ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 4 Hour Battery Life Reviews
ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 4 Hour Battery Life Reviews
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Go anywhere in style with the Eee PC 1005HA-E. Weighing less than 2.5lbs, the 1005HA-E is the perfect on-the-go companion. With built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, a .3MP webcam and Digital Array Mic, you can stay connected with friends wherever you go. The 1005HA-E’s 92%-scaled ergonomic keyboard and Multi-Touch touchpad make it a breeze to type and navigate through content. And a brilliant 10.1 inch matte LCD display makes viewing documents and multimedia content more comfortable than ever. With its sleek curves and smooth lines, the Eee PC 1005HA-E offers superior style without sacrificing performance or mobility.
Technical Details
- Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz- 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
- 160GB* SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM), *Hard drive capacity without operating system.
- Windows XP Home Operating System
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; 10.1-inch WSVGA 1024x600 LCD Display
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By B. Sullivan (ny)
Great buy for the $. I was afraid it would be junky beacuse it was so inexpensive. I often find, you get what you pay for, but not in this case!!!!!
By R. T. Letham (oman)
for the price very happy but after ordering found it here in my own place cheaper by 20 dollars.
The net book tho I like very much.
By Diamond Star (Boston, MA)
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.
By Cantonman (Dallas, TX United States)
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.
By P. Johnson (Eastern Panhandle, West Virginia)
I bought this for portable wi-fi and it does work for this. But, I'm a novice in wi-fi so I am disappointed in its limited range. On my house wireless network it is ok in the room below, but out of range in the front of the house maybe 40 feet away. I bought an extender antenna for it which was very difficult to install for lack of "dummy" instructions (assumed I knew a whole lot more than I did). It would allow the netbook to pick up my wireless signal in the front of the house, but speed is so slow that I can't use it for video.
I was also surprised at getting system error messages early on when I hadn't done anything to disrupt the default system. And ASUS tech support must come from Taiwan- stilted language and poor spelling/grammar that makes it hard to understand their FAQs and such. There is a very active ASUS Forum on the Internet, but I'm not sure you can trust the advice there in all cases.
Last, maybe I expected too much, but booting is very slow. I may try the extra gig of memory to see what effect that has.
On the plus side- Amazon ordering was a snap and I got it very quickly even with the free delivery. And the price was better than anything else I could find.
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