Asus Eee PC 1005HA
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Asus 1005HAGB-BBY-BK01X
Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores. As one of the most popular, and critically hailed Netbooks to ever hit store shelves, the Asus 1005HA has been a go-to choice for many shoppers for what seems like forever (but in computer industry terms, is actually about six months). The Asus 1005HAGB-BBY-BK01X is the same basic hardware we reviewed months ago is available in retail stores for $399, but now includes a built-in Gobi 3G antenna, which can work with multiple carriers. Other versions of the 1005HA, with essentially identical configurations but minus the 3G antenna, are available for as little as $299. While we still like its slim, tapered design and long battery life, several companies--including Asus--have made some improvements to the Netbook genre since then. This version with its low-definition display, clacky keyboard, slower Intel Atom N270 processor, and Windows XP feels a bit dated. Today's Netbook shopper has more options than ever before, including newer CPUs, 11-inch HD displays, and improved graphics from Nvidia's Ion chip (to say nothing of Windows 7).
Asus EEE PC 1005HA
This netbook is a slim, smart collection of compromises that'll give you what you need for a good price. I can sum up the Asus Eee PC 1005HA in one sentence: It's a slightly thicker, slightly cheaper version of the Eee PC 1008HA. Hey, it's only fair. At this point, Asus releases more netbooks than Baskin Robbins has flavors. I won't recap all the versions we've reviewed--or are about to review--but the netbook maker continues making nips and tucks with designs, making just enough variations to warrant a separate take of the same micromachine. Is the 1005HA for you, though? Let's address the few big differences up front. This machine sells for $389, or about 50 bucks less than the 1008HA. The reason? The 1005HA isn't trying to slink its way into a manila envelope--it is slightly thicker (1.4 inches versus the 1008's svelter 1.1-inch waist). That's largely because this model has the VGA port grafted back on its side instead of having the space-saving dongle that slimmed down the 1008. Also gone: the little flaps covering all those "unsightly" ports sprouting around the machine.
Prices
| Retailer | Information | Stock | Prices | |
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Asus Eee Pc 1005ha-v 160gb 10.1" Xp Home 160g - White | In stock | $325 | |
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ASUSTeK COMPUTER - ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA | unknown | $355.95 | |
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Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BU 10.1-Inch Intel Atom Netbook Computer (Royal Blu... | unknown | $419 | |
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Asus Eee Pc 1005ha-pu1x-bk 10.1-inch Black Netbook | In stock | $450 |
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