Asus Quietly Launches the new Eee PC 1000HE

February 2, 2009 8 Comments

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Like we reported not so long ago, although quietly, Asus has officially announced the new Eee PC 1000HE. Available now for pre-order here, the Eee PC 1000HE boasts of great features that are sure to make the netbook market exciting anew.

Here’s a complete rundown of the Eee PC 1000HE’s features and specs:

  • Intel Atom N280 processor
  • Super Hybrid Engine technology
  • 10-inch LED Backlit LCD screen
  • 92%-sized chicklet-style keyboard
  • 802.11 Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • High-density battery that provide 9.5 hours of usage
  • 170GB hybrid storage (160GB internal HDD, 10GB online storage)
  • 3.2 lbs.

Of course, the most exciting feature of the Eee PC 1000HE which would surely attract netbook/notebook users is the 9-hours battery life. According to the press release, this was made possible by the combination of the battery to the Super Hybrid Engine.

Asus is currently offering a $25 discounted price for the Eee PC 1000HE for a limited time. This will be deducted to its introductory price of $399. So that means you can get the Eee PC 1000HE for $374. It will be available in Fine Ebony Black and Blue in North America.

Via Slashgear

More details can be found at the Official Asus Group Facebook Page.

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  • Winston

    Is it a given that this also uses the new GN40 chipset since it uses the N280?

  • John

    @Winston: Yes, it have the new GN40 chipset.

  • Pugrider

    As of now preorders are not being taken by any of the vendors listed on the Asus Facebook announcement. I don’t know what happened, but none of them have any listing for preordering the HE.

    Pugrider

  • admin

    Pugrider, it is available at Amazon now.

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  • http://www.iansealy.com/ Ian Sealy

    Any idea when the 1000HE will be released in the UK? Is it likely to be in the next couple of months?

  • cat

    hey i was wondering is white available anywhere in north america? ive been searching for a place to preorder white but i cant find it anywhere.
    thanks

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