luxury notebook
Ever since the Eee PC 4G opened up the mini-notebook market last year, Asus has been pumping out different flavors of the Eee, including versions of the original with XP and models sporting slightly larger screens and a multitouch pad. With the $460 Eee 1000H 80G XP, though, Asus addresses many of the previous problems we've had with earlier mini-notebook models--and it creates a solid second-gen machine in the process.
The newest member of the Eee family offers the same Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, and 80GB hard disk as MSI Wind U90 Battery. It has a 10-inch display and measures 10.5 by 7.5 by 1.5 inches (about the size of a hardcover book, and only slightly larger than the MSI Wind). The Eee 1000H is also fairly heavy for a mini-notebook, weighing about 3.6 pounds including the six-cell battery packed underneath. (On the plus side, the battery lasted about 4 hours, 32 minutes in our tests.) With the Eee 1000H's design the way it is, you might as well call it an ultraportable--in heft, if not performance.
The newest member of the Eee family offers the same Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, and 80GB hard disk as MSI Wind U90 Battery. It has a 10-inch display and measures 10.5 by 7.5 by 1.5 inches (about the size of a hardcover book, and only slightly larger than the MSI Wind). The Eee 1000H is also fairly heavy for a mini-notebook, weighing about 3.6 pounds including the six-cell battery packed underneath. (On the plus side, the battery lasted about 4 hours, 32 minutes in our tests.) With the Eee 1000H's design the way it is, you might as well call it an ultraportable--in heft, if not performance.
luxury notebook
The Asus Eee PC 1000H's display's native 1024 by 600 resolution looks reasonably sharp on the 10in screen. With a quick toggle of the shortcut key, you can pop through a number of "optimised" resolutions. The only real use we've found for the resolution gear-shifter is that it's helpful for trying to fit some oddly formatted web pages to the screen; otherwise, you can always output video through the VGA port. A firm, flush bezel surrounding the screen and the 1.3Mp camera securely locks everything in place. The case has a smooth yet slightly textured feel.
luxury notebook
Surprisingly, the Asus Eee PC 1000H's audio sounds crisp, and richer than we had expected. Maybe that's the result of Dolby Sound Room technology (which Dolby says extends the speakers' bass response up an octave, and widens the sound space that the speakers project). Elvis's "Suspicious Minds" rang clear; Run DMC's "Walk This Way" sounded a little tinny, but good enough that we were able to forgo plugging in headphones. We'd even say that the Eee 1000H battery can fill up a small room (or office cubicle) with tunes.
luxury notebook
Even though it has the same design as older model, there are some differences between them. Around touchpad is metallic silver frame which is connected with keys. Left and right keys are now actually separated and embossed Eee PC logo is placed below screen. Power button is relocated above keyboard. In the same line with Power key are placed 4 programmable keys, which didn’t exist on previous versions.
luxury notebook
It is clear computers are taking more and more space in our lives, but the way we use them has changed drastically. They used to be exclusively used by the wealthiest industries and took up hundreds of square feet as well as weighed more than you could ever imagine. Now, most of us have at least a desktop computer, but even though it is much smaller than its predecessors, it is still way too big to carry. With everyone wanting access to their email, stock or favorite website on the go, laptops are increasing in market share while continuously decreasing in size. That has led to ultra portables like the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Battery and Macbook Air, but those are quite expensive and definitely not targeted at a mainstream audience.
luxury notebook
The result of all these demands for a business-class Eee PC model have led us to Asus 1000H, one of the latest members of the Eee family. In comparison to the original Eee, almost everything has changed, however, the core ultra-mobile Eee feeling remains more or less in-tact, even for those who require a larger screen. Has Asus hit a sweet spot with usability, size, and price, or have they just made the Eee PC into a big, bloated monster? Let's find out!
luxury notebook
The debate has largely split the PC Authority office, because both laptops have their strengths. The Eee is undoubtedly more solid and well-built, with a wider, more usable touchpad and separate mouse buttons. The slightly larger keyboard is a bonus, but its tiny Shift key soon annoyed us.
By contrast, the Wind keyboard is comfortable to type on and well laid out, and the VAIO-style hinge on the lid makes them sleeker and better looking than the Eee. Shaving a centimetre or so off the size also makes the Wind a more portable device, although the bigger battery will most likely negate this advantage.
