ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-inch Netbook
9. 5 hours* of battery life for all-day computing The Eee PC™ 1000HE boasts ASUS’ unique Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) which enhances energy efficiency and reduces power expenditure by up to 15%*, delivering up to an astounding 9. 5 hours* of unplugged use Large LED Backlit Screen A brilliant 10-inch LED backlit widescreen display makes reading documents and viewing multimedia files more comfortable. This latest generation of LED backlit technology allows for ultra-thin, ultra-bright and energy-efficient display allowing outstanding portability and versatility. 1024 x 600 resolution allows you to view a single page without often needing to scroll left or right. Chiclet-style Keyboard for Comfortable Use The chiclet-style keyboard is 92% the size of generic notebooks—making it more comfortable to type for less fatigue during prolonged use. Also included is a wide touchpad for friendly usage with a widescreen display. Powered by the Latest Intel Atom N280 ProcessorThe ASUS Ee
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Umay on July 3, 2009 at 4:39 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
incrediable little thing
I had made plans to buy a netbook about 2 months before I bought this product, I also come to conclusion to buy this one week before I bought it.
Oracle on July 3, 2009 at 5:30 pm
The 1st review I did on this machine gave only 1 star because the machine would not boot but now after Amazon replaced it twice I’ve got one that works and boy was it worth the wait and aggro. So how does it perform? Battery life: I tested this by using the 1000he as my work machine for a day on battery pack only. (I am a programmer and work from home by b/band connection to the office. ) The machine lasted well and was used non stop (apart from 1hour lunch) all day. At the end of the day I still had an hours worth of battery life. So their “All Day Computing” slogan is on the money IMO. Keyboard: I did not find the keyboard cramped or a pain to use, In fact I thought the track pad better than most lap tops and I preferred the stiffness of the button click. Screen: I used the low res mode mostly because I prefer not to have to scroll the desktop. I did not find any problems using the smaller screen, although when I went back to my main machine the luxury of a big screen did become apparent. For Most on the move requirements you will not be aware of any shortcomings in screen size. Wireless connection: Connects immediately and very stable All in all this is a great machine for the price and would have earned 5 stars if it had not been let down by the two previous non bootable machines which put a question mark over Asus’s QA One other thing: it comes with a recovery CD. Now net books are marketed as mobile pieces of kit, It is unlikely that you will carry around a portable co drive on your travels, otherwise why not take a full size laptop, so if something goes wrong you are going to have to wait until your back at base to fix it. I hope that as the capacity for USB sticks and cards increases Asus and others will offer a way to recover from a crash via one of those rather than a CD Would I recommend it to a friend : a wholehearted yes.
Lakin on July 3, 2009 at 7:08 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
ee PC 1000HE
There are now probably lighter and more compact net books about, however this has a very high spec – 160GB disk, excellent webcam, fast processor, bluetooth, etc.
Tabananica on July 3, 2009 at 7:38 pm
This Netbook is by far the best on the market currently (of 14/06/09). If you are in the market for one then buy this one, I have used several and I can state simply this is the best. When I first got mine one of the first things I did was install Windows 7 onto it, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that it was the best thing to do. XP is fine for the average user, but with Windows 7 this netbook becomes a whole new experience. Most of the drivers worked straight away, and the ones that didn’t were easily downloaded from the ASUS website; run them in compatibility mode and they’re as good as ever. The only disadvantage is you do lose the ability to put the screen resolution in 1024 x 768, instead of the standard 1024 x 600. But that’s an emulated resolution so I don’t see it as a loss. Anyway, to review the actual netbook. The newer N280 processor does make a difference over the older N270. It may only be a 0. 06GHz improvement, but the front side bus speed has been increased as well, making this a worthwhile upgrade. I’d like to say I upgraded the RAM to 2GB, for about £15 and this is certainly worth doing, it does make a difference, especially if you get 800MHz RAM, which is the max it can take. The 9. 5 hour battery life stated is actually accurate, which is surprising, usually these estimates are grossly exaggerated. I’ve managed to get just over 10 hours out of the thing on full power saving mode. On sleep mode this thing will last nearly 3 weeks, which is amazing. The heat coming from the machine varies between around 34 degrees C up to about 65 under full load. This is very reasonable and certainly I don’t have a problem using it on my lap for relatively light tasks such as internet browsing or email. The fan can make a bit of noise when it is on full, but I’ve heard much worse, and the fan doesn’t come on very often as long as you’re not in a hot room or asking it to play Crysis. I generally don’t use the touchpad very often, I’ve always preferred carrying a small mouse around with me, but it is good as touchpads go, and the gesture features that have been blatantly copied from Mac’s and iPhone’s are generally helpful. I did disable a few as I don’t need to have so many functions. I also hooked it up to a HD Monitor via the VGA/D-Sub connection and this thing can handle resolutions over full HD. I was running at 1920 x 1200 with no noticeable delay. I cannot vouch for the bluetooth or the Wireless N, as I only have wireless G at home, and have never had a need to use the bluetooth. I have it set-up, but have yet to pair anything with it. I also can’t state how good the eSATA/USB port is, I presume it will be as good as any eSATA port, with blazing transfer speeds. In regards to weight, you barely know you are carrying it in your bag. 1. 33KG is nothing for a laptop, and if you are going for negligible weight you’ll pay the cost. The Sony P-Series weighs about 650g, but it’s super-slow and costs £800. The hard drive in this netbook is certainly large enough for the standard person, I certainly will never fill it, and it’s not like external hard drives are that difficult to come by. Basically this netbook is extremely good, especially for the price. ASUS really know how to make a netbook, and the Eee PC family are all good, but this really is the daddy. If you are looking to buy a netbook (and if you’re on this page you must be) then get this. You won’t regret it, I certainly don’t.
Fulbright on July 3, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Bought this machine and I have to say it is one of the best buys I have ever made. Wonderful portable access to the web with the longest battery life I have ever encountered. Easy to use – great ‘touchpad’ features – works well with the external disc drive – just the best – 5*****!!!
Lindley on July 3, 2009 at 7:59 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Netbook
Excellent netbook. Very solidly built and feels like it could withstand some fairly rough treatment.
Myla on July 3, 2009 at 9:36 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Which netbook to buy?
I haven’t bought this just yet (but will do if I get a few quid for my old Dell laptop on Ebay this weekend) but have been researching the options.
Ethel on July 4, 2009 at 12:05 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Asus Netbook
Portable, almost full sized key board, great for web browsing and e mail around the house and in the garden, coffee shop and train!
Biton on July 4, 2009 at 2:22 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Is this the best?
Excellant little unit, but ask youselves if a lightweight 15inch laptop be better, as screen is difficult to use for long periods (as impossible to view whole page) and…
Anonymous on July 4, 2009 at 4:12 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great machine – one or two minor niggles
This is a great machine and you won’t be making a mistake buying it. Some excellent advice in the reviews here already that I won’t repeat.
Henri on July 4, 2009 at 6:08 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure brilliance
I searched the internet to make sure I was buying one of the better ‘netbooks’, and I’m glad I did. For around the £300 mark, this little machine is a beast!
Murphy on July 4, 2009 at 8:01 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
eee poker online
i bought the notebook for online poker via a dongle and it is perfect for this and easy to take about.
Raeanne on July 4, 2009 at 8:24 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
So much better than expected
After some research I settled on this machine. Having no experience of netbooks, I was a little nervous about what it would cope with. Boy, am I suprised.