
Asus has formally
rolled out its
Eee PC line of sub-notebook computers, a week after UK supplier RM - formerly Research Machines - spilled the beans on two of the models. The complete line-up comprises four computers. All four models are based around the same 7in display; 900MHz Intel Celeron processor and chipset; 10/100Mbps Ethernet port and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi for internet access; HD audio; three USB ports; SD card slot; stereo speakers and microphone input; and a version of the Linux open source operating system, Xandros.
My take: I want one. It has everything I need: small size, Linux, wireless, and email client/browser/IM. I don't need more from a laptop.
Member since:
2005-09-10
I predict that the Eee PC and its first generation siblings from other companies will, in just a few years, transform the line-up of consumer computers in most retail stores into something very different from what we have today.
Most people I know (including children and grandmas) could find use for this computer. I am extremely impressed. Stunning device, but...
... does it come regionalized, in terms of keyboard and GUI?