Gizmodo: ecobook

Asus Reveals Bamboo-Trimmed U6, Ditches All-Bamboo EcoBook Concept

Wilson Rothman — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:54:02 EDT

Asus showed us its newest U6 fashion laptop, trimmed with bamboo to give it an eco-friendly nature vibe. It works—the thing is exceptionally elegant, and you'll pay for that: the thing will ring up at around $2000. But what happened to the all-bamboo Asus EcoBook? Apparently, it's tough to pull off heat management. So way, really? Building laptops entirely out of wood is not a good idea? Whatever, we're actually pretty satisfied with this compromise. Have a look:

Asus' Updated EcoBook Bamboo Laptop Hands On (Gallery)

hook — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:15:34 EST

We reported on Asus' ultra green EcoBook bamboo laptop back in March, but now that we're seeing it in person, we can tell the design has changed. This latest edition of the bamboo beauty features even more wood accents than before with bamboo surrounding the touchpad, as well as the bamboo facade. The bamboo is also blonder now. Asus reps teased us that this, too, was just a prototype and that the design may well change again before its release in 2008. We didn't get any additional info on what the EcoBook would include under the hood except that it would be based on Intel's Core Duo 2 processor. Even so, we want one. [Asus]

Is the Asus EcoBook the Hippiest Laptop Ever?

Jason Chen — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:20:30 EDT

When we took our first look at the Asus EcoBook back in March, we knew the laptop was going to be constructed out of bamboo but we didn't know much else. Now we know that it's probably going to be the greenest laptop available to date. Here's why:

Not only is the outside covered in bamboo, the inside is all plastic and recyclable. Plus, all the parts are labeled and lined with cardboard, and there are no "paints, sprays, or even electroplating," which means it's even more eco-friendly. Add to that the ability—like the Asus C90—to be user-upgradeable, you've got yourself minimal waste and maximum recyclage.

Hippies take note. This is the laptop you want. – Jason Chen

Cnet Photos [CNET via Treehugger]

First Look: Asus Ecobook Bamboo Laptop

Travis Hudson — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:30:56 EST

Holy crapola! It is double bamboo Thursday! If that bamboo LCD didn't fit your fancy, maybe this laptop will. The Asus EcoBook is a laptop set for release in 2008. It supposedly communicates Asus' eco-friendly message by being covered in beautiful bamboo. Man, I bet those ~~koala~~ pandas are getting pumped today! –Travis Hudson

Photos: The Asus EcoBook bamboo laptop [Via Crave]