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Whistle Stopper - ASUS Eee PC 1000HA 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel ATOM N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Pearl White
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List Price: $429.99
Our Price: $415.49
Your Save: $ 14.50 ( 3% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Asus
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Asus
Color: Pearl White
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Core Solo
Display Size: 10
EAN: 0884840338925
Feature: XP-Preloaded with 160G large HDD.
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Hard Disk Size: 160
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Asus
Manufacturer: Asus
Model: EPC1000HA-WHI001X
Modem Description: None
Processor Count: 1
Publisher: Asus
Special Features: nv:Condition^New|Startup Operating System^Microsoft® Windows® XP|Optional Operating Systems^Microsoft® Windows® Vista Family (available separately)|Operating System Licenses Included^Microsoft® Windows® XP|Platform^Netbook|Expansion Ports^N/A|PS/2 Mouse Connectors^N/A|PS/2 Keyboard Connectors^N/A|Serial Communication Ports^N/A|Parallel Ports^N/A|USB Ports^3|FireWire Ports^N/A|Fast Infrared Ports (FIR)^N/A|LAN Ports^1|Modem Ports^N/A|Audio Out Jacks^1|Line In Jacks^N/A
Studio: Asus
System Memory Size: 1000
System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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XP-Preloaded with 160G large HDD.
ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and 6 cell high density battery pack allow for longer battery lifespan of up to 7 hours. Super Hybrid Engine offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to various needs.
High Speed Connectivity Anywhere with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g. Eee Connect for an easy way to connect two or more users through a remote desktop feature for easy troubleshooting.
Exclusive 10GB Eee Storage with easy accessibility anywhere online.
Free 1 YR Warranty (6 month for battery, 30 day ZBD Guaranteed)
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great product!!
Comment: This is a neat little computer. I use it as a backup to take to school so I don't have to drag my bigger laptop. This netbook is lightweight, it works great, the battery lasts about 4-4.5 hours, I can get online pretty quick. Overall it's great for my needs and I love the portability. I use it for note taking at school so if this is what your after, go for it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: For the record . . . GREAT Netbook
Comment: I've been using my Asus 1000HA extensively for a few days now, and thought I'd post a few comments.
First, let me address the two most common "complaints" -- the stiff touchpad keys and the placement of the right shift.
TOUCHPAD KEYS: I also thought the touchpad keys were far too stiff until I realized I was using them wrong. The touchpad keys wrap around the front, and are designed to be "thumbed" at the front, not pushed down from the top. Once I figured out how to use them I found they are not the least bit stiff. It is actually a far better configuration than any other laptop I've used, because when you move your hand down to use the touchpad, your thumb is naturally placed in front of the laptop, and you can flick the touchpad keys from the front instead of trying to crowd all your fingers over the touchpad. With this design, I can now easily cut and paste with one hand, where as with other notebooks I typically have to work the keys with one hand while I use the touchpad with the other. Truly brilliant.
RIGHT SHIFT KEY: As to the shift key, it is technically right where it is supposed to be -- at the far right side of the keyboard. Look down at whatever keyboard you are using and you'll see the right shift key at the far right of the other primary keys (not including the number keys). But to accomodate the up arrow, Asus made the shift key half-sized. So you will find yourself occasionally hitting the up arrow when you meant to shift. I've already programed my brain to reach a little farther when I use the right shift key, so it isn't a problem. Someone else mentioned that she used a program to switch the shift and arrow keys, so that is an option if it turns out to be a problem for you.
MEMORY: I ordered the 2GB memory card along with the notebook, and installed it before I ever turned it on. It was a one minute upgrade. Thank you to all that mentioned going to the bios so that the memory would be recognized. Note that you don't do anything in the bios, just go to there and then save and exit. RAM is the most important component relating to system speed, and the memory was about $30, so I can't imagine that anyone would not want to make that upgrade.
BATTERY LIFE: Battery life was one of the main reasons I bought this notebook, because the two hours I was getting on my other small notebook just wasn't cutting it. After fully charging the battery, I turned on the computer and checked the battery life, which was reported at just three hours! But as Windows got a feel for the battery, that number kept going up until it reached more than five hours. I haven't put a stopwatch to it, but I've actually been doing a little better than that with my daily use thus far. Nice to just sit down and get to work while everyone else is fighting over the electrical outlets at the local Barnes & Noble.
USB PORTS: There are two on the right and one on the left. With my other laptop, having all three side by side was a problem because sometimes the item you plug in extends over another port. I had to use a multi-tap just to plug in all my stuff. The one on the left is toward the back, which is cool because I can plug in my Sprint wireless and it is out of the way.
FUNCTION KEYS: I like that there are no separate buttons for mute, wireless, etc. Everything is controlled with the function keys.
SPEAKERS AND TYPING ANGLE: Another brilliant design point. With my other laptop, the speakers are where you wrest your palms while typing, which means I am covering the speakers any time I am typing. The Asus puts them underneath, and the laptop is slightly raised on feet at the back to both give clearance to the speakers and create a better typing angle. The sound is very impressive for such a small notebook, and the volume is very good.
