ASUS Eee PC 900HA 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel ATOM N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB Eee Storage, XP Home) Black | 
| Brand: Asus
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $259.99
Buy Used: $249.99
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Seller: Electronica Direct
Rating:  255 reviews
Sales Rank: 285
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Color: Shiny Black
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Atom
Processors: 1
System Memory: 1000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 160
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: None
Display Size: 8.9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.7 x 0.8
MPN: EPC900HA-BLK006X
Model: EPC900HA-BLK006X
UPC: 884840342342
EAN: 0884840342342
ASIN: B001GIPSAM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | XP-Preloaded with 160GB large HDD. (Partitioned into Two 80GB drives) | | • | ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and 4 cell high density battery pack allow for longer battery lifespan. Super Hybrid Engine offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to various needs. | | • | High Speed Connectivity Anywhere with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g. | | • | Exclusive 10GB Eee Storage with easy accessibility anywhere online. | | • | Free 1 YR Warranty (6 month for battery, 30 day ZBD Guaranteed) and sleeve |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The new Eee PC 900HA offers you more options for your mobile computing needs, providing the power of a full-sized laptop--with the latest Intel mobile processor and a 160 GB hard drive--in a compact body with an 8.9-inch screen. Designed specifically for mobile devices, the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--to conserve energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet. Coupled with the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, you'll also enjoy up to 5 hours of battery life with this Windows-powered laptop. 
The Asus Eee PC 900's 8.9-inch screen is easier on the eyes, and the integrated webcam makes video chats a snap. |  | Much more compact than a standard-sized notebook and weighing just 2.5 pounds, the Eee PC 900HA is perfect for students toting to school or road warriors packing away to Wi-Fi hotspots. In addition to the 160 GB hard disk drive (HDD), the Eee PC 900HA also features 1 GB of RAM, VGA-resolution webcam integrated into the bezel above the LCD, 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), multiple USB ports, SD memory card slot, a VGA output for connecting to a monitor, and up to 10 GB of online storage (complimentary for 18 months). It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop. Complementing this is Microsoft Works, which equips the user with numerous office applications to work efficiently. For journalists, photographers and other professionals who need to use a computer in the field to create, to communicate and to collaborate with other colleagues, the Eee PC's combination of power, extreme portability and rugged build makes it the ideal computing solution. The keyboard is 95 percent the size of standard notebooks, making it more comfortable to type for larger hands. It's also a great choice for young students, with a built-in Dictionary that's great for homework, and it includes two modes of intuitive graphic user interface design to accommodate both experienced and inexperienced PC users. The Eee PC also handles your digital images, movies, and music as well as Internet radio. Nicely light at just 40 ounces (2.5 pounds), the Eee PC 900HA has an 8.9-inch wide TFT LCD with a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution (WXGA)--making it more comfortable on eyes than its predecessor. In addition to its 54g wireless LAN (802.11b/g), it also offers wired Fast Ethernet (10/100) connectivity and a 56K modem. You get three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output for connecting to external monitors, headphone and microphone jacks, and a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot (compatible with MMC memory cards). It's equipped with a 0.3-megapixel webcam (placed in the bezel above the LCD) and integrated microphone, allowing you to snap still photos of yourself while on the go for sending via email or join video chats with friends and family. Battery-Sipping Processor
The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data). Together with the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, you'll enjoy a longer battery lifespan of up to 7 hours, allowing you to stay in touch and be connected for a longer period of time while on-the-go. It offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to your computing needs. The Super Hybrid Engine toggles between the following three modes: - High Performance Mode (high performance with some power savings)
- Super Performance Mode (maximum performance)
- Power Saving Mode (maximum power savings and minimum noise)
Online Storage from ASUS
With this Eee PC, ASUS also provides 10 GB of online storage (easily accessible via a desktop icon), which enables you to download up to 5 GB of data per day. It also provides secure file encryption and accessibility from both Windows and Linux platforms. Whether you want to share images with friends and family or store big business presentations, you can now access your data with ease and not worry about space constraints. The Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months, and it must be registered within the first 6 months after date of purchase. Specifications
- Operating system: Windows XP Home
- Internal memory: 160 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
- RAM: 1 GB DDR2
- Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom
- Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
- LCD: 8.9 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels
- Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
- Peripheral connectivity: Three USB 2.0
- External video: One VGA
- External audio: One headphone and one microphone port
- Webcamera: Yes, 0.3 megapixels (VGA)
- Battery life: up to 5 hours
- Weight: 2.5 pounds (40 ounces)
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 1.33 inches
What's in the Box
ASUS Eee PC 900HA, AC adapter, printed operating instructions. It's backed by a 1-year warranty on parts and labor. ZBD from ASUS
All Eee PC’s come with ASUS’s ZBD (Zero Bright Dot) guarantee. If the purchaser discovers one bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel without cost to the purchaser.
