Asus Eee PC 1008HA
Manufacturer: Asus Part number: 1008HA-PU1X-BK
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- Asus reinvents its iconic Netbook with the slim, attractive Eee PC 1008HA, a bold experiment that largely works.
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CNET editors' review
Asus Eee PC 1008HA price range: $339.95 - $409.99
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 05/26/2009
- Updated on:06/25/2009
- Released on: 05/27/2009
The good: New slim design; clever hidden ports and connections; thin LED screen.
The bad: Near the upper end of the Netbook price scale; hidden ports and VGA dongle can take a little effort to access.
The bottom line: Asus reinvents its iconic Netbook with the slim, attractive Eee PC 1008HA, a bold experiment that largely works.
Editors' Note (June 25, 2009): Anyone interested in the 1008HA reviewed here is advised to check out the Asus Eee PC 1005HA (released after this review was written). It offers a very similar design, but with a removable battery that lasts significantly longer than the 1008HA model.
With minilaptop competition heating up, even Asus--the company that practically invented the Netbook--has to step up its game. While the internal components will be familiar, the new Eee PC 1008HA (also known called the Seashell) represents a radical design change from the boxy Eee PCs we've seen before, with a slim, tapered design that makes it one of the best-looking Netbooks we've come across.
To get down to about 1 inch thick, some engineering slight-of-hand was required. The VGA output uses a dongle, the Ethernet jack is angled to fit into the thin body, there's a custom-molded (nonremovable) battery, and an LED display shaves a few millimeters off the lid.
One inescapable current Netbook trend is falling prices. With a perfectly serviceable $299 10-inch system coming from Dell and subsidized Netbooks from mobile phone companies, the current standard of $399 for a nicely equipped minilaptop is starting to look like the maximum the market will bear. At $429, the 1008HA slips just over the line, although the difference is more psychological than practical.
| Price as reviewed | $429 |
| Processor | 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 |
| Memory | 1GB, 533MHz DDR2 |
| Hard drive | 160GB 5,400rpm |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel 945GM Express |
| Graphics | Mobile Intel GMA 950 (integrated) |
| Operating System | Windows XP |
| Dimensions (WD) | 10.3 x 7.1 inches |
| Height | 0.6- 1.0 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 10.1 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 2.4/2.8 pounds |
| Category | Netbook |
The slim design of the 1008HA is a close cousin of the HP Mini 1000, but it feels even thinner, thanks to a tapered front lip. Helping shave a little size from the system are space-saving features including a pin-size power adapter plug, an angled Ethernet jack, and a mini-VGA port that requires a small dongle to use--cleverly hidden in the bottom of the chassis. Rather than a potentially smaller SSD drive, there's a standard 160GB HDD inside, augmented by a free 10GB online data storage subscription for backing up files to a remote server.
We've seen the 1008HA in white, but our review unit was glossy black, which was prone to picking up fingerprints at an alarming rate.
The flat, wide keyboard, similar to what we saw on the recent Eee PC 1000HE, is among the better Netbook keyboards we've used, and the full-size right shift key is one of those things you don't realize is very important until it goes missing. The touch pad is demarcated by a rectangle of raised dots on the wrist rest and works well, although we found ourselves going into the touch pad settings and jacking up the default pointer speed. Above the keyboard are two quick-access buttons for turning off the Wi-Fi antenna and disabling the touch pad (handy if you're using an external USB mouse).
The 10.1-inch LED screen offers a 1,024x600 native resolution, which is standard for a Netbook. The backlit LED allows the lid to be very thin, and also uses less power than a more traditional LCD screen. A system tray app cycles through some other resolutions (1,024x768, 800x600), but displays usually look best at their native resolution.
| Asus Eee PC 1008HA | Average for category [netbook] | |
| Video | VGA | VGA |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks | headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 2 USB 2.0, SD card reader | 2 USB 2.0, SD card reader |
| Expansion | None | None |
| Networking | Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Optical drive | None | None |
The 1008HA offers a fairly standard set of ports and connections, lacking only the ExpressCard slot we've seen on some high-end Netbooks. But bear in mind that all the ports are hidden behind hinged plastic doors, so to even plug in a USB key, you'll have to flip open one of them. The tiny, angled Ethernet jack is impressive--you should try plugging a cable in at least once to see how it works.
