Bit Tech Reviews the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA ‘Seashell’ Netbook

Bit-Tech has published their review of the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA ‘Seashell’ Netbook:

The Eee PC 1008HA is a breath of fresh air in a market that has lacked a bit of spice recently. While there are a few design flaws, many are forgivable. The 1008HA looks stunning and it’s sure to turn a few heads when you pull it out of your laptop bag on the train. It’s also incredibly satisfying to use – both the keyboard and trackpad are excellent and a cut above most other netbooks we’ve tested. The keyboard is at last on a par with the Samsung NC10’s when it comes to quality.

Some of the flaws, though, aren’t quite as forgivable. While battery life was surprisingly good considering the battery is a puny three cell rated to only 2,900mAh, the fact that it’s non-removable and there’s no clear policy on replacements is a concern – when the battery has decided to give up the ghost after a few years of service, your sleek and stylish 1008HA will be confined to door wedge duties.

You can read the entire review at bit-tech.