ASUS Eee PC 1005HA Review

Meet ASUS’ latest netbook. ASUS netbooks need no introduction. If you are looking for a portable, yet powerful machine to take with you during your business trips or get your college work done, you won’t go wrong with ASUS netbooks. ASUS is known for manufacturing energy efficient laptops, but it has certainly outdone itself with 1005HA. The Super Hybrid Engine used in this laptop lets you get 10.5 hours of battery life out of each charge. That alone can be a great reason to get your hands on this netbook.

Key Features:

It’s not hard to know what to expect from an Eee PC. These gadgets have been around for a while, so you know you are going to get something very portable and powerful at the same time. Here is exactly what you get:

• Battery: Up to 10.5 Hours of Battery Life
• CPU: Intel Atom N280 Processor 1.66GHz (latest)
• RAM: 1GB DDR2 RAM which you can upgrade to 2GB;
• Networking: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Storage: 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
• Webcam: 1.3MP webcam for video conferences and chat.
• Weight: only 2.8 lbs.
• Online Storage: 10GB Free Eee Storage
• OS: Windows XP Home Operating System
• Display: 10.1-inch WSVGA 1024×600 LCD Display

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MSI Wind U100-432US Netbook

MSI is known for making some of the best netbooks on the market. MSI netbooks are not only portable but are powerful as well. MSI Wind U100-432US is no exception. The Wind actually stands for something — Wi-Fi Network Device. MSI Wind U100-432US is a 10 inch netbook that is highly portable and perfect for business professionals on the go. The 10-inch LCD screen has a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution, which is decent for a netbook. And the screen quality is superb, especially with the LED backlit technology used on this device.

You get the standard netbook features that you get with the most popular netbooks. You get ATOM N270 CPU, 1 GB Ram, and 160 hard drive on this netbook. You also get wireless N capability, a web cam, and bluetooth. As far as connectivity features are concerned, you get a lot of options with this netbook:

• 4-in-1 SD/MMC/MS/MSpro Card Reader
• 3 USB 2.0 Ports
• 1 Mic-In Port
• 1 Headphone Port
• 2 Internal Speakers
• SoundBlaster Audio

Insert Mold Roller (IMR) technology used on this netbook is very interesting as it keeps your netbook looking new and without fingerprint marks for as long as possible. MSI Wind U100-432US also comes with text magnification technology that helps you read all kinds of documents without hurting your eyes.

You also get a 6 cell battery that lets you use your netbook for 6 hours between each charge. MSI Wind U100-432US weighs only 2.6 lbs. That means you can get more done on the road without having to carry a large weighty laptop with you around.

Verdict: A-. Overall, U100-432US is a portable netbook that is designed for small business owners. It comes with wireless N capability and a decent set of features for a netbook. It’s energy efficient too.  MSI Wind U100-432US Netbook is going to cost you about $300, making this netbook an affordable option for most folks. Having a faster CPU would have pushed this netbook over the top, but N270 is a decent enough CPU to let you get your work done without too much trouble.

*check our latest netbook ratings to find out where U100-432US stands.

ASUS Eee PC 904HA – Review

Asus is known for having some of the best netbooks available on the market. ASUS Eee PC 904HA is one of those netbooks. It is designed for business professionals and those who are constantly on the go. The device is tiny and yet powerful enough to allow you to get the job done. ASUS is known for putting extra attention in quality, and this netbook is certainly a high quality item. So let’s see what 904HA has to offer:

