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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 98
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 200 reviews of Asus Eee PC 1008HA from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 19950 other Netbooks (Mini-laptops) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 98/100 = Excellent.
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theinquirer.net
Summary: Although these new models all have the same aesthetic look, the 1008HA sets itself apart from the crowd with its slim-line build that might be Asus's take on the Apple Air notebook, only in netbook form
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notebookcheck.net
Editors' rating: 86
Summary: That Asus gets by with standard components with such clearly lowered power consumption and weight
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electricpig.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The Eee PC was already a design classic, and now the Seashell has added a further string to its bow: sexiness!
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fwd.five.tv
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell takes the slim profile of a MacBook Air and crosses it with netbook specs and size to come up with the most stylish, efficient ultra portable we've ever had the chance to play with. This is bound to trigger copycat ...
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pcworld.com
Editors' rating: 84
Summary: Considering its price, size, style and performance, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that the Eee PC 1008HA is a sleek, solid netbook choice and definitely worth a look
CNET editors' buying advice
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Laptop computer memory size
To maximize battery life, notebook computer processors are often designed to save more energy and run cooler than desktop processors. The drawback is slower performance, but more memory can help, which it won't consume energy or radiate heat. Even better, up to 4GB of RAM can now be found in budget configurations. If you want more memory later, expansion is often a simple procedure.
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Notebook computer processors
The central processor (CPU) is the heart of any computer system and an excellent litmus test as to whether a desktop computer or notebook fits your needs. The trouble is, processor names like Athlon and Celeron are as cryptic as system names like Latitude and Pavilion. Here's a quick guide to see which chip is a fit:
| Manufacturer | Processor name | Processing power | Designed use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | Core 2 Extreme Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| Intel | Core 2 Quad | Very high | Gaming and graphics |
| AMD | Turion | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Athlon | High | Mainstream |
| Intel | Core 2 Duo | High | Mainstream |
| AMD | Sempron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Celeron | Medium | Entry level |
| Intel | Pentium Dual Core | Medium | Entry level |
| AMD | Athlon Neo | Low | Netbook |
| Intel | Atom | Low | Netbook |
| Via | C7-M | Low | Netbook |
| Via | Nano | Low | Netbook |
| Intel | Pentium | Low | Budget |
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Where to buy
ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1008HA - Atom N280 - 10.1" TFT:
$465.59 - $469.00
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$469.00 | Yes |
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