ASUS annnounces Eee 1000HE netbook with N280 Atom processor

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE

ASUS unveiled its latest Eee PC netbook, the Eee 1000 HE, billed as the first netbook to come with the Intel N280 Atom processor. The Eee 1000HE promises up to 9.5 hours of battery life on a single charge.

The N280 Atom processor offers only a small performance bump over the N270 (1.66GHz versus 1.6GHz) but uses a faster Front Side Bus (667MHz versus 533MHz) and uses less power than its predecessor. It comes with a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, a 160GB hard drive, the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 8700mAh battery (that is flush with the chassis). The keyboard has been redesigned and features chicklet-style keys with a slightly modified layout. It will be available in black or blue.

The ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is now available for pre-order from a number of retailers for US$399.99.

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