Question about the Asus Eee 900HA: Does anyone have any opinions if this is a good change or should I just stick with my Palm?
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The keyboard is important because it's not like thumb-typing on a phone, because it's too big for that, but it is too small for comfortable regular typing like on a bigger laptop or desktop computer. It depends on the size of your hands. A lot of people find themselves having to hunt-and-peck on the netbook keyboards. You really should see one in real life if possible at a store (Best Buy or Target usually has some eee model on display) and try typing on it. The different models also have keyboards that feel very different when it comes to ease of regular typing. I think the Acer Aspire One has a better keyboard than the Asus eee 8.9 inch models, though the layout of the buttons for the touchpad is annoying on the Aspire One. Circuit City used to have the Aspire One in stock, which is how I got to look at one and tried it before buying. If you can live with the keyboard, netbooks are great because they are so portable, being about the size of a hardback book. Understand they can't do everything a full-size laptop can do since their Atom processors are less powerful than the processors than go into full-size computers, but for typing up papers, notes, internet browsing/email where there's wifi, it works well. If you wait a bit, next year there might be models that can connect to cell companies' networks, though I guess those will cost more over the long run since I think you would have to pay for a data plan.
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Hi Evelyn, I suspect you'll get a lot of feedback which is great. Here's my .02. Since you haven't purchased yet I'd suggest you go with the HE. Reasoning. For only a few dollars more it comes with Bluetooth built in and is also compatible with Wi-Fi N (which the HA is not). While it's difficult to find an N system right now it may eventually catch on and you want all the web surfing speed you can get right? Bluetooth allows you to transmit music or even phone calls to a headset. If you're on a plane or just relaxing you're free of any wired connection to the computer. Yes, you can buy a little Bluetooth nub (I have one on my HA) for $20 or so but The HE has it built in. The HE processor is just a nudge faster. Reviews I've read so far indicate the additional speed isn't noticeable to the casual user but again, anytime you can get a faster processor and front end for roughly the same price give it serious consideration. And then there's the keyboard. While I haven't seen it my understanding is the HE is an improvement over the keyboard on the HA. Many users have modified the HA keyboard (it's extremely simple) but if Asus has heard the complaints about having an arrow key where the caps key 'should' be and fixed the problem then why not take advantage? The HE is also (apparently) a little slimmer and an ounce or two lighter even though battery life is improved. While I wouldn't suggest someone who's already invested in an HA dump the old machine for the new one, I'd strongly recommend someone starting from scratch give the HE a close look. Cheers
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I just got my asus eee 1000h, installed sl.Lowest settings, before I start doing any tweaks, I'm getting about 7fps.Haven't got to try out the slvoice yet, but I can click on things inside the enviroment, which I couldn't ever get to work on the org hp mini note, I think that was becuase the hp mini note had a via chipset, which just wasn't that widely apectedI have a 2 gig ram card coming in soon, and I hope that gets me a few more fps out of my system.Will try to post again when I get that installed and tested
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Bird's Word: I've tested 2 of the 4 front runners (Acer & OSI) and the biggest differences I've noticed between the 3 (I know nothing about Lenovo's product) are Price, Monitor, Warranty, Touchpad & Upgradability (in order of personal import). Winner Acer - Best Display (Reflective TFT), Warranty (2 Year US / 1 Year International - I've NEVER seen this before! - Buy with Amex and get 1 additional year) and Touchpad Management Features Honorable 2nd ASUS - Best Price for Retail Value & Only Unit w/ Upgradable RAM Distant 3rd OSI - Best Screen Size (Non-Reflective TFT) I could say alot more but I think everyone needs to do their own reasearch and bargain hunting to ensure you find the best unit/deal for your personal need(s). Happy Hunting! J. Bird, CEO, BIG Ideas
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The key are completely flat, with very little space between keys. When I tried it out at the store, my finger tips kept getting pinched between the keys. My AS1810 is coming next week. Being a former ThinkPad user, I think it's going to take some time for me to adjust to the Acer keyboard.
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Agreed! This is the last straw for me. I've returned it already. Have NEVER been able to surf the net. Configuration problems are a nightmare. Technical support is like dealing with the clincally braindead. Well, that's what you get for Chinese made products. And can you believe, HP has stated that "it's a disposable device". Tell my bank account that! Back to Palm/OS!
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Not bad enough to not purchase this unit. It seems like the resolution is high and just need to adjust settings. Just search a bit via Google and you will see people complain about the touch pad. This is a great laptop - worth every bit of the cost.
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I've been using it since February without any complaints, but it would be even better if it would be possible to use linux instead of Windows 8.1. Unfortunatly Asus does not provide any support to linux.
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Quick answer : NO....I don't like that Asus keyboard so I use old Dell's one...I also DO NOT like that button to turn unit on - wonder if other buyers don't have a problem with pushing in ? (click it in ?)...Unit IMHO is worth to be really recommended - I like it ...regards
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Using the touchscreen is awkward since the body of the machine is light. Touching the screen makes the whole unit move. I had hinge issues unrelated to the touchscreen. Sent it back 3 times before asus replaced it with a refurbished unit.
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My Acer died after only a year and 1 month. So I can't really answer your question other than to say I'd purchase a different one...
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I honestly do not know. I brought a lemon and everyday something goes wrong with it. I'm not even going to try to rip on this computer. I just don't trust it. I do have another Asus , that I LOVE, it is a 10 inch and does not have a CD player on it but it is also brand new so we shall see if it start's to fall apart also then it will be no more Asus for me. The sound on the computer's is also awful. I would be looking for a better computer with better sound. I believe this is either a Monday Hangover or a Friday can't wait to get out can't wait to get done computer. I hope I have helped somewhat and if you have any question's feel free to contact me.
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I had played with one at CES, and then spent about twenty minutes going through everything on it at Frys Electronics (their demo unit) yesterday. I ran the windows experience index thing and it scored low obviously, but everything was still a tenth of a point above my current laptop which is no slouch. I run everything on my current laptop, including high graphics needs such as Rhino, Keyshot 2, Photoshop, Etc. with no problems. My point being this tablet is still just i tiny bit more powerful so it should run about anything you throw at it fairly decently. Enough to get the work done for sure
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Thanks DSY! My plan is to use an external mouse. I've never been able to get use to any notebook pointer device except ThinkPad's little red pointer. Appreciate the response.Anyone else want to comment?
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We have really not been happy with our ASUS. I find it slow and difficult to use. My older son has one that he really likes.
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I too have been watching this laptop for about a month and a half now. I just purchased one from another seller. I don't think Amazon discontinued it, it's just out of stock for everyone right now. If sellers are getting them back in stock, some are jacking the price up. I also noticed that Amazon has the ASUS Eee PC 1000HA on backorder. If you can find the 1000H, buy it...they're selling like hotcakes!
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I'm so glad you asked! You can remove the 1000h(a) keys just by pulling them up. Lift from the front and kind of peel back while wiggling a little. They'll pop off fairly easily. But wait, there's more! If you exchange and remap several keys you 'might' discover the configuration Asus should have used in the first place. Hint, check this forum page for a picture: http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?id=50250%20or%20http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php?pid=399326BTW that forum is full of great information about the 1000h(a) series.Cheers