MHz FSB)
• 10-inch screen & large chiclet keyboard for comfort
• 160GB hard disk drive plus 10 GB Eee online storage
• Built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy wireless connectivity
  
• Multi-touch touchpad for ease of use

Learn More

Large LED-Backlit Screen and Chiclet-style Keyboard for Comfortable Use

A brilliant 10-inch LED-backlit widescreen display makes reading documents and viewing multimedia files more comfortable. This latest generation of LED backlit technology allows for ultra-thin, ultra-bright and energy-efficient display allowing outstanding portability and versatility. 1024 x 600 resolution allows you to view a single page without often needing to scroll left or right. The chiclet-style keyboard is 92% the size of generic notebooks—making it more comfortable to type for less fatigue during prolonged use.

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Super Hybrid Engine for Extended Battery Life

Super Hybrid Engine and the super high density 8700mAh Li-Ion battery pack provides you with more power per charge; up to 9.5 hours of unplugged use. Super Hybrid Engine also manages your power consumption, providing you with optimal power depending on your current usage needs. Its 8700mAh super high density battery is also flush fitting with the chassis, providing a sleek look that is also practical. To enjoy maximum battery life, simply change the default setting to the auto power-saving mode via the Super Hybrid Engine Instant Key above the keyboard.

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Powered by the Latest Intel Atom N280 Processor

The ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is powered by the Intel Atom N280 processor. Built with the world’s smallest transistors, the Atom N280 processor uses only 2.5 watts of power –- less than 1/10 of the power consumption of ordinary desktop processors –- offering a long battery life. This small size processor also packs a big punch. The N280 featured in the Eee PC 1000HE has 667MHz front-side-bus providing higher performance than the older N270. It also has the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology which includes high performance-per-watt efficiency and increased system responsiveness in multi-tasking environments.

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Large Data Capacity with Hybrid Storage

Eee PC 1000HE is equipped with a 160 GB* internal hard disk drive to give you a large amount of data capacity for convenience.   *Capacity without operating system installed. It also comes with an exclusive 10 GB of file-encrypted Eee Online Storage that allows you to store, share and access documents and multimedia easily on the move.**

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Flexible Connectivity with Eee PC 1000HE

Eee PC 1000HE comes with WiFi 802.11 b/g/n network connectivity for ultimate wireless accessibility and mobility. Also included is Bluetooth V2.0 for flexibility and convenience with your Bluetooth devices. Eee PC 1000HE features 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x VGA port, 2 x Audio input/output ports, 1 x RJ-45 port, Kensington Lock port. A 2-in-1 MMC and SD(SDHC) flash card slot is also provided to let you easily access your digital photos and videos and expand your system storage. Eee PC 1000HE also features a built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam and Digital Array microphones with to allow you have clear video conversations with family and friends.

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Ground-Breaking Multi-Touch Touchpad

Eee PC 1000HE comes with a user-friendly multi-touch touchpad to help you navigate and have an easy and fun experience. Its multi-touch interface allows you to scroll and zoom quickly with 2 fingers. It is intuitive to use and is child-friendly. The touchpad is in a wide format so you can access contents displayed on the 10-inch widescreen easily.

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Quick Recovery with Just One Key

The 1000HE Eee PC comes with a built-in quick recovery system that restores your system to its factory settings by just pressing F9 three times during start-up. With the quick F9 recovery process, you won't need any Windows CD or driver CD. It is recommended that you back up your data with Eee Online Storage prior to using the recovery system. The easy recovery system is only available with Windows systems.

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It's Better with Windows

Eee PC 1000HE comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Home. Here are some reasons why Eee PCs are better with Windows: Trusted: Windows Delivers a dependable experience that Microsoft and a worldwide community of partners stand behind. Familiar: Windows is easy to use and be familiar with so you can be up and running right away. Compatible: You can be confident that your devices and applications will work with Windows – more than any other platform. Visit www.ItsBetterwithWindows.com to see why.

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Warranty

Flawless Display Guarantee and 1-Year Warranty from ASUS

All Eee PCs come with ASUS’ Zero Bright Dot Guarantee and 1 year of Eee PC warranty. If the purchaser discovers one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel without cost to the purchaser.