• Screen: you get a 8.9 inch screen that is not too big but doesn’t require you to put extra burden on your eyes to see things on your laptop.
• CPU: Atom N270 has become the standard CPU on top netbooks these days. N280 is coming to new netbooks but you still get a lot of value with this CPU.
• Battery: Asus’ hybrid energy is legendary for allowing folks to use their batteries for hours. It’s just an efficient engine that gets you more out of your battery. In this case, you get about 5.5 hours of work time with your netbook.
• Keyboard: I found the keyword to be not too hard to get used to. When you switch from an 18 inch laptop to a 9 inch one, you are always going to have to adjust, but this one was very easy to get used to.
• Wireless: I wish this item supported wireless N connection. You do get the standard wireless G support, which is fast enough to get work done.
• Hard Drive: you get a 160 GB hard drive with your Eee PC. Your drive comes with 2 equal 80 GB partitions. That’s probably the best way if you want to use one drive to back up your important data and the other for your OS activities.
• Weight: 904HA weighs about 3 pounds. It’s easy to take it over your trips.
• Web Cam: the Web Cam on this device comes with 1.3 MP resolution. It is great for having video chats while you are on the go.
• Eee Storage: this is my favorite feature. You get 10GB Eee Storage with easy accessibility anywhere online. If you have valuable files that you want to backup, this is a life-saver.

Verdict: A. Overall, if you are looking for a laptop that allows you to save money and at the same time is portable enough to let you take it anywhere with you on your trips, Asus Eee PC 904HA is a good one to consider. You get performance and energy efficiency in one package plus all the features you would need to make video and connect with others on the Internet.

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HP 2140 Mini-Note Review

HP has been in the computer business for years now. Throughout these years, it has built a global brand with innovative laptop lines under Compaq and HP brand. HP’s latest target? The netbook market. HP 2140 Mini Note is a netbook that is designed to bring the HP design to the netbook world. Like most netbook these days, the device comes with an Atom N270 CPU (clocked at 1.6 Ghz). You also get 2 GB of Ram and a 160 GB HDD which should be plenty enough for most folks on the go.

Unlike most netbooks, HP 2140 comes with Windows Vista. In addition, you get a wireless N adapter that allows you to enjoy faster wireless speeds. And who wouldn’t like the web cam and the adequate 10.1″ screen.

HP 2140 Mini-Note weighs only 2.6 lbs, which is pretty portable. The design is sleek, and you can easily take this netbook with you on your travels. The keyboard is one of the best I have seen. Hp Drive Guide 3d technology is truly a life saver if you happen to drop your netbook.

I still would like to see a better screen resolution on this device. The battery lasted for about 3 hours for me, which is to be expected from a 3-cell battery. But the 6-cell batteries are not that portable, so you’ve got a dilemma on your hand.

Verdict: B+. HP Mini-Note is a decent solution for folks who are looking for a fully-functional laptop. The screen is big enough to get the job done without hurting your eyes. The design is impressive and doesn’t look cheap at all. And the keyboard is out of this world. Overall, if you are looking for an all-in-one portable solution, HP Mini Note is worth considering.

Lenovo Ideapad S10 10.2-Inch Netbook

Lenovo Ideapad S10 10.2-Inch Netbook is a mobile laptops designed for people on the go who do not want to sacrifice performance for portability. You get the best of two worlds with S10. You get what you would expect to get with a top notebook. Decent CPU power, plenty of space to store your ideas, and a device that weighs than some college books. The price is is about $380, which makes this affordable to most college students and small businesses. Let’s see what S10 has to offer in detail:

Lenovo S10 Features

• Weight: S10 is super portable. It weighs only 2.4, and it’s only 1.04 inch thick. Easier to carry around than some books.
• Screen: the 10.2 inch size LED back light screen provides you with enough screen real estate to get your work done, and light makes it easier to read documents.
• CPU: it will be a matter of time before we see 2.0GHz netbooks, but at 1.66GHz S10 is close enough.
• Battery: the 3 Cell Lithium-Ion battery will get you about 3 hours of us under normal condition. The battery make last longer depending on what you use S10 for.
• Size (LWH): 7.2 inches, 9.85 inches, 1.08 inches

Lenovo S10 is a good netbook for folks who are looking for performance but don’t want to break their budget. I would like to see more battery life. Top netbooks last for 7-9 hours of use, so getting 3 hours out of S10 is not ideal. The connectivity features also leave something to be desired. Wireless G is the bare minimum needed to get Internet work done properly these days, and it would’ve been better if S10 came with a wireless N adapter.

