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| Brand: Asus
Category: Personal Computer
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  88 reviews
Sales Rank: 475
Color: Fine Ebony
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Atom
Processors: 1
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 80
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Native Resolution: 10
Display Size: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 10.5 x 1.1
MPN: EEEPC1000H-BK009X
Model: EEEPC1000H-BK009X
UPC: 884840272526
EAN: 0884840272526
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 Affordable light weight / featured packed mini notebook is not an oxymoron August 14, 2008
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
I have been looking forever for a light weight / featured packed mini notebook w/ a reasonable price and good to great battery life. I wanted something that would allow me to surf the net while lounging in my patio, check e-mails at wifi hotspots, stream some Hulu or Netflix in the kitchen while doing dishes, take on overnight business trips and watch movies on an airplane, and carry to the coffee shop w/o breaking a sweat. Asus finally built the mini notebook I was looking for.
It's amazing how many features are packed into the 1000h. Pessimist's will immediately point out that you can find a much more featured laptop packed for $549. Yes, but try to find one that squeezes Windows XP, SDHC card reader, wireless N, 80 gb storage, a power efficient Intel processor, bluetooth, 1.3 mp webcam, all into a pint size 3 lb package. On top of that add a real world battery life of 5 hrs. I can't think of any other alternatives than maybe an MSI Wind.
Anyways, I'll cut to the chase. What are the +'s and -'s?
+'s
1. Battery life- 4 to 5 real hours, not paper hours. Heck, that's better than my portable dvd player.
2. Compact size and weight- About the size of my 10" portable DVD player, but about twice the weight.
3. Build quality- Overall very solid, sturdy metal screen hinges, nice glossy plastic used on the shell, minimal body flex, no jiggle in the battery connectors.
4. LCD screen-Sharp, bright, no light leakage from the ends and no dead pixels
5. Extra touches- Bluetooth, 1.3 mp web cam, 3 usb ports, and a SD card reader. Asus could have easily skimped on any of these, but it's nice to see a laptop maker that doesn't nickel and dime.
6. Overall performance- This one was very surprising. The 1000H is very snappy. XP load time is silly fast and overall performance is very good for a mini notebook. This thing will probably rock w/ 2gb of RAM.
7. LCD off button- What a friggin ingenious idea ! Why the heck doesn't every laptop come with this. I don't need the LCD on when I want to listen to podcasts or stream music.
-'s
1. Fan- The fan is a bit noisy when run at full speed, but is acceptable when the processor is set to "max battery life".
2. Keyboard- Exhibits no flex, but tactile response could be better
3. Slip cover- Included is a zippered cover, but it should include a separate compartment for the power adapter.
4. Fingerprints- The black gloss really shows finger prints, but at least Asus includes a micro fiber cloth to wipe them off.
It is really hard to complain about this product. Most people complaining do not understand that this mini notebook was not intended to compete with full size laptops and should also keep in mind the $549 price tag. Like some other reviewer's I am a die hard Apple Mac fan and swore I would never buy another Windows machine. However, pigs will fly when Apple builds any type of laptop for $549. The Asus 1000H is perfect for anyone looking for a truly portable computing experience and is currently the creme de la creme of mini notebooks under $600.
Great Netbook for Road Warriors! July 30, 2008
53 out of 58 found this review helpful
So I purchased this Asus Eee 1000H model in black at an electronics chain store in Taipei, Taiwan. I believe the local prices are slightly cheaper than the US retail price, but not by much. Don't worry.
I'm a MAC enthusiast. I currently own the regular MacBook and do all my hardcore writing on it. But when I travel to meetings or conferences, I needed a smaller laptop. Yeah, Apple's 12" macbook is still too bulky imo. I'm female and with 3 inch heels, every little pound counts! Besides, other than my regular handbag, I hate to carry an additional laptop bag. So Eee was my best bet.
I looked around similar offerings by HP, Dell, and Acer. For the specs, price, and the roomy enough 10" screen, I opted for Asus.
Did consider MacAir, but it's just too expensive right now, and I'm waiting for the 2nd generation to roll out with glitches fixed.
10" screen is the smallest I can go, because with smaller Eee models, I can't type without making a ton of mistakes and doing so hurts my hands.
The power up speed is extremely fast. Love Windows XP. This model comes with Microsoft Work, not Office. But for basic writing, and excel I don't mind Works.
Connects to my broadband in a heartbeat, detects wireless networks too.
The aesthetics is great. I love it in black. White can get dirty too easily. Yes, it does accumulate fingerprints, but you can easily wipe it down with the cloth they've included in the package.
