ASUS Eee PC 1000HA 10.1-Inch Pearl White Netbook - 7 Hour Battery Life Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered my 1000HA with chiclet keyboard about a week and a half ago, and I couldn't be happier so far. Though I was surprised to see just how small 10 inches actually is (I can't even imagine having a 7-inch screen!), the screen size is comfortable for me and I'm able to cut down on my scrolling using the zoom-out feature on the touchpad--though I can see this being a problem if you're farsighted. I also haven't noticed the keyboard as being "flimsy," as some other reviewers mentioned, and even with the smaller keyboard I'm still able to type with what seems like the same accuracy. I tested out the built-in microphone and webcam with two friends in other countries, and both said they were able to see and hear me better than with my previous USB model. The speakers are average but crisp--I wouldn't recommend trying to use this thing to fill a room with sound, but if it's just you sitting with it on your lap you should be fine.
As for the drawbacks, they're pretty limited but still worth mentioning. The click buttons, like previous reviewers have noted, are a little difficult to use at times. When you approach them from the front they move easily, but I still find myself trying to click from the top (like my last computer) and I have to stop and think about what I'm doing wrong. Additionally, programs seem a little slower to load if you're used to a high-powered desktop replacement, and don't even bother trying HQ video because it will be too choppy--though "regular" video is fine, and I can run Hulu, network program sites, Youtube, and my Slingbox on this model. Again, keep in mind that these things will probably slow down if you try to run something else that's heavy-duty in the middle, though.
In conclusion, I love my new eeePC. I did a lot of research before buying this model, and I'm happy that I found this sleek little netbook to replace my dying (and huge) laptop. I plan to upgrade the RAM to 2GB soon, but it has been running well even without it so far. At this price, how can you go wrong!

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Make Your Internet Experience Fun and Easy with ASUS Eee PC 1000HA. Now with a 92% sized chiclet style keyboard, the best-selling Eee PC lets you experience the freedom of the Internet on the go with long battery life. Featuring the power-sipping Intel Atom N270 processor, the Eee PC 1000HA is energy efficient. Its incredible 7-hour battery life*—thanks to ASUS\' exclusive energy-saving Super Hybrid Engine —will allow you to bring Internet and multimedia with you out and about, all day long. Furthermore, its 10-inch flawless display, 3.2 pound lightweight chassis, flush fitting battery pack and a large ergonomic chiclet keyboard will allow you to work or travel in absolute comfort for hours on end. Its generous 170 GB Hybrid Storage, featuring 160GB built-in storage and 10 GB online Eee Storage will enable you to store, share, access and backup your important data anytime, anywhere.


Key Features
7 Hours* of All Day Computing
Power-sipping Intel Atom N270 processor and 1GB of DDR2 Memory
Large 10-inch Flawless Screen & Stylish Chiclet Keyboard for Comfort
Large 160GB Hard Disk Drive + 10GB Eee Online Storage
Built-in WiFi 802.11 B/G for Wireless Freedom and Convenience
Multi-Touch Touchpad for Ease of Use

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Flawless LED Backlit Screen and Chiclet-style Keyboard for Comfortable Use
Super Hybrid Engine for Extended Battery Life
Large Data Capacity with Hybrid Storage
Flexible Connectivity with Eee PC 1000HA
Ground-Breaking Multi-Touch Touchpad
Quick Recovery with Just One Key
It's Better with Windows
Warranty
Flawless Display Guarantee and 1 Year Warranty from ASUS All Eee PC\'s come with ASUS\'s Zero Bright Dot Flawless Display Guarantee, 6 months of battery warranty, and 1 year of Eee PC warranty. If the purchaser discovers one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel without cost to the purchaser.
What's in the Box The Eee PC packaging comes with an ASUS Eee PC 1000HA, AC adapter, travel sleeve, and printed operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty on parts and labor.
Specifications
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home
Display: 10-inch LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD (1024x600)
Intel CPU: Intel Atom N270
Wireless Data Network: WLAN: 802.11b/g
Memory: 1GB DDR-2 (Memory size is upgradable to 2GB)
Hybrid Storage: 160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage **Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months. Please register account information for 6 months extension (depend on country)
Camera: 1.3M Pixels
Audio: Build-in stereo speakers, High-Definition Audio CODEC, Digital Array Microphones
Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot
Input/Output: 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor), 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks: Headphone & Mic-in
Battery: 7 hours*, 6600mAh *Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.
Dimensions: 10.47 (W) x 7.53 (D) x 1.12-1.50 (H) inches
Weight: 3.20 lbs (with battery)
Color: Onyx Black - All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. - Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.

