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51 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Asus is the best, but order the upgraded ver of the 1005ha, August 31, 2009
This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 4 Hour Battery Life (Personal Computers)
All in all, the 10005ha is probably the best all around netbook you can buy. While the toshiba and the samsung have better keyboards, and the toshiba has a better mouse...the samsungs speakers are much improved...each oft hose has major flaws (toshibas battery sticks out of the case and their speaker is on the BOTTOM...Samsung used a glossy screen that reflects direct light and becomes unwatchable unless shaded! Plus its a 270 prcoessor not a 280, and no BT).
If you want the biggest and baddest power netbook out there, the asus is it.
Just not THIS one. There are various flavors, all called 1005HA. You really WANT the bigger one. You get BluteTooth, you get a 10.5 hour battery instead of this measly 3 cell 4 hour thing, and you also get a real camera (1.3mp, good enough for skype chatting at decent level...the 0.3 that this stripped down model comes with I wouldnt OWN! Thats designed output resolution size smaller than a PDA screen!!! Cellphones have better cameras!)
Yes, I strongly recommend the asus...they make a good machine. Anything with an N270 or 280 really isnt half bad. Unfortunately newer netbookz will all start getting the cheaper slower Z processors...thank you for that INTEL....so if you are planning to do MORE Than email or chat...wanna run some programs...or god forbid MULTITASK, the newer 12 inch netbooks will all be SLOWER! The few already available all have Z processors, and all the future ones are scheduled to. Its a chip thing. Plus the N's like the 1005ha are ridiculously power efficient...hence the longer battery lyfe.
But a 1005 (or a 1008, less battery, but prettier with covered side ports...if that matters to you)
You cant go wrong with a toshiba either. I liked mine, the keyboard was great, so was the mousepad...samsung also...but you try all 3, and you realizee mostly identical after practice....but the asus has better performance in all the unfelt but measurables. longer battery, beter performance (slightly) bluetooth, Wireless N, its the one. At least for the moment.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
NETbook NOT NOTEbook, December 30, 2009
This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 4 Hour Battery Life (Personal Computers)
Let's remember that this machine (as are all in the category) is not designed to be a replacement for a full-featured notebook computer. It is better to think of it as a large iPod Touch, Zune, or Archos internet-connected device. In that role, this netbook succeeds completely.
Many people deride the touchpad but I have to say that it's one of the things I like best. So many people don't bother to delve deeper into Control Panel settings or research the functionality instructions of electronics and thus do not enjoy their full benefits. Entering and adjusting the trackpad settings yields a multitude of special functions such as 2-finger scrolling (both vertical and horizontal), image size enlargement and reduction and other terrific navigation shortcuts. It almost makes the trackpad work like a touch-screen iPod.
As far as I'm concerned, the only alteration to the basic hardware configuration needed is to upgrade to the maximum 2GB memory allowed ($35-$40). Doing so definitely improves functionality.
Some also bemoan the lack of Bluetooth but that is easily corrected with a USB dongle for about $5 these days.
External USB, external monitor, headphone and other jacks are wonderful and can be increased with the use of a USB hub. The camera has not, and probably will not be used by me so I cannot comment.
The keyboard has a nice responsive feel and while small, is perfectly usable. Battery life is acceptable based on the designed function of this NETbook. It is more than adequate when used to check e-mail, web-surf or shop and do light work or play. Anything longer than the 3-hour limit can easily be accomplished by plugging it in. However, choosing the same model with a larger 6-cell battery would not be out of line, if desired.
Wireless set-up was easy and flawless and, with the included Windows XP Home, software installation and other familar functions are successful.
Build quality seems very good and I expect this machine to last quite a while with careful use. It's small size and portability doesn't negate the need for care.
I've read some mentions of this unit getting hot during use. I have not experienced this as my unit has only remained reasonabley warm.
If one buys this netbook as a supplement to a desktop or notebook computer he or she will not be disappointed. Trying to make this a replacement for a professional, work-level computer will only lead to frustration.
I highly recommend this netbook as a fun, casual-use adjunct to your electronics arsenal.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Asus 1005HA-4.5 hr battery, November 22, 2009
This review is from: ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 4 Hour Battery Life (Personal Computers)
Most people should get the 8.5 hr battery version. I didn't. Why?
Price - Limit of $300 MAX. This was $291 when I bought it with shipping.
Size - there are larger 11.6" versions, but with a slower CPU and heavier. The 10.2" was enough for me.
Weight - better netbooks are heavier and more expensive.
For me, a netbook means compromise. It's what you should be aware of going in. It will not completely replace your existing laptop (or desktop). But its handy to have and if its light/small enough, you'll take it with you everywhere.
I looked at the Acer and their 10.2" netbooks had smaller keyboards. The Asus keyboard is pretty easy to get used to. I blog on it all the time on the train to work. The touch pad will sometimes annoyingly move your cursor and you end up typing a paragraph up in the middle of another sentence.
Three USB ports - I use them rarely with an external mouse or for a USB drive. I've never filled all three yet.
Volume setting - at first it wasn't loud enough to hear a movie on the train. Max out the windows volume. Then increase all those mixer settings (Asus sound settings, not the Windows ones).
Fast enough for Picasa - the SD card reader is awesome. Great for photo shoots rather than relying on the LCD screen at the back. Also replaces those backup photo hard drives the pros used to carry around.
For me, this was perfect. I'm completely satisfied with what I bought.
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