Using Intel's N280 Atom CPU, the system was minimally faster in our iTunes encoding test than Netbooks with the slightly slower N270 version of the ubiquitous Atom. Performance in other tests was in line with other Netbooks, and overall we have yet to meet an Atom-powered Netbook that vastly outperformed or underperformed the pack. The basic rule of thumb is that for basic tasks such as world processing, Web surfing, and e-mail, an Atom Netbook is more than adequate, as long as you keep your expectations modest.
Like the MacBook Air, the 1008HA has a nonremovable battery--something that rubs some users the wrong way, but we've never been particularly troubled by nonremovable batteries. The benefit is that a larger battery can be custom-molded to the chassis, instead of the standard three-cell battery typical in a thinner Netbook. While it can't match the six-plus hours we've gotten from Netbooks with massive six-cell batteries, such as Asus' own 1000HE, we got an impressive 4 hours and 1 minute from the 1008HA in our video playback battery drain test. Asus also includes its Super Hybrid Engine feature in the system, which is essentially a series of power-saving presets to further extend battery life. These are mostly power consumption tweaks one could perform individually, but it's handy to have them all in one place.
Asus covers its laptops with a standard, one-year parts-and-labor warranty, and it offers online Web-based help and a toll-free phone number. The company's support Web site has improved over the past few years, and includes easy to find driver downloads and FAQs. One nice extra is a 30-day warranty on dead or stuck pixels in the display, giving you some time to find pixel problems.
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Asus Eee PC 1008HA
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Seagate 5400rpm.
Fujitsu M2010
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 80GB Toshiba 4200rpm.
Lenovo Ideapad S10 (Six-cell battery)
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 64MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Western Digital 5,400rpm.
HP Mini 1151NR
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270; 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 80GB Toshiba 4,200rpm.
Samsung N120
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Samsung 5,400rpm.
Asus Eee PC 1000HE
Windows XP Home Edition SP3; 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280; 1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel GMA 950; 160GB Seagate 5,400rpm.
User reviews
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It's just an Eee 1000HE with one less USB port.
by johnb6597 on May 26, 2009
Pros: Doesn't wander far from the style and features of the Asus Eee 1000HE. The built-in Bluetooth is awesome. Excellent on-the-go machine.
Cons: Essentially the same as the 1000HE, except with much shorter battery life and 1 less USB port. Why, Asus, why??? Fingerprints will make you crazy...would be nice to see a matte-finish surface that is less fingerprint-prone.
Summary: The extra $40 - $50 to buy this model instead of the Eee 1000HE is a waste of money. Best Buy customers beware...model sold at Best Buy is NOT ...
Summary: The extra $40 - $50 to buy this model instead of the Eee 1000HE is a waste of money. Best Buy customers beware...model sold at Best Buy is NOT the same full-featured model sold on Amazon and by various other retailers. Asus configures the model sold at Best Buy very differently.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A nice upgrade, if you can live with the fixed battery
by mdulcey on May 27, 2009
Pros: That tray applet for changing resolution is nice when you're planning to use the netbook to drive a projector, because then you want to run at the native resolution of the PROJECTOR, not the netbook screen.
Cons: For me, the non-replaceable battery IS a big deal - for some purposes I need more life than one can provide. Also, the battery often wears out before the computer does and that means the replacement cost will be higher.
Summary: They've shaved off a lot of weight compared to the otherwise similar 1000HE; the weight is remarkably low for a system with a 10 inch screen. You pay a ...
Summary: They've shaved off a lot of weight compared to the otherwise similar 1000HE; the weight is remarkably low for a system with a 10 inch screen. You pay a bit more and lose some battery life, but saving over half a pound of carry weight will be worth the sacrifices for many users.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrible quality, terrible service
by MikeUofMN on November 6, 2009
Pros: Light weight, thin, long battery life.
