Asus Eee PC 900 has a new 30GB storage capacity version, replacing some of the previous 12GB and 20GB models. All three versions include 1GB RAM, WLAN 802.11 B/G connectivity, MMC/SD/SDHC Card Reader, black or white colors at your choice and the usual 8.9 inch screen display. In addition, two of the models will run a Linux OS, as the third one will have the XP flavor. Mind you, these are not Atom based mini laptops, so it looks a little pricey to pay over $500 when you have the 901series.
[via jkkmobile]
Originally written on June 14th:
Turning back, at the beginning of June, Asus has officially introduced its latest Intel Atom-based ultra mini Eee PC laptops, including the Eee PC 901, 1000 and 1000H models. Now we hear unofficial rumors, claiming that US pricing has been revealed and they are not going to come cheap. According to the Asus PR source, the Eee PC 901 will cost you $599 for both Linux and Windows XP versions, as the Eee PC 1000 and 1000H models will be offered for $699 and $649 respectively. Mind you, that all prices are “estimated and subject to change”, specially when MSI Wind comes in at $499 for the Windows XP version or $399 for the Linux and the Acer Aspire one at $400. And we say – long live the competition.
[via slashgear]
As planned, Asus preps to release its own Atom-based Eee PC version and we get a chance to glance at the Eee 901, coming up in June, a month after the Eee 900 was launched in the US and days after the MSI Wind has emerged with the Atom processor. As you can see, it looks a tad different from the first models with the metal sides on the screen hinge, Asus logo is vanished, metal framing around the trackpad and some other buttons and outputs rearrangements.
Update: June 3rd is the date of release and the price is expected to be around $650 for the XP version.
[via jkkmobile]
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