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Cover the children’s eyes, it’s a pair of Eee PC’s getting close and snuggly. In actual fact, this is the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell – in white – and the Eee PC 1005HA – in black – showing that a removable battery does not a porker make. NetbookNews grabbed some comparison shots of the two netbooks, basically identical machines aside from a few millimeters thickness.
More comparison shots after the cut
The 1008HA Seashell grabbed headlines thanks to its skinny profile: less than one inch thick, despite packing the usual netbook ports and Intel Atom N280 processor. ASUS achieved all that by following Apple and making the rechargeable battery non-user-removable, only to follow up the 1008HA with the 1005HA series. Slightly thicker, at 25.9 to 36.5mm, they come with a choice of swappable three or six cell batteries.
Looking at these photos, I reckon most people would have trouble telling the difference between the two netbooks seen in isolation. Flipping them over does reveal the slightly-protruding battery, but it doesn’t seem to intrude much more than the rubber feet do anyway. More 1005HA details here.
One Response to “ASUS Eee PC 1005HA size-comparison with 1008HA Seashell”
NetbookDad May 29, 2009
1008HA vs 1005 comes down to:
Do you want the most style and lightest/smallest package (1008HA)?
or Do you want more usability and substance (1005HA)?
Personally, I would choose the 1005HA. Besides the additional battery life, you also seem to get:
+2- Access to ports without having to fumble (or end up losing) rubber covers.
- An extra USB port. Well needed with my Logitech VX Nano receiver always living in one.
- A service panel on the bottom that looks like it’s where you can access the system memory, instead of having to pry apart the seashell with your clam knife. Has anyone confirmed this yet?
- A cheaper price. Which in the end, is what it comes down to for most Netbook Dads looking for a 2nd PC.