Cons: The product itself, slow response from Asus support department.
Summary: I've been able to use this computer for a total of 36 hours in the past month due to repeated hardware failures.
First the battery died within 12 hours ...Summary: I've been able to use this computer for a total of 36 hours in the past month due to repeated hardware failures.
First the battery died within 12 hours of using the unit, wouldn't charge, couldn't use system without the A/C adapter. Shipped it back to Asus, at my expense. Replacement unit arrives two weeks later, hard drive clicks and grinds at first power up. Ship that one back (to their credit this shipping was paid by Asus) two weeks later new unit arrives but is missing the A/C adapter, case, documentation, just the EeePC. I have no leverage with Asus, they only way I can think to get their attention is to warn others.
This is in regards to Asus RMA#s:
USA1994782
USBV9A0192
USBV9A0396
and case number: 563-4491 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A very nice little machine
by Carlstin on June 11, 2009
Pros: Weight - almost none
Size - almost fits in a ladies purse
Usability - good
OS - comes with XP Home - replaced with Server 2008 in a desktop mode
Power - excellent 5.2 hours on its first run
RAM - upgradable to 2 gigs for about 30 dollarsCons: For myself the Keyboard is too small - for my wife who I got it for excellent.
Wish it would take more then 2 gigs of Ram.Summary: A truly nice portable machine. XP home is ok, but we replaced it with Server 2008 in a desktop configuration. Works like a charm. It was a present for my ...
Summary: A truly nice portable machine. XP home is ok, but we replaced it with Server 2008 in a desktop configuration. Works like a charm. It was a present for my wife and she really likes it. It allows her to take work with her and not to have to lug her Dell most places. I do reccomend upgrading the RAM to 2 gigs.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This is the best Laptop, especially for kids !
by EeePCexpert1 on November 25, 2009
Pros: This is the gift I have ever gotten for my 13, year old son. He loves it ! The battery life is amazing, the portability is amazing, the price is amazing, what is better
Cons: I dont have one for my self........ YET !
Summary: With a 160 Gig hard drive a 9 hour battery, a sexy slimed down deign the is the best netbook to date.
Summary: With a 160 Gig hard drive a 9 hour battery, a sexy slimed down deign the is the best netbook to date.
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I love it my new Eee PC
by Lubajj on September 24, 2009
Pros: The best notebook for your money
Cons: nothing that i can think of it
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Love it but it's a paperweight now
by katnchains on September 14, 2009
Pros: I love everything about this laptop. Some people complain about the hidden ports but I like them covered because I carry this around in my purse and backpack. It's nice to know the ports won't get trashed with the tough love I give it.
Cons: Less then two months into having it the power supply died. Multiple calls to tech support and I finally get a supervisor that admits they don't have any for warranty repairs. They're hoping to get more from Taiwan at the end of the next month. Damn
Summary: I love this netbook and am still eagerly looking forward to carrying it everywhere with me when I finally get a new power supply. But you can't buy a ...
Summary: I love this netbook and am still eagerly looking forward to carrying it everywhere with me when I finally get a new power supply. But you can't buy a power supply from Asus, or Amazon. I've looked at numberous third party ones but with the 1008HA they went with the new ultra little connector which nobody seems to support. This is not the same power supply as the rest of their line. I bought a third party from Amazon that was supposed to be an 1008HA but ended up returning it when the vendor realized they are different.
The other downside is adding RAM is a total pain in the ass. But it is a one time pain in the ass and well worth it. You have to remove the screws in the bottom, then the top, then the keyboard, then lift the battery and circuit board to flip them over to get access at the ram. If that doesn't sound like a cake walk for you then get the 1000HE. Not quite as sexy looking but more user friendly. I wish my husband had gotten me that one now. -
Absolutely Awesome!
by jboch on July 28, 2009
Pros: -Battery life/battery manager is incredible
-Keyboard is comfortable
-So light you can actually use it on your lap
-Ultra quiet... the fan is nearly silent
-Fast processor, nice screen, good for watching movies from sources like netflixCons: -Attracts fingerprints, but so what?
