ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-VU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 8.5 Hour Battery Life Reviews

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Go anywhere in style with the Eee PC 1005HA-V. Weighing less than 3lbs and with up to 8.5 hours of battery life, the 1005HA-V is the perfect on-the-go companion. With built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, a .3MP webcam and Digital Array Mic, you can stay connected with friends wherever you go. The 1005HA-V’s 92%-scaled ergonomic keyboard and Multi-Touch touchpad make it a breeze to type and navigate through content. And a brilliant 10.1 inch matte LCD display makes viewing documents and multimedia content more comfortable than ever. With its sleek curves and smooth lines, the Eee PC 1005HA-V offers superior style without sacrificing performance or mobility.
The 10.1-inch Eee PC 1005HA-V Seashell shines as the ideal mini-notebook for the traveler looking to have it all.

Utilizing ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, the Eee PC 1005HA-V boasts an astounding 8.5 hours of uninterrupted battery life so you can work on important documents and surf the Web longer than ever before.

Inspired from the sea shell's contour shape, you will appreciate the attention to detail and eye-catching beauty that makes the Eee PC 1005HA-V a true work of art. Dressed in a sparkling pearlescent "shell" casing that gives it a captivating sheen, the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell is beautiful inside and out.

The Eee PC 1005HA-V offers great user comfort and convenience with its 92% scaled keyboard, multi-touch touchpad and instant key (for quick access to touchpad-lock). The 10.1-inch LED-backlit display and sleek chassis will allow you to work or travel in absolute comfort for hours on end. The generous 160GB hard disk drive storage will enable you to easily store and access your important data.

Miles ahead of its competition, the Eee PC 1005HA-V provides leading-class performance and superior portability liberating you from wall chargers and bringing you into the future of mobility.

Key Features

• Stunning looks and convenient mobility with seashell design weighing a mere 2.8 lbs
• Large 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen, ergonomic keyboard and multitouch touchpad for extra comfort and convenience
• 8.5 hours of unplugged all-day computing with ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine
• Easy mobile wireless connectivity via built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n (draft 2.4GHz n)
• ASUS Eee Docking utility to enhance the user experience
• Built-in webcam and microphone for simple and clear communication
• Spacious 160GB* HDD storage for convenient storage on-the-go

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Stunning Looks with Seashell Design

One of the thinnest and lightest mini-notebooks of its class, the Eee PC 1005HA exhibits eye-catching style and a high-quality, reliable build. Inspired from a sea shell's contour shape, you will appreciate the attention to detail that makes the Eee PC 1005HA a true work of art. Dressed in a sparkling pearlescent "shell" casing that gives it a captivating sheen, the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell is beautiful inside and out, and weighs a mere 2.8 lbs. This sleek, sophisticated Eee PC 1005HA-V comes in your choice of either black, blue, pink or white colors and with every use you will appreciate the relentless attention to detail encompassed in its design.

8.5 Hours of All-Day Computing and Unplugged Freedom

Eee PC 1005HA-V's Super Hybrid Engine, LED-backlit display, Intel Atom Processor and high density Li-Ion battery pack provides you with more power per charge; up to 8.5 hours* of unplugged use when you are out and about.  To recharge using the AC power adapter, power plug must be fully pushed into the power socket on the Eee PC until it clicks firmly into place. The Super Hybrid Engine also manages your power consumption, providing you with optimal power depending on your current usage needs. To enjoy maximum battery life, simply change the default setting in the Super Hybrid Engine software. With enriched, unplugged freedom, you can finish your work, video chat with friends, or enjoy entertainment on-the-go, with an astounding 8.5 hours of battery life with the Eee PC 1005HA-V.

Large LED Backlit Screen for Comfortable Viewing

A brilliant 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display makes reading documents and viewing multimedia files comfortable in any situation. The Eee PC 1005HA-V incorporates the latest generation of LED backlit technology, providing an ultra-thin, ultra-bright and energy-efficient display. 1024 x 600 resolution allows you to view most pages without needing to scroll left or right.

Ergonomic Keyboard and Multi-touch Touchpad

Thanks to intelligent engineering, the Eee PC 1005HA's thin and compact chassis sports an ergonomically designed keyboard that is a comfortable 92% of the size of a regular notebook's keyboard, providing fatigue-free typing during prolonged use. The Eee PC 1005HA also comes with a user-friendly wide-format multi-touch touchpad to help you easily navigate the widescreen display without a mouse. The multi-touch interface allows you to scroll and zoom quickly with 2 fingers and is intuitive and kid friendly. For your convenience, there is also an easy-to-access hotkey for locking the touchpad when you want to use an external mouse.

Flexible Connectivity with Eee PC 1005HA

The Eee PC 1005HA-V Seashell comes with the latest in wireless connectivity, including WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n). Connect easily to wireless networks anywhere you go. The Eee PC 1005HA includes numerous easily accessible ports including 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x VGA port, 2 x Audio input/output ports, 1 x RJ-45 port, and a Kensington Lock port. A spring-loaded Plug-and-Play MMC/SD/SDHC flash card slot is also provided to let you easily transfer your digital photos and videos and expand your system storage.

Built-in Webcam and Microphone and Power Efficient Intel Atom N270 Processor

A built-in 0.3M Pixels webcam built-in and internal microphone allows you to enjoy clear audio/video conversations with family and friends even when you're out and about. The ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-V Seashell is powered by the Intel Atom N270 processor. Built with the world’s smallest transistors, the Atom N270 processor uses only 2.5 watts of power – less than 1/10 of the power consumption of ordinary desktop processors – offering extremely long battery life.

