Asus adds Eee PC 1000HD, how many Eee's is tooo many?
No, that's not a typo in my title (i.e.: "tooo"); I've simply decided to take the Asus approach to my spelling. Bascially, I'm going to add vowels to words each time I see a new Asus Eee PC model. Given that reasoning, you'll probably see words like "netbooooook" and "iiiiPhone" in the near future. Why is that? Asus looks to be adding YAN, or Yet Another Netbook to the Eee PC array of computers.
The newest actually takes a step back from what I can see: the Eee PC 1000HD will use a 900 MHz Celeron in lieu of the newer Intel Atom CPU. Until I recently sold it, I used a 900 MHz Celeron in my Asus Eee PC 701 and it was more than adequate for my mobile needs using XP or a Linux distro like Xandros or a custom Ubuntu build. Maybe that Intel Atom shortage we heard about is forcing Asus to dig in the Intel recycle bins for Celeron CPUs? Other than that, I can't think of a strategic reason for this move.
In any case, this is another 10-inch device at 1024x600, opts for an 80 GB hard drive in lieu of an SSD, and offers integrated 802.11n. Asus indicates that the included 6-cell battery is good for around 5 hours of use, but based on my experience with the earlier model and a 3-cell battery, I'd estimate around 4 hours of real-world use. No word on price or availibillty, which is good: it gives us all more time to sift through the many Eee PC choices. Of course, if you wait a few days to decide on one, you might see another choice added. ;)
(via Engadget)
Don't forget the 904HD/XP. http://eeepc.asus.com/global/904.htm
My 1000H is out for delivery sometime today.
Posted by: Travis | July 24, 2008 at 08:56 AM
personally i dont see the problem, they are added as extra choices not replacements. plus its not like you have to buy it if you dont want to.
nobody says anything about manufactures that have 14", 15", 16", 17" laptops all in their roster.
Posted by: TheCare | July 24, 2008 at 09:11 AM
I really liked my 701, but this is getting out of hand.
It seems like Asus is doing everything in its power to destroy this brand.
Posted by: Nate | July 24, 2008 at 09:17 AM
I had the 701 for a while, found it a little to cramped to use on a regular basis. I can't wait to see the 'lil Dells that are due out in a few weeks.
Posted by: Nitin Badjatia | July 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I wish they would just ship a 6-cell battery for the 701. Aren't all the promised accessories for the Eee basically vapor?
Posted by: Frank McPherson | July 25, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Frank, here's a few places that sell the 6-cell for the 701. Looks like they're around $60. http://www.google.com/products?q=asus+eee+pc+701+battery&oe=UTF-8&scoring=p&sa=N&lnk=next&start=10
Posted by: Kevin C. Tofel | July 25, 2008 at 07:41 AM