ASUS Eee PC 1000HE Netbook 9.5 Hours Battery

The Eee PC 1000HE is the latest netbook refresh from ASUS that offers a revamped chicklet style keyboard and the new Intel Atom N280 processor .

The Eee PC 1000HE is the latest netbook refresh from ASUS that offers a revamped chicklet style keyboard and the new Intel Atom N280 processor. The exterior and interior look nearly identical to the 1000HA and 901, so if you liked the old style you will love this. The biggest change users will find on this new model is the extended 9.5 hour battery life, thanks to a battery 30% larger and improved power management.

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE Specifications:

• Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz processor
• 160GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive (Seagate 5400.5)
• 1GB of DDR2 RAM (667MHz)
• Windows XP Home operating system with SP3
• 10” WSVGA LED-Backlit 1024 x 600 LCD
• Ports: 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA monitor out, headphone jack, microphone input, SD card reader (SDHC compatible), Kensington lock slot, Ethernet 10/100
• Webcam (1.3 MP)
• Battery: 7.2v 8700mAh 6-cell 63Wh battery
• Wireless: 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0
• One-year warranty
• Size: 10.47” x 7.3” x 1.12-1.50”
• Weight: 3lbs 2.4oz, 3lbs 9.9oz travel
• Price: $399 ($374 with $25 preorder discount)

Pros:

• Mind Blowing Battery Life
• Intel Atom N280
• Nice Keyboard, Display

Cons:

• A bit heavy

Final Words:

The Asus EEE PC 1000HE is one of the best netbooks in this range, it offers solid performance, great battery life and superb build quality. Most of all, it is priced very appropriately. The Asus EEE PC 1000HE should win the battle for Asus in this budget range.