What's in the Box

The Eee PC packaging comes with an ASUS Eee PC 1000HE, AC adapter, travel sleeve, and printed operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty on parts and labor.

Specifications

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows XP

Display: 10-inch LED-backlit widescreen LCD (1024x600)

Intel CPU: Intel Atom N280

Wireless Data Network: WLAN: 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth V2.0

Memory: 1GB DDR-2 SODIMM (memory size is upgradable to 2GB)

Hybrid Storage: 160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage **Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months. Please register account information for 6 months extension (depends on country)

Camera: 1.3 megapixels

Audio: Build-in stereo speakers, high-definition audio CODEC, Digital Array Microphones

Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC and SD(SDHC) flash card slot

Input/Output: 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor), 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks: headphone & mic-in

Battery: Up to 9.5 hours*, 8700mAh *Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.

Dimensions: 10.47 (W) x 7.53 (D) x 1.12-1.50 (H) inches

Weight: 3.20 lbs

Color: Black

- All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets.
- Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.

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Product Description

Netbook Eee PC 1000HE offers unique user experiences. Featuring up to 9.5 hours of battery life, built in high speed connectivity and exclusive 10GB free E storage with easy accessibility makes it the ideal traveling companion for outdoor activities. The large 10" display provides comfortable viewing, and a 92% chiclet ergonomic keyboard makes for easier typing and relaxing usage. Built-in camera ensures users stay in touch with the important ones. User friendly XP pre-loaded. ZBD Guaranteed for best quality LCD. Content includes Eee PC, battery, AC Adapter, Sleeve Case, Manual and Recovery CD.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

561 of 574 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Value for your money., February 20, 2009

By	A. Walker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - 9.5 Hour Battery Life (Personal Computers)

Good Stuff:

- I type thirty or so pages a week between three different computers. The keyboard on this little guy works great for my purposes. I'm 6'3", 280 lb. and yeah, I have big hands. - Minimal bloatware. Took just a couple minutes to remove the stuff I didn't want.
- Attractive and practical design.
- It has a good display and decent sound... for a netbook.

[Edit] As far as sound goes, it depends on what you're listening to. My Baroque Classical and Russian Chant sounds great, as does anything spoken word. My Swedish Death Metal (and anything similar) sounds tinny and weak.

- While it was no use to me, it came with some basic office programs already loaded. Just one of many things Asus did to try and make this netbook ready to use straight out of the box.
- At least so far... the battery life is pretty close to what's advertised.

[Edit] I'm able to get just under eight hours of operation out of it, without turning the screen brightness all the way down or wireless/bluetooth options off.

[Edit] Swapping out the 1GB Memory stick for a 2 GB Memory stick was easy.

Bad Stuff:

- It attracts finger prints like bees to flowers. Get skins/decals/stickers for the outside cover if you're really OCD.
- Doesn't make coffee.
- Bulky. The wife has a 1002HA with a 2 cell battery and it is soo slim and strim looking compared to mine. Hers is a half pound lighter too. She still gets 4-5 hours of battery life out of hers even with the smaller battery.

Thoughts:

For the money, it's one of the best netbooks out there. I looked at almost every netbook available and read over 500 reviews before deciding on this one. I bought the 1002HA (brushed aluminized) for my wife because she didn't need the battery life and wanted something more professional looking.

[Edit] I spent the weekend passing it around to people I know and letting them type on it, and everyone (big or small) pretty much agreed that it was an easy keyboard to adjust to and comfortable. My father ordered the Blue 1000HE (from Amazon!) he liked it so much.

Update [Feb 24th, 2010]

I used this device for almost a year before selling it on the cheap to my friend. His wife quickly laid claim to it however, leaving him sad and bereft. After a year of heavy use my Asus 1000HE held up perfectly. No dead pixels. 200+ recharges later, the battery still held the same charge as the day I laid hands on it. Within my circle of friends and family, two other folks bought the same device and continue to use them as I write this. One friend in particular has dropped hers several times, and while the rattling of small broken pieces emanates from within, the device still continues to function perfectly in spite of its wounds. I've had the opportunity to use and examine other Netbooks and I can say with some confidence, no one has made a better model than this one.

