Go To Latest Video ReviewsAsus Eee PC 1008HA Outed
| Author | Hugo Jobling |
| Published | 4th Mar 2009 |
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It's Eee PC time again and for once we're looking at something slightly different - the 1008HA 'seashell' netbook. The design-focused system definitely takes a few cues from a certain Apple-y laptop, sacrificing a little practicality to get its svelte form factor and styling.
The curved styling is complemented by a chassis weighing a pinch over 1Kg and with a 1in thickness the 1008HA. On the downside, the system's battery is built into the casing and non-replaceable, as per the MacBook Air. More functional areas of the styling include the 'edge-to-edge' 10in screen and 92 per cent of full-sized keyboard.
Still on the specs side there's a multi-touch touchpad, HSDPA connectivity and Draft-N wireless. There's no details on the internals, but it seems safe to expect an Intel Atom CPU and the newer GN40 chipset.
The 1008HA is set to ship in "spring" - so any time now - at €600 on the continent. Expensive, yes; but stylish.
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MarioM said on 6th March 2009
cupoftea said on 6th March 2009
Battery concerns aside, I think this is a really poor effort. The Chinese/Taiwanese manufacturers are really the worst when it comes to ripping off, or *ahem* 'paying homage&#... more
Gordon said on 6th March 2009
@cupoftea - very fair point. It's nice to have style without feeling like you'll be made into an aspiring MacBook Air owner. I'm also not a fan of the two-tone finis... more
Rickysio said on 15th March 2009
Will someone finally take a clue from Lenovo's X300 series?!
What's with these ultraportables lacking functionality(Excluding aforementioned X30x series) a... more
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As one of the accursed owners of an Eee900, I would avoid an Asus with a built-in battery like the plague! We had a hell of a time getting Asus to agree to a battery trade-in last ... more