I have now had my Asus Eee PS 1000HA netbook for a week. I simply LOVE it! We have five other computers in our house, four desktops and a laptop, and for this week, this has been the only computer I have used. It is SO fun, and SO small, yet so powerful, that I basically have been using it for all my daily needs, plus discovered needs I didn't know I had. I even take it in the bathroom to read the NY Times online while.... well, instead of taking the paper in with me! My point is that it is getting close to becoming that ubiquitous little assistant that pretty much can go everywhere with you, and you just can USE it... no problems, quick start up, very long battery life (I have been getting between 5 and 7 hours with just regular use).
Some specifics: The display is bright .... too bright actually, I had to turn it down! By the way, to save some of you the trouble of finding how to do it (the manual did not mention it), hold the Fn (function) key on the bottom left of the keyboard, while pushing the little display brightness key about the numbers, one is for brighter and one is for darker, very easy).
The keyboard is fine, a bit smaller than a conventional one, but not as small as the other netbooks on the market. And that right shift key placement that everyone has been bitching about is indeed a pain, but I am getting used to it. Not enough of a reason not to buy this gem.
The speed of the processor is great! I am not sure what I would do that would require anything faster. It seems plenty fast, displays videos and sound and multiple windows without a hiccup. I really think the Windows XP that comes with it is perfect. I would worry a bit about Vista, if that is offered in the future.
I have not tried the camcorder or built in mic yet, but great features!
It is very light, and carrying it in a small backback or briefcase or just in its little carrying case is a breeze. Oh, and the AC adapter is also very light, about a third of the weight of my standard laptop. Just basically the weight of the cord, the actual little adapter on it is super light. Also, it is dual voltage, 110 and 220, and it is automatic, so if you travel all you need are the little adapter plugs, not a whole transformer.
In all, this is truly the most FUN computer I have ever had. I researched and researched, looked and tried all the others out there, settled on this, partially based on all the wonderful reviews here on Amazon, and then got it. I am SO happy I did! I would HIGHLY recommend this netbook! Get more detail about 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.
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