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Dell Inspiron iM1012-687AWH 10.1-Inch Netbook (Alpine White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've not been a fan of that many netbooks out there, but this little guy really blew me away. I got to compare this netbook up against netbooks from ASUS, Acer, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba and Gateway (a pretty exhaustive line-up). There was a sharp contrast between Dell's Mini 10 series and netbooks made by the other companies. To me, the buying decision really came down to comfort and ingenuity of its design. I find others choosing this model mostly for the same reasons.
===== It's Comfortable =====
This thing is a dream to use. Most netbooks are unusable to me. What stings me most with netbooks is the keyboard. I'm used to the low-profile, "chiclet-style" scissor-switch keyboards that are (or at least used to be) most common in laptops, and in fact I love them. I'm referring to the type of keys that are flat and flush with the palm rest, and have a little flange or lip on the edges (where the space is between the keys). To see exactly what I mean, check out the close ups here on the right (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00361G10S?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8#productDescription). These types of keyboards make typing a breeze, as they won't inflict wrist strain due to tall keys or keys that require more force to press.
===== It's Innovative =====
The touch pad is small, yet clever, allowing you to press down on the bottom-left/bottom-right corners of the pad to left-click/right-click (respectively), rather than wasting space by implementing separate buttons. The touch pad is also very touchable, as its texture and finish is matte, rather than glossy, making it much more conducive to swiping your fingers across than most of the other netbooks I laid fingers on. Most netbooks' touch pads were glossy, making your skin shear and resist the dragging gestures. I find such a feeling to be nearly as annoying as fingernails on a chalkboard! The other netbooks were also noticeably covered in oily smudges and finger grease, both inside the track pad and also on the wrist rest. Instant turn off for me on anything but the Dell! The Mini 10 on the other hand was smudge free, thanks to their use of an oil-resistant softly-textured palm-rest.
===== It's Brilliant =====
The display is crisp and bright, and it isn't too shabby outside either, though I recommend using full brightness when being used outdoors. My only complaint about the screen is its native resolution is a bit low for my tastes, which I hope isn't just a personal preference. I'd rather see more on the screen than to see things big and close up. However, this is par for netbooks anyway. You should look into this Sony (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PII4HW?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8) if you absolutely must have a higher definition display while maintaining the small form factor of a netbook.
===== It's Media Friendly =====
The built in HD media excellerator and the 9:16 ratio widescreen 10.1" display is great for watching hi-def movies on the go, with one very important exception: you must have an external DVD (or Blu-Ray) drive. I recommend this Samsung (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002C1BBU8?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8) which sports a sexy look, on par with the Dell 's own appeal, without sacrificing functionality. Video playback is generally smooth and very few hiccups in playback have been experienced.
===== It's Stylish =====
You wont mind being seen with one of these, especially given the choice of colors, you can't go wrong in customizing. Dell really puts their feet forward in coming through on their philosophy of customization. Some people buy netbooks for the look. If you're one of these vain PC users, you'll rest easy knowing you've got one sexy looking netbook! I chose the white, personally.
===== It's Capable =====
The Dell Mini isn't exactly your run of the mill netbook. Sure, it can do what the others do, and I've typically used it for writing and surfing the Web (after all, surfing was the original presmise of the netbook, hense the name). Just be sure to keep your browser tabs to a minimum and not install too many Firefox extensions, and you'll be fine. But it plays media, including Web videos, Flash sites and Flash games, at a decent pace. As long as you aren't trying to multi-task by running several other programs at once, you should be just fine.
Windows 7 starters is an ideal OS for the netbook, and it even outperforms XP in several areas, so you can't go wrong in using it. The memory card reader is an added bonus. I didn't think it would be all that useful, but it is a life-saver when traveling.
===== Processor and Battery =====
The Dell Mini 1012 features the Intel Atom N450, a 64-bit-capable single-core processor supporting 2GB max ram. It supports Hyper Threading, so mild (but not wild) multi-tasking is possible, within reason. Try not to run more than two apps simultaneously for best performance and battery life. Intel Speedstep Technology is also built in, helping you save battery life. We averaged about 7-8 hours compared to the boasted 9.5 using the 60WHr 6 cell battery.
===== What I Loved =====
* Keyboard design - 92% full-size!
* Touch pad design - genius usability features
* Wrist rest - comfortable, remains clean/streak-free
* 3 USB ports - 2-left/1-right is dandy for using a USB mouse
* Windows 7 - Vista isn't optimized for netbooks, 7 is
* 9:16 ratio display - great for movies (see above for DVD solution)
* Keyboard + Touch pad design - seriously! It hits the mark spot-on!
===== Dissapointments =====
The things we would have liked to see were:
* 802.11n support - the future is here!
* 1024x600 resolution - would have preferred at least 1280x720
* 5400 RPM hard drive -would have liked a faster SSD (even if smaller)
I hope you've found this review to be helpful! :)