It’s a very close call, and we didn’t really think we’d be saying this, but the 1000H is the best Eee PC – and the best all-round netbook – we’ve yet seen. With every size and price increase, we moan about the Eee moving away from its roots as an ultra-cheap netbook, but the simple truth is you really do notice every extra inch each revision adds, and the benefits that go with it.
luxury notebook
Overall, I’m quite happy with the Eee PC 1000H. When I have some time i’ll try to run some more scientific tests on things like battery life. But there’s very little that my 6 pound, 15.4 inch laptop can do that the 3 pound 10.2 inch Eee PC 1000H cannot. And the Eee PC gets about 3 times the battery life, which makes it my current notebook of choice for working away from the confines of my home office.
I’ll be curious to see how it holds up against the highly acclaimed MSI Wind. The Wind is a bit lighter, and based on some reviews I’ve seen, it may get longer battery life. On the other hand, it lacks the 802.11n support that the Eee PC 1000H has (not that this is a must-have feature for me at the moment). The Wind also does not currently have a multi-touch trackpad. Again, not a killer feature, but it is nice to be able to scroll through web pages by placing two fingers on the trackpad rather than using one to hold down a mouse button.
luxury notebook
We concluded our review of the Eee PC 901 by saying "with the promise of the 10-inch Eee PC 1000 and Eee PC 1000H just around the corner, some may want to play the waiting game." And we were right. Those looking for a larger mini-notebook with a good sized screen and a spacious keyboard will find nearly everything they are looking for. However, the similarly configured MSI Wind NB offers comparable performance and endurance for $150 less, although some will prefer the 1000H's slick aesthetics. We like the Eee PC 1000H, but we'll like it a lot more if the final pricing for the system winds up being less
luxury notebook
The requirements for this honor include radiation emission control, energy (battery consumption), ecology (environment friendly) and ergonomics. To succeed in this ultra-competitive industry, great products need to be complimented by speed-to-market, cost and service. That's why all 8,000 over employees of ASUS strive for the "ASUS Way of Total Quality Management" to offer the best quality without compromising cost and time-to-market while providing maximum value to all customers through world-class services.
It has a 10in screen with a native resolution of 1024x600, and the larger screen means it also has a larger base (it's 26.7cm wide and about 18cm deep), so its keyboard is much easier to type on than the Eee PC 901, for example. It's still a little cramped, but it's easier to get used to than the 901's keyboard. Each letter key is about 12mm on each side. Its touchpad is large and a little sticky, and it supports two-fingered scrolling. However, it's very slow to scroll pages in Internet Explorer, even when you jack up its speed in the control panel.
luxury notebook
Physically, the 1000H resembles the 901, the only difference being that it's slightly longer. Both units have the same depth and thickness and the same array of ports along the edges. You get a D-Sub port, three USB 2.0 ports, 10/100 Ethernet and audio ports, and an SD memory card slot. A couple of speakers underneath the unit do a good job of reproducing music and movie audio, and there is also a 1.3-megapixel webcam installed.
One thing the purists can't complain about is the 1000H's usability. It's the easiest to use on a daily basis of all the Asus Eee PC 1000H battery and its assorted rivals. The keyboard in particular is wonderful. Sure, our review sample felt clunky, but Asus says it'll iron this out for final machines. The right shift key is way too small at the expense of full-size cursor keys, but aside from this it's the best keyboard on any machine in its category.
luxury notebook
The mouse trackpad is fantastic. Unlike its rivals, it supports multi-touch gesture inputs, so you can stroke two fingers vertically or horizontally to scroll through documents or use a pinch or stretching motion to zoom in and out of photos. This feature is perfect in a machine for which its primary use is surfing the Internet. It just makes life so much easier.
The rest of the chassis is basically identical to the Eee PC 901. On the left side, there's an Ethernet port, a single USB port, plus mic and headphone ports. On the right, there are two additional USB ports, an SD card reader and a VGA output port.
The battery life is advertised 'up to 8 hours' but I don't think you'll ever get that much from it. I haven't done any extensive tests but using wi-fi and the screen on full brightness you can get 4-5 hours from it.
I've just lowered the brightness from maximum to minimum and the remaining battery for Asus Eee PC 1000H has increased from 3:52 to 5 hours. And switching off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth has increased it to 6:27 (87%). Maybe you can get 8 hours out from the battery.
It's split the PC Pro office, because both have their strengths. The Eee is undoubtedly more solid and well-built, with a wider, more useable touchpad and separate mouse buttons. The slightly larger keyboard is a bonus but its tiny Shift key soon annoyed us.
luxury notebook
By contrast, the Wind and Advent keyboard is comfortable and well laid out, and the VAIO-style hinge on the lid makes them sleeker and better looking than the Eee. Shaving a centimetre or so off the size also makes the Wind a more portable device, although the bigger battery will most likely negate this advantage.
present by : http://luxurynotebook.blogspot.com/
source : http://notebookpc-review.over-blog.com
No comments:
Post a Comment