Comments on: Eee PC 1000h Unboxing Video, Wow!

By: Mike S.

Mike S. — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:45:16 +0000

Berg is complaining about the startup time but that is just the initial startup for a fresh install of Windows XP. After a fresh install, XP goes through that little setup process, asking your time zone, internet connection options, etc.
After you’ve set all that up, the EeePC 1000H starts XP in 10 seconds from sleep, and about 50 seconds from off (depending on how many programs you have load when windows starts).

By: ck90211

ck90211 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:47:41 +0000

I have both Eee 1000H and Acer A1 150 (the xP w/120GB HD and 6-cell battery). I got the A1 first because it was cheaper, and does everything well, especially the battery life is awesome. If you want a machine that does all-day computing (emailing, typing, chat, some skype, turning on, then off, then repeat many times) without plugging in then A1 is the best machine.

The A1 quickly got taken by my college bound son, who wants just that (allday computing without plugging in). So I ot the 1000H, thinking it would give me the all-day computing but with slightly bigger (actually feels way bigger) screen and better keyboard layout. It was all that. But 1000H battery life so far has been a disappointent. I am getting maybe 4 hours instead of 6-7. As I check out different fourms I am changing a few settings, and hopefully can bring the battery life up to 6-7.

What’s the point of 1000H when it costs as much as a cheapie laptop? Because 1000H is so much more portable than a regular 14″+ laptops, and battery lasts much longer. If you just going to leave it on a desk, by all means go for a full size laptop. But if you need any mobility then these mini-notebooks are just great.

Just consider ourselves lucky how cheap these mini-notebooks are, now that Taiwanese companies are making them. Just look at how much SONY, TOSHIBA and all the Japanese want on them in the past ($ 3000+). And 12″ are still $1500+.

By: laptop battery

laptop battery — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:46:27 +0000

There are several steps you can take to help you get maximum performance from your laptop battery: Prevent Memory Effect – Keep the laptop battery healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks.

By: nicemachines

nicemachines — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:11:40 +0000

You mention the battery hours of over 7 hours, but maybe you need that time because this notebook is slow! Have to look at some benchmarks before I buy.

By: aczafra

aczafra — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:46:24 +0000

Alan – Both the Dell and Acer units look promising. Hopefully , the SRP won’t shoot up when they became available

Berg – The bigger it gets, the slower it becomes? :-)

John – 7.5 max battery hours is definitely a winner

OJ – We featured Ref Fox way ahead of the other guys here -> http://eeepc.net/red-fox-wizbook800/

By: Erik

Erik — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:49:14 +0000

Wow, is this a message from the future? “It’s Friday, June 20th!” Pretty amazing!

By: O.J.

O.J. — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:03:24 +0000

The black Eee PC 1000 looks promising, but if I’d buy that one, I’d install Fedora on it and tweak it to my liking.

However, did any of you guys here at eeepc.net heard of the new Red Fox WizBook? I would definitely want to see an article of it here!

By: spen83

spen83 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:47:31 +0000

What the hell is AY-ZOOS? It’s AY-SUSS you donkey.

By: John

John — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:20:13 +0000

It’s all about the battery life for me. 7.5 hours max for a 1000 is something a normal laptop can’t give you.

By: Berg

Berg — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:12:38 +0000

The startup seems extremely slow. Kind of scares me, because I was looking forward to this one.
The 1000 is also coming in a model with a 40GB SSD Alan.