-Hidden ports can be a little tricky, but the sleek design is worth the hassle.
-The textured trackpad takes a little getting used to, but actually functions better than most trackpads I've used.Summary: I bought this machine for law school- I needed something ultra-light with a nice keyboard. My fiance likes it so much that now she wants one too! I usually run ...
Summary: I bought this machine for law school- I needed something ultra-light with a nice keyboard. My fiance likes it so much that now she wants one too! I usually run on battery and turn the screen brightness down considerably, which usually gives me more like 5-6 real working hours on this machine. A large battery might be nice, but this one certainly run for longer than I typically use the computer.
I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who wants something ultra thin and ultra portable. The construction is solid, regardless of how some previous reviewers have said it's manufactured very cheap. The computer weighs only 2 pounds- it could be indestructible and would steel feel like a glass egg with that low weight.
I think the best thing I best about this machine is the keyboard. I plan on typing a lot on it, and the keyboard is very comfortable. -
A real top NetBook, especially with Linux (puppy, etc.)
by PatrickM on July 1, 2009
Pros: An overall excellent machine. Try with Linux (USB, SD Card, or even install on the 2nd partition), and enjoy!!
Cons: The limited hardware "tweakability": upgrading the RAM to 2GB is not easy, the battery is not removable. A few minus compared to its "bright side"!
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The perfect netbook
by fewdom on June 19, 2009
Pros: Very light & compact
Decently powerful for needs
Good quality feel
Good battery life
Wireless-N and Bluetooth
CPU is sufficient power for email, web, streaming videoCons: Wireless simply didn't work until BIOS update (issue fixed)
Sugest to add HDMI port (any idea how good it looks on an HDTV?)
Challenging to upgrade (i.e. memory or hard drive)Summary: My wife is simply thrilled with this netbook. She had a choice between a larger, heavier notebook or a small, light netbook for her b'day and she chose the ...
Summary: My wife is simply thrilled with this netbook. She had a choice between a larger, heavier notebook or a small, light netbook for her b'day and she chose the netbook. It was the right choice for her needs. I have used notebooks, desktops and PDA's and this is a "just the right size, just the right power" machine for the aformentioned email, web browsing and videos.
ASUS support was great.
I had an issue and they called me AND emailed me back within 24 hours with the solution.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Asus
- Part number: 1008HA-PU1X-BK
- Description: Seemingly crafted by nature itself, the Eee PC seashell draws its inspiration from seashells and its opalescent and glossy exterior is crafted by the innovative in-Mold Roller technology. It's so light and compact, you can take it anywhere with you! And with sleek curves and smooth lines hugging its lustrous shell, the Eee PC seashell will easily charm passers-by wherever it goes.
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 10.3 in
- Depth 7 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 2.4 lbs
- Color Black
- Notebook type Budget, Netbook
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Atom N280 / 1.66 GHz
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPEAT silver, EPEAT Silver
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 10.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Glare, Color Shine, LED-backlit
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Stereo microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Sleeve
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 6 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Sustainability
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
Accessories
- ASUS headset (32925936)20.99
- ASUS mouse (32925789)10.19 - 16.94
- ASUS headset (32925966)23.64
- Toshiba Dual Function Hardshell Case - notebook carrying case (33749584)19.51 - 24.99
- HP Professional Series 10.1 Notebook Sleeve - notebook sleeve (33783095)16.66 - 36.66
- Toshiba Neoprene Sleeve notebook sleeve (33782731)28.29
- SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drive - 32 GB (33544914)58.74 - 139.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 8 GB (32631690)18.69 - 29.55
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 16 GB (33032681)27.45 - 79.99
- ASUS BX700 - mouse (33887535)27.91 - 34.90
- Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks (32481206)22.95 - 29.48
- Asus R2H Slim USB 2.0 Foldable Keyboard (32572408)43.99
- Logitech Wireless Desktop MK300 - keyboard , mouse (33687687)32.88 - 43.46
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 700 - keyboard , mouse (31892359)24.97
- Belkin wireless cable/DSL gateway router (7676655)35.00
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