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ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 4 Hour Battery Life

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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.

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.

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.

I purchased this netbook approximately 3 weeks ago. I absolutely love it. The keyboard is big enough for your hands and the screen is bright and allows you to see all the work you are doing. I must admit, I usually use it to browse the web, check email, write in word and so on. So it is just perfect for what I do. I also like to work with the photographs I take but as of yet I haven't put a program on here to do that. I purchased the extra RAM and may I say that is a MUST buy. Just let me say buyer beware if you are buying it for another netbook....be sure to check the type of RAM your netbook uses.

We have a desktop and a laptop but I wanted something I could take with me on trips, in the car, just about anywhere. This netbook fits neatly into my purse and will be welcome to such boring long trips out of town. If you are thinking about a netbook research but this one is a great one....and you can expand the RAM to put more stuff on it. I even have a MMORPG on here and it runs fine. Hoping to put another one on it soon.

I would highly suggest this netbook..

I only wish I'd bought my Asus sooner. I'm so in love with this netbook. The portability, 10.1 inch screen, convenience and light weight. It is performing well and even got some added features not originally stated. Decided to purchase skin so I would not have to fuss with the fingerprint issue on the case, etc. All professional reviews score this 1005HA high. That and some word of mouth among friends convinced me to buy this and I highly recommend to anyone who needs to stay on top of emails and still want to have some fun with games. I'm doing fine with a 4/5 hour battery runtime. I don't see myself ever needing more than that. This recharges quickly. My unit stays cool and as much as I love my larger laptop for home use I absolutely love when I switch over to the Asus because I don't have all the extra weight of a padded lap tray and fan system.

After reading some of the reviews that were left to rate this machine, I could not help jumping in to add my 2 cents. I will try to be concise and to the point:

This Asus Eee is superior to many other netbooks in this category, namely Toshiba NB205-N325BN (that I own and planning to sell) in all aspects except perhaps a battery life. I have just bought this Asus model as a gift to my relative and have been able to test it while setting this up.

Asus Eee has these Key Advantages:

* Great textured mouse pad, much better than one found on Toshiba
* Speaker is also much louder
* Performance is not as lagging as Toshiba's
* Asus has Windows XP! This is really huge! Windows 7 Starter should never have been on netbooks to begin with. W7 Starter is pure trash with 90% limitations and is very, very slow despite my attempts to optimize the kernel, etc. Never buy a netbook with W7 Starter - you will regret it!
* Better Keyboard than on most netbooks
* Non-reflective active TFT screen
* Wireless LAN card N type vs B/G type still found on Toshiba
* Very light weight

Having stated all these facts, I am going to sell my Toshiba netbook and buy this Asus gem instead.

You would be crazy to pay 2x for an iPad that doesn't even have a keyboard. For the price, I think this one of the best portable computers on the market. Battery lasts very long, it is extremely light, and has more than enough computing juice to get what you need done. Any you can not beat the price.

I bought the 1005HA-EU1X-BK with a 4-hour battery in Oct 2009. The netbook fitted our needs well and was very convenient around the house. However, it seems that this netbook has some serious problems with its power system. First, I soon ran into the problem of the charger not working after leaving the charger plugged in the power outlet but without connecting to the netbook. After calling Amazon for a replacement, I found out online that cooling down the charger brings it back to life again.

Then there was about half a year of happy experience with it, with about one charge cycle every couple of days. Then, about a month ago, I noticed that the battery would never charge to 100% and the orange charging light would always blink, even if I left it plugged in all night. Then about a week ago, the battery suddenly died when I plugged in the charger. The battery indicator always showed 0%, and the orange indicator light always blinked as if it was charging. The battery indicator never showed anything more than 0%, and as soon as I unplug the charger, the netbook turned off due to lack of power.

Conveniently, Asus only has a 6-month warranty for battery. I called Asus technical support, and was guided through updating some driver which had no effect. I also updated the BIOS to the latest, which did not have any effect on this either. According to Asus technical support, my only option probably is to buy a new battery.

I think it is outrageous to have to buy a new battery after a mere 8 month of usage. I'm grumpy, but I can't think of a better alternative. I like the netbook, but definitely not the battery.

I have this Asus laptop in white with 8.5 hrs of battery life. This is my first laptop and I love its size because I couldn't imagine toting around anything bigger.

It's sleek and stylish and I carry it in a protective padded case in a tote bag. I use it to play my video games, surf the internet or check email at my local Starbucks or wherever free wifi is available. Oh and if you don't have wifi, you will need to have high speed internet. I don't live in an area that has wifi yet. So I usually take my Asus when I need a cup of coffee or tea. Using the flat keyboard took a little getting used to but no big deal.

I have also experienced my Asus getting a little hot but I did see in the manual that you shouldn't have it on your lap when using it.

It's probably a good idea to have a layer of protection on any surface you're using in on at home. I use a bamboo placemat or the protective sleeve/case I purchased when I bought the computer.

Though not a desktop, it's very convenient to be able to use it anywhere in the house or on the road. I recommend upgrading the memory to 2GB, also getting a few flash drives. That way, you don't max out the memory so quickly.

It's wonderful that Asus has made quality laptops that are affordable.

My fiancee and I got this for my sister as a gift and its the best gift ever. Everyone uses it. Best money spent.