PSA: the 1000HE does NOT include GN40.

[Hyperlite]

despite using the Atom N280, the 1000HE does not include the GN40 chipset. I was about ready to pre-order, so i wanted to try and let anyone who hasn't heard know...

 

[Krynj]

That simply means there's no 1080 playback, right?

 

[Hyperlite]

Originally posted by: FetusCakeMix
That simply means there's no 1080 playback, right?

no 720p playback.

HD video playback capabilities were roughly the same as previous Intel Atom netbooks, playing some lightly encoded 720p trailers with 40-50% CPU usage, and normal HD content like TV episodes at 60%+ while also dropping frames.

another article went on to say this...

The N280 processor supports a new chipset from Intel, the GN40, which has a hardware-based high-definition video decoder that promises enhanced playback of 720p HD content. However, ASUS chose to use the existing 945GSE chipset. And we don?t blame them given that the Eee PC 1000HE itself doesn?t have a 720p display. Plus, the 945GSE chipset displays 720p content just fine when you use an external monitor.

We output a sample 720p video from Microsoft?s WMV HD Content Showcase?a two-minute clip called ?Super Speedway??to a 32-inch Samsung HDTV and set the resolution to 1360 x 768. Playback was smooth, and we could easily make out reflections in the racing cars and even drivers? helmets.

...which is a BS excuse.

It does contradict, however, what the first article said about 720p playback quality, so it must vary between formats. So to be more specific, there is no hardware decoded 720p playback. YMMV on HD content smoothness.


http://www.notebookreview.com/...iew=asus+eee+pc+1000he
http://www.laptopmag.com/revie...sus-eee-pc-1000he.aspx

 

[IlllI]

might be a good idea to list your source/links

 

[Krynj]

Even still, I'm not too worried about it at all. I have an EEE 1000H now that is fantastic. Great for note taking, extremely portable, and good battery life. I'm going to be selling the one I have now in a week or so get the 1000HE.

Let's not start expecting too much out of netbooks. They're priced very well, and have more than enough horsepower to get the job done while you're away from your main PC. If you're worried about high definition playback on a netbook, perhaps you're in the wrong market. I personally couldn't care less about the lack of GN40.

And there are plenty of sources all over the internet to confirm this. I don't have time right now, or I'd post some links. It is in fact confirmed by Asus on the Asus Facebook page.

 

[Hyperlite]

http://www.notebookreview.com/...iew=asus+eee+pc+1000he
http://www.laptopmag.com/revie...sus-eee-pc-1000he.aspx

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: FetusCakeMix
Even still, I'm not too worried about it at all. I have an EEE 1000H now that is fantastic. Great for note taking, extremely portable, and good battery life. I'm going to be selling the one I have now in a week or so get the 1000HE.

i just ordered one here on the forums, an HA model. all i want it for is portability. ive got a T60, and i love it, but its way more than i need on the go so im going to sell it and build a desktop for home use (where ill really get something out of the power)

 

[EarthwormJim]

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: FetusCakeMix
That simply means there's no 1080 playback, right?

no 720p playback.

HD video playback capabilities were roughly the same as previous Intel Atom netbooks, playing some lightly encoded 720p trailers with 40-50% CPU usage, and normal HD content like TV episodes at 60%+ while also dropping frames.

another article went on to say this...

The N280 processor supports a new chipset from Intel, the GN40, which has a hardware-based high-definition video decoder that promises enhanced playback of 720p HD content. However, ASUS chose to use the existing 945GSE chipset. And we don?t blame them given that the Eee PC 1000HE itself doesn?t have a 720p display. Plus, the 945GSE chipset displays 720p content just fine when you use an external monitor.

We output a sample 720p video from Microsoft?s WMV HD Content Showcase?a two-minute clip called ?Super Speedway??to a 32-inch Samsung HDTV and set the resolution to 1360 x 768. Playback was smooth, and we could easily make out reflections in the racing cars and even drivers? helmets.

...which is a BS excuse.

It does contradict, however, what the first article said about 720p playback quality, so it must vary between formats. So to be more specific, there is no hardware decoded 720p playback. YMMV on HD content smoothness.


http://www.notebookreview.com/...iew=asus+eee+pc+1000he
http://www.laptopmag.com/revie...sus-eee-pc-1000he.aspx

My 1000HA has no problem playing 720p content, which has a slightly slower processor than the 1000HE.

I do put the computer into "Super Performance" mode, which overclocks the processor a little (1.8ghz)

 

[Krynj]

I can watch x264 .mkv's with no problem on super performance.

 

[LostPassword]

sold my HA already, was going to use the money to buy this, but i'm gonna hold out for gn40.

 

[Bateluer]

I was thinking of selling my 904HA for the 1000HE, but now I think I'll hold off a bit longer. Amazon sent me an email with a preorder for a new Aspire One model, but its spec's appear to be identical to nearly every other netbook.

Is it just me, or certain hardware makers dragging their feet with netbook options? Intel's in no hurry to release faster Atoms, not even a road map. Chipsets for them move at a snail's pace. The only company that's aggressively pushing their hardware is Nvidia. One would think that with the volume that netbooks are selling now, a company would want to focus a little on development of these products.

Maybe its because their profit margins are too thin on the netbook or maybe its because the big guys are still blind sided by the sales of the netbook.

 

[Minjin]

The GN40 uses something like 8 more watts than the previous chip set. As someone who values battery life, I wouldn't want it in a netbook.

 

[EarthwormJim]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
I was thinking of selling my 904HA for the 1000HE, but now I think I'll hold off a bit longer. Amazon sent me an email with a preorder for a new Aspire One model, but its spec's appear to be identical to nearly every other netbook.

Is it just me, or certain hardware makers dragging their feet with netbook options? Intel's in no hurry to release faster Atoms, not even a road map. Chipsets for them move at a snail's pace. The only company that's aggressively pushing their hardware is Nvidia. One would think that with the volume that netbooks are selling now, a company would want to focus a little on development of these products.

Maybe its because their profit margins are too thin on the netbook or maybe its because the big guys are still blind sided by the sales of the netbook.

Netbooks are limited in available specifications because they use Windows XP.

Microsoft will not give out Windows XP licenses if the specifications get upgraded too much.

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: EarthwormJim


Netbooks are limited in available specifications because they use Windows XP.

Microsoft will not give out Windows XP licenses if the specifications get upgraded too much.

A linux distro solves that problem very effectively.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Bateluer

Originally posted by: EarthwormJim


Netbooks are limited in available specifications because they use Windows XP.

Microsoft will not give out Windows XP licenses if the specifications get upgraded too much.

A linux distro solves that problem very effectively.

the one im getting from fs/t has xp, and i wont even bother booting into it before i put linux on there