ASUS 1005HA is one of the best netbooks around. ASUS has so many netbooks that sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish among all these different models. Add to the fact that there are 3 different ASUS 1005 HA models up for sale and things get even more confusing. A lot of folks have told me that they often make mistakes when picking up an ASUS laptop and pay less for a model without realizing that they are getting less for their money as well.

If you are interested in purchasing an ASUS 1005HA netbook, here are the 3 models you should pay attention to:

• ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK Netbook
• ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-VU1X Netbook
• ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-EU1X Netbook

These models do look very similar on the surface. They all have the same design and almost similar features. But they are some slight differences that shoppers need to pay attention to get the most for their money. PU1X is the top of the line model. You get a faster CPU and more battery life with this model. It is a bit heavier than the low-end 1005HA model, but you get about 5 more hours of battery life from your netbook (comparison chart after the break).

Here is how these models stack up against each other:

So as you can see the difference is not huge, but you do want to make sure you pay attention to what you are paying for. Is it worth paying an additional $40 to get a slightly faster CPU and more battery life? I’d say yes, but the jury is out on that.