Netbook 'clamshell' Eee PC 1008HA Seashell

The "shell" netbook Eee PC 1008HA Seashell has attracted a lot of attention since its first introduction at the 2009 CeBit technology exhibition, which was officially introduced by Asus .

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Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell - "heavyweight" rival of Apple MacBook Air

Confront Apple Apple Air

Through Eee PC 1008HA Seashell, Asus wants to cope with Apple's "ultra-thin" notebook computers - MacBook Air or Dell Adamo. At 262x178x25.7mm, fragile (1-inch) and sleek, Seashell has a 10-inch LED-backlit WSVGA display (1024x600 pixel resolution) and weighs 1.1kg. Asus cleverly created the scattered light on Seashell's surface similar to the scallop shells with sandy sea and the ability to resist scratching, even the appearance / folding of the screen is quite smooth.

The special feature of Seashell in the design part is also the factor that attracts users compared to other netbook series is that the QWERTY keyboard is reduced to 92% of the standard size. Touch-pad controls multi-touch, some quick access keys like Wi-Fi connection or touch-pad lock.

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Configuration and usage features

The configuration of 1008HA Seashell is nothing special compared to other netbooks. Still using 1.6GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, 1GB of RAM and 160GB of 2.5-inch hard drive SATA II.

Other components of "must-have" on other netbooks also available in Seashell include: 2 USB ports, 1 Mini VGA Connector, LAN RJ-45, 2 Audio slots (headphone / mic) memory card reader 3- in-1 (MMC / SD / SDHC), 1.3mp webcam, Digital Array Mic. Seashell support is somewhat better with many options such as 802.11b / g / n WiFi connection, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 3.75G HSPA and WiMAX wide area wireless network. This will help Seashell's owners access more technology to connect on the same device.

Li-Polymer Seashell battery with 1 charge can operate for 6 hours, an ideal time for users who frequently move.

In addition to the pre-installed operating system of Windows XP Home or GNU Linux, the Eee PC 1008HA Seashell also incorporates some useful software such as the Eee Docking kit including:

- Eee Sharing helps to synchronize Seashell with other computers as well as share data with other Eee PC users without even needing an Internet connection.

- Eee Arena provides quick access to thousands of music, videos, radio stations, games or magazines.

Seashell is equipped with SRS Premium Sound technology, for the ability to play music seamlessly to create a sense of harmony with music for users. In addition, Super Hybrid Engine is also a remarkable application. It monitors the programs that are being used on the system and conducts distribution and calibrates the power source at a reasonable level.

Finally, the 10GB Eee Storage online storage that Asus supports for Eee PC users backs up digital music, videos and data so they can be accessed anywhere.

There are prices at 570 USD, Asus Eee PC 1008HA Seashell will be available on the market on 15-5 here through many "colorful" panels: white, black, blue, pink, green stone, red rubies.

Here are some photos that give readers a comprehensive look at this latest netbook:

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Elegant color, beautifully designed flip cover - Source: UMPC Portal

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Radiator slot underneath the camera body - Source: UMPC Portal

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Compact QWERTY keyboard with additional function keys - Source: UMPC Portal

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The slots are neatly angled - Source: UMPC Portal

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Compact in the palm of your hand - Source: UMPC Portal