Testseek.co.uk have collected 113 expert reviews of the Asus Eee PC 1008 / 1008HA / 1008P and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus Eee PC 1008 / 1008HA / 1008P.
May 2009
(79%)
113 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(75%)
19 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Eye-catching design
Portability
Usability
Adequate - if over shiny - screen
Slim
Unisex profile
Decent battery life
Low-voltage architecture
Pleasant keyboard
Very thin
Nice look and finish
Quiet
Traps for the connectivity
MiniVGA adaptor under the device
Stylish design
The sexiest netbook by far.
The Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell doesn't look like anything you'd find washed up on a beach
But that's no bad thing. From the tapered edges to the firm
Wide keyboard and invisible trackpad
It's the bestest looking Eee PC yet. And for a l...
Pluses
Design and finish
Very quiet
Good ease of use
Slim and light
2 batteries supplied for twice the battery life
Sharp design. Responsive dimpled trackpad
Appealing chassis
Comfortable keyboard
New slim design
Clever hidden ports and connections
Thin LEDbacklit screen
Comfortable keyboard and mouse
Lightweight chassis
Excellent styling
The editors didn't like
General performance
Graphics performance
Design will polarise opinion
Surprisingly heavy
Mildly lacking graphics
Only a half-generation leap
1GB RAM is not enough
About £150 too expensive
Glossy panel
Poor screen
2 USBs
Only 3h20 battery life
Poor USB access for large USB keys
Lack of ports
Expensive for a netbook. It's lost a USB port!
Somewhere along the way
A USB port has been lost compared to previous numbers - there are just two tucked away on the sides - and the doors they live behind can be a bit too tough to prise open. The screen is almost as dim as Kerry Katona too
But these...
Minuses
Glossy panel lacks brightness
Poor screen contrast
Connectors inaccessible
2 batteries less practical than 1
Lack of removable battery. No built-in 3G
Average battery life
Pink version is rather shocking
Pricey for a netbook
Hidden ports and VGA dongle can take a little effort to access
Average battery life; pink version is rather shocking
The Eee PC 1008P Seashell Karim Rashid isn't the best netbook Asus has ever made, but, if you want a machine that really stands out from the crowd, it may be right up your street ...
Abstract: While designer Karim Rashid isn't a household name, Asus sings his praises, informing us that his work has appeared in galleries around the world -- all good enough to ensure his signature sits below the keyboard of the company's new netbook.To earn th...
In areas such as screen and keyboard, the Asus Eee PC 1008P remains as weak as its Seashell predecessors. But for its chosen audience, we’re sure this netbook will win hearts in its coral-bling Hot Pink finish. And exceptional battery life is a welcom...
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Published: 2010-01-06, Author: Mike , review by: tlbhd.com
On a first look, I kind of like the 1008P-KR from Asus. I like the looks, the feeling and I find that it moves somewhat better on Windows 7 than the other netbooks i tested before with Atom N270/N280 processors (you'll find more details bellow). However...
Abstract: The rounded corners and the glossy surfaces define the ‘Seashell’ style of the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA. The unit is slim and light and very easy to carry. The 10 inch LED-backlight wide display of 1024x600 pixels is one the largest in its category. The devi...