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Asus Wants to Walk in Apple's Shoes
There's no question, the Eee changed everything. But can Asus offer products that are on par with Apple design? According to Asustek vice chairman Jonathan Tsang, that's the aspiration. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by dgaf8: wait a minute..they want to walk in apple shoes? So they want to sell less laptops???? 9 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Convertible Asus Eee PC T91 Netbook Gets Multitouch, Windows 7 (Eventually)
The Asus Eee PC T91, which we fondled fondly at CES, has a few new tricks up its sleeve in the multitouch and Windows 7 department, but sadly these features won't make it in time for launch this month. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by .- -. --- -. -.-- -- --- ..- ... / .. ... / .-.. . --. .. --- -.: T91... Should've called em T51b... 3 Responses | Other threads
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keyboards
Asus Eee Keyboard With PC and Touchscreen Caught Looking Great On Video
Engadget Chinese got some footage of the Eee Keyboard in action, and judging from the video, the touchscreen-endowed keyboard looks like it has some promise. The secret behind its mojo? It runs a standalone version of Windows XP. More »
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Comment by Dusty Smith: Ouch the inappropriate apostrophe is hurting my eyes!!! Take it away! 7 Responses | Other threads
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New Asus Eee Seashell Features 11.6-Inch Screen and 11-Hour Battery
We loved Asus' super-slim Eee Seashell, and it looks like Asus can see they might have a hit on their hands. In Asus' mind, that means it's time to bring on the new models, and the first seems to be an 11.6-inch Seashell with an alleged 11-hour battery life. More » -
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The Asus Eee Seashell Review (The Netbook Is Back)
Since the original, 7-inch Eee, netbooks have just gotten bigger. First 9, then 10, and now even 12 inches in size, most of these ultraportables are now just...quasi portable. Luckily, the Eee 1008HA Seashell reminds us what made netbooks so enticing in the first place: Size. More »
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Comment by Stubborn Ass Hat STOLE his AVATAR: I get the MacBook on the bottom, I Called it!! 10 Responses | Other threads
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Asus's Super Skinny Eee PC 1008HA Seashell Is $429, Still Gorgeous
Yes boys and girls, this tapered sliver of a machine really is an Eee PC. And it's really a netbook. It's $429. Here are the specs: More »
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Comment by Serolf Divad: Very nice. I'm glad ASUS is putting some design into their netbooks. I recently bought a Dell Mini 9 after... 14 Responses | Other threads
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Asus T91 (Convertible Eee) Arriving to UK Next Month
I find the Asus T91, spotted at CES, to be one of the most interesting netbooks coming to the market today. More » -
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The New Mantra of Tech: It's Good Enough
A few months ago, I sat in a think tank with a group of distinguished digital camera experts. We were talking about the future of cameras, what was to come. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by willyolio: also why the reason for the ipod's success. when you have enough features, there's no point in wasting your... 18 Responses | Other threads
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Apple's Legal Showdown Over Multitouch Begins, With Palm Nowhere To Be Seen
You know the patent Cold War that's been brewing over Apple's claimed exclusivity over multitouch tech? It just got hotter, but the heat comes not from the Palm Pre, but lil' Elan Microelectronics. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by BigRocket: I hope Apple loses, they deserve it after what they did to Xerox. 8 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
The Eee PC Gets a DVD Drive
Last week it was a rumor. Today it's a fact. The Eee PC (model 1004DN) will be the first Eee with a Super-Multi optical disc drive. More » -
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Every Netbook In One Big Obnoxious Picture
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Asus Eee Getting an Optical Drive?
