ASUS EEE PC 1000HA
I bought my Asus Eee PC 1000HA based on my experience with my original 7 inch Asus Eee PC, which I purchased when Everex and Walmart dropped the ball on the introduction of the Cloudbook. I love that little machine and take it along wherever I go. Nobody can believe the performance of it. I use it exclusively for INTERNET and the other features designed into it. I do not use it as a substitute for a full-blown desktop unit. I call it "bullet-proof" as I have never had a crash or failure of any kind. And the screen, though smallish, is amazingly clear and easy on the eyes.
Unfortunately, Acer introduced the Aspire One first, right before the 1000HA. The slick advertising campaign and general appearance convinced me to buy one. And I liked the fact that it is really light weight for carrying around easily. I thought it was the best computer I ever had until it was 2 weeks old. That is when it literally burned up. Then I called it the Expire One. Acer fixed it, but I have never trusted using it much since.
Now to what really is the best computer I have ever had, the Eee PC 1000HA. From the minute I started to unwrap it, just like with the original Asus Eee PC, I had the feeling that this is a company that really cares. The product radiates quality and great engineering to the smallest detail. The manual is first class, slick, and in color. The computer looks and is rock solidly built. It is more impressive to me than my Sony Vaio at about 6 times the money. The first thing you notice when you open the lid is the large label to the right of the touch pad that says, "One Day Computing 7 hours battery life". I get easily 6 or more hours without babying it at all. I do not dim the display or avoid the hard drive or my peripherals. I just use the computer; and it works. If there were no other reason to really want to have this computer, this would be enough. Plus, it totally boots up in just a few seconds and I have a lot of stuff on it. The keyboard measures 5.5 inches from the right side of the <A> key to the right side of the <L> key, whereas on a full-size keyboard that comes out to 6.0 inches. So, it is about 1/12th shorter meaning that the whole thing is about 92% full-size - just what HP brags about. The big difference is that these keys are shaped normally and are very easy to use and can even be seen in low light conditions for the occasional searching for a particular function key or something that you do not normally find by "touch". But then, why would anybody use a 92% full-size keyboard when a roll-up silicone full-size USB plug-in one with the separate numeric keypad costs about $10.00 at Staples? That is what I use with the "baby" Eee PC.
I am no fan of touch-pads, preferring a USB plug-in mouse or wireless one, but if I had no choice this would be the best one I have ever used. They just forgot the on/off switch that HP put on theirs - one of the few things HP did right.
The screen is terrific. The Wi-Fi, hard-drive, USB ports, and everything else work perfectly. No complaints on any of it. It doesn't even run hot like everything else, though I still highly recommend a "chill-mat" for any portable or net book, just in case. And, even the AC adapter looks professional if you can imagine that - blue pilot light and all.
So, what is wrong with this computer? Well, I would really appreciate a lamp or an screen icon to remind me when I am in "all caps" mode and the right hand "shift" key is in a little bit of an awkward position until I get used to it. No other negatives that I can think of. It isn't even too heavy.
Would I recommend this piece of equipment? Absolutely. What will I buy next? Why, whatever Asus comes up with or maybe another of these before XP disappears from the planet. Even the software operates like it is supposed to, without "permissions" and "you don't own the file" errors like Linux is constantly pointing out to you. By the way, with the Eee PC, anything you plug into the USB ports is immediately automatically configured and ready to use. Try adding a printer to a Linux machine - what a joke.
Lastly, if Asus ever comes out with an automobile, I am going on the waiting list right away, trust me. Buy this computer without hesitation quick before they are all gone.
Oh, and it goes without saying that Amazon.com is the only place to ever order any computer equipment, because you know they carry the best selection at the right price, know how to pack and ship, and do not forget you after the sale. This is experience talking.
| Standing screen display size | 10 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 600 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1024 x 600 Pixels |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz intel_atom_n270 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Memory Speed | 1.6 GHz |
| Hard Drive | 160 GB |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Wireless Type | 802.11bgn |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 3 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 7 Hours |
