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ASUS to replace Eee PC 1000H with 1002HA
PC World is reporting that ASUS plans on replacing the Eee PC 1000H model with the newer 1002HA netbook. The 1002HA has a smaller battery (2 cell 4200mAh vs 6 cell 6600mAh), a lighter weight (2.65lbs vs. 3.2 lbs), and smaller dimensions ( 264 mm x 181 mm x 27.6 mm vs. 266mm x 191.2mm x 28.5mm~ 38mm). Other specs to the 1002HA include:
- Windows XP
- 10 inch LED backlight display
- Intel Atom N270 processor
- Intel 945GSE / ICH7-M chipset
- 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity
- 1GB RAM
- 160GB HDD
- 10GB Online Eee Storage
- 1.3 megapixel webcam
- Stereo speakers
- HD audio
- Digital Array microphone
- 4 in 1 memory card reader
- 1 VGA port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1 LAN port, 2 audio jacks
The Eee PC 1002HA is expected here in the U.S. starting on December 1st for a price of $499.
LaptopMag compares five 10 inch netbooks and finds Samsung rocks
The good folks at LaptopMag have published a comprehensive head to head comparison of five 10 inch netbook systems – the Samsung NC10, the MSI Wind U100, the Lenovo IdeaPad S10, the HP Mini 1000, and the ASUS Eee PC 1000H. Comparisons were made across performance, Wi-Fi, design, screen, connectivity, keyboard/trackpad, battery life and value.
Wondering who won at the end? Well the publication chose the Samsung NC10 as the overall 10 inch netbook winner stating:
“Of these five netbooks, the Samsung NC10 came out on top in six categories–Design, Screen, Keyboard, Trackpad, Battery, Value–and got decent scores in every other area, earning its place as the best 10-inch netbook we’ve seen so far.”
Very cool – congrats Samsung – you’re late to the party but you’re rocking!
Windows 7 pre-beta on the ASUS Eee PC 1000H, MSI Wind, and HP Mini-Note
While you’ve seen us install the pre-beta build of Windows 7 on a Lenovo IdeaPad S10 netbook, other adventurous folks out there have decided to try out the new OS on their respective netbook systems.
Joanna Stern of LaptopMag installed Windows 7 on her ASUS Eee PC 1000H netbook and had this to say about the system.
“So how is Windows 7 on an Intel Atom netbook? Two thumbs up for the new wireless manager and the new visual cues that are incorporated throughout the OS. We wouldn’t give up Windows XP just yet considering the video playback, but the OS is still in beta and it is our hope that final version will be even better for Atom-based PCs.”
Liliputing posted up their impressions of running Windows 7 on an MSI Wind netbook system here. Here’s what they had to say about the new OS:
“All in all, Windows 7 is even more enjoyable than Vista was, and it’s not going to be disappearing from my Wind any time soon.”
Another adventurous fella posted up a view clip of Windows 7 on the MSI Wind on YouTube:
He had this to say:
“Anyways, it runs ok (it’s still in Beta), but if you have a Wind, just stick with XP or Vista for now.”
Finally, the folks at the HP Mini Guide.com installed the M3 build on the HP Mini-Note netbook and said the following:
“Overall it does seem a bit faster than Vista and things are looking really good for this pre-beta.”
All very positive results thus far. Add in a few more features, clean up some bugs, and Windows 7 could definitely be a winner.
[via SlashGear]
HotHardware reviews the ASUS Eee PC 1000H
The ASUS Eee PC 1000H received a review treatment by the folks at HotHardware yesterday. If you’re not familiar with the 1000H, it’s essentially a 10 inch version of the Eee PC with nice long battery life thanks to the included six cell battery. Other specs include your typical 1.6GHz Intel Atom processors, an 80GB hard drive, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, built-in 1.3 MP camera, and HD audio. It’s certainly a nice looking netbook with a business-class feel to it. Here’s HotHardware’s verdict on the netbook.
All in all, the 1000H has its share of quirks, it definitely showcases an improvement in ease of use, and should open up the Eee PC lineup to a much broader subset of customers.
Read more at HotHardware’s website.
