The Netbook Market

A German website has posted the first pictures of the new ASUS EEE PC 1008HA and EEE PC 1005HA side by side. Both of these models are made in ASUS' new 'Seashell' form factor meaning that they are very thin and have rounded edges. The 1008HA has garnered a lot of interest due to its impressive design but the 1005HA seems to have already made a number of improvements before either of them are released! At the present time the 1005HA is yet to launch and the 1008HA is available for pre-order.

Both feature the Intel Atom 1.6GHZ processor, a 10.1" 1024 x 600 screen, 1GB of Ram, 160GB HDD, and a 6 cell battery. The main differences at this point seem to be that the 1005HA will have a replaceable battery, and a proper VGA out as opposed to the 1008HA's mini VGA and adapter. The 1005HA also does not have covers for the port panels, something that the 1008HA has borrowed from the Macbook Air and something most users will be willing to go without.

View the pictures here.

Tags: 1005ha, 1008ha, asus, eee pc

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