Prices on Asus Eee PC 1000 HEs

Dunhill_BKK · 11th March 2009, 8:24 PM

What prices are people being quoted on the Asus 1000HE?

I called the same Harvey Norman twice on different days, and was quoted two different prices ($774 and $836). Harvey Norman is not my preferred vendor, but it seems they have this new model in stock now.

I'd also be interested to find out if anyone has gotten an N280 chip. It seems Australia hasn't gotten these yet? I'd prefer to have this more efficient chip for even longer battery life (the main draw point for me).

Cheers.

t00| · 11th March 2009, 10:10 PM

ple said they should have stock of the n280 either this week or next week, but im still yet to see anything pop up on their site, will be intresting to see prices once more stores get them

maybe call hardly normal for a third time (3rd time lucky) and ask what chip it is and why the differences in prices

Dunhill_BKK · 12th March 2009, 12:13 PM

I'm waiting on the PLE sales folks to get back to me regarding the chipset. I'd prefer the N280 if possible. It is not clear to me that HN has N280s.

I think many of the hits I'm getting off Static Ice are orders en-route. I imagine they will be N280s.

Intercept · 12th March 2009, 6:15 PM

nice looking machines these. I went into harvey normans today and got him to open the black one up for me. The keyboards look awesome. Btw best deal i could get was 780 but i reakon there might be a little more movement. Also probably should have checked they were the new chipset lol, sorry about that.

Cheers,

intercept

Dunhill_BKK · 13th March 2009, 12:23 PM

PLE says they are getting in the N280s.

Price is a bit high though at $829.

t00| · 13th March 2009, 2:02 PM

its official

http://ple.com.au/?p=snapshot&inventory_id=40252

next Thursday, $829
i'm still going to wait and see what other places are selling for :S

edit: just called hardly normal, $899 couldnt get a hold of mate in there for a discounted price

Dunhill_BKK · 13th March 2009, 3:34 PM

Hardly Normal is all over the place with prices. I am not sure I can trust any of the information I'm getting from them.

One guy was telling me the N270 was the newer chipset. I lost a bit of confidence there.

Keep me updated with prices. PLE seems like the most knowledgable staff so far.

t00| · 13th March 2009, 5:39 PM

just called tech at hn, he said that the $899 is retail for 1000he but the system didnt say if it was n270 or n280, he said it would most probably be the N270 chipset.

stmok · 14th March 2009, 4:54 AM

ASUS 1000HE
CPU = N280
Chipset = i945 series

You may encounter some review sites getting initial "review samples" that used the N270 processor.

Its best to ask sales folks to see if you can turn it on, and check if it has the CPU you want.

Dunhill_BKK · 15th March 2009, 8:06 AM

My problem is that I live in Canberra. We seem to have to wait a bit longer to get good gear here. Unless anyone can correct me.

I often go to the computer fair if I want to do some hand-on checking of gear.

Therefore, I'm looking at either an online purchase or a drive to Sydney.

Deanodriver · 15th March 2009, 9:21 PM

Am I the only person who thinks $800+ is a bit too expensive for a netbook?

Gierke · 15th March 2009, 9:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deanodriver

Am I the only person who thinks $800+ is a bit too expensive for a netbook?

Certainly not.

xcalibur · 15th March 2009, 10:07 PM

will the 280 do hd?

Dunhill_BKK · 16th March 2009, 8:09 AM

$800 is too much. The US prices are much better. However, I'm looking into other netbooks now, that may provide similar battery life.

0M39A_1337 · 16th March 2009, 8:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deanodriver

Am I the only person who thinks $800+ is a bit too expensive for a netbook?

far too much.

netbooks were ment to be cheap small laptop alternatives (particularly ultraportable alternatives)

not saying i wouldnt love a HE, but the only reason would be for battery life, and my 901 gives me plenty enough as it is already. more for the wank factor of it. what else do you get from it? bigger screen (but still the same res), 60mhz faster cpu, same chipset, new chassis.