Even the Netbooks Asus put out in the last year have been disappointing in both their manufacturing and composition. The keyboard on this model was unbeatable, as was the power and flexibility it provided, balanced with a lengthy battery life. Had Microsoft not so woefully bungled the transition from XP to Windows 7 (among other things), and Apple's new OS X not been so appealing, I might never have relinquished my Asus Netbook.

170 of 171 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Perfect., February 25, 2009

By	Max Petersen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 9.5 Hour Battery Life (Personal Computers)

I have had the Eee PC 1000HE for about a week now, and it has fulfilled my every expectation. Because I hadn't started up the Eee without installing the 2 GB RAM I'd purchased, this review is relevant to those who plan to upgrade, or have already upgraded the RAM in the unit. For those who don't, I will add that it is extremely easy and inexpensive to double the RAM of this netbook. I had never opened a laptop chassis before, and it took all of 5 minutes.

Pros:
*Up front, the package is inexpensive. You definitely get the bang for your buck
*Bright, brilliant screen with an excellent viewing angle.
*Large, more comfortable keyboard; touch typing is incredibly easy to get used to.
*Long battery life; I've had mine unplugged for over seven hours without a recharge.
*Exactly the amount of power and speed that I need from a computer, I'm able to run some of my favorite games (GTA: San Andreas, UT2004, and Neverwinter Nights) without breaking a sweat, edit photos and stream videos through the wireless card.
*The power-saving hotkeys are really useful. Most of the time I don't notice the difference between 'Power-Saving' mode and 'Super Performace' mode, which means for normal usage I'm saving a lot of battery life.

Cons:

*The volume is a bit too low on the speakers, AND when I'm wearing headphones. I've opened up all of the volume adjusters at one point or another, and I can't increase the volume past a certain point. I could imagine this being very irritating on a long bus ride or a plane ride.
*As really helpful the multi-touch pad is (and it truly is helpful), some of the presets are too closely linked to "scroll up and down". For example, I find myself opening a 'magnifying glass' one moment, and 'zooming out' of a webpage the next. I couldn't figure out why all my webpages were tiny. So disabling most of the multi-touch functions is probably a smart idea when you get started.
*This is just a quibble, but the resolution of 1024 x 600 is so specific to a very small number of machines.

Overall, the Eee PC 1000HE is something I will be using consistently. It is exactly what I need.

195 of 199 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed -- Light, Quick, and Very Cute, February 26, 2009

By	tukewl4u720 "Obsessed with Russian Literature... (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - 9.5 Hour Battery Life (Personal Computers)

I've had my 1000HE for a week now. I bought it with the 2gb of ram and installed the new ram in under 10 minutes, having never done such a thing in my life before. With the new ram, my 1000HE ran both Windows XP and then the Windows 7 beta with ease. I can run iTunes version 8 and Firefox and Microsoft Word at the same time without any problems.

The blue surface does attract fingerprints, but it's not so noticeable that it bothers me, and I've been consistent (so far) about wiping it clean after every other use.

The webcam works very well, even for a cheap laptop, and I was able to take reasonably defined pics with it.

The battery life with my "normal usage" runs about 8 hours, though I haven't put it on power-saving mode to see if that's much longer.

I use this netbook on the train and haven't had trouble with the volume control in my headphones.

The trackpad buttons are a tad stiff at first, but mine have loosened just in the past week and are now very comfortable to use.

I've found that the 1000HE picks up my home's network very easily and the internet speeds transfer very well.

As for the keyboard, I'm a "proper typist" and was used to the 92 percent size within the first day. The chiclit style is much better, in my opinion, than the old 1000H model or the Acer keyboard.

I transfer all of my programs and games and movies with a usb flash-drive, so I haven't had any need for an external dvd drive

All in all a great investment at under 400 dollars, and I'm a college student who scrimps and saves her every penny.

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