Compare Prices : Asus Eee PC 1000 HA - Expert Reviews

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Is this the best 10in netbook out there? Andy finds out.

Pros: 10in screen, 80GB hard drive, more comfortable to use than previous models, runs slightly faster than previous models

Cons: No Gigabit Ethernet, two-finger scrolling was slow, no fingerprint reader, no expansion slot, no built-in 3G module

Verdict: The 1000H is the best Eee PC yet. It's got a larger screen and a larger keyboard than its predecessors, it's faster and it's also got a much larger storage capacity. It's perfect for on-the-go types who want something light and functional to work on.

Review summary: Can it reclaim the 'Best NetBook' tag from MSI Wind?

Pros: Good build quality, Improved keyboard and comfortable to use, Wi-Fi 802.11 n support, multi-touch scrolling, Good battery life, 80 GB storage space.

Cons: Touchpad response still mediocre, Average Wi-Fi reception, Expensive.

Review summary: The Thecus N3200 is a RAID drive that offers good performance at a reasonable price.

Verdict: As the market crowds, we're getting increasingly spoilt for choice by mini laptops. With its higher price point of £369, the Asus Eee PC 1000 is in danger of pricing itself out of the low-cost market, even if it does boast the biggest slab of SSD ...

Review summary: The screen size, battery life, weight and price all go up with the Eee PC 1000. Does that make it a big bargain, or just too big?

Verdict: As the price of the Eee PC models goes up, so does the performance of the larger laptops they have to compete with-for the $700 that the 40 GB Linux model costs, you could find a dual-core 15.4" laptop, or even a 17" HP Pavilion. But these are much ...