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Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BU 10.1-Inch Intel Atom Netbook Computer (Royal Blue)
Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BU 10.1 inch Intel Atom N280/1 GB/160 GB/XPH Netbook Computer (Royal Blue)
The 10.1-inch Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell shines as the ideal netbook for the traveler looking to have it all.
Utilizing ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, the Eee PC 1005HA-P boasts an astounding 10.5 hours of uninterrupted battery life so you can work on important documents and surf the Web longer than ever before.
Inspired from the sea shell's contour shape, you will appreciate the attention to detail and eye-catching beauty that makes the Eee PC 1005HA-P a true work of art. Dressed in a sparkling pearlescent "shell" casing that gives it a captivating sheen, the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell is beautiful inside and out.
The Eee PC 1005HA-P offers great user comfort and convenience with its 92% scaled keyboard, multi-touch touchpad and instant key (for quick access to touchpad-lock). The 10.1-inch (Color-Shine) LED-backlit display and sleek chassis will allow you to work or travel in absolute comfort for hours on end. The generous 170GB ASUS Hybrid Storage will enable you to store, share and access your important data anytime, anywhere.
Miles ahead of its competition, the Eee PC 1005HA-P provides leading-class performance and superior portability, liberating you from wall chargers and bringing you into the future of mobility.
Key Features- 10.5 hours of unplugged all-day computing with ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine
- Large 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen, ergonomic keyboard and multitouch touchpad for extra comfort and convenience
- Spacious 170GB Hybrid Storage for convenient storage on-the-go (160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage)
- Easy mobile wireless connectivity via built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n (draft 2.4GHz n) and Bluetooth V2.1
- Stunning looks and convenient mobility with seashell design weighing a mere 2.8 lbs
- 1.3MP webcam and digital array microphones for simple and clear communication
- ASUS Eee Docking utility to enhance the user experience
Learn MoreStunning Looks with Seashell Design
 | One of the thinnest and lightest mini-notebooks of its class, the Eee PC 1005HA exhibits eye-catching style and a high-quality, reliable build.
Inspired from a sea shell's contour shape, you will appreciate the attention to detail that makes the Eee PC 1005HA a true work of art.
Dressed in a sparkling pearlescent "shell" casing that gives it a captivating sheen, the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell is beautiful inside and out, and weighs a mere 2.8 lbs.
This sleek, sophisticated Eee PC 1005HA-P comes in your choice of either black or blue colors and with every use you will appreciate the relentless attention to detail encompassed in its design. |
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10.5 Hours of All-Day Computing and Unplugged Freedom
 | The Eee PC 1005HA-P's Super Hybrid Engine, LED-backlit display, Intel Atom Processor and high density Li-Ion battery pack provide you with more computing time per charge; up to 10.5 hours* of unplugged use when you are out and about. To recharge using the AC power adapter, power plug must be fully pushed into the power socket on the Eee PC until it clicks firmly into place.
ASUS' exclusive Super Hybrid Engine helps you manage your power consumption, by providing you with optimal power setting depending on your current usage needs. Simply change settings in the Super Hybrid Engine software.
With an astounding 10.5 hours of battery life, you can enjoy unplugged freedom to finish your work, video chat with friends, or enjoy entertainment on-the-go. |
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Large LED Backlit Screen for Comfortable Viewing
 | A brilliant 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display makes reading documents and viewing multimedia files comfortable in any situation.
The Eee PC 1005HA-P incorporates the latest generation of LED backlit technology, providing an ultra-thin, ultra-bright and energy-efficient display.
1024 x 600 resolution allows you to view most pages without needing to scroll left or right.
The 1005HA-P also features a brilliant Color-Shine glossy display normally found on high-end notebooks. With Color-Shine, your movies, games and photos are displayed in true and vibrant colors. |
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Ergonomic Keyboard and Multi-touch Touchpad
 | Thanks to intelligent engineering, the Eee PC 1005HA's thin and compact chassis sports an ergonomically designed keyboard that is a comfortable 92% of the size of a regular notebook's keyboard, proving fatigue-free typing during prolonged use.
