ASUS Eee PC 1000HA 10-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel ATOM N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB E-Storage, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Fine Ebony

This product has a lot of value. You really get a lot for your money. If you compare it on the basis of processor, memory, screen size, etc, you are really missing the point. What this thing does best is give you a relatively ample PC in a package that makes it much more usable than your typical laptop. It seems like laptops just keep getting bigger and bigger. Isn't the whole idea to have a PC "in your lap". With this one you can do just that. The 9" screen version is just too small though. The keyboard mainly, but the extra inch on the screen is huge. As much as I hate MS, I opted to not go with Linux version mainly because I wanted the white case.

PROS:
* Mainly it is the size. Very easy to tote around. Get a wireless mouse. I like the Logitech V220 ($27 @ WM)
* The battery life is the big factor. With most laptops, you just get started on something and then its time to find an outlet. This one goes the distance.
* It also has a great screen. Nice and bright.
* Plenty of disk space. I suggest the HD over FLASH so you can load Office and also have plenty of room for pictures and music.
* A keyboard that is easy to get used to being 95% of normal size.
* Ergonomic layout is logical with all the blue function keys easy to figure out, not complicated, just what you need and nothing more.

CONS:
So far, not many. I use HOME and END a lot and on this machine you need to use the blue function key with them so it is a two step key process, but that's about it.

ADVICE:
* Get the 2 Gig RAM module, it makes it run faster for few $. It should appear on this page as an item people also bought.
* Don't worry about not having a CD/DVD drive. Many SW companies let you get a trial version of their software. If you already own that SW, you can download it then just enter your product key and off you go. Otherwise, go to another PC and copy it to a flash drive. Most programs are not all that big considering how much FLASH space you get for your $ these days. MS Office S & T 2003 full install was only 228Mb. Don't forget to open notepad and note your product key and just include it as a file on the FLASH. With 160Gb of disk space, I created a directory on the Eee C: drive called "Install Disks", then a folder under that, for example, "MS Office 2003" and put that whole disk copy there including the "_product key.txt" file. HINT: Use the underscore in front of the name and it shows up at the top of the list and does not get lost in the shuffle. Oh, before you copy the files from the CD be sure to go the Tool-> Folder Options and set it to "Show hidden files and folders", select one file and do a CTRL-A to select every file, then drag and drop in the file you created on your FLASH drive.

Sorry this got long-winded. Just trying to help and do my part.
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