Product Description
Netbook Eee PC 900HA offers more options to users for unique user experiences. Long hours of battery life, built in high speed connectivity and exclusive 10GB file-encrypted Eee Storage with easy accessibility makes it the ideal traveling companion for outdoor activities. The 8.9 display provides comfortable viewing, and a full QWERTY keyboard makes for easier typing and relaxing usage. Built-in camera ensures users stay in touch with the important ones. User friendly XP pre-loaded. ZBD Guaranteed for best quality LCD. Content includes Eee PC, battery, AC Adapter, Sleeve Case, Manual and Recovery CD.
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 Seems to be good if good.... February 1, 2010
Juan Schultze-kraft (South America)
Mine came with a battery that does not charge, so I had to purchase another one for $70,oo
Space bar does not work if you do not press it just in the center.
Other than that, I think this is a good product when not defective.
Mine was a refurbished unit.
(NO INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY!!!)
 fun, portable, perfect January 31, 2010
Nicole (Albuquerque, NM)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros
-Quiet
-Small, very portable, lightweight, goes and fits anywhere (yes, even in a cargo pocket. I've tried.)
-Windows media player 9
-Starts up quickly, ~30 s
-Small keyboard
Cons
-Does not come with Microsoft Office, comes with Microsoft Works (an oxymoron)
-Keys occasionally stick, random double letters. Be sure to proofread.
-No disc drive (but, there's no space for one, either)
My Eee PC is very fast; it only takes 30-40 seconds to boot up and about 15 seconds to shut down.
It's very small and light. You can take this thing anywhere. I have to add that, as a consequence of being less than 9 inches wide, this computer has a small keyboard. The width of just the letters on my desktop's full size split keyboard at the narrowest point is about a foot. Of course the keyboard on my 9 inch Eee PC is small. I like it this way. Invariably, when I sit down to write a paper at a desktop in the winter, my hands get cold. But on this mini-computer, my fingers are close together and warmed by the computer itself. After I had been using this wonderful computer for three days, the desktop computer seemed like an oversized monster. Everything was huge. I feel that I've adjusted very well to the small size of this computer. On the note of the keyboard, however, I feel I should note that some keys on the keyboard seem to stick slightly. This causes random double letters, though I should point out that this may be due to operator error (though, the double letters are usually A's or E's. Makes me want to comment about the extra E's: this computer is very enthusiastic about its name).
Reviewers have commented that battery life on this computer is only around 3 hours, but they don't say how much they're doing when they use the computer. I'd like to point out that the battery is advertised to last UP TO 5 hours. Turn off the music, disable the internet, stop multitasking, and turn the brightness down a little. These changes allow me to get nearly 5 hours of battery time. I'd like to point out that the battery does charge very quickly. While I was writing a paper, the battery charged 80% in about an hour. Granted, I had the brightness down, the internet disabled, and I was using my iPod, not the laptop, to play music.
I think there are two ways that this machine could be improved: 1. A bent or split keyboard. This change, however, would make the computer larger and more expensive, which would detract from its appeal. 2. Microsoft Office. All other computers I use have Microsoft Office. Sure, Microsoft Works has some nifty features, but every time I save a file, I have to save it as a different type of file so another computer can read it.
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The rest of this review is written after a year of use.
I still love this thing. I have installed Microsoft Office, thus removing my biggest complaint. I also bought an external disc drive, which turns out to be bigger than my Eee PC. I love that this computer came with Microsoft XP, not Vista, though Vista was the newest OS. This computer has been filled with music, movies, and the word and excel files that every student makes. Filling up so much of its memory has slowed it down slightly, but not much. It's still faster than the old desktop. I haven't tested the battery life in a long time and have no reason to do so, but it hasn't died when I needed it to keep going. This computer is perfect for me. Except for a few months (when the computer forgot it had wireless), I've only ever had trouble accessing a wireless internet network in Japan. For a while, this wonderful computer wasn't accessing WiFi networks. That was my fault. Note: disconnect the internet, as disabling it will make the computer forget it can access wireless internet. This computer still boots up in about 40 seconds (including the time it takes for itunes to open, as it's programmed to do automatically), and still shuts off in about 15 seconds.
There are only two things wrong with it now: the random double letters, and I had to install a program to let me type in Japanese. However, me moving to Japan is not Asus's problem.
I should probably note that I am not a computer gamer. I can't tell you how this computer handles games more complex than solitaire.
I didn't give the cover time to gather fingerprints. I got one of the decal stickers, which arrived before the computer. A blue picture of the sun merely helps this mini laptop get attention.
 A great little machine: well-worth the $258 I paid for it new. January 1, 2010
Kevin
I've had this machine now for about 5 or 6 months and I generally take it wherever I go. I can use the wifi at my mom's place to watch Youtube or Hulu without having to use one of their PCs. It also makes a great note-taker, because it suspends/resumes or hibernates/resumes quickly.