The Eee PC 1005HA also comes with a user-friendly wide-format multi-touch touchpad to help you easily navigate the widescreen display without a mouse. The multi-touch interface allows you to scroll and zoom quickly with 2 fingers and is intuitive and kid friendly.
For your convenience, there is also an easy-to-access hotkey for locking the touchpad when you want to use an external mouse. |
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Flexible Connectivity with Eee PC 1005HA
 | The Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell comes with the latest in wireless connectivity, including WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n) and Bluetooth V2.1. Connect easily to wireless networks and Bluetooth devices anywhere you go.
The Eee PC 1005HA includes numerous easily accessible ports including 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x VGA port, 2 x Audio input/output ports, 1 x RJ-45 port, and a Kensington Lock port.
A spring-loaded Plug-and-Play MMC/SD/SDHC flash card slot is also provided to let you easily transfer your digital photos and videos and expand your system storage.
A built-in 1.3M Pixels webcam built-in and Digital Array Microphones allows you to enjoy clear audio/video conversations with family and friends even when you're out and about. |
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Convenient ASUS Hybrid Storage and Power Efficient Intel Atom N280 Processor
 | The Eee PC 1005HA-P comes with 170GB of ASUS Hybrid Storage, which includes a 160GB hard disk drive** and 10GB of FREE Eee Online Storage.***
With Eee Online Storage, your data can be easily shared with other people and can be accessed anywhere where internet access is available.
The ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell is powered by the Intel Atom N280 processor.
Built with the world?s smallest transistors, the Atom N280 processor uses only 2.5 watts of power ? less than 1/10 of the power consumption of ordinary desktop processors ? offering extremely long battery life. |
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Quick Recovery with Just One Key
 | The Eee PC 1005HA-P comes with a built-in quick recovery system that restores your system to its factory settings when you press F9 three times during start-up.
The quick F9 recovery process eliminates the need for a Windows CD or driver CD if you need to restore your system from the factory settings.
It is recommended that you backup your data with Eee Online Storage prior to using the recovery system. |
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Warranty1 Year Warranty and Flawless Display Guarantee from ASUS Users can rest easy with the Eee PC 1005HA-P Seashell's 1 year warranty and ASUS? Zero Bright Dot Flawless Display Guarantee. If the purchaser discovers one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel with no cost to the purchaser.
What's in the BoxEee PC 1005HA-P Seashell (Blue)Travel SleevePower AdapterUser ManualWarranty CardRecovery DVD / Support CD
SpecificationsOperating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows XPDisplay: 10.1-inch 1024x600 LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD (Color-Shine/Glossy Screen Technology)Intel CPU: Intel Atom N280Wireless Data Network: WLAN: 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n) & Bluetooth V2.1 + EDRMemory: 1GB DDR-2 (Memory size is upgradable to 2GB)Hybrid Storage: 160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage**Camera: 1.3M PixelsAudio: Stereo Speakers, High-Definition Audio CODEC, Digital Array MicrophonesStorage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slotInput/Output: 1 x VGA connector, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks: Headphone & Mic-inBattery: 10.5 hours* Li-Ion battery? Dimensions: 10.31 (W) x 7.01 (D) x 1.02~1.44 (H) inchesWeight: 2.81 lbs (with battery)Color: Blue
*Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.
**Hard drive capacity without operating system.
***Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months. Please register account information for a 6 month extension (depending on country)
- All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets.
- Product may not be exactly as shown in images.
? To recharge using the AC power adapter, power plug must be fully pushed into the power socket on the Eee PC until it clicks firmly into place.
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Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BU 10.1-Inch Intel Atom Netbook Computer (Royal Blue) Reviews
I'll be honest with you, this is my first time writing a review for any type of product purchased online. Typically, I'm at least somewhat satisfied with what I receive and the negative issues that I deal with can be overlooked. Sadly, that is not the case with my Asus Eee PC. I will never purchase another Asus product again, and I plan to go out of my way to mention this to others when given the opportunity. Since I purchased it in August '09, it has been nothing but one issue after another.
I purchased this computer simply because it was smaller than a laptop. I'd planned to take it to class with me for nothing more than simple note-taking, and maybe the occasional web-browsing at home. I stopped taking it to class with me after a month because it wasn't worth the hassle of dealing with all of the problems.