Powerful, flexible, inexpensive, little unit. I love it, and it comes with a black microfiber sleeve to store your Eee inside your bigger carryon.
Great for kids too.
But for handsome 6 feet tall 200 pound men, I suspect not too suitable! =)
If you're in the market for a netbook NOW, get the 1000H. NOW! August 13, 2008
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
BUYING EXPERIENCE: first off, i bought my 1000H through an amazon seller, Beach Camera. the only sad part about it was, 3 days after i ordered it, the price dropped by $100. EVERYWHERE! i requested for a price match/adjustment from them, alas, they are not able to accommodate such a request (the only option given was to return item by refusing the delivery. that was it). i'm normally a Best Buy / Circuit City patron. and for an item like this, i think i'm better off buying from the big guys (or from amazon directly) as they are able to accommodate such requests and adjustments. from order to delivery, it took a full 11 days for fulfillment. if it weren't for the tasty product that i'd be unveiling, i'd be refusing and returning the item ordered.
that said... how's the 1000H?
if you MUST HAVE A NETBOOK NOW, GO FOR THE 1000H.
THE GOOD:
1. Size / Weight - i've seen the 900s at BB, they're too small for me. yes. this is the perfect compromise between a 7incher and a 12incher if mobility is your issue. weight is ideal, it won't break your back!
i have been travelling all over the country this year for almost 12x now. believe me, it's such a thrill to finally be free from the heavy 14" and 15.4" laptops i have been carrying (notwithstanding the fact that you have to bring it out of your bag, and put it back again, whenever you pass by airport x-rays).
in fact, i'll be travelling again tomorrow, and i am very excited to be lugging this lil baby with me!
my take on the size of the 1000H? the eeepc has finally grown up.
2. Looks - very very professional, very attractive. for the working class, this lil guy means business. it has an "i'm not a toy" attitude to it.
as people have commented before me, yes, glossy finish = fingerprint magnet. good thing it does not scratch easily. i can live with that. wiping the lid should be the normal routine after using your 1000H.
3. Storage - 80GB of old-school hard drive for me. am not too hot about SSD model (20gb SSD on the 1000?). i don't notice any performance hit to the system anyway. the more, the merrier for me. (in fact, i always have a portable HDD with me, a 320 WD passport, which pairs perfectly well with the 1000H).
4. RAM - on-board 1GB provides good perforamance already. the process of upgrading to 2GB is so easy, you can do it in less than 5min. did it, do it! with 2gb, you won't need your virtual memory anymore - disable it, and add a bit of speed to your eee.
5. Running Prorams - i uninstalled programs that came with it (ie OfficeStar, Works, etc), and installed the usual stuff i need (iTunes, quicktime, Explorer7, Media Player 11, YM, Office 2007, Photoshop Elements 6) all of them running perfectly well.
i don't heavily play games on my computer anymore (IMHO, that's best left to the Xboxes and PS3s of this world). oh, but the ones that reside in my eee? Zuma (and i'll try installing the retro Sierra On-Line adventure games of old, and see how it fares) hehe
6. Brightness - albeit it's matte (i prefer the glossy screens), the screen ilicits impressive levels of brightness. can't complain in this area.
7. Keyboard - size is close to a regular keyboard, so my fast fingers are waltzing all over it (i can never type on the first gen Eees)! be forewarned though, i read in varous forums that some reported flexing on their keyboard. might be a case of loose adhesive under it which some people remedied on their own. but if you experience this and don't want to tinker with your eee, send it back. mine was flex-free though.
8. Touch Pad - you can always buy a bluetooth mouse (to save on the USB slots), or be content with the touchpad which is not a bad thing. tapping on it functions as the left/right buttons, and with 2-finger scrolling. you hardly will use the buttons at all. i have yet to discover the gestures you can do with it (ala Mac).
9. Battery - haven't really tested it thoroughly, but it lasted me 2 hours+ on my first night with it, with 'round 60% of battery life to it.
not bad.
10. It's quiet! - you practically don't hear anything (ie fan, HDD). so if you get yours and you get the slightest annoyance of hearing the fan blowing, or the HDD's parts moving? return it. that should not be the case. oh, and it runs fairly cool too, certainly, not a lap-burner!
11. Intel Atom CPU (the latest, battery-efficient), Bluetooth, Wifi, Ethernet connection, 3 USB 2.0, 1 SD slot, VGA port (still perfect for presentations using projectors!), an ok 1.3MP webcam, the Asus Super Hybrid Engine (for easy adjustment of power consumption modes). what else can i say?!