According do DigiTimes, the upcoming Asus Eee E1004DN will be the first Eee netbook to include an optical drive when it hits in mid-April overseas for about $550. Every time I fly, I'm amazed by how many people I see watching DVDs (not just digital files) on their laptops. So if these DVD-wielding Eees do come out, as ridiculous as they'd be, I'm sure that someone will be buying them. [Digitimes via CrunchGear] -
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Asus Eees Getting Voice Recognition This Year
Who knows if it will work, but Asus wants to put "an end to the keyboard." So a variety of Eee products will roll out with voice recognition capabilities later this year. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Carmine Lavino: Is it just me, or does the above netbook look like it came from a Disney World theme park? 6 Responses | Other threads
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Slender Asus Eee 1008HA Priced at £359
We don't have North American pricing for the thin and light Asus Eee 1008HA, but we do know its European price of £359 (or about $500). So...would you? [Electricpig via Slashgear]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Cordfucious of Tech Clan: Slowly but surely Asus is pricing its self right out of the Netbook market. Or maybe they are going... 9 Responses | Other threads
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laptops
This Gorgeous Laptop is Actually an Asus Eee
No offense, Asus, but when a company puts a netbook's name on an ultra-thin, ultra-light computer, it's like the first time grandma danced to Who Let The Dogs Out at a wedding. Trend over. More » -
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Asus Eee Keyboard PC Should Arrive in May or June for $400-$600
Asus's amazing-looking Eee Keyboard, which is a home theater PC stuffed inside a keyboard, complete with wireless HDMI and a secondary touchscreen, is dropping in May or June. And for only $400-$600! More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Deadhouseplants Started the Anti-Facebook Movement: While an Apple keyboard, an iPod Touch, and soldering tools will run you about $300. 16 Responses | Other threads
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all-in-ones
Asus Eee Top All-in-One Now Available for Preorder
Looking for an all-in-one but don't want to pay Apple-level prices? Well, the new Asus EEE Top is now available for preorder in the US. More » -
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Asus Getting Rid of 8.9-inch Netbooks in 2009
If you like 8.9-inch screens, you might want to get one now. Asus has said that it'll be phasing out that size in 2009, since 10-inch models are dominating the market. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by WGPSuicideRun: Can we just get rid of all of them? please? 12 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
AT&T Stores to Stock Netbooks?
According to a recent online survey conducted by a market research firm, AT&T is at least considering carrying netbooks in their stores.
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By Mark WilsonComment by admoseremic: A 3G integrated netbook sounds kinda cool actually. It'd be cool if you could use it as a phone... 4 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Intel Shipping Atom N280 Processors, Bringing HD Quality to Netbooks
Intel is now shipping their new 1.66GHz Atom N280 processors to PC makers—a chip should give netbooks a performance boost with HD video. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Deaf Mute: I don't really understand the purpose of a netbook that plays movies.. I thought they were suppose to be used... 6 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Asus Eee PC 1000HE and its 9.5 Hour Battery Life Available for $375 Preorder
The new Asus Eee PC 1000HE is available for preorder. So should you care? Maybe. It's got a marginally better processor than old Eees along with a purported 9.5 hours of battery life. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by craighyatt: glad to see asus is coming out with this slight upgrade... and still at a pretty good price. i... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Asus CEO Confirms Low-Cost Eee Phone Is On The Way
We've heard rumors, but now we can say without almost full certainty that Asus is working on a low-cost "Eee Phone" to complement its mostly Asia-only Windows Mobile smartphones. But will it run Android? More » -
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Asus Eee HTPC-In-A-Keyboard Specs: Includes Wireless HDMI, 5" Display, Our Collective Drool
We got a look at Asus' so-crazy-it's-brilliant HTPC keyboard concept earlier this week, but now we've got the important specs save the big two: pricing and availability. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by alexmg2420: Of course... Asus made me completely loose interest with the word "Atom." Don't get me wrong, it's cool, but... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Asus T91: Your 1-inch Thick Convertible Eee PC
The Asus T91 is an intriguing netbook from Asus. Just 2lbs in weight, it features an 8.9" convertible touchscreen display and Atom processor. Pricing/availability are yet unannounced. More » -
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Asus EEE-branded Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Look Surprisingly Stylish
While Asus has some interesting products, I'd never expect the company to win a design award. That said, Asus' wireless keyboard and mouse for the EEE Box look pretty nice, if not terribly original. More »
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Comment by Fuji-kun: original??? it looks exactly like a mac keyboard. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Asus Nettop Eee B203 PC Getting a Faster, Cheaper CPU
We only just learned about the HDMI upgrade to the Asus Eee Box line with the B204 and B206 models, but there's another update coming in the B203: A Celeron instead of Atom.