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Dell Inspiron Mini 10: Jack of All TradesThe highly portable Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (model iM1012-687AWH) is everything you want in a mobile companion with easy Wi-Fi connectivity for on-the-go productivity, access to your favorite entertainment, and smooth video playback via the brightly colorful 10.1-inch screen. Redesigned for 2010, the Mini 10 now features a newly streamlined case with forward hinge design and it includes a textured, smudge-resistant palm rest and sculpted keys on the near-full-size keyboard. It also combines the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor (NM10 Express chipset) with a 6-cell battery for up to 6 hours of battery power.
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Asus Eee PC 1005HA-MU17-BU 10.1-Inch Intel Atom Netbook Computer (Royal Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this computer basically for browsing the Internet and doing other minor tasks, listening to music, creating documents, watching TV and Movies etc. I haven't run any labor intensive programs yet (I've only had it for a couple days). I was going to play around with it for a while before deciding to upgrade to the 2GB RAM. So far so good. I haven't had any of the HD vibrations or excessive noise the other reviewer had. The battery life is phenomenal. I can't believe I can use a laptop this long and not have to be plugged in.
My only gripe is the Windows 7 Starter that comes installed. I have heard great things about "7" and couldn't wait to try it. For someone who likes to "play" with settings, configurations and stuff, the starter edition is not the way to go. You can't even change your desktop from the boring windows logo. I did not think about reviewing the Windows 7 Starter edition before buying. I may have to spend additional money upgrading to the Home Edition. If you are going to buy this laptop make sure Windows 7 Starter is for you.
All in all very happy with the netbook and will serve my purposes wonderfully, just wish I would have looked at Windows 7.

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Asus Eee PC 1005HA-MU17-BU 10.1 inch Intel Atom N270/1 GB/250 GB/W7S Netbook Computer (Royal Blue)

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ASUS Eee PC 1001PXD-EU17-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Okay, so I have only had this computer for like a week so not a whole lot I can say right now. I got it out of the package (which arrived within three days of ordering) and yes it is small, but cute. VERY light, like the size of a Stephen King novel and very portable too. Anyways, setup was simple, took about 10 minutes for the OS to install and boot for the first time. It found my WiFi immediately and I just had to enter the password to connect. Very easy to install programs, but I only installed Firefox and Advanced System Care at this point. Comes with Word but it is the starter edition, which is basic functionality of word. I freelance write so the basic Word is good for me.
It seems to work like a charm, the webcam is nice and pretty good quality for a .3 MP. Took a couple pictures and they came out looking pretty good. The battery life is pretty good I am ranging about 3 hours to 3 1/2 hours, which is better than the 20 minutes I was getting on my previous but still useable computer. Screen size is just right for me since I am just using this computer for writing and emails and such. I have my bigger laptop for movies and other videos. I am keeping this one relatively clean and not installing much at this point.
Really nice overall, I can't complain too much except the background can't change on Starter OS. I choose to use Starter then maybe I will upgrade later on but really no need right now. I can live with the blue screen as the background. Typing is really easy, especially if you are used to smaller and more compact keyboards. Not a big fan of the touch pad so I hooked up my mouse. Plugged it in and it recognized it right away.
Definitely a must-buy for anyone looking for something small and portable but with good programs. Also the sound is actually better than the Toshiba Satellite that my BF has which is kinda cool. Headphones are always better though for smaller laptops. Totally glad I bought this one and hope it will last me a long time. Been wanting an Asus for a few years now and it seems to be as great as advertised.
Also, since it does not have a DVD/CD drive, I just imported files and programs from a flash drive onto this computer. Worked just as well and was pretty easy. So again, something I don't need at this point but if I need it then I will buy it later.

