ASUS Eee PC 1008HA 'Seashell' review roundup

[anon]

For those near and dear to ASUS' Eee PC netbook line, the 1008HA 'Seashell' is definitely a breath of fresh air. It doesn't look like an Eee, it doesn't feel like an Eee and it doesn't boast a replaceable battery like an Eee; needless to say, only two of those three facts were lauded by reviewers across the web. Much like Apple's MacBook Air, the battery in this here machine is not user-serviceable, and while tests proved that it could last well over three hours with "normal" use, ASUS has yet to make clear what plans it has for offering replacements. In any case, most everything else about the machine was found to be on par or above, with performance being satisfactory for basic tasks and the keyboard / trackpad being exceptionally yummy. Still, it feels as if ASUS is charging a bit much for a familiar lineup of internals, but those willing to pay for style should definitely take a closer look.

ASUS Eee PC 1008HA 'Seashell' review roundup (http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/14/asus-eee-pc-1008ha-seashell-review-roundup/)

[Pickle]

if you have 1000he, don't wait for any performance increase with seashell. The main difference is the desing. On other points like battery life 1000he has advantages even it has one more USB port.