So Google Android now runs on Netbooks, eh? Would Android be successful where Linux failed? Let’s wait and see.

This awesome Eee 1000H mod is done by one Netbook News.de reader to keep his netbook fingerprint and smudge free.

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If it’s anything like the S101, I’m guessing this notebook will be both thin and light. Hopefully the 12.1 inch screen will bring a higher resolution. 1280 x 800 pixels would be nice.

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The second user added to the thread this past week, reporting a similar incident and posting a picture. Apparently, it worked fine the night before, but the next morning was already cracked when opened. The crack is not seen on the outside- there is no damage to the front of the screen or the back of the lid.

Has anyone else out there had any incidents like this, or do you think they are just incidental incidents?

What are your netbook plans for this year, people, I’d love to hear them.

The Asus Eee PC 1002HA is smaller, lighter, and (with a list price of about $499) a little more expensive than the Asus Eee PC 1000H. It has a nicer looking exterior and ports that are spread out across the unit, with the VGA, power, and Ethernet ports on the back of the laptop. But the netbook also has a lower capacity battery and there’s no option to purchase a higher capacity battery.

So if your primary concern is battery life, you might want to look elsewhere. If you want all the power of an Eee PC 1000H in a case that weighs about 11 ounces less and you’re OK with 3.5 hours or so of battery life, the Eee PC 1002HA might be worth a look.

You can check out his full review here.

Boing Boing has a chart listing down what works and what doesn’t when you install Hackintosh on your netbook. Apparently the MSI Wind and Dell Mini 9 winds.

According to Liliputing,

The book covers all the basics, with an introduction to Linux for people who aren’t familiar with the nuances of Linux and Xandros in particular. There’s also information about all the preloaded software, advice for extending your battery life, and tips for backing up and restoring data.

Honestly, I’m pretty sure the information would be available online, but for the beginner who needs help in Googling, they’d appreciate a book with all the information they need in one go.

Asus Eee for Dummies is available in Amazon for $16.49.

Did you guys get a new Asus Eee? Did you give out Asus Eees? Or perhaps you couldn’t resist and you bought accessories?

What was your wishlist and what did you guys get?