Final Thoughts and Conclusion
The ASUS Eee PC 1000HA could very well be the culmination of the ambitions from every Eee PC that preceded it. It’s got the perfect-sized display, a terrific form factor, a plentiful battery, adequate performance, and plenty of storage capacity. I really like how the design provides for a built-in notebook cooler of sorts, propping up the back to create an ergonomic angle and a cooling pocket of air.
The “real” hard drive won’t be able to offer the same power or speed benefits of a solid state drive, but this thing has a very workable 160GB of space. I’d say it’s worth the sacrifice. I’m also very pleased with the overall build quality, choice of materials, and the included sleeve. Asus has also included free access to Eee Storage, which acts as an online “cloud” for backing up your data.
The ASUS Eee PC 1000HA is not perfect. The placement of the right shift key on the keyboard is really annoying and the slightly higher price point (when compared to suitable competitors) may sway you in another direction, but let me tell you that this Eee is worth it. If you’re looking for a solid and affordable netbook, you can’t go wrong with the Eee PC 1000HA.
Pros
- Exceptional build quality and great design
- A real 160GB hard drive
- Very good battery life with standard battery
- Free online Eee storage
- Performance is at least up to par with direct competitors
Cons
- Very strange placement of right shift key
- Trackpad buttons feel remarkably stiff
- More expensive than comparable alternatives
- Awkward placement of stereo speakers
Overall Rating: 9.5/10.0
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