Getting Official with the Eee PC 1008HA Seashell

Alright folks, this could be the closest that we could get before we finally see U.S. online stores carrying the new slim and seashell-like Eee PC 1008HA. Asus has officially put up a press release on their site with full specs and a nice profile photo.

Scanning through the PR, we immediately see the 1008HA’ s biggest selling factor has got to be its seashell-inspired design. According to Asus:

With a design inspired by a seashell, the Eee PC  Seashell is enveloped in an opalescent glossy exterior—created through In-Mold Roller technology—that is not only a head-turner wherever it goes, but also serves as a protective shell providing scratch resistance for day-to-day durability. Like the light sprinkling of fine sand on the exterior of a seashell, the lid is graced with tiny reflective specks which glisten in the light, adding the crowning touches to an already exquisite design.

Admit it, you like the descriptive statement right?

Unfortunately, aside from its extra-ordinary design, everything about the Eee PC 1008HA Seashell seems pretty much your standard netbook specs.

Here’s a run-down of the Eee PC 1008HA’s full specs:

• 10-inch LED-backlit WSVGA screen 
• Windows XP Home/GNU Linux
• Intel Atom N280
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB SATA HDD + 10GB Eee Storage
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• Li-Polymer Battery (6 hours battery life)
• 1.3 MP webcam
• Memory Card Reader (MMC/SD/SDHC)
• 1.1kg

The Eee PC 1008HA will be available in white, black, blue, pink, sapphire blue and ruby red.

via Asus