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By Jack LoftusComment by mnerd: I guess the Celeron chip is going to make OSX86 EEE Box impossible now. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Eee Box Upgraded With HDMI and Discrete Graphics
There was nothing wrong with the Eee Box, a PC not so dissimilar to the Wii, except that it lacked any real reason for existence with processing no more powerful than a netbook.
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By Mark WilsonComment by pete: Every time I see one of these cheap "net-top" pc's I think only one thing - when is the windows... 5 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
The 10-Hour Asus Eee: Big, Bad and Fugly
I'd thought that the 7800mAh battery for the MSI Wind was absurd, but one netbook fan got his hands on a $62 12000mAh battery for his Asus Eee. The result, pictured here, adds over half a pound to the machine's weight and an uncomfortable incline to typing on the system. But it should offer 8-10 hours of battery life, too. Here's the more obnoxious closed shot: More » -
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Ooohhhh: $200 Eee PCs Next Year?
On a recent earnings call, Asus explained some of their plans going into 2009. The big one? The company expects to have a $200 entry level Eee PC—which we assume has no Windows. But that $200 announcement is even more interesting when coupled with another announcement—Asus intends to phase out all 7" and 8.9" models for 10" netbooks. So will the smaller systems go for $200, or will we see a $200 10" netbook in 2009? I guess we'll have to wait to find out. [Digitimes]
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By Mark WilsonComment by ilves: $200 for 10"? I'd probably have to buy one, I've been resisting so far because I don't [i]actually[/] need one 2 Responses | Other threads
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How To Hack an Eee PC and Install It in Your Car Dashboard
One of the great things about netbooks like the Eee PC is all of the potential for modification. This particular hack comes to us via a Russian Eee PC 701 owner who managed to turn it into a carputer for his Honda Fit. With the monitor in the dash and a wireless keyboard in the glovebox, the Eee PC transforms into an XP-driven media device with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and (most likely) GPS. By the looks of things, making this hack work in your vehicle will be no easy task—and there isn't much to go on besides a series of photos that outline the build process. Still, if you are willing to give it a try, the images are available in the link. [Photofile and eee.pc.ru via Liliputing]
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By Sean FallonComment by Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: Well I can see the first problem already. He put the the steering wheel on the wrong side when... 6 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
Hands On Asus Eee S101, Just as Slim and Air-y in Person
We took a look at Asus's Eee S101 today, and as predicted, it's the prettiest looking netbook we've seen since the birth of the category. More » -
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Touchscreen Eee PC Due Early 2009, Will Run Windows 7 Later Says Asus CEO
After the DIY options, and initial hints, official word is out that there'll be a touchscreen Eee PC next year. And that's from none other than the CEO, Jerry Shen, himself. The guys over at Laptopmag got the low-down from Shen, who confirmed the machine will exist by "early 2009," and will actually be running Windows 7 by mid 2009. That's pretty interesting stuff, and though he wouldn't specify a form factor for the touchy Eee, Shen also spilled the beans on a few other aspects of the Eee success story. More » -
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Asus Reeeturns to Its Roots With $300 Eee PC 701SDX
Ten million iterations of the Eee PC later, there are signs Asus might be returning the thoroughly molested brand its simpler, cheaper notebook roots. EeePCNews.de has shots of what they think is the new $300 Eee PC 701SDX. This seven-inch Eee isn't a whole lot different from past models, it's just got a slightly updated chassis and dumps the integrated webcam to cut costs. Which we can live without on a $300 netbook—we're happy just see an actually cheap notebook again. [Laptop Mag] -
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Asus Recalls Worm-Infested Eee PCs From Japan
