Asus Eee PC 1008HA (Laptop Computers)

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Product Age Average review date: 13-09-2009

Rank 462 

alaScore 84

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388 reviews

May, 2012

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User Reviews (311)

Eee PC 1008HA Seashell

By dire5577 (cnet.co.uk) Read the full review

I have been using this netbook for 9 months now. Generally I find it very adequate for the sort of use a netbook is made for. Shame about the oh so shiny screen,which makes use in certain light conditions very trying. Also the Hot Key operation of the...

Light weight. Clear screen. Nice Keyboard

Highly reflective Screen, the case attracts those finger marks

Nov, 2010 2010-11-15   4

Eee PC 1008HA Seashell

By Ollie Lucas (cnet.co.uk) Read the full review

An excellent netbook, one of the best out there at the moment, so easy to carry around (ideal for school) The Screen is very nice, and if you get the windows 7 edition, you can get a 250GB model with 500GB online storage, which is obviously extremley...

Excellent design, price, portable generally good performance

Performance CAN sometimes be slow and sluggish but only for a short period, volume keys stopped working very quickly

Nov, 2010 2010-11-07   4.5

THE BEST!!!!

By thebeatlesliv (play.com) Read the full review

I loooove this little netbook!! It really is amazing! Best thing I have EVER bought!!!

Mar, 2011 2011-03-04   5

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Manufacturer's Description

Seemingly crafted by nature itself, the Eee PC seashell draws its inspiration from seashells and its opalescent and glossy exterior is crafted by the innovative in-Mold Roller technology.

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alaTest has collected and analysed 388 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the portability. The battery is also appreciated. There are some less positive ratings about the sound. The touchpad and connectivity get mixed comments.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptop Computers the Asus Eee PC 1008HA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-21 alaScore 84 4.2

Asus Eee PC 1008HA notebook

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Does a built-in battery reduce this model's appeal?

The Eee PC 1008HA looks as sleek as a high-end laptop, only without the price tag. Its looks are far removed from the OEM-looking netbooks of the past. This Asus Seashell does have the more powerful CPU that we wished for in the 1005HA and only at £80...

The Eee PC 1008HA looks as sleek as a high-end laptop, only without the price tag. Its looks are far removed from the OEM-looking netbooks of the past. This Asus Seashell does have the more powerful CPU that we wished for in the 1005HA and only at £80...

Sep, 2009 2009-09-02   4

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ASUS Eee PC 1008HA

By Dan Ackerman (zdnet.co.uk)

ASUS has reinvented its iconic netbook in the shape of the slim, attractive Eee PC 1008HA. It's a bold experiment that largely works.

New slim design ; Clever hidden ports and connections ; Thin LED-backlit screen

Pricey for a netbook ; Hidden ports and VGA dongle can take a little effort to access

Jun, 2009 2009-06-01   4.1

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Asus Eee PC 1008HA - 10in Netbook

By Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)

Award: Recommended!

Andy takes a look at Asus' latest netbook effort, the 'seashell' inspired Eee PC 1008HA netbook.

Hardcore netbook users, who want the very best battery life possible for the least amount of cost, won't find the Eee PC 1008HA to their taste - not least due to the inaccessible battery. Yet, Asus has delivered a very refined and classy netbook...

And, while it is expensive for a netbook, it delivers enough that it isn't extortionate. Thus, if you're after a little more refinement than regular netbooks can deliver, this is your best bet.

May, 2009 2009-05-07   4.5

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Eee PC 1008HA Seashell review

By Rory Reid (cnet.co.uk)

Award: Editor's Choice!

The Eee PC 1008HA Seashell is better-looking and more portable than the vast majority of its 10-inch rivals. Based on that fact alone, it's worthy of recommendation. It's worth noting, however, that its battery isn't user-replaceable, and you won't get...

Comfortable keyboard and mouse ; Lightweight chassis ; Excellent styling

Battery isn't user-replaceable ; No 3G

Conclusion The Eee PC 1008HA Seashell is a stunning netbook. It's very comfortable to use, extremely light and portable, and is a good all-round performer. For us, the Eee PC 1000HE's superior battery life makes it the better machine, but the Seashell...

May, 2009 2009-05-08   4.5

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With its slimline frame and glossy finish, can the Eee PC Seashell sate the appetite of style-conscious gadgeteers on a budget?

The hottest looking netbook we've seen so far, the Seashell shows how far these tiny machines have come

May, 2009 2009-05-01   5

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Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell review

By Alex Cox (techradar.com)

Although it's more expensive than the majority of the Eee line, it's worth bearing in mind that the Seashell does away with many of the 'innovations' that turned the original few into -- and bear in mind we're saying this with a fair bit of hindsight...

