Laptop magazine has the pricing for the new Asus Eee PCs in the US:
- Eee PC 901 (both Linux and Windows versions): $599 [393€ / £311]
- Eee PC 1000 (both Linux and Windows versions): $699 [459€ / £363]
- Eee PC 1000H (Windows version only): $649 [425€ / £337]
Laptop magazine [via Gizmodo]
ITWeek (and several other sources) reports that the new Asus Eee PCs will be available in the UK on July 1st. This includes the Eee PC 901, 1000 and 1000H.
No pricing deatils have merged for the UK yet, but in Taiwan the 901 costs NT$16,988 (£287); the 1000 NT$19,988 (£338) and the 1000H NT$18,988 (£321). I would expect a somewhat higher price tag in the UK, mostly due to taxes and the fact that most electronics cost more in Europe anyway.
The new models come with 20GB free online storage from Yo Store with file encryption and both Windows and Linux access.
A review by Stuff.co.nz gives the Linux Asus Eee PC 900 4.5 stars. The review itself has little detail to it, and certainly nothing new, but it is nice to see more Linux based devices getting media attention…
PS. This is the 100th post made on this blog.
Laptop magazine has a quick review of the Asus Eee PC 901 on their site. This time (unlike the unboxing), it’s the Linux version.
The lucky folks at Laptop magazine have gotten their hands on a brand new Asus Eee PC 901. Unfortunately it’s the Windows XP version, but at least the Linux version should look the same externally… Follow the link for more pictures.
Laptop Magazine [via Engadget]
According to PC World Asus intends to launch a rival to Apple’s iMac sometime in September. The new device, called the Eee Monitor, will join the existing Eee Range and will be available with Linux or Windows XP. Don’t expect the Eee Monitor to have the glamour of Apple’s products as most likely it will continue the ‘cheap and functional’ design that the current Eee devices have.
PC World [via Australian PC Authority]
Asus has released the Eee PC 901 and the Eee PC 1000 at Computex. As previously reported, the 901 carries a 8.9″ screen and the 1000 has a 10″ screen. Battery life should range from 3.2 hours up to a truly whopping 7.8 hours.
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As reported earlier, any Asus Eee PC 900 bought in the UK (and probably anywhere in Europe) will have a lower capacity battery than in the US.
Now it seems that Asus is backing down and offering UK buyers an option to upgrade to a higher capacity battery by sending their original 4400mAh battery to an Asus service centre in exchange for a 5800mAh battery. Mind you this will cost you £10 + VAT (but inc P&P).
Presumably the rest of Europe will get a similar offer…
Mobile Computer [via Slashdot]
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