Asus has not so surprisingly decided to recall the Eee Box B202 mini PCs infested with the W32/Usbalex worm in Japan. The virus-y boxes are confined to the land of Gojira, since it was only on Eee PCs tailored for the Japanese market. The numbers in play are pretty sad, actually: Asus built a wimpy 4,500 boxes for Japan and only sold 300, so the damage is limited to a few unlucky saps, who will never buy Asus again. [Inquirer] -
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Asus Eee Touchscreen All-in-One Pops Up for Pre-Order, Looks Vaguely Apple-y
The many, many promises that Asus would release a touchscreen Eee by the end of this year have been fulfilled—by pasting an Eee sticker on a touchscreen all-in-one (also promised, though not with touchiness). This all-in-one touchscreen Eee, which you can pre-order in the UK for £399.99, is pretty hobbled: 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive and 15-inch screen running Windows XP. I can only imagine how atrocious the touch experience is, but we'll find out on Nov. 20, or thereabouts, according to Play. And it only kinda apes the old-school iMac aesthetic. Update: It'll be called the Eee Top and it'll hit the US for just $450, which sounds like a deal. [Play via Engadget] -
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Asus Planning to Release Touchscreen Eee PC Within Six Months
Asustek executive Samson Hu has confirmed his company's plans to release a touchscreen Eee PC variant for sale by Q1 of 2009. It's not known whether the devices will look like the touch panel Eee mods that have been floating around or take the shape of a tablet, but we'll see in January when the first models are shown at CES. That's not all though — further announcements indicated that the Eee line is changing is some more subtle ways. More » -
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Updated Eee PC 901 to Ship in October with Built-in 3G
In a stunning move, the folks at Asus appear to be adding a fairly significant feature to one of their netbooks—built-in 3.75G HSUPA connectivity to the Atom-powered 8.9" Eee PC 901—without spinning off another 5 different model designations. The 3.75G chip will be in all 901s that ship from October onward. More » -
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Full, Reliable Instructions to Load OSX on Eee PC
We've seen demos where clever ubertechie folk run OSX on the Eee PC, but in case you wanted to do it yourself, Wired has published a complete wiki detailing the installation process. It's still not a one and done installation—plan to get your hands a little digitally dirty—but at least you won't be digging through message boards full of guesses and contradictions to get the job done. Wired's instructions are clear and easy to follow, and they mention the caveats like that the sound doesn't work (bye bye, iPod fatto). Ignore such crippling limitations; you have a Mac mini-note to create. [Wiki via Lifehacker]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Crash Override 777: Why can't hackers make a one way easy step to loading OS X on PC hardware? What I want to... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Eee PC 1000H Price Drops Even Lower; $450 on Amazon, $360 on MWave
In case Asus' $100 price drop in July just wasn't enough to make up your mind on whether to spring for a new Eee PC 1000H, the mini-marvel's gotten even cheaper now. Amazon is selling an 80GB, XP-equipped 1000H for just $450. Mwave also has several in stock for either $450 (while supplies last) or, if you're willing to go for an open box product, an almost criminal $359. [Amazon and mwave via Liliputing] -
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Asus N10, An Eee with Some Oomph
While Asus has gone a little Netbook-nuts, their recently leaked N10 is actually a promising revision on the genre dominated by clones. The 1.6Ghz Atom, 10.2" screen and 2GB of RAM—that's all pretty standard stuff. But three things other than its draft n Wi-Fi and face/thumb recognition have us interested in the N10. First, it's got HDMI-out. And with its small footprint, one can easily imagine hooking this little laptop up to their TV. Second, it's loaded with high quality Altec Lansing speakers. Third, Asus netbooks are finally dealing with that whole lack of graphics card issue. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by craig_16: Are you listening Apple? They have managed to fit a dedicated graphics card into a laptop that is smaller and... 6 Responses | Other threads
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