THE BAD:
1. Gloss - might be a turn-off for some, as it becomes a canvass of thumbprints after a while. as i've said, i can live with that. oh, and i ordered a leather case from pdair (dot com) anyway.
2. Screen Size - although it ain't distracting, bezel around the screen is such a waste of space! they could've added more screen size to it, i'd be an inch happier.
3. Resolution - of which, you have 4 dafault options (by using the Resolution Key on the keyboard): 800x600 - naahhh, too low and the screen appears a bit stretched. 1024x768 - naahhh, you wouldn't want to be scrolling vertically/horizontally to see the entire screen. 1024x768compressed - hohumm, you do get the entire screen, but again, a bit stretched, to fit. so the REAL option really is the 1024x600 where everything is in its correct proportions. be ready to tinker with your icon and font sizes though, as they'd appear too large on your desktop and windows.
4. Touchpad Buttons (left & right) - TOO STIFF! good thing the touchpad accomplishes the tasks provided by the buttons. in time i guess (with much patience and repeated use), it'll come to a comfortable clicking level.
5. The sleeve - out of the box, it comes with a nice-looking black zippered sleeeve, that to me, is enough as a carrying case for the eee (as you stow the entire thing in your bag). the material is such a dust and lint magnet though!
THE UGLY:
1. EeePC typeface - this is already nitpicking. but the makers should invest more on logo design!
THE VERDICT:
again, if you must have a good performing netbook NOW, the Eeepc1000H is the only game in town.
but if you still can WAIT, check out the 1000H contenders coming from Dell and Lenovo before getting this asus (from the pics i've seen, they're very nice to the eyes!). do extensive research on the current contenders from MSI, Acer, etc. then, make your decision. the deluge of new netbooks coming from the big brands will happen before the year ends anyway.
but as it stands, i think the 1000H has set the current benchmark. it's either the new players match its features and offer it at a lower price point. or exceed its features at an acceptable price.
competition is good. we, happier (wink wink)!
Great value - great wow factor August 17, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I am typing this review on my new 1000h. The keyboard feels almost as big as a regular laptop keyboard. It is comfortable to type on. For web browsing, 1024x600 resolution is sufficient. The built in webcam, the long batter life, and the light weight makes this ultra portable laptop well worth the $550 it cost to purchase.
You will want to upgrade the stock 1gb of ram to the max 2gb for $40.
Boot time is fast, and the ATOM processor seems fast too. Great buy for students and travelers!
The greatest laptop ever August 1, 2008
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
Ordered the eee pc 1000h from ebay, got it on 7/25.
Having played with it for almost a week now, i can safely write something for this little wonder.
Originally I was planning to buy the msi wind because the 6 cell wind has very similar configuration as eee1000h, but it was 150 dollars less expensive(6cell wind $499 vs. eee1000h $649). Later on msi announced 6cell wind won't be available until late august/early september due to battery shortage, and eee1000h price was reduced by $100. Since eee pc series already have pretty good track record and msi wind is relatively new, I made a quick decision: placed an order on ebay and never regretted my choice since then.
The eee1000h comes with windows xp home sp3. Booting takes about 30 seconds. LED screen is pretty bright. Basically I can get very good lighting when brightness is set to about 30%. It comes with two partitions, 40GB each. After charging the battery, the first thing I wanted to do is to install ubuntu hardy 8.04 on the second partition and set up dual booting. I messed up with disk partition the first time, so I decided to try the recovery dvd. Man, the recovery is FAST! believe it or not, it took only 4 minutes 30 seconds to recover to factory pre-installed state. At first the ethernet and wireless didn't work under ubuntu. After fixing the drivers(credits to http://ubuntu-eee.com/index.php5?title=EeePC_901),
everything worked perfectly(except Fn keys, only brightness control works under ubuntu, but I can live with it). One thing i noticed is that ubuntu seems to be more powering consuming than windows xp. With xp, my battery shows 6h 35m at 100% when doing nothing, with brightness 30%, wifi on and bluetooth off. With ubuntu, the same condition shows only 4h 18m. I guess that has something to do with xorg/compiz always running in the background. The keyboard feels pretty responsive, I can type really fast on the keyboard. The CPU is powerfull yet very quiet. It doesn't get so warm as previous eee pc series. The lid hinge is sturdy and the black ebony case feels solid, although it gets my finger print very easily.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with it. Greatest laptop ever!!
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