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Asus Eee Netbooks

asus eee pc 1101ha 11.6 inch screenAsus seems to pump out a netbook every month.  The trends for late 2009 seem to be larger screens at 10 inches or so, but not more than 11.6".  Also, the use of more energy efficient Intel Atom processor, battery technology, and other components are allowing for longer operation from a single charge.  If you're looking for a new netbook, you should be able to get one that can run 7+ hours without charging.

Trends for Netbooks in late 2009

  • Bigger screens.  Up to 11.6".
  • Longer battery life.  8+ hours.
10+ inch screen
Model No.
First Available
Price Range
(USD)

Comments
ASUS Eee PC 1101HA
Crystal Black, Pearl White, Royal Blue, Rose Pink
August 2009
@ $420
- 11.6" screen, up to 11 hrs battery life
- slower processor at 1.3GHz (most netbooks at 1.66GHz)


10 inch screen
Model No. First Available Price Range (USD) Comments
ASUS Eee PC 1008HA
White, Black, Pink, Blue, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue
May 2009
@ $410
- light & compact, only 1 inch thick & 2.5 lbs
ASUS Eee PC 1005HA
White, Black, Pink, Blue
June 2009
@ $330-$370
- up to 10.5 hrs battery life, Amazon topseller, great price
ASUS Eee PC 1002HA
Argent Grey
Nov 2008
@ $405
- stylish aluminum construction, available only in grey color
- not steller performance, but great design
ASUS Eee PC 1000HE
Pearl White, Black , Blue, Golden
Feb 2009
@ $385
- 9.5 hrs battery life, Amazon topseller
- see page on this site
ASUS Eee PC 1000HA
Sakura, Sweet Pea, Pearl White, Fine Ebony
March 2009
@ $330-$340
- 7 hrs battery life, chiclet keyboard
- at 3.2 lbs, not the lightest of its class
ASUS Eee PC 1000HD
Pearl White, Fine Ebony
Sept 2008
@ $400
- Intel Celeron processor (not as fast as Intel Atom)
ASUS Eee PC 1000H
Sakura, Sweet Pea, Pearl White, Fine Ebony
Oct 2008
@ $330-$350
- up to 7 hrs battery life, values style more than performance with color and design


9 inch screen
Laptops with 9" screens were the reasons why netbooks became popular.  Touted as the gadget for computer users who want to primarily just surf the Internet and do some non-graphical work.  In late 2009, 9 inch netbooks are slowly being replaced by 10"+ screens for about the same or lower price.
Model No. First Available Price Range (USD) Comments
Disney Netpal
Princess Pink, Magic Blue
pre-order
$350
- Disney themed design, look & feel
- great gifts (for kids 6-12) and Disney collectors
- web safe with white list for kids safety
ASUS Eee PC Touch T91
White, Black
July 2009
$500
- netbook pc tablet, 16GB SSD with a free 16GB SD Card
ASUS Eee PC 904HA
Pearl White, Fine Ebony
Sept 2008 @ $350
ASUS Eee PC 904HD
Pearl White, Fine Ebony
Aug 2008
--
- Intel Celeron processor (not as fast as Intel Atom)
ASUS Eee PC 901
Sakura, Sweet Pea, Urban Metropolis, Peony White, Pearl White, Fine Ebony, Navy Blue, Chocolate Gold
July 2008
@ $320-$350
- 12GB SSD, up to 8 hrs battery life
ASUS Eee PC 900
Pearl White, Black
July 2008
@ $230-$290
- available with 20GB, 16GB, or 12GB SSD
- see page in this site


7 inch screen

Model No.
First Available
Price Range (USD)
Comments
Asus Eee PC 701
Pearl White, Black
Oct 2008
below $200
- below $200!

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