Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 16th Oct 2007 20:34 UTC, submitted by Martin Ng
Hardware, Embedded Systems 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.
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Disruptive technology
by korpenkraxar on Tue 16th Oct 2007 21:17 UTC
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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?