As before the integrated card reader can only support SD (SDHC) and MMC. As the choice of ports has not been extended on this Windows 7 model. The USBs are not too close together, so you could easily plug a couple of memory sticks in next to each other. On the front edge there is just room for the two stereo speakers. The tapered design leaves no room for ports on the front, and the back is occupied by the 6-cell battery. The front and back of the netbook have been left clear of any ports. The Windows XP version was available in black, white, blue and pink, but Asus has now restricted this to black and white, probably because the blue and pink varieties did not have many takers in the German market. If you compare the case of the current model with that of its predecessor, there look to be no changes, the only difference being the choice of colours. The netbook weighs only 1.28 kg thanks to its slim form of 262 x 178 x 26.5 - 35.5 mm. Also, the lid cannot be lifted without holding down the base unit to stop it from lifting off too. Asus dealt with this issue better on previous models. You can't help wondering whether they will loosen up even more over time and begin to move too freely. The lid's hinges are well-made, but sit a little too loosely. When grasped it does seem to give way a little, and pressure causes wavy distortions to appear on the screen. However the lid is not especially robust. Both the top and underside of the laptop show good resistance to pressure, starting to flex only under excessive force. The case is pretty robust, despite its light build. The advantage of the white 1005HA-M is that such marks hardly show at all. The black version does tend to pick up smudges and fingerprints, as most of the case has a high-gloss black finish. Asus has opted for a plastic case, with cost certainly playing a role in this decision, but thanks to the good workmanship and finish this does not count against them. The workmanship seems to be of a very high-quality, with no flaws visible in the case or its finish. The casing is convincing with its smart, elegant and timeless design. We bagged ourselves the white model and gave it a careful looking over. The Eee PC 1005HA-M is only available in black and white, whereas the previous version also came in extravagant blue and pink varieties.
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