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

Pros:
1. Beautiful, bright screen (as good if not better than my $1,000 Dell laptop.)
2. Small size and reasonable weight (not incredibly light, but very manageable at ~3 pounds).
3. Much faster than I was expecting. Zips through most applications.
4. Easy to upgrade.

Cons:
Right shift key, something I will get used to very quickly.

This is truly a break-through product. Finally someone has gone back to the basics on what a laptop is supposed to do (meet your needs when AWAY from your desk and be PORTABLE). I was tired of carrying around laptops that are getting bigger by the day. Although it is great having a 16 inch screen when you travel, it is much more convenient having a laptop that is only an afterthought when packing AND does not get crushed when the guy in front of you in coach reclines his seat. This unit is packed with features for very little money. As soon as I got this, I popped in a 2GB memory module and loaded it up with Office 2003 Professional, and a slew of productivity applications. This little guy runs them with no problems!

I considered the Aspire One before buying this unit. There are three reasons that drove me to the Asus. First, I saw several complaints regarding the wireless on the Aspire (who wants a mini laptop with bad wireless). Second, the Aspire is VERY difficult to upgrade (apparently you have to disassemble the whole thing to get it up to 1.5GB in memory). Third, the build quality on the Asus unit is top notch versus questionable hinge performance on the Aspire.

1000 vs 1000 HA vs 1000 H. The 160GB hard drive was a no brainer for me vs the SSD on the 1000 due to capacity. I chose the HA saving ~$50 because I rarely use bluetooth and g wireless is plenty fast for my needs. If bluetooth on a laptop are critical to you or N wireless is a must have, then choose the H.

The (in)famous right shift key is bit frustrating, but you will quickly get used to it and have your fingers work around the issue. If you are looking for a portable laptop that meets your needs when you are away from home or office, this is the one.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.