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10.1"/ 1024x600 (WSVGA)/ Intel ATOM N455 CPU/ 1GB DDR3/ Intel UMA/ 250GB HDD/ No Optical Drive/ Windows 7 Starter/ 802.11 bgn/ 0.3M Pixel/ MMC/SD(SDHC) Card Reader/ 2 USB ports/ 23W/h (Up to 4* Hrs)/ 1 Year Global Warranty, (6 months for battery)/ Black (texture) finish

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Toshiba NB305-N600 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)Dual core processor with hyper-threading. Much faster than the single core atom netbooks. I own a N255 as well as this one, and the NB305-N600 blows the N255 away. I have a 2GB Crucial memory stick coming this week, would have been nicer if Toshiba would have just had 2GB installed from the factory.
It's been a month since I have owned this netbook. I LOVE it, I use it daily now and don't even bother with my desktop anymore. It does everything I need it to, email, internet, itunes, pdf files, basic stuff. I installed 2GB Crucial stick and that helped quite a bit. Purchase the memory direct from Crucial... Amazon doesn't sell the right stick at this time.
The wireless N is great. No problems with it connecting, it does so very quickly too! Raise the screen/lid from hibernate/suspend/whatever, enter password, within 5-6 seconds I am online.
Be forewarned that Toshiba has a LOT of pre-installed software that is pretty much useless to most users. I plan to install a Intel SSD drive and full copy of Windows 7 in the next few weeks.
I am getting about 6-7 hours battery life, but I did increase the screen brightness to a realistic level.

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Toshiba Mini NB305: Stylish, Highly Portable Netbook
Enjoy the lighter, brighter side of mobility with the affordable, super-compact Toshiba Mini NB305-N600, which weighs less than 3 pounds, is small enough to throw in a purse or bag, and has a brightly colorful 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen. Offering a durable textured finish and cover in Royal Blue, it features a full-size keyboard for comfortable typing and a larger touchpad with multi-touch control, which enables you to navigate documents, web pages, and images more easily.
With nearly 9 hours of battery life, the Toshiba Mini NB305 offersa full day of computing without a recharge (see larger image).

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ASUS Eee PC 1001PX-EU17-WT 10.1-Inch Netbook (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned this netbook for a week now, and wanted to share my thoughts. I will try to update this review after a few months as well.
Pros:
1. Beautiful design and light weight. This is part of the ASUS seashell design family, with beautiful curves and design details. The netbook surfaces are textured to minimize fingerprint smudges. For that reason, I think white looks much better than black since the texturing shows more on the black and makes it look more grey or brown than an elegant black. The white looks very elegant. The netbook weighs very little (about the weight of a textbook).
2. Performance and features. Its a lot faster than I was expecting, and multitasks quite well (granted, the worst I have been subjecting it to has been installing many programs, streaming videos, and some video processing). There are times when you can notice a definite slower response than a laptop but those instances have been few so far. Also a note on memory - I think the 1GB memory is all I will need for now. I have not had a sluggish performance problem, and my free memory has always been >200MB while running multiple applications. This is a plus as I won't have to upgrade to 2GB memory right away as most netbook users do.
Overall on performance, I would say it is 80% of a laptop (and not 50% or lower as one might expect). I can see myself not needing my laptop for anything other than MATLAB or intensive programs from now on.
3. Features. I like the beautiful bright LED screen and multitouch touchpad (scroll with two fingers etc).
4. Small power adapter. The power adapter is half the size of laptop power adapters, which is excellent for travel.
5. Little bloatware. Few (~4-5) pre-installed programs. Dell is notorious in this category.
Cons:
1. Battery life. It's a 3-cell battery, and rated only to 4 hours max. I have been getting around 3 hours using it normally with screen brightness at 50% (with this screen, 50% is plenty - 100% is too bright). I will definitely have to take my power adapter with me wherever I go. This might be a serious problem for some of you. Consider some of the other ASUS models (8-11 hours battery life) if it is.
2. Temperature. Minor issue, but it gets a little warm while running. You won't need a cooling pad or anything but you'll notice. Actually, you might not even notice depending on what you're used to. I am used to a Thinkpad laptop which has one of the best cooling.
3. Windows starter. It lacks in features compared to higher versions, such as the ability to change your desktop image. Not an issue for me but might be for some of you.
4. Touchpad and keyboard. Again, being used to a Thinkpad's amazing touchpad and keyboard, this one takes a little getting used to. The touchpad buttons are hard to press. The keyboard is a little cramped. It shouldn't take more than 2 weeks to get used to though.
5. Only 2 USB ports. It does come with a SD/MMC card reader though.
PS: I got this during the thanksgiving sales for 230 dollars. I would say anything around 250 is a good deal for this netbook. But I would not pay 300 or above for it.