Quick Recovery with Just One Key

The Eee PC 1005HA-V comes with a built-in quick recovery system that restores your system to its factory settings when you press F9 three times during start-up. The quick F9 recovery process eliminates the need for a Windows CD or driver CD if you need to restore your system from the factory settings. It is recommended that you backup your data prior to using the recovery system.

Warranty

1 Year Warranty and Flawless Display Guarantee from ASUS

Users can rest easy with the Eee PC 1005HA-V Seashell's 1 year warranty and ASUS’ Zero Bright Dot Flawless Display Guarantee. If the purchaser discovers one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel with no cost to the purchaser.

What's in the Box

Eee PC 1005HA-V Seashell (Black)

Power Adapter

User Manual

Warranty Card

Recovery DVD / Support CD

Specifications

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home

Display: 10.1-inch 1024x600 LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD (matte screen)

Intel CPU: Intel Atom N270

Wireless Data Network: WLAN: 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n)

Memory: 1GB DDR-2 (Memory size is upgradable to 2GB)

Hybrid Storage: 160GB* HDD

Camera: 0.3M Pixels

Audio: Stereo Speakers, High-Definition Audio CODEC, Built-in Microphone

Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot

Input/Output: 1 x VGA connector, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks: Headphone & Mic-in

Battery: 8.5 hours** Li-Ion battery†

Dimensions: 10.31 (W) x 7.01 (D) x 1.02~1.44 (H) inches

Weight: 2.81 lbs (with battery)

Color: Black

* Hard drive capacity without operating system.
**Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.
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† To recharge using the AC power adapter, power plug must be fully pushed into the power socket on the Eee PC until it clicks firmly into place.

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Technical Details

- Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz
- 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max; Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
- Windows XP Home Operating System, Up to 8.5 Hours of Battery Life
- 10.1-inch WSVGA 1024x600 LCD Display
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 "Bad hardware, lousy Asus software" 2009-11-02
By JSBeck (United States)
On the first day the included Asus software crashed requiring a hard reboot. The next day a screen corruption error required a hard reboot. I can't remember the last time I needed to do hard reboots on any of my other computers.


 "Sam's review" 2009-11-01
By Samuel J Gold
The ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-VU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 8.5 Hour Battery Life is easy to use. It is fast and easy to type on. It is very easy to travel with it especially using it on a plane. I bought an optional CD rom player and a netbook travel case. It looks good and performs well. I highly recommend it.


 "Good but not great" 2009-11-01
By John S. Bagdon
This is a good netbook but isn't great because of the junk softwear it comes with. It is amazing how cool this netbook runs and for how long without a recharge.


 "Great! ...Except" 2009-10-30
By 19YCopy5 (CPR/MECKeag)
Great inexpensive little notebook! Love it.

One little shortcoming that some buyers may not think is so little however, and which ASUS has apparently not taken yet taken responsibility for, is a wireless access problem.

My 1005 HA (white), just received from Amazon and running Windows XP, will access unencrypted/unlocked (no password required) public hotspots and private no-password-required sites just fine. However, it utterly refused to access my own password protected router (Linksys WRT54G2) no mater what I did, proclaiming "unable to find a certificate to log you onto the network." It wouldn't even pop up a place where I could enter my router/network password.

I quickly discovered that I was not the only one dealing with the problem. On one ASUS forum, a techie cried that after 20 hours of trying to figure it out he was ready to throw the ASUS out his 10th floor office window. Maybe because I am not a techie and don't know what I'm not supposed to know, I figured out a solution after only some eight hours. If you have need you might try the following:

Click on (or double-click, if that's what your XP is set for): Control Panel; Network Connections; (right-click) Wireless Network Connection; Properties; Advanced Properties; Network Address and at right ENTER YOUR ROUTER'S ADDRESS; click on Save or Save Changes at bottom of same page. That's it. When you boot the ASUS within range of your router the ASUS will lock onto the router. The menu screen will still claim it can't find the certificate but click on your favorite browser and it will be there (or go to the Control Panel, and Wireless Network Connection and pick whatever hotspot you want to access on the road per normal). Now mine works fine.

Where do you find your router's address? You may have to Google the question, or contact the router's mfgr. And while I love this model (I had a Eee PC 2G Surf before this), I did add an optical mouse, not yet received (Amazon sells an inexpensive ASUS optical mouse) as the touch-pad can be an unnecessary frustration.





 "Power and Battery Issues" 2009-10-30
By C. SCHELL
I charged the battery overnight once. It seemed to charge properly. When I proceeded to use it for the first time the next day, the battery meter remained at 100% until the computer shut off due to a dead battery (after an estimated 3-4 hours). When I tried to recharge, it would not charge and only would work when plugged in. After researching the issue, I found a lot of battery/power supply/battery meter issues with this netbook cited. So, I returned for a refund. I picked up a more mainstream brand (HP) with no issue. Also, the other netbook I got seems more solidly built, everything works perfectly, and it seems much faster and more responsive.

Note about return process:
To Amazon's credit, they made the return process very easy. I haven't seen the actual credit to my card as of 10/30, but I assume this will go off without a hitch. Amazon's return policy and process has been the best online merchant's that I have dealt with to date. For example, Amazon pays for the shipping for the return. Amazon has earned my respect.


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