Adequate - if over shiny - screen ; Slim, unisex rofile ; Decent battery life ; Low-voltage architecture ; Pleasant keyboard

Surrisingly heavy ; Mildly lacking grahics ; Only a half-generation lea ; 1GB RAM is not enough ; About £150 too exensive

May, 2009 2009-05-13   3.5

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Asus Eee PC Seashell 1008HA review

By Alex Cox (techradar.com)

The Eee Seashell does good things for the netbook market, but is it really just a stopgap?

Adequate - if over shiny - screen ; Slim, unisex rofile ; Decent battery life ; Low-voltage architecture ; Pleasant keyboard

Surrisingly heavy ; Mildly lacking grahics ; Only a half-generation lea ; 1GB RAM is not enough ; About £150 too exensive

May, 2009 2009-05-12   3.5

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Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell review

By Darren Gladstone (pcadvisor.co.uk)

We take a look at the netbook that some people are comparing to a MacBook: the Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell.

Without properly benchmarking the Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell, we can't give a definitive verdict. But the early signs look good, and we think the Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell will be a winner.

May, 2009 2009-05-14 No rating -0.1

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Asus Eee PC 1008HA

By Jayesh Shinde (pcworld.in)

The Asus Eee PC 1008HA performs decently and is the slimmest, lightest, and Eee PC out there. But all that style comes at a price.

Looks ; Slim design ; Multigesture touchpad

USB ports ; Battery

At Rs. 29,620, the Eee PC 1008HA is the costliest Eee PC ever, no doubt. But if you want a sleek, good looking netbook which does everything it should, you should definitely check the 1008HA out.

Sep, 2009 2009-09-01   4

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Asus Eee PC 1008HA review

By Dan Ackerman (asia.cnet.com)

The Eee PC 1008HA, better known as the Seashell, charges a premium for its new slim and tapered profile.

New slim design; clever hidden ports and connections; thin LED screen

Near the upper end of the Netbook price scale; hidden ports and VGA dongle can take a little effort to access

Asus reinvents its iconic Netbook with the slim, attractive Eee PC 1008HA, a bold experiment that largely works.

Jun, 2009 2009-06-01   4.1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA from cnet.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2010 to Nov, 2010. The average user rating from cnet.co.uk is 85 out of 100.

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Eee PC 1008HA Seashell

I have been using this netbook for 9 months now. Generally I find it very adequate for the sort of use a netbook is made for. Shame about the oh so sh

Eee PC 1008HA Seashell

An excellent netbook, one of the best out there at the moment, so easy to carry around (ideal for school) The Screen is very nice, and if you get the

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 55 user reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2002 to Jul, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 82 out of 100.

  48 Users positive 7 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA from play.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2011 to Mar, 2011. The average user rating from play.com is 100 out of 100.

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THE BEST!!!!

I loooove this little netbook!! It really is amazing! Best thing I have EVER bought!!!

I love this little netbook its the best on the market

I managed to pick up this netbook which is outstanding value - from PlayTrade.

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2009 to Dec, 2010. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 86 out of 100.

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Asus Eee PC Seashell 1008HA Windows 7 (Netbook)

Nice Design, very easy to use, for the size of it battery very good, Excellent screen on it, memory good Can't think of anything bad

Asus Eee PC Seashell 1008HA Windows 7 (Netbook)

great size, perfect for those away days, took it on holiday and bearly noticed it but away available when needed little lacking in performance when re

Asus Eee PC Seashell 1008HA Windows 7 (Netbook)

it looks good, slim and light weight. easy to use with good screen resolution none

Asus Eee PC Seashell 1008HA Windows 7 (Netbook)

light and easy, good typing surface don't expect it to perform like a hot shot laptop but adequate for emails, Skype and general use. Best use with a

  11 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 17 user reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2009 to Jan, 2010. The average user rating from cnet.com is 53 out of 100.

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"Asus told me to pay more to get one that worked"

I purchased this laptop as a gift. It arrive...  None whatsoever Arrived completely nonfunctional. After wasting my time, Asus refused to replace it

Asus told me to pay more to get one that worked

I purchased this laptop as a gift. It arrived completely nonfunctional. As the seller refused to accept a return, I took the matter to Asus who then t

Asus Eee PC 1008HA

I purchased this laptop as a gift. It arrived completely nonfunctional. As the seller refused to accept a return, I took the matter to Asus who then t

"This is the best Laptop, especially for kids !"

With a 160 Gig hard drive a 9 hour battery, a...  This is the gift I have ever gotten for my 13, year old son. He loves it ! The battery life is amaz

  10 Users positive 7 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA from cnet.com.au. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2009 to Sep, 2009. The average user rating from cnet.com.au is 90 out of 100.

