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Asus' Eee PC 1005HA "Business Edition" Netbook Is Live In Japan

For many, the 1005HA is probably considered as one of the best netbooks available around, but that as a fact didn’t seem to stop Asus from launching another. The latest, recently emerged in Japan, was tagged as a “business edition” flavor, which frankly, has nothing exceptional inside. In any case, for $700(!) you get yourself an Atom N280 processor, tucked with a 10.1-inch display, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, Windows XP Professional edition (no Windows 7?) and a 10.5 hours battery, for every single charge. Well, not exactly the best deal out there, is it?

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ASUS Eee PC Roadmap Leaked: 12" Netbooks, Nvidia ION Platform And Tablet PC Devices On The Prep

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Assuming these two following roadmap slides, that recently surfaced up on Eeeuser.com, are real, one should expect seeing a lot of intensive activity from Asus direction, in the coming months, as the Taiwanese corp apparently planning to retake over the jammed US netbooks market, by tossing inside some new and advanced mini-laptop devices, hoping to convince all those tech junkie spendthrifts open their empty wallets wide and buy themselves a piece or two. However, with so many cheap and reasonably “specs balanced” alternatives available around, Asus journey, getting to early adopters’ geeky hearts is probably longer and much harder than it may look on the ground. Nevertheless,  according to these latest treasure troves, found in the wild, In Q3 and Q4 of 2009, we’re going to be seeing a brand new 1005HA-P unit, packing a 250GB HDD, paired with Atom N280 processor and offered with optional Windows 7 OS that will set you back for $399, with shipping arrangements, expected to get started somewhere in October. Another “Seashell” like, upgraded version, is the 1005HA-M Atom N270 unit, that runs a Windows 7  Starter Edition flavor and has 250GB HDD storage – all priced at $349. More on that, is the all new 12-inch 1201N Eee PC netbook which will likely include NVIDIA’s latest Ion platform, sitting next to Intel’s Atom N270 processor, 250GB HDD, 2GB RAM, Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11n WiFi connectivity, set and ready to transfer your relays for $499, sharp when it’s up for release in mid-October. And last but not least are these two models, the 1008HA netbooks that somehow dropped out from the list, and the T91 multi-touch tablet that runs a copy of Windows 7 OS as well, while storage capacity features 32GB SSD and price tag stands at $549. The other slide is just over the break, so hit the jump and read the facts.

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Asus Eee PC 1005HA-M and 1005HA-H To Hit The Netbook Scene On July

Confused? Don’t know what to choose? Allow us to make it even harder on you, as Asus tosses into the market two “Seashell-like” Eee PC netbooks , just hours after going live with the new 1008HA Seashell device in some Western countries. And while the new models target lower-end users, we still hold an opinion they look better than average laptops in this category and pack probably the same specs we’re all familiar with. Getting into details, both 1005HA-M and 1005HA-H include a 10-inch 1024×600 LED display, along with a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, WiFi (no Bluetooth), a 1.3 megapixel webcam and a 6-cell battery that can deliver up to 8 hours workout, in case you’re not using heavy multimedia stuff. So what are the differences? Turns out the 1005HA-H has two more USB 2.0 ports and extra 0.3kg of weight, comparing to the original Seashell, which comes with only a 5-cell battery, but a wider range of outputs and a slimmer design than these two. In terms of availability, both units should be available in Europesomewhere around July, for €299 ($405) and €349 ($473), respectively. Meanwhile, you can checkout the comparison table between the three, after the break.

Update1: More Eee PC 1005HA details surface up, indicating the new netbook lineup will include the usual Windows XP Home, along with either Atom N270 or N280 processors, a 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 LED-backlit display, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, three USB 2.0, Ethernet, a multicard reader and up to 10.5 hours – all packed in Black, White, Pink or Blue flavors to choose from.

Update2: And just in case the 1005HA version wasn’t enough, Asus has just unveiled a newer edition – the Eee PC 1005HGO – which adds a 3G HSPA modem to the basic version, while other specs remain the same. Checkout the image and the full specs after the break [courtesy of eeepc.it]

Update3: Looks like the guys at Liliputing have managed to nab a 1005HA netbook for themselves, and kindly shared with us their unboxing video, so head forward after the break and take a look.

Update4: Apparently, the Eee PC1005HA Seashell netbook is finally up for pre-order , priced at $389 and expected to ship on July 1.

Update5: notebookitalia.it says both Asus 1005HA and 1008HA Seashell versions will have additional colors joining the lineup, including blue, pink, ruby red and sapphire blue. Hit the link to see even more.

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Asus To Launch The Eee PC 1008HA "Shell", a 10-Inch Netbook For The High-End Market

Asus continues with the netbook festival, as the company has just unveiled the Eee PC 1008HA , which is also known as the “Shell”, for its unique rounded design. Although this latest version comes with the usual specs, looking at the externals clearly proves it was designed for the high-end market, thanks to a very slim and curved chasis, housing 3G and WiMAX capabilities, along with the traditional integrated WiFi/Bluetooth connections. Regretfully, we’re unable to share info about pricing or availability at this point, but we promise to update as soon as we hear about any official announcement, so stay tuned.

Update1: Checkout the new Eee Dock app launcher, demonstrated on the 1008HA netbook [after the break].

Update2: According to thelink the 1008HA will have a competitive price, standing at £360 or $524USD. Still no word about availability, at this point.

Update3: We’re hearing unofficial rumors that the 1008HA is expected to make a debut somewhere in May, but still no Asus source to confirm this one.

Update4: May 6 – Looks like the 1008HA Seashell is officially ready to hit the UK market in about two weeks, priced a little higher than previously mentioned, at £379 ($572), and claimed to be available in the US very soon. apparently, Amazon UK is taking pre-orders, so if you can’t wait anymore just hit the link and get your brand new device.

Update5: ASUS has officially announced the 1008HA Seashell will be available to pre-order in the US from May 18th, priced at $429. Considering the high-end design, together with Intel’s Atom N280 processor running at 1.66GHz and the other specs, which include a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard-drive, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and a 1.3MP webcam, we think it’s a good deal, you should all pay attention to.

Update6: So the new thin Eee PC 1008HA Seashell netbook is finally up for pre-order with a $20 discount, in case you’re one of those early adopters geeks. After rebate, the fancy edition will set you back for $410 USD, as White version is expected to be delivered on May 27th and the Black one, the day after. Hit the link to get the promotional discount here.

Update7: The guys at NetbookItalia have dismantled the desirable Eee PC 1008HA Seashell netbook into pieces, unveiling  a bizarre amount of masking tape bands all over the place, but also a nice 2.5-inch hard-drive unit, removable RAM installation and Atheros AR9285 module, supporting n-draft WiFi connection. Hit the jump to see another picture.

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