We just got through looking at ASUS’s new Eee PC 1008HA Seashell, but it might be the 1005HA that really strikes a balance between form and function. The upcoming netbook has many of the Seashell’s stylings, but forgoes the recessed ports, port doors and hokey mini VGA plug to bring a more functional experience while hardly sacrificing the aesthetics. This version in the wilds of Germany also has a 6 cell removable battery instead of the 1008HA’s “next-gen” 3 cell integrated battery — we’ll have to wait for the benchmarks to see who is crowned the winner, but anybody who’s ever had the joy of swapping batteries on a transoceanic flight has probably already made up their mind.
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