bought 701 for almost a year for my wife... but i'm using it the most

... really like how portable it is since I use it during my travels all the time..
finally saw a model that I like and want 2 buy for myself 900HA;
Intel Atom, 8.9", 160GB, 4 cell Batt (last up to 5hrs), smaller casing like 900 not like 904HD/ 1000H bulky, weighs only 1.1+kg
from net, price is US$ 329 equiv to less than RM1,200. Reviews said it was cheaper than aspire one.
but when checked at stores @ LYP, dissappointed that the price is $1,599... one store discount $1,499. That's more than 30% more expensive than international market
ASUS Malaysia selling so much expensive, even my 701 was priced close to international market price at the time US$400 selling here $1,300
maybe ASUS Msia think msian consumers are stupid not checking prices on internet
now considering others, unless 900HA price goes down...
no rush in getting one, with the current bad economy hopefully more discounts in coming months

I think you need to counts in tax and shop profit margin. That should be around 30%. zzz