SCREEN: I have no problem reading the screen, even with my tired old eyes. The native resolution of the screen in 1024 x 600. That second number means you'll be doing more vertical scrolling. Set the taskbar to auto hide and use full screen mode with your browser. I am really glad I went with this computer as opposed to the Acer One, which has a 8.9" screen. I wouldn't want to go any smaller than the ten inch screen on the Asus.
KEYBOARD: I'm a big guy with big hands, and I have no problem touch typing on this keyboard. I'd say my typos have probably increased 2% as a result of the smaller size.
BOTTOM LINE: I wanted a notebook I could throw in my briefcase and keep with me at all times, and would also allow me to get real work done when I used it, without major compromises. This small notebook completely fills the bill.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Hardware near perfect, Software a stumbling stone
Comment: The hardware of the Asus Eee PC 1000HA is near perfect. If you can recall earlier generations of notebooks, the Eee PCs are a giant step forward in quality vs price - an unequivocal recommendation. Battery runtime with six cells is great.
The software... well, it's Windows XP. Even though Asus has to be lauded for not having included any "crapware" (useless pieces of advertising, trialware, or others), WinXP itself is still a hurdle. I've been a Windows/Linux user for many years (10+), and switched to Mac OS X more than a year ago. Now looking at a WinXP setup, with all the little switches and clicks and popups and adjustments is just a pain. Plainly, using the Eee with XP is like getting yourself a well-rounded system, only to tie it to your leg to hobble you down.
Concluding - if you're happy with WinXP, go for it, you probably won't get considerably better quality for your money anywhere else. If you're computer-savvy enough, try to install Mac OS X on it (or at least some streamlined Linux). Both alternatives have Firefox, Thunderbird, and OpenOffice with the same look and feel as under WinXP, which cover almost all everyday requirements.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Pretty sweet, but...
Comment: it doesn't have a cd drive. Which isn't really an issue very often, but it can be when you need to put microsoft office on it, or an anti-virus program that you did not buy from the internet...
this problem can be fixed in two ways: you can either buy an external disk drive that hooks up with a usb for 30 bucks or so online, or you can just borrow one whenever you need one (which only works when you know someone who has one). All in all it's an amazing computer, doesn't overheat, the keyboard takes some time to get used to but even if you have huge hands it will work out well after a while...
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Small Footprint Notebook
Comment: This is an excellent small footprint notebook computer. It is exactly what I expected. I bought this for my wife who has never, ever, used a computer. It is a hit with her.
If you want a large screen this not the notebook for you. If you are a high tipped touch typist you may find the keyboard just slightly cramped. But this is a problem with the footprint not this computer. If these two issues are a problem for you, you don't want any small footprint computer.
My wife is a hunt and peck typist and for her it is perfect.
The screen is 1024 by 600 in its default and highly readable mode. Yhis is a hybrid of 1024 x 768 and 800x 600. You'll find you often have to scroll down if you want to see the lower portion of some screens.
I mention this so you know what you are getting into with a small footprint notebook.
That said, the advantages of a really small lightweight notebook far out weigh these tiny inconveniences. The really important thing is the designer of this computer have made all the right choices to optimize usability in this small footprint format.
The computer very powerful. I bought and added the 2 Gig memory option and the 8 Gig SD card. ""ake sure to F2 into the BIOS on startup. No need to change any settings in the BIOS, but the BIOS needs to automatically recognize the 2gb memory (Windows won't recognize it without the BIOS acknowledgment first)." I copied this quote from K. Bau's review. I repeat it for emphasis ant to assure you it does work. I can see some had trouble as I did. You must not press F2 until but immediately after pressing power on. I was pressing F2 and holding prior to pressing power on. This doesn't work.
The only other comment is we have not yet gotten the video camera working with Microsoft Live. I have gotten the camera to work offline. I have made a contact twice with the same person but the sound seems to have a serious feedback problem. I failed to get a connection with anyone else at all after several tries.
This I imagine is more a Microsoft Problem than this computer. I have had problems with Live on other computers.
If I get this to work I will update this post. I have not tried Skype because I don't know anyone with it.
So, all of that said, this is a great computer. It's advantages in power, capacity, size and weight far outweigh it's well compromised limitations. My wife uses it for hours on wireless battery mode with great success. Maybe I should get one.
Cheers,
Al Lococo
evprogress.org
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Editorial Reviews:
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This Eee PC by Asus comes in Pearl White style that is created with cutting-edge Infusion casing technology. Inlaid within the chassis itself, the motifs are an integral part of the entire laptop and will not fade with time. The Infusion surface also provides a new level of resilience; scratch resistance and beautiful style while you're out and about. The Eee PC has a sturdy display with a high-resolution screen. At 1024 x 600 pixels, images are clear and sharp, making it more comfortable on the eyes reading and editing documents. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11g wireless to provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency. Preinstalled on the Eee PC to provide you a familiar interface is Microsoft's Windows XP Home, Windows Live Messenger and Works for numerous office applications, that allows anyone to learn, work and play. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes for a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second notebook or a Web access tool, so beat the crowds, and get yours today before they sell out! Intel UMA Graphics Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speakers and Microphone Memory Card Slot - MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections - 3 x USB, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 10.47 (W) x 7.53 (D) x 1.12 ~ 1.50 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 3.20 Pounds
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