ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White)

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

This is so compact but useful for the purpose of emailing and web browsing

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

I use this netbook for on the job and travel. It's portability is wonderful. Coupled with my desktop, I have a powerful and portable system. Software is easily installed using a shared optical drive in the desktop.

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

This is my second 1000HA purchase - one for my wife, then based on the enthusiastic reception, one for my daughter.

This little machine is less than half the weight of our laptops, and just as capable. Yes, the screen is smaller, but as yet, we haven't found that to be a problem.

We travel frequently and enjoy the capability to logon, check and send email, and follow our favorite passions on the internet quite easily, and this little guy takes up amost no space in a suitcase, tote bag, or even a large purse. The battery far outlasts any of our laptops.

The biggest negative? The size and position of the right shift key - under the circumstances a very minor annoyance. All of us are touch-type folks, not two-fingers, and after using for a bit we got used to pausing to hit the correct key. I have a feeling that will pass as we use the 1000HA longer.

Storage is a bit limited, but for us not a problem. It is extremely easy to connect an external drive via one of the two USB2 connections(we own several) and offload the stuff we need to save. It has the connections you will need - wired network, wireless network, USB2, and external monitor. The main caution here is to use the web-access to your email account if possible until you are able to download mail to the machine you want to save it on. I find that we only save a very small percentage of emails, so this is not a problem either.

The utility of a device is in the eye of the beholder. If you are expecting to use the 1000HA as your main connection, it is still possible if you don't mind storing files on line. There is plenty of room to download utile programs (we use Open Office 3 with room to spare). All in all, we feel this little guy deserves a RAVE review. It completely fulfills - and exceeds - our initial expections and will be a frequent companion on our upcoming excursions to Europe, the Middle East, and India.

So you know who we are as users, my wife and I are 50-somethings (almost 60-somethings), but pretty much up with communication devices like the iPhone and are heavy internet and email users (due to my IT related work). This is just to give you a perspective of our point of view in this review.

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

i have been researching for a netbook in my college student price range, and fell in love with this Asus. Having test driven it at [...], i know it was the best size for me. Great for taking notes in class, traveling and carrying it around school. Not so great so far, is the crazy shift key, but i have had my share of weird keyboards, it only takes a little while to get used to it. Since the netbook is white, smudges and fingerprints are not a huge concern, they are a lot more discreet here.The camera is very decent, I use it to talk to my family and it responds well.Love it love it love it (and love BH for the super quick delivery!!!)

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

This is easy to carry when I travel, the only thing is the shift key is in the wrong position, and I keep hitting the page up key when I type. Other than that I consider this a terific little unit.

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

This is very handy for a traveler, very easy to carry and use. Battery is great and lasts more than 4 hrs.

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

Love this laptop. Small, lightweight, with 7 hour battery life and great memory capacity. Sorry I didn't get one sooner. Only negative is no cd drive, but you can always get an external drive to download programs.

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

I use my Eee wirelessly most often--it is fast , the key board is great and the 10 " screen plenty big ! I can't say enough about it !! I am in LOVE !! Works better wirelessly than my expensive laptop !!

Wish the Volume was louder.

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

After researching many netbooks (including the Acer Aspire) I chose this one as having all the qualities I was looking for: 10" screen (that inch makes a difference!), keyboard feels like full size, long battery life, very easy to carry around, connects quickly online (and stays connected) and the white is classy & easy on the eyes. No big smudge problem. The right shift key does take getting used to as some have mentioned but its not a big thing. Very happy with it!!

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

I read PC World's comment for ASUS eee pc 1000H and decided to buy 1000HA due to 1000HA's larger space. So far everything is wonderful except the left/right click button is too firm. But you may click on pad instead to avoid using left/right button most of the time.

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

Purchased 2 of these for our kids as gifts and they were a huge hit. The quality if fabulous. The keyboard is just the right size. Any smaller would have been to tricky to use. Would like to see them add a dvd burner in the future, but we have already used the card reader to download pictures-cool feature to have a card reader in such a small machine.

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

I am curently writing this on the eeepc in Vietnam. We have been traveling the country for two weeks and I would not have been able to carry a larger laptop. This fits easily in a small shoulder bag and when I leave my hotel during the day it fits in the small safe. It boots up and connects to the internet very quickly. We have checked in with home on Skype. We have also backed up about 1000 digital photos. It is a wonderful PC. I would recommend it to anyone. I had planned to sell it ater the trip but now think I will keep it.

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

Since I'm far from being the tech type, I want to instead focus and highlight a few of the aesthetics of this model ASUS.

I chose the 1000HA amongst the many ASUS "1000" series Eee models (1000/HD/H,etc.) primarily for the lower cost and just the right amount of features (memory, battery life) I was looking for in a netbook.

I chose the pearl white over the black due to the many complaints I've come across about issues with fingerprints and scratches. The white color option is certainly not of MacBook quality, but I think it's nicer to look at, and has quite a great, creamy "bowling ball" translucent look to it. Suprisingly it's practically immune to attracting excessive fingerprints, and minute scratches is hardly visible at first glance.

Overall, fit and finish and build quality of the ASUS Eee PC1000HA is excellent and a fabulous bargain, even at the MSRP pricing.

Comments about ASUS Eee PC 1000HA Netbook Computer (Pearl White):

Bought this netbook for my grand daughter. Have loaded MS Office, several movies, loads of pictures, and messenger programs. Handles all with ease; even made internet calls with web cam and audio. Has more power and is much more responsive than what I anticipated. Would highly recommend.