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10.1" / 1024x600 (WSVGA) / Intel ATOM N450 CPU / 1GB DDR2 / Intel UMA / 160GB HDD / No Optical Drive / Windows 7 Starter / 802.11 bgn / 0.3M Pixel / 23W/h (Up to 4* Hrs) / 1 Year Global Warranty, (6 months for battery) / White (texture) finish

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ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-MU17-PI 10.1-Inch Netbook (Pink) Review

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(More customer reviews)DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING ASUS SAYS.
This is a wonderfull product that for the money is unsurpassed. The biggest drawback is it has no Bluetooth. It says it does. All of Asus's Literature says "Wireless/Bluetooth". What they mean is it has wireless, and bluetooth is an option.(an option that I cannot find anywhere to order). This is clearly false and misleading. It has turned what would have been an exceptionoal experience into one of mistrust.

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All-New Dual-Core Netbook: Revamped for Mobility Everything you could ask of a netbook, the new10-inch 1015PEM-M Seashell answers. Powered by the latest Intel Atom N550 dual-coreprocessor, the new addition to the Eee PC Seashell series delivers moreresponsive performance to speed up your applications without compromisingbattery life. Thanks to the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, you can take this mobilephenom wherever you choose and enjoy up to an incredible 10 hours of unpluggedfreedom.1 The Eee PC 1015PEM-M is encased in a smooth matte-finishedshell that captivates onlookers and features the Intel Atom N550 processor withenergy-efficient DDR3 memory support that\'s specifically designed for netbooks formore responsive multitasking. Plus, itboasts outstanding comfort with a chiclet keyboard, multi-touch trackpad, andconvenient hot keys – granting you quick access to Express Gate, themini-operating system, and control of the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine thatinstantly optimizes system performance.Throw in a generous 250GB hard drive with 500GB of ASUS WebStorage2and you get the ability to store, share, and access your important dataanytime, anywhere.

Key Features
Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor that\'s speciallydesigned for a netbook to deliver responsive multitasking performance on the go (Learn more)
Up to 10 hours of battery life1 for all-day, unplugged freedom (Learn more)
Matte finish cover for stylish and smudge-resistant protection (Learn more)
ASUS Super Hybrid Engine boosts performance and saves battery life (Learn more)
Chiclet keyboard and large, multi-touchtrackpad for comfortable, intuitive navigation (Learn more)
High-speed wireless N for fast Web surfing on the go (Learn more)
750GB Hybrid Storage: 250GB hard drive and 500GBof ASUS WebStorage2 that easily backs up and shares your data anywhere you have Internet access
0.3 megapixel webcam with security lens adds additional protection
Express Gate startsup in seconds for quick access to the Internet, music, games, and more

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Relax, ASUS Has You Covered Ranked as the #1 most reliable PC brand by 3 independent sources3, readers and editors alike choose ASUS as their trusted notebook and netbook. We tirelessly strive to exceed expectations of quality to ensure you an unmatched peace of mind every time you start your PC. We also back our commitment with the industry's most comprehensive warranty.
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Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops:

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6 month battery warranty

What's in the Box
Eee PC 1015PEM-M Seashell
PowerAdapter
UserManual
WarrantyCard

Specifications
OperatingSystem: Genuine Windows7 Starter
Display: 10.1-inch LED-backlit WSVGA display (1024 x 600)
Processor: Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor(1.50 GHz)
WLAN:802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz)
LAN: 10/100 Mbps/ RJ-45
Memory: 1GB DDR3, 1 x SODIMM (expandable to2GB)
HybridStorage: 250GB 5400RPM harddrive + 500GB ASUS WebStorage2
Camera: 0.3 megapixels
Audio: Stereo Speakers
CardReader: 3-in-1 (MMC, SD,SDHC)
Input/ Output: 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15 pin) , 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 1 x headphone, 1 xmicrophone
Battery: 6 cell battery (up to 10 hours1)
Dimensions: 10.31 (W) x 7.01 (D) x 0.93 ~ 1.43(H) inches
Weight: 2.76 lbs (with battery)
Color: Pink

