The ASUS Eee PC 1005HA is now available for pre-orders in the US. Overall, the netbook is quite similar to the Asus Eee PC 1008HA, except it’s having a replaceable battery, a VGA Port without the need of an adapter and it’s a little thicker, heavier and cheaper than the Eee PC 1008HA. One nice improvement on this netbook compared to the last Seashell is the return of an easy-access RAM cover. The Eee PC 1008HA model has no memory bay Door due to ultra slim design. If you want to upgrade the RAM in your 1005HA all you have to do is remove one screw on the access panel on the bottom of the netbook. Asus still call the Eee PC 1005HA “Seashell”, just like its slim brother. The Eee PC 1005HA Seashell netbook was officially announced in May by Asus France.

• 10.1-inch WSVGA 1024x600 LCD Display
• Up to 10.5 Hours of Battery Life and Free Sleeve Case Included
• Intel Atom N280 Processor 1.66GHz
• 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
• Windows XP Home Operating System

Black model: $389.99 with free shipping at Amazon
Blue model: $389.99 with free shipping at Amazon