Set-up for the 1000HE was incredibly easy. Had windows configured and my wireless network recognized in no-time. The keyboard is wonderfully easy to type on. The chiclet stle of thee keys allow more spacing and easy typing in long documents. The 1.3 mega pixel webcam works well with both picasa and messenger.

Let’s take a lok at the features:

# Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows XP
# Display: 10-inch LED-backlit widescreen LCD (1024×600)
# Intel CPU: Intel Atom N280
# Wireless Data Network: WLAN: 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth V2.0
# Memory: 1GB DDR-2 SODIMM (memory size is upgradable to 2GB)
# Hybrid Storage: 160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage **Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months. Please register account information for 6 months extension (depends on country)
# Camera: 1.3 megapixels
# Audio: Build-in stereo speakers, high-definition audio CODEC, Digital Array Microphones
# Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC and SD(SDHC) flash card slot
# Input/Output: 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor), 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks: headphone & mic-in
# Battery: Up to 9.5 hours*, 8700mAh *Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.
# Dimensions: 10.47 (W) x 7.53 (D) x 1.12-1.50 (H) inches
# Weight: 3.20 lbs
# Color: Black

The 10 inch screen is very easy to see and its brightness is easily controlled using the function keys (as is volume control and wifi/bluetooth toggle on/off). The redesign of the keyboard is excellent, even the chiclet style keys. The keys make the keyboard feel much larger than it is and the placement of the right shift key is good also.

The ASUS Eee PC 1000HE comes with everything you want in a netbook in a relatively small form factor. The best features are the epic battery life and it’s relatively low price. You simply can’t get a more equipped notebook at this price. Don’t get the smaller, cheap, less equipped units. You will kick yourself for it.