The Eee PC family of netbooks will be ready for Windows 7's release this Thursday as Asus has announced that the 1005HA, 1008HA and 1101HA are all getting an update to use the new operating system. The first salvo of Windows 7-loaded Eee PCs includes the 10.1-inch H-1005HA, M-1005HA and 1008HA Seashell, as well as the 11.6-inch 1101HA, the first three coming with Windows 7 Starter, while the latter makes use of Windows 7 Home Premium.

In terms of specs, the netbooks feature:

Eee PC M-1005HA

- Display: 10.1-inch (1024x600) LED backlit
- Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270
- Intel integrated graphics
- RAM: 1GB DDR2
- Storage: 250GB SATA 5400 RPM hard drive
- Webcam: 0.3 megapixel
- Card reader: SD/SDHC, MMC
- Communication: 10/100 Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth
- Battery: 6-cell Lithium-Ion (5600 mAh)
- Price (including VAT): 349 Euro

Eee PC M-1005HA

- Display: 10.1-inch (1024x600) LED backlit
- Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270
- Intel integrated graphics
- RAM: 1GB DDR2
- Storage: 160GB SATA 5400 RPM hard drive
- Webcam: 0.3 megapixel
- Card reader: SD/SDHC, MMC
- Communication: 10/100 Ethernet, WiFi
- Battery: 6-cell Lithium-Ion (4400 mAh)
- Price: 299 Euro

Eee PC 1008HA Seashell

- Display: 10.1-inch (1024x600) LED backlit
- Multi-gesture touchpad
- Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280
- Intel integrated graphics
- RAM: 1GB DDR2
- Storage: 250GB SATA 5400 RPM hard drive
- Webcam: 0.3 megapixel
- Card reader: SD/SDHC, MMC
- Communication: 10/100 Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth
- Battery: 3-cell polymer (2900 mAh)
- Price: 399 Euro

Eee PC 1101HA

- Display: 10.1-inch (1024x600) LED backlit
- Multi-gesture touchpad
- Processor: 1.33 GHz Intel Atom Z520
- Intel integrated graphics
- RAM: 2GB DDR2
- Storage: 250GB SATA 5400 RPM hard drive
- Webcam: 0.3 megapixel
- Card reader: SD/SDHC, MMC
- Communication: 10/100 Ethernet, WiFi
- Battery: 6-cell Lithium-Ion (4400 mAh)
- Price: 399 Euro

All four netbooks are backed by a two-year warranty and will reach European retail this Thursday.