Apparently, the battery is a common issue with Asus. Sadly, I am one of the unlucky ones who has had to experience this, myself. Within less than a month, the battery was no longer lasting its advertised "10.5 hours." Even in power saving mode, with all extraneous devices turned off (bluetooth, camera) and only running a simple word program during my 50 - 90 minute classes, the battery barely made it through the day. Finally, one fateful day, the battery completely discharged while I was using it. I plugged it in and allowed it to charge for a full 48 hours before even powering it on again, but the battery had apparently been forever changed. From that moment on, the battery would no longer charge above 97%. Running on the battery got me about 3 hours of life (on power saver), at which point the charge was at 40%. Once reaching 40%, the computer would die. I don't mean it would shut down; the battery would just die. At 40%. I've never once been able to take the computer off of its power supply for any reasonable amount of time since. Part of the reason I wanted this Eee PC was the long battery life. What a disappointment.
Dealing with customer service has also been an ordeal in and of itself. I've been trying for over 6 months now to have the battery replaced. I've talked to them through an online chat, I've talked to them through email, and I've dealt with them over the phone (when they actually answer the phone). Each time I've had to interact with them, they have been illiterate (online and email), unhelpful, and nearly impossible to understand (on the phone). I've been told at least 5 times now that in order to fix my faulty battery, all I have to do is take it out and put it back in. Or that I can discharge it completely (this is after telling them that it WILL NOT discharge below 40%). I've also been told that I can calibrate the battery in the BIOS, though no one can ever explain to me how that is supposed to be done (believe me, I've asked for instructions). Every time I've spoken to them I've had these suggestions given to me. You'd think that when they pull up my name and account record they would see that I've gone through this multiple times already. I just want a new battery. Finally, after 5 months of dealing with the runaround (and literally TWO days before my 6 month warranty was out), I was able to get them to authorize a return. This was over two months ago. All I had to do, they said, was fax over my credit card information and my invoice. Well, I've done that twice now. I've talked to them on the phone about it. They never get my information. It has me wondering if their fax machine is set up to to just spit their faxes straight into the trash can. I'll be faxing all of this over to them again tomorrow. Here's hoping it actually arrives.
Aside from this battery issue, the computer has been a host of other problems. One is a simple malware/trojan that, though I can't blame it on the computer as far as I know, has me suspicious, seeing as how every computer in this house has had the same sort of virus protection and not one of them has ever been infected with any sort of malware. Considering it seems to have been on there since day 1, I wonder if it didn't come installed with some sort of annoying pop-up generating software. Whether due to the malware or some other issue, I've had to completely clean sweep the hard drive because it would not start up--it reached the startup screen and immediately went to the blue screen. It's a good thing I purchased that external CD/DVD drive so that I could actually run the reboot disc.
The computer constantly freezes. One browser window open, with no other programs running, is apparently too much for this thing to handle. I seem to get the 'hourglass' every five minutes and it lasts longer than my patience can tolerate, a lot of the time. And I'm a pretty patient guy. Programs are constantly freezing up, 'encountering a problem and needing to close.' I realize it is running a Windows OS, but so does every other computer we've owned. We have a desktop that runs Vista, and I've encountered a minute FRACTION of the issues I'm facing with this Eee PC. Our 9 year old dinosaur desktop is faster than this 8 month old monstrosity.
Upon original purchase, I installed a 2GB RAM card to replace the 1GB that came with it. It literally did nothing to improve the computer's speed. It takes an extreme amount of time to get programs to open. Even something as simple as Microsoft Word would have me tapping my foot in class, waiting for it to open. I'd miss a good sized chunk of the lecture if I didn't arrive ten minutes early to get set up. And if your web page, powerpoint or pdf document has images on it? Don't expect to be able to scroll your screen. I am dead serious about this. The computer cannot handle any larger graphics or file sizes. Pdfs are impossible to use because it just cannot load them. Each time you move the page down, it has to take 2 minutes to load the new lines of the document. It's ridiculous.
Aside from those intricate issues, here are a few more:
-The camera is crap. It cannot take pictures because it darkens everything (no matter how bright a room you're in) and does not allow for ANY sort of adjustment of settings.
