The Asus Eee PC 1000H is almost a full notebook with its 10 inch screen. At $479 it is still affordable though and it runs Windows XP and not Vista.
Consumers like the 1000H the most of all Eee PCs, if you go by the notebook bestseller list on Amazon.com.

The Asus Eee PC 1000H has some features to like. Besides the 10 inch screen it comes with a large 160GB HDD and 1GB of RAM.
The Intel Atom powered Asus Eee PC 1000H runs on a 6 cell battery delivering 7 hours of operation.
Other features of the 1000H include 1.3MP camera, Wi-fi 802.11n, Bluetooth, SD card slot and 3x USB.
The Asus Eee PC 1000H is a solid notebook/netbook in an elegant and compact design. Asus pioneered the netbook sector and with the 1000 series it defines the upper border of that segment.

For Whom:

The Asus Eee 1000H is a great gift for people who do not want to learn Vista and stick with Windows XP. It is a big enough notebook for casual use or the ideal full featured 2nd notebook for the living room or on the go.

The Good:

• Cheaper than full size notebooks
• Small size
• Light weight
• Windows XP

The Bad:

• Not a multimedia powerhouse
• Not a gaming machine

Where to Buy:

The Asus Eee 1000H sells on Amazon.com for currently $479.

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