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Buying ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK

Date: 2009-12-19T09:57:00.000-08:00
Buying ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 10.5 Hour Battery Life

I bought this to use when traveling within a developing country, where I need lots of battery life and don't feel like lugging around my conspicuous (and now heavy) 15" notebook.

I do a lot of LAMP work, so I wanted something I could set up to mirror my server. This machine is great for that. A small plug for Linux: I've installed 2 GB of RAM, but running Apache mpm-prefork, PHP, mysql, eCryptfs, compiz, Gnome, Firefox, OpenOffice, and JEdit under Ubuntu 9.04, I almost always have 1GB of RAM free. I haven't hit my swap yet in several weeks of heavy use, and performance has been more than satisfactory for what I do with it.

Pros:

Relatively easy to install Linux (just Google/Bing for "perfect ubuntu jaunty asus 1005ha"), if you know what you're doing and have access to another internet-connected computer (and 1GB+ blank USB drive) at the time. With a bit of tweaking, pretty much everything works, including all the hotkeys (except that as of this writing, bluetooth cannot be disabled in software to save power; try disabling it in the BIOS before boot). I can even run Compiz with "Normal" effects, including 2 virtual desktops and an excellent Exposé knock-off. One caveat: Let the BIOS, not eeepc-tray, manage the fan speed. The BIOS knows best.

Good battery life under Linux (about 7.5 hours under light use).

Compact and portable without being too small.

Surprisingly readable screen for the size.

Good webcam.

Cons:

Glossy screen. Most of the time it's not an issue, but if you do any work outside, be prepared to squint and squirm.

Glossy everything else. The lid, palm rest and bezel start out glossy, then end up looking like the inside of a bus/train window where people regularly rest their greasy heads and hands. I've found that regular Turtle Wax CAREFULLY applied in multiple coats can limit, but not eliminate, this. Warnings: 1) Do not use "Polish Wax": it is abrasive; not sure what it would do to your computer. 2) Obviously, just apply the wax dry, no water. 3) If you get wax inside your computer, it can melt and break things, stop buttons/keys from working, etc.; be reasonably cautious. 4) DO NOT GET WAX ON YOUR SCREEN. I'm not sure what would happen, but I certainly don't want to try it with mine.

Single mouse button/bar. The mouse button is annoying. It's pretty (and also, shiny and then greasy), but I sometimes find myself hitting the middle by accident and getting frustrated. 2 buttons would be best; at the very least Asus could put a slight bump or dip in the middle to demarcate. It is a bit firm, but otherwise, it would be too easy to hit by accident.

Microphone and speakers are a bit weak, but that is expected in a power-saving machine like this.

Requires purchase of Windows, and thus, per Microsoft's desire, cannot include 2 GB of RAM. If given the choice, I would prefer to spend the money on the RAM (which I did anyway). It turns out that the Windows license and the RAM are about the same price at wholesale, so I would rather have the choice.

Upgrading the hard drive voids your warranty and is relatively difficult. I haven't done it yet, but I would just like the freedom to do it. If you want to upgrade your drive (to a 256GB SSD, e.g.), look into the 1000HE. It's bigger, heavier, and has less battery life, but it is much easier to upgrade internal components.

Advice:

As noted by at least one reviewer, add a 2GB 800 MHz (PC6400) SO-DIMM. If you're running Linux, this is a very well-supported netbook, like the 1000HE; if something's not working, wait a couple of weeks, and someone will probably get it working. I chose this over the Toshiba NB-series because of the Linux support (I also prefer the Asus keyboard). Buy Best Price USA ASUS Eee PC 1005HA PU1X Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]

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Date: 2009-11-20T10:47:00.000-08:00
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I am new to netbooks, but this netbook rocks. It is perfect for my classes. I can use it at home, or carry it around very easily in my messenger bag. It connects wirelessly to the internet and has some storage space on it for my papers. The battery life is great. I don't mind the blue background (with Windows 7, you are not able to easily change the background). It's user friendly and oh so portable.Buy ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA PU17 BU Windows7 Black Friday Best Price Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]

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Buying ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU17-BU

Date: 2009-11-13T19:24:00.000-08:00
Buying ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU17-BU 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - 10.5 Hours Of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)

I am deeply well impressed with this machine. It is small and light, but not too small, and yet light enough for you to carry anywhere at any time. The screen is just the right size and I got used to the keyboard size after just a couple of strokes. It truly delivers 10.5 hours of battery! I didn't believe it. I thought they said 10.5 hours to deliver about 8 hours nominal, but no, you charge it at home and you can spend the entire day working with it and the battery will last. Windows starter loaded in it is just enough, I have had if for 2 weeks now and still have not seen a missing feature I couldn't live without. I used to have a Sony Vaio 11.5" screen notebook, which was light and fast, but this ASUS is just as fast, lighter and packed with resources. My Vaio has become a desk ornament! All in all, a 5 star product.Buy Buy ASUS EeePC Seashell 1005HA PU17 BU Best Price Lowest Price, Order Now! [Click Here!]

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Where To Buy ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook

Date: 2009-10-11T07:33:00.000-07:00
Where To Buy ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 10.5 Hour Battery Life

From a person with very simplistic knowledge of computers, I wanted to add my comments because I rely so heavily on comments when making decisions on items to purchase. After all of the reviews I knew that this was the netbook for me. However, SAM's club only had the Acer D250 and it was cheaper, so I tried it for about 3 days. No major complaints, but felt like I married the wrong guy. I took it back and purchased this one. I could not be happier! I use the computer for writing (working on a big written project) and for browsing the internet, checking e-mail, and uploading pics of my children. I love this little thing so much, especially the fact that I don't have to plug in all day! That's the absolute greatest feature. However, there are other great features, including the keyboard, the general look, the speed of the machine on and off line, touchpad is okay-even better if you keep the plastic on it that covers it when you open the box, the weight is perfect. I'm so pleased that I chose this one and thanks to all of you who contribute your opinions and your knowledge. It's extremely helpful!!! YAY!!!Check Price and see more detail on ASUS Eee PC 1005HA PU1X BK [Click Here!]


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ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf (7-Inch Display, Intel Mobile Processor, 512 MB RAM, 2 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Galaxy Black

Date: 2009-10-04T14:17:00.001-07:00

... Yes its a 300 dollar laptop. But the experience sucks. What you save in cash you pay for in frustration. Painfully slow. Tiny screen. Awful linux interface. Tiny postage stamp of a mouse pad. Keys that trip you up and cause you to delete whole sentences in a single slip (thank god for undo). Unimpressive battery life leaves you tethered to an outlet.

A year ago I bought this computer to write with, and my experience with it has taught me the value of not skimping on things like screen size, keyboard size, and mousepad size. It's not really feasible to reread your work on a monitor this size, and editing is so key for improving your writing. Forget web surfing. And if anything goes wrong, good luck fixing it, linux is still for techies, and completely unapologetic for the non technical crowd. Installing software feels like you're hacking the system.

Yes I still use this thing, so it can't be that bad. It IS light, you won't even notice it in your backpack. It's a nice color. It is relatively stable (but when it crashes it goes down hard).

When it works, it connects to the internet reasonably fast, and I can use google docs to write stories. But its painful to use this thing. Writing is hard enough.

As soon as a I can, I'm going to sell this thing, sell my imac, and get a macbook pro. ...
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