The machine has a nice big 160 GB hard drive, so I can pack all my valued data on it. This way, if my place gets burgled while I'm out, I still have my files. I personally would avoid units with flash storage because anything less than 40 GB is just too small.
i paid $258 for this one on Amazon back then, and I don't understand why the price has gone up so much. Ultra-portability is nice, but once it goes over $300 it isn't an impulse buy anymore.
The one aspect that kept me from giving it 5 stars is the fact that the case does not have any sort of neck/shoulder strap. Okay, it may have added to the cost to include something like this, but they could have at least put hooks on the case so we could attach our own strap.
Nice little computer November 28, 2009
S. Roberts (MA)
I see very little difference between this and my big dell laptop.
First the cons. The battery lasts about 3 hours. If I wanted it to last longer I would have to adjust settings so it goes into sleep, hibernate, screen shuts off in 5 minutes etc. I tried these settings and it shut off while I was using it. I just deal with only 3 hours of battery. The only other issue I have is the right & left mouse buttons, it clicks very loud. If I'm trying to be quiet, it is very annoying.
When I first opened the package I wasn't sure that I would like such a tiny computer. But it's so powerful the size soon wasn't an issue. I had been carrying around my Dell, about 14" screen. It was bulky and I was concerned I would bang it or drop it, with all the other stuff I carry around. This little computer is like carrying a small book. Compact and lightweight. I set it up and had it running while making supper. I got on line immediately. Everything runs great. Although the keyboard is small and I'm still getting used to it, the screen size is fine, and is bright even when running on the battery.
Overall, I am very happy I bought this, and would buy another in the future. It is definitely worth the price.
Great Netbook that Serves Everday Needs November 24, 2009
Nathan J. Nicol (Pittsbugh, PA USA)
Well I've owned this netbook for almost 6 months now and have to say that it has met every expectation I had.
The first thing you have to realize when considering purchasing a netbook is that it's just that, a "net" book. If you're expecting it to run as fast as your typical laptop or desktop that you use for work's complex Excel spreadsheets or large databases, or you think you'll be able to use advanced video editing software in a snap, then you might want to adjust your expectations a bit. I'm not saying you can't do all those things with this machine, but it's not going to be at an efficient pace most of the time.
That said, I've installed Office 2007 Pro on mine, have used it to edit a few complex spreadsheets, and have even worked off some pretty large databases I've designed for work, and have been able to do what I need to just fine and without much of a delay compared to if I had done it on my work laptop.
The big reason I bought this was so I would have something small and portable that I can use at home and when traveling personally for surfing the internet, watching video, listening to / downloading music, and doing a little work on spreadsheets and word documents. It does all of that perfectly!!
Pros:
- Inexpensive... I bought mine for around $250 back in May 2009
- Lightweight and portable... carrying it around is just like carrying around a small book
- Battery Life... I usually get 3 to 4 hours on a charge with no problem. That includes everything from reading news to watching streaming videos.
- Quiet... I rarely notice the fan, but when I do, it's not annoying, especially compared to the one on my HP laptop
- Display... nice crisp image without the glossy glare I've seen on other netbooks
- Upgradable... the removable panels on the bottom of the netbook make for easy upgrade of the hard-drive, RAM, or wireless card
Cons:
- Keyboard... it's a little tight, but I knew that would be an adjustment with any of the netbooks I was considering. There are others out there that provide a little more space and a few more keys, but you pretty much have to go to a larger size, and my goal was to stay small
- Speakers... once again, I wasn't expecting anything fantastic in this area, and I feel Asus did their best considering what they had to work with. The speakers are on the bottom, and they don't get too loud, but the sound quality is clean to me. I do find myself pulling out the headphones every now and then when I'm at home by myself just because it's too quiet. But it works for me.
- Speed... When I have a lot of things up and running at once, I will start to notice some degradation in the performance. Opening up multiple tabs in IE with each tab having it's own YouTube video is a good example. This slows down any computer, but where my work laptop can handle 10 or 12 simultaneously, this one tops out at 5 or 6. But once again, I knew I wasn't buying a performance machine here, so it was not disappointing.
- Screen size... Again, this is what it is. I wanted portable, and I knew there would be an adjustment. Surfing the web is really where I'll notice I have a small screen. When you're browsing a website and I have to scroll down or over where typically I would not, it can get a little annoying at times, but I've adjusted.
Summary:
Overall, this is a great purchase! I've been using it as is, out of the box for the past 6 months and have no regrets. I've installed Office 2007 with no problems. I've hooked up a portable DVD drive with no problem. My next step is going to be to upgrade the RAM to 2GB, and possibly the hard-drive, but I haven't been in a hurry. I've read where others have installed Windows 7 with no problems, but they upgraded their RAM first.
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