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Asus Eee PC 1008HA

I love this little machine. This is my 8th netbook and by far my favourite. I've tried all the brands and Asus for me, Asus has the best product. Gr

Asus Eee PC 1008HA

Very happy with it, looks great; everyone wants to play with it. works well with W7 RTM, great design battery life, 6 hours? not so much

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA from circuitcity.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2009 to Jan, 2010. The average user rating from circuitcity.com is 100 out of 100.

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I Love it!

If I were to buy it again, I would get 1 more gig of memory and the hard drive add on. It does everything I ask it to, even play games online!

I Love it!

If I were to buy it again, I would get 1 more gig of memory and the hard drive add on. It does everything I ask it to, even play games online!

Great Netbook

This is a really good netbook. Keyboard is fine even though I have very big hands and fingers. Super light, and easy to tote. It does everything the b

Great Netbook

This is a really good netbook. Keyboard is fine even though I have very big hands and fingers. Super light, and easy to tote. It does everything the b

  6 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA from jr.com. This user review was collected in 2010-03-25, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Great travel companion

This net-book has a great screen and a decent keyboard. It provides all the email, internet access, and office tools we need when traveling. Comforta

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 50 user reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2009 to Dec, 2010. The average user rating from newegg.com is 82 out of 100.

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Made it through the warranty period...

Even if they offer to fix it, I think I will just chuck this one and get something with more quality. Almost made it through the warranty period. Goo

Seems great but is actually trash

Asus will no doubt reply to this on Newegg with a boilerplate "we're sorry, please contact us" message. Fellow consumers, do not be fooled. This is a

My SeaShell

I've had this netbook for over 6 months now. I bought it for 429.99 preordered on newegg. I've taken it every where on the plane, school, starbucks. I

Great!

Asus should bring the netbook with 2 gigs already in! Come on maybe I currently dont need them but they will come in handy in the future besides, thes

  41 Users positive 9 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 99 user reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2005 to Aug, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.com is 78 out of 100.

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Everything a netbook should be

Everything a netbook should be I've had this netbook for close to a year now and I have not been disappointed. I primarily use my ASUS for browsing th

ASUS Parts wear out fast!

ASUS Parts wear out fast! After only 8 months of occasional use, the keyboard malfunctioned. In order to repair it, I must pay for shipping (to and f

Eee PC 1008Ha

Eee PC 1008Ha + nice design + good keyboard + good life time + ubuntu 10 works well - hard drive quite heated during work. It makes sense to replace

Asus is great!

Asus is great! It works much better than I expected. I thought it would run slower and not be able to perform with many windows open, but it actually

  78 Users positive 21 Users negative

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Asus Eee PC 1008HA

Asus Eee PC 1008HA: product specifications

Audio Input
Type
Microphone
Audio Output
Type
Sound card
Battery
Run Time (Up To)
6hour(s)
Technology
Lithium polymer
Cache Memory
Installed Size
1MB
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
17.8cm
Height
2.6cm
Weight
1.1kg
Width
26.2cm
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
10.1in/10in
Diagonal Size (metric)
25.4cm/25.7cm
Max Resolution
1024 x 600
Technology
TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display
 Yes
Environmental Standards
EPEAT Compliant
 Yes
EPEAT Level
EPEAT Silver
Header
Compatibility
PC
Manufacturer
ASUSTeK COMPUTER
Model
1008HA Seashell
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
ASUS Eee PC
Input Device
Type
Keyboard / Touchpad
Miscellaneous
Colour
Blue/Burgundy / Black/Midnight blue/Ruby Red/White/White / Ruby Red
Modem
Type
 None
Networking
Data Link Protocol
Bluetooth / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Bluetooth 2.1 EDR / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Type
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
 Yes
Wireless Protocol
802.11b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth/802.11b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Notebook Camera
Camera Type
Integrated
Optical Storage
Type
 None
OS Provided
Edition
Windows 7 Starter/Windows XP Home Edition
Family
Windows 7/Windows XP
Type
Microsoft Windows 7 Starter/Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Processor
Clock Speed
1.66GHz
Manufacturer
Intel
Processor Number
N280
Type
Atom
RAM
Installed Size
1GB
Max Supported Size
2GB
Technology
DDR2 SDRAM
Service & Support
Type
1 year warranty
Software
Microsoft Office Ready
Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Storage Controller
Type
Serial ATA
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
 None
Storage Hard Drive
Type
Portable
Storage Removable
Type
 None
System
Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity
160GB/250GB
Notebook Type
Netbook
Video Output
Graphics Processor / Vendor
Intel GMA 950

Manufacturer's Description


Seemingly crafted by nature itself, the Eee PC seashell draws its inspiration from seashells and its opalescent and glossy exterior is crafted by the innovative in-Mold Roller technology.

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