In the new Techzone catalogue from TGG is the Eeepc 1002HA that is replacing the Eeepc 1000H for $699. Be aware though, according to reviews it's weakness is that it has a 4200mAh 2 cell battery, which is reported to last around 3-4 hrs. It comes in a new brushed metal design, is slimmer than the 1000H and TGG seem to have the blue model.
Reviews
http://www.liliputing.com/2008/12/asus-eee-pc-1002ha-review.…
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1744/asus_eee_1002ha_netboo…
http://www.i4u.com/full-review-513.html
Specifications:
http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=2659&l1=…
Operating System
Genuine Windows® XP Home
Display
10" LED Backlight
Intel CPU & Chipset
Intel Atom N270 & Intel 945GSE / ICH7-M
Memory
1GB (DDR2)
*Memory size may differ and is upgradable, please contact local dealers for more details.
Wireless Data Network
WLAN: 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth V2.0
Hybrid Storage
160GB HDD
10GB Eee Storage
*Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months. Please register account information for 6 months extension (depend on country)
Camera
1.3M Pixel
Audio
Build-in stereo speakers
High-Definition Audio CODEC
Digital Array Mic.
Storage Cards
4-in-1 MMC, SD, Memory Stick and MS-PRO flash card slot
Input / Output
1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor)
3 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x LAN RJ-45
2 x audio jacks: Headphone / Mic-in
Battery
4200 mAh
XP: 5 hrs*
*Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. Learn more about battery life >
Dimensions
264 mm (W) x 181 mm (D) x 27.6 mm (H)
Weight
1.2 kg
Infusion
Argent Grey
Good laptop and a good price.
Sure, 3-4 hours instead of 5-6 hours battery, but a nicer look (which is what most people complain about with the previous eeePCs) and a lighter weight (4/5ths the previous).
I imagine the likes of MSY will be around the same price (1000H currently $649) once they get them in stock, but they're not listed yet so this gets the nod.