-The microphone is practically useless; it's just not sensitive enough. You have to scream to be heard.
-The speakers may as well not even be there. Completely useless. You have to use earphones if you want to hear anything.
-The shell construction is iffy. The seashell case makes it always appear dirty and is very easily scratched up. The plastic on the base part (the part that holds the keyboard) is not very well sealed together. The area on the front where the lights are makes a constant 'clicking' noise while my hand is rested on it, because the pieces of plastic are being pushed together from the weight of my hand. Every little movement makes it creak and click. The screen area is actually starting to warp and bend. The computer no longer closes flat--the right side is at a noticeable angle. I have no idea how this could have happened.
-No usable preinstalled software. I'm surprised this thing didn't come with a free trial of AOL.
So, to sum everything up, I am looking forward to the day that I replace this Eee PC with something that doesn't annoy me every time I have to look at it. I will never buy an Asus product again, and I would recommend to anyone thinking of purchasing it that they AVOID at all costs. It's cheap, I know. But please realize that you get what you pay for. The small amount of money you will save buying this netbook is not worth the hassle you will have to endure once you have it. Buy something else.
I purchased this netbook in September, 2009 for myself. Purchased another in December, 2009 as a gift.
Power supply stopped working. Googled Asus Eee PC 1005HA power supply to find this appears to be a common problem for Asus.
Battery is at 2%.
Called Amazon (seller) and was told I have to go through Asus for warranty. Went to Asus's web site and conducted search on the power supply with no matches? Tried further and received following:
Dear ASUS User
Due to vast number of connections online, the page that you requested cannot be displayed properly. Please re-connect using any of the following URL. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Global Taiwan Europe China
Now I have to search the net to find a reliable power supply.
I would not purchase this product again.
Asus 1005HA-PU1X
The Asus Eee PC Seashell design is very slick. I bought the 1005HA-PU1X based on its styling and features. The 1005HA-PU1X is one of the few netbooks to offer: Bluetooth, 2.0MP webcam, WiFi b/g/n, and easily upgradeable RAM in an affordable package with 10+ hours of battery life. However, there are some major drawbacks to buying an Asus.
The first thing I usually do with a new PC purchase is format the HD and do a clean install of an OS. In this instance, I installed Windows 7 32-bit Professional (full version) and do not regret this decision for many reasons. I also maxed out the RAM to 2GB, even though Windows 7 only uses about 500MB, up to 1GB when lots of apps are running. Windows 7 makes the netbook perform so much better than with XP or Vista. My Dell Mini 9 has XP and it boots slower and runs slower than the 1005HA with W7! The Mini 9 has a N270 processor with 2GB RAM while the 1005HA has a marginally faster N280 processor and 2GB RAM.
The BIOS upgrade procedure is very cumbersome unless you use the Windows-based Asus update. I did not figure this out until I dug around the internet to find a solution. AFUDOS is a horrible piece of software. None of the Asus BIOS update programs allow downgrading for BIOS flashes, so make sure you really want to upgrade.
The compact charger than came with the 1005HA gets extremely/excessively hot during recharging. It also makes an audible hum. There were some complaints about earlier chargers, but the problems have been supposedly fixed with the Delta-manufactured chargers. The blue LED is bright enough to be distracting at night. I couldn't sleep with it lit so I flipped it upside down. The charging system on the 1005HA is very funky. With all of my Dell laptops, you can yank the power cord between 95%-100% and be able to charge it again upon replugging. The 1005HA does NOT charge unless you drop it below 95%. It is not software/OS dependent - I verified this behavior using Windows XP, 7, and even Ubuntu 9.10! As long as you drop it below 95%, it will charge it up to 100%. However if you pull it before it drops below 95%, it will give you the dreaded "Plugged in, not charging" message. The battery will also self-discharge at 100%, so even if you keep it plugged in, it will allow it to slowly drop below 95%.
That said, I've gotten up to 14 hours of battery life with this netbook. I typically get 9-10 hours on one charge. It's awesome to bring this netbook into a classroom where there is a HUGE pile of AC adapters/extension cords/power strips running around the floor to power HP, Dell, and Mac laptops while I pull out the 1005HA without any power cords. I take Saturday classes so I can run my netbook for the full Saturday without ever charging it. Windows 7 has superior power management options over XP, so you can tweak a bunch of settings to conserve power. I use my Bluetooth mouse and WiFi connection in class, so it wasn't like I babied it. I hear the N450-based Atom processors can get up to 14 hours advertised, so considering I have gotten up to 14 hours with my N280, it's all good.