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ASUS Eee PC 1001PX-EU27-WT 10.1-Inch Netbook (White) Review

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After purchasing the horrid 99$ CVS netbook that wouldn't even boot up, I wasn't sure if I should give the netbook world another try. This netbook had no reviews on it either, and I don't like being the guinea pig. However, I'm glad I did try! This little netbook is great. It is very portable, and easy to use. In fact, I'm using it right now! There are a lot of programs pre-installed that made this netbook a little slow, so I uninstalled them.
Setup:
Setup was a snap! I booted it up, and was happy to see that the screen was going somewhere. I finished it in about 25 minutes. I was afraid that it would not work when it stopped at a screen that said something like "configuring your machine." I was relieved when it changed, which was after five minutes. Guess I just wasn't patient.
Display:
Display is great. No glossy screen, so it doesn't reflect sunlight as much. However, I think that the screen is a little too rectangular, or maybe its just because it's small. It's also bright. Anyway, I'm satisfied.
Windows 7:
I had all the intention of instantly upgrading to Windows 7 Home Premium, but Windows 7 Starter isn't too bad. For this netbook, it's mainly not changing the background. The background looks pretty good, actually, and Windows 7 Starter did everything I needed. I didn't pay the extra 80 bucks to upgrade.
Keyboard:
The keyboard is a little small, I think its 95% of a normal keyboard. It's easy to get used to, though. The keyboard doesn't flex or bend, and seems to be very rigid.
Ports:
It's got 2 usb ports, 1 vga port, power plug port, ethernet port, a headphone/microphone combo port, and another port I don't know marked "K." I would have liked another usb port, because I keep one always used by a micro sd card adapter, which contains a 4g micro sdhc card. I might need a usb hub.
Touchpad:
Touchpad is nice, and relatively sensitive. Multi-touch is very useful. The thing I don't like about this touchpad is that it is not recessed, and I sometimes touch it on accident, moving my cursor.
Wifi:
Wifi is good, and had no problem connecting to my internet. Works fast. However, there is no dedicated on/off switch, and needs to be turned off by fn+F2 keys.
Battery:
It lasts about 3 hours and 30 minutes on half brightness display, which is bright enough. Not as long as advertised, so a little disappointed there.
Speakers:
Speakers on the bottom, not the best sound, but bearable, much more bearable than all Ipod Touches.
Design:
They say "Carbon Fiber Texture." I don't know about that, but it is very fingerprint-resistant, and keeps clean.
Fan:
The fan is really silent, compared to my toshiba notebook. I didn't hear it on my netbook much.
Charger:
The charger is small and simple. It's only one piece, instead of two, which my toshiba notebook has.
Webcam:
It seems that most netbooks and pretty much all notebooks have a webcam now. At 0.3 Megapixels, you really can't expect much from it. It's a little grainy, but it's relatively smooth. I haven't used skype yet, which is pre-downloaded in the netbook, but I tested it using skype.
Anti-virus:
I use AVAST free antivirus, and it works well. Deleted whatever random antivirus trial that was on here.
Other options:
I was considering the model before this, ASUS 1001px-eu17, but this had a higher capacity hard drive, 250g instead of 160g, so I chose this one.
Overall, its a great netbook and I would recommend it. The battery life is enough for me, and for 260 bucks, its hard to beat.
And if any of you are wondering, I purchased the black one because it was cheaper at the time ($260) instead of ($275) for the white one. I also don't like that the white one has a black frame around the screen.
My first netbook, and would recommend.
I'll update and add more info periodically.
Update: I installed Microsoft word, AVAST anti-virus, firefox, and my printer software. Something funky is happening. The FN button sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. I'm sending it to ASUS to have it repaired now. I have to pay for shipping there, and they'll pay for shipping back.
-Received it back today, and the problem has NOT been fixed. I will not be sending it back again, and just stick with the problem, because the problem is not too big.
Please comment about what else you would like to know about this netbook.

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10.1"/1024x600 (WSVGA)/Intel ATOM N450 CPU/1GB DDR2/Intel UMA/250GB HDD/No Optical Drive/Windows 7 Starter/802.11 bgn/0.3M Pixel/23W/h (Up to 4* Hrs)/1 Year Global Warranty, (6 months for battery)/Black (texture) finish

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