Computex 2008, which is a trade-show of computer manufacturers and computer enthusiasts in Taiwan, had on display an Eee PC 901. Actually the 901 has been released for sale in Taiwan as well. The specifications on it are: Intel Atom 1.6GHz, 12GB flash storage, 1GB DDR RAM, Win XP, WiFi, etc. It has been reported that the finishing and the overall build quality of the 901 is better than the original Eee PC.Apparently the display is the same as the old o [...]

There are rumors that Asus is going to be spinning off the Eee brand with its own identity (they probably arise from the fact that the new Eee PCs don't have the Asus logo on them). They are expanding the Eee brand to include a desktop, a TV, and of they already have the ubiquitous Eee PC notebook. Another new product that Asus is releasing under the Eee brand is the Eee Stick.The Eee Stick is a wireless remote of sorts, and it resembles the Nintendo W [...]

If you haven't heard about, its because until now it was just a rumor. Asus is releasing a Bamboo-clad laptop, called the EcoBook which will be released in June. There will be two models, an 11 inch version called the S6 and a 12 inch version called the U6. The specs on it so far are just pure speculation, and though this is not part of the Eee PC brand, or in terms of price close to the range, many Eee PC users may be interested in other Asus products after exper [...]

Some Eee PC 900 owners in UK have probably noticed that their laptop's battery doesn't quite provide as much power as it used to: struggling to last for more than 90 minutes. Asus has announced a scheme which will let Eee 900 owners pick up a beefier battery for a small fee. With this upgrade the British Eee PC 900's will be on the same level as the American Eee PC 900's.The Eee PC 900 in America ships with a 5800 mAh battery, whereas the British one s [...]

In case you haven't heard, Asus is trying to replicate the success of the Eee PC in the desktop market with the Eee Box. The launch of the Eee Box is supposed to be on June 3rd at Computex in Taiwan. Taiwan is the home of Asus and many other computer hardware companies. Most of the motherboard manufacturers, especially the high quality ones, are based in Taiwan.The specs of the machine will have 2GB RAM and a 160GB hard drive. It will have the same Lin [...]

The Australian division of Asus' national regional manager has confirmed that the company is looking for other form factors for the Eee PC. Emmanuele Silanesu, the national regional manager for Asus Australia, confirmed the rumors of a touchscreen portable device that will be based on the Eee PC. He also mentioned that it will be showcased at Computex this year along with the Eee PC 901.The Eee PC 901, as we have mentioned on this blog previously, cont [...]

The presses haven't yet cooled from printing about the launch of the Eee PC 900, and already there are rumors of the next Eee PC around the corner. Rumor has it, that the Eee PC 901 will be released June 3rd, will have some cosmetic and hardware changes. Asus has really stepped up the ultra-portable game, but with as cutthroat of a market, there is no room for hesitation.The hardware changes in the Eee PC 901 are that it will be using Intel's Atom proc [...]

Microsoft, the maker of the Windows operating system, competes against Linux in emerging markets. Now, with the quick penetration of low cost ultra-portables like the Eee PC going into emerging markets carrying Windows XP, Microsoft is getting the exposure it wantIn an effort to make the penetration even greater, Microsoft is dropping the price it charges manufacturers. Microsoft is not going to charge PC makers $26 for Windows XP Home Edition for low [...]

A local Aussie magazine is claiming that when the Eee PC 900 is released down under, it will cost AU$50 more for the Linux version. Here in the US and presumably also in Europe the price of both the WinXP version with the 12GB flash HDD and the Linux version with the 20GB flash HDD, is the same.I think maybe the price of flash memory may be increasing, and so they are launching the one in Australia with the pricing that will also be implemented in othe [...]

If you are planning on getting TMobile broadband, you can also get a free Eee PC if you sign up with PowerupMobile.com. Customers will receive a free Eee when they sign up for the Web 'n' Walk Max mobile broadband package for two years. The plan also includes a plug and play USB modem.Personally, assuming the deal pricing and plan is competitive (I don't know what that would entail in UK), this seems like a good deal. You not only get a mobile internet [...]