The first Netbook was released by Asus and most people will agree, they are still leading the pack. Featured here today is one of their higher end Netbooks. Incidentally, if you are not familiar with the difference between a Netbook and a Notebook, please feel free to read “To Netbook or not to Netbook” in our Articles section.

Quick Specs:
Monitor: 10.2″ LCD with 1024×600 WSVGA
Processor: Intel Atom 1.6Ghz
Hard Drive: 160GB
Ram: 1024MB
Weight: 3.20 lbs
Wireless: 802.11 b/g
High Definition Audio
Operating System: Windows XP

This Netbook reaches a near perfect balance between price and performance. While it is not a laptop replacement, it is one of the more capable Netbooks. With three USB 2.0 ports, you have lots of room for expansion. It also has VGA out for connecting to an external monitor and a built in card reader.

Netbooks are not known for being the prettiest kids on the block and this one is no exception. While it’s design is boxy, it does feel sturdy. Sporting a 10.2″ screen, the Asus Eee PC 1000HA is the largest Netbook yet. The company has also confirmed that it is the largest they will make.

Of all of the available Netbooks, I find this one to be the most balanced and useful on the market.

This product is available for purchase threw P.C Tantrums.