Computex 2008: ASUS Eee PC 901/1000/1000H launch

Vrzone.com Article: Computex 2008: ASUS Eee PC 901/1000/1000H launch

Printed On: September 7, 2008, 6:32 am

Category: Mobile Computing

Type: Events

Posted By: tUx

Date Posted: June 4, 2008, 3:15 pm

ASUS Eee PC launch

Amid overwhelming response to the previous model of the Eee PC™, ASUS is once again making waves with the announcement of the new generation of Eee PCs™ - the Eee PC™ 901 and 1000 series; which will provide users with brand new user experiences.

		Eee PC 1000	Eee PC 1000H	Eee PC 901
Display		10"/10.2"	10"/10.2"	8.9”
Operating System		GNU Linux	Genuine Windows XP® Home GNU Linux	Genuine Windows XP® Home GNU Linux
SSD Storage		SSD 40GB	HDD 80GB (Genuine Windows XP® Home)	SSD 12GB (Genuine Windows XP® Home) SSD 20GB (Linux)
Intel CPU& Chipset		Intel Atom	Intel Atom	Intel Atom
Wireless Data Network	WLAN	802.11n	802.11 n	802.11 n
Wireless Data Network	Bluetooth	YES	YES	YES
Memory		Up to 2GB (DDR2)	Up to 2GB (DDR2)	1GB (DDR2)
Webcam		1.3M Pixel	1.3M Pixel	1.3M Pixel
Audio	Hi-definition Audio	YES	Dolby Sound Room Certified	Dolby Sound Room Certified
	Speaker	Stereo speaker	Stereo speaker	Stereo speaker
	Microphone	Digital Array Mic	Digital Array Mic	Digital Array Mic
Battery		6 cells, 4.2 ~ 7.5 hrs*	6 cells, 3.2 ~ 7 hrs*	6 Cells, 4.2 ~ 7.8 hrs*
Weight		1.33kg	1.45kg	1.1 kg
Infusion		Sakura, Sweet Pea, Urban Metropolis, White Peony, Pearl White, Fine Ebony

* Specifications lifted from ASUSTeK Computer web site.

The new Eee PC pictured

Equipped with the built-in SSD (Solid State Drive) technology*, the all new Eee PC™ 901 and 1000 are your ideal mobile travel computing companions. The latest generation of Eee PC 901/1000 consumes less power, allows the device to boot quickly, produces less heat and is less susceptible to shock damage.

With the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, users can now enjoy a longer battery lifespan of up to 7.8 hours, allowing them to stay in touch and be connected for a longer period of time while on-the-go. Super Hybrid Engine also offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to their varied needs.

More Eee PC photos

The new Eee PC™ 901 and 1000 also marks the world premiere of the Intel® Atom™ processor – Intel's smallest processor built with the world's smallest transistors. Working hand in hand with the Atom processor, the Eee PCs™, through ASUS' Green Design, ASUS provides green products to consumers to help realize ASUS' social commitments.

Mini runway show