The LED backlit LCD screen is very dark. There are 15 brightness settings, but even at full brightness it wasn't nearly as bright as the LED backlit LCD screens on my Dell Mini 9, Dell Studio 1537, or Dell Inspiron 1545. The viewing angle on the 1005HA is also extremely narrow. You have to sit in front of it to see anything clearly. However, the image quality is very crisp for such a small screen and low resolution.
The built-in speakers are absolutely rubbish. It actually hurts my ears to listen to my favorite songs. The best way to describe the audio quality is to imagine hooking up a pair of headphones and turning up the volume. There's an excessively scratchy and tincan-like quality.
The SD/SDHC slot was extremely tight. It took off the label from my Kingston SDHC card and scratched the heck out of the blank plastic SDHC chip that comes with the 1005HA. The cards will NOT eject properly either. Upon closer examination, I found the internal shield/sleeve wasn't made properly. My Dell Mini 9, Studio, and Inspirons all have very free moving SDHC slots.
The keyboard feels very flimsy. The keyboard flexes when you type, and the Esc key was actually tilted on mine. It sat lower in one corner, suggesting another manufacturing defect. I decided to replace it under warranty, and to evaluate Asus's warranty process against Dell. I had to email tech support to get the phone number. I called and a very rude lady tried to get me to send my entire netbook back to replace the keyboard. I asked for just the keyboard and she emailed me a form that required my credit card ahead of time. I also had to pay return shipping out of pocket! With Dell, I can use the Live Chat and ask for a new keyboard which they will ship out next day for no charge. They will also give me a return label for no charge return shipping. Asus's customer service is pretty poor compared to Dell. The overall quality of the 1005HA isn't as good as Dell's Mini either. I only bought the 1005HA because I wasn't able to build a Mini 10 the way I wanted (BT w/ WiFi N w/ 2.0MP webcam).
The Ethernet port location is awkward. I've almost accidentally connected USB devices to that port, and it might have shorted out a few connections had I done so. It might because of how many laptops I have that have USB ports in that sport (right hand corner near monitor hinge).
The 1005HA comes with a charger and a small neoprene sleeve. The sleeve is a little tight to use, but works well as basic storage for the 1005HA. I recommend a more secure netbook case/bag though.
Pros: Inexpensive, lightweight, and compact. With Windows 7, it becomes a very powerful netbook that runs a lot of office apps very smoothly.
Cons: Asus quality is mediocre at best, customer service sucks compared to Dell. I'd rather have bought a Mini 10 but the 1005HA had all of the features I wanted.
Overall: 4/5 stars.
Owned it for 4 weeks. AC adapter quit suddenly, overnight. Now battery is completely discharged and the netbook is dead. spoke to ASUS and they said they will be sending the new one in 5 - 7 business days. The trouble is, I have to send te faulty one on my expense, back to them. The "warranty" covers "one way shipping only".
The netbook is nothing really to be excited about - it does it's job, is a little on the slower side. The only pro is that it is very light and easy to carry around. the shiny surface is very prone to fingerprint marks being left all over it.
nothing to take away from Amazon though, as usual. Good packaging and prompt delivery.
I don't normally write product reviews, but I do read them almost every time I make an online purchase, so I figure it's only fair that I let everyone know when I have a bad experience. My power supply went out after about 4 months of use. I was first informed by Asus that the PS only has a 6 month warranty on it, which is BS! I jumped through the ridiculous hoops that they require, like faxing credit card documents and after several phone calls to check on it, they either cannot tell me the status of the replacement and tell me to call back later or give me some other lame excuse why i don't have my replacement power supply yet. I give up; I just bought a 3rd party power supply from Amazon for $25. It has a lifetime warranty. Asus, you win for now! But I hope that this and all the other negative reviews here cost you a bunch of sales. Done with that crap... If I could go back, I'd heed all the warnings about this problem and buy a different brand.
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