ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-P
The new ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-P is currently the most popular netbook on the market, but is it as good as the hype? We took a look to find out.
The first thing that strikes you is that it is a very good looking piece of equipment, which can be a big factor for netbooks, considering their ultra portable nature. It also comes in under the $400 netbook price threshold So good first impressions.
Second, is the fantastic battery time coming in at between 10 and 11 hours, you should never have a problem being ‘caught short’ and it weighs in at 2.81 pounds with the battery.
There is also a whopping 160 GB storage facility, giving you enough for a huge range on applications, music movies whatever you want really. this is combined with bluetooth, Wi-Fi and the ATOM CPU from Intel, the N280, which offers a 667MHz FSB and is the fastest in its class.
These sort of stats are still being seen on some of the full size notebooks so to be able to get them in something as small as the ASUS 1005HA-P is really fantastic. 
However, the all important question, now that we have established it’s technical credentials is it’s useability.
Well, it seems ASUS have been able to set new standards there as well. It comes with an ergonomically designed keyboard, which is 92% of the size of a full size one. We found we could type over long periods without feeling the strain and tiredness so familiar with other netbooks. There is also a wide-format multi-touch touchpad which meant we could scroll around the screen without a mouse.
The 10.1 inch display uses a new technology LED which we found we could use to read the screen in any light conditions and we could also see a standard web page without scrolling left or right.
To sum up, it’s currently an exciting time for netbooks and the ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-P is certainly at the forefront of that, at the right price and we are happy to recommend it.
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Pros:
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- The 1005HA-P comes with all the features you want in a netbook. Some ppl may prefer a higher resolution screen but I don’t think it’s required.
- It’s thinner than the 1000HE, although it seems to be as heavy.
- I think the new keyboard rivals the great hp mini keyboards. The full size right shift key was enough for me to drop my 1000HE.
- The best thing about this unit is the battery life. Don’t hold your breath for getting 10 whole hours though. Expect 7-8 hours with wifi and Bluetooth on in power save mode. I expect to get 6-7 hours in high performance mode.
- Windows 7 works like a charm.
Cons:
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- The long life battery makes this unit heavy. The weight is not a show stopper but it’s something to be aware of.
- Some ppl might not like how the touch pad is integrated with the body of the device. The touchpad is bumpy so u can find it in the dark. It took me a day to get use to it.
- The speakers are on the bottom front of the device so when I had it on the bed, the volume was low.
- Upgrading the hard drive requires a lot of work and may void the warranty.
- I don’t like the one long rocker button for the touchpad. I prefer 2 separate buttons.
Should you upgrade from the 1000HE to the 1000HA?
Since the battery life difference is minimum, the only reason to upgrade would be to get the better keyboard. To me it’s worth it since the right shift key on the 1000HE is annoying. I also prefer the trackpad on the 1005HA but I can understand if it gets mixed reviews.
1005HA vs 1008HA
I like the 1008HA but it’s hard for me to recommend it over the 1005HA. For $30-$40 more you get one less usb port, you get covered usb ports which is annoying, and you get less than half the battery life. Yes the 1008HA is slimmer and weighs less. I just can’t justify the extra cost of a device that looks good but does less.