11th March 2009, 8:24 PM	#1
Dunhill_BKK Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canberra = roundabouts Posts: 48	Prices on Asus Eee PC 1000 HEs What prices are people being quoted on the Asus 1000HE? I called the same Harvey Norman twice on different days, and was quoted two different prices ($774 and $836). Harvey Norman is not my preferred vendor, but it seems they have this new model in stock now. I'd also be interested to find out if anyone has gotten an N280 chip. It seems Australia hasn't gotten these yet? I'd prefer to have this more efficient chip for even longer battery life (the main draw point for me). Cheers. Last edited by DiGiTaL MoNkEY; 28th March 2009 at 3:12 PM.

13th March 2009, 2:02 PM	#6
t00\| Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bunbury Posts: 2,755	its official http://ple.com.au/?p=snapshot&inventory_id=40252 next Thursday, $829 i'm still going to wait and see what other places are selling for :S edit: just called hardly normal, $899 couldnt get a hold of mate in there for a discounted price Last edited by t00\|; 13th March 2009 at 2:19 PM.

13th March 2009, 5:39 PM	#8
t00\| Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bunbury Posts: 2,755	just called tech at hn, he said that the $899 is retail for 1000he but the system didnt say if it was n270 or n280, he said it would most probably be the N270 chipset. Last edited by t00\|; 13th March 2009 at 5:46 PM.

15th March 2009, 9:21 PM	#11
Deanodriver Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,953	Am I the only person who thinks $800+ is a bit too expensive for a netbook? __________________ sifnt.net.au \| I brew, therefore I am.

11th March 2009, 10:10 PM	#2
t00\| Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bunbury Posts: 2,755	ple said they should have stock of the n280 either this week or next week, but im still yet to see anything pop up on their site, will be intresting to see prices once more stores get them maybe call hardly normal for a third time (3rd time lucky) and ask what chip it is and why the differences in prices

12th March 2009, 12:13 PM	#3
Dunhill_BKK Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canberra = roundabouts Posts: 48	I'm waiting on the PLE sales folks to get back to me regarding the chipset. I'd prefer the N280 if possible. It is not clear to me that HN has N280s. I think many of the hits I'm getting off Static Ice are orders en-route. I imagine they will be N280s.

13th March 2009, 12:23 PM	#5
Dunhill_BKK Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canberra = roundabouts Posts: 48	PLE says they are getting in the N280s. Price is a bit high though at $829.

13th March 2009, 3:34 PM	#7
Dunhill_BKK Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canberra = roundabouts Posts: 48	Hardly Normal is all over the place with prices. I am not sure I can trust any of the information I'm getting from them. One guy was telling me the N270 was the newer chipset. I lost a bit of confidence there. Keep me updated with prices. PLE seems like the most knowledgable staff so far.

14th March 2009, 4:54 AM	#9
stmok (Taking a Break) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 6,271	ASUS 1000HE CPU = N280 Chipset = i945 series You may encounter some review sites getting initial "review samples" that used the N270 processor. Its best to ask sales folks to see if you can turn it on, and check if it has the CPU you want.

15th March 2009, 8:06 AM	#10
Dunhill_BKK Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canberra = roundabouts Posts: 48	My problem is that I live in Canberra. We seem to have to wait a bit longer to get good gear here. Unless anyone can correct me. I often go to the computer fair if I want to do some hand-on checking of gear. Therefore, I'm looking at either an online purchase or a drive to Sydney.

15th March 2009, 10:07 PM	#13
xcalibur Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Taringa, Brisbane Posts: 1,267	will the 280 do hd?

16th March 2009, 8:09 AM	#14
Dunhill_BKK Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canberra = roundabouts Posts: 48	$800 is too much. The US prices are much better. However, I'm looking into other netbooks now, that may provide similar battery life.