Verdict: B.

Samsung NC10-11GP 10.2-Inch Netbook

The NC10 mini notebook by Samsung is ideal for users who don’t want to break the bank and at the same time want to get their hands on a piece of hardware that allows them to consume data on the Internet. NC10-11GP is attractive and very portable yet pack the power needed to get business or college work done. Here is what you get with this laptop:

• Screen: the screen is 10.2-inch Wide and comes with 1024 x 600 WSVGA for screen resolution. Big enough to be comfortable on the eye and small enough to not take away from this netbook’s portability.
• CPU: Samsung NC10-11GP comes equipped with Intel Atom processor N270, 1.6 GHz, 533 MHz Front Side Bus, 512 KB Level 2 Cache, giving you enough power to consume data on the Internet.
• Hard Drive: 160 GB, 2.5-inch HD, 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz. More than enough for a mobile user, though I would like to see them increase it to 250 or 300 GB.
• Connectivity: 802.11 b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, 10/100 BaseTX LAN. It would be great if wireless N was suggested but a lot of networks around the nation are wireless g. And you can still connect to N networks.
• Battery: 6-Cell Lithium Ion lasts 8 hours for you, which is long enough to get some real work done without an adapter being needed.
• Weight: only 2.8. Ultra portable.

This netbook comes with Genuine Microsoft XP Home with Service Pack 3, a 1.3 Mega Pixel webcam, a Kensington Key Lock, and 1 year standard parts and labor. The device is in the $400, but still more affordable than fully-fledged laptops. Samsung NC10-11GP 10.2-Inch Netbook has some nice features. I would have loved to see backlit keyboard with this netbook. But overall, the power and portability of this netbook makes it attractive to anyone who lives a mobile way of life.

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE Netbook

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook EPC1000HE-BLK005X is designed for those who are constantly on the go and yet want to enjoy a long battery life with their netbooks. This netbook comes with Large LED Backlit Screen and Chiclet-style Keyboard that makes it very easy to use. Having the backlit features matters very much. It just makes to so much easier to read documents on your netbook. 1024 x 600 resolution makes it easy to view a single page without often needing to scroll left or right. Powered with a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, you have enough power to get your work down without your netbook slowing down. You also get a 160 GB hard drive in addition to 1 GB of RAM, which should provide you with enough ammunition to get things down with your mobile laptop. If you need more storage, you can use the 10 GB E-storage that is offered to you by Asus which you can use to back up your files. And if you are ever bored, you can use the stereo speakers to listen to music or anything your heart desires.

Battery Life:

With 9.5 hours of battery life, your netbook will last even the longest flights without you having to charge and recharge your battery time and time again.This is all thanks to the hybrid engine used on this Asus netbook.

Connectivity:

EPC1000HE-BLK005X comes armed with an internal 802.11b/g/n that allows you to enjoy the highest Wi-Fi speeds on the go. Also included is Bluetooth V2.0 for flexibility and convenience with your Bluetooth devices. Eee PC 1000HE features 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x VGA port, 2 x Audio input/output ports, 1 x RJ-45 port, Kensington Lock port.

Asus 1000HE comes with a decent microphone and a 1.3 MP web cam which you can use for video blogging and video conferences. The device weighs only 3.2 pounds and a 10 inch screen, which makes this device portable and adequate in size. The only downside is the device’s pre-installed OS, which is Windows XP. Then again, it’s better than having Vista on this machine.

Get your ASUS Eee PC 1000HE Netbook here.

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE Netbook EPC1000HE-BLU002X

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE Netbook EPC1000HE-BLU002X has the same features as the black ASUS Eee PC 1000HE Netbook, except it is colored in an attractive dark blue color. If you are fashion savvy or just don’t like the black Asus Eee, you should consider choosing this one.