smartech

Remember the Eee PC T91 tablet netbook that showed up at the CES show back in January? Turns out Asus has even a newer version, which was recently introduced in Cebit and answers the name T91GO. This latest tablet device sports a slim and impressive design, together with an 8.9-inch swivel touchscreen, 1GB of RAM, 16GB SSD and Atom Z520 processor. But one thing that distinguish the T91GO from its older version is the integrated quadband 3G HSPA modem that lets you hook up to the internet from any place you want, without the need to be around hotspots. Other than that, you get the same WiFi / Bluetooth connections, battery that can provide up to 5hrs time and Windows XP, combined with a designated Eee PC Touch UI. Still no word on priceor availability, but you can checkout the video from UMPC Portal after the break.

[via Eee-PC.de]

Read more…

While first  Eee PC 1000HE netbooks already been shipped to some lucky customers just a week ago, turns out Asus will be offering its latest netbook, covered with some new colors, besides the usual ones. In other words, those who’ve patiently waited for interesting developements to happen, will be able to get their new ultra-portable laptop painted in brushed-silver, blue, pink or onyx instead of the already-exist black and white tinges. Other specs remain the same, including 1.66Ghz Atom N280 CPU, 160GB HDD, 1GB of RAM, 1.3MP webcam, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivities – all priced at $374  – which turns to be a real bargain, considering the 8700mAh 6-cell battery inside, that suppose to provide up to 9.5 working hours, and the new chiclet keyboard that replaces the previous “not so comfortable one.

Update: In a defying move, Asus claims that the Eee PC 1000HE is a much better netbook than Acer’s D150 latest version, in all aspects. according to the Asian corp, while taking a closer look at design and performance, it’s easy to realize that the 1000HE comes with a larger keyboard, features a faster 802.11n WiFi connection and boasts a stronger 8,700mAH battery, compared to the 5,800mAH inside the Aspire One. To get convinced, hit the jump and look at the pictures.

[via Slashgear]

Read more…

Rumors around the block state that Asus will be axing all 8.9-inch Eee PC netbooks in 2009. According to several reporters, Asustek’s president of Asia-Pacific division, Benson Lin, was quoted saying that the Taiwanese corporation has decided to continue in the path of 10-inches and 7-inches only, which means no more 8.9-inches for the masses. That makes us wonder why those two sizes – from one hand, the 10-inch version is so popular in terms of netbooks that Asus plans to sell 95% of this size at 2009, and from the other hand, the 7-inch version that has literally ignited the ultra-portable trend, is planned to take 5% of their sales, for 3G purposes and telecoms service operators use. In our opinion, Asus will have to comply with market needs and seems that we’re expected to see 12-inch devices in the near future, or even bigger, but it will surely exceed netbooks limits.

[via UMPC Fever]

It’s been a while since we were last hearing from Asus about any new netbook release, but no worries the Taiwanese are here, live and kicking with the Eee PC 1000HE, which is part of the 1000H lineup, only capable of providing up to 9.5 working hours (!), thanks to the high-density battery and Super Hybrid Engine technology that the company has developed. Surprisingly, the official announcement first popped up on ASUS Eee PC Facebook group, suggesting a 10-inch LED backlit display, together with a 1.66GHz Atom N280 processor, 160GB hard-drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi connection and Bluetooth 2.0. Price wise, the new 1000HE model will set you back for $399 in pre-order, but FB group members get an additional $25 discount, which makes the entire deal very affordable. Checkout the official announcement after the break.

Update1: checkout the preliminary review from Laptop Mag.

Update2: now you can find it in-stock at ZipZoomFly, without the $25 rebate. Otherwise, you should patiently wait for other retailers to get their shipments.

update3: looks like Amazon starts taking orders, offering the 1000HE for an attractive price of $374, which is a very competitive one, specially when we talk about a 10-inch model with N280 CPU and up to 9.5hrs of battery time.

[Via SlashGear]

Read more…

Asus keeps showing us it has a lot of stuff to be proud of, as the company unveils the T91 and the T101H tablet netbooks at the CES 2009 show in Vegas. Both devices come with a swiveling touchscreen, allowing them to be used as tablet computers, as the T91 packs an 8.9-inch display while the T101H has a 10-inch screen. Both feature Z520 Intel atom processors, together with a built-in GPS navigation system and even a TV tuner, which is a little suprising and preliminary withing netbooks. Regretfully, there are no further details, concerning other specs, availability or pricing.

Update1: Checkout the videos after the break.

Update2: Looks like Asus’ Eee PC T91 has been officially confirmed to have a first UK debut somewhere around early June, priced at £450 ($685). Still no word about a US release, but we’re following the announcements very carefully.

Update3: Apparently, these to are expected to launch by the end of August in the UK.

[via engadget]

Read more…

Asus keeps raining more and more Eee PC netbook versions, when this time, it’s the Eee PC 900HA, which is pretty similar to its 900A sibling, only with a 160GB hard drive, instead of the 30GB inside the previous model. The rest of the specs stay the same, including a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 4-cell battery, Windows XP onboard and the usual 8.9-inch 1,024 x 600 display. Now, generally speaking, we welcome new additions, anytime, anywhere, but c’mon guys, don’t you think this is too confusing. I mean, why launching a new model when all you can do is announcing a new 900A edition. Seriously, the more you release, the more it gets frustrating, and don’t get me wrong, I truly like these netbooks, but it’s really hard to follow, when the same laptop keeps coming, only with a different name, isn’t it? Anyways, it is now available for $349, if you manage tracking them.

Update: looks like our desperate call wasn’t strong enough, since Asus has just released the Eee PC 904HA, with 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 6-cell battery and a 160GB hard drive, adorned with green or red glaring colors and priced at $399.99 (via eeepcnews). Don’t bother to much, it’s exactly the same as the 900HA version, only with an improved battery and different casing. Check the picture after the break.

[via jkkmobile]

Read more…

As promised, the new Dell Inspiron Mini 9 makes an official debut right on time, with a $349 starting price, for basic Ubunutu specs, which climbs up to $449 for the XP Edition version, or dramatically drops down to an imperceptible $99 bargain if you buy a Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 machine from Dell, until 6AM September 9th (neat). Although there’s a minor change with the brand’s name, switching from the rumored “Dell Mini Inspiron 910″ into the official Dell Inspiron Mini 9, the rest of the details pretty much stay the same, with an Intel Atom 1.6GHz N270 processor, an 8.9-inch WSVGA TL screen (1024 x 600), 3-in-1 card reader, 512MB/1024MB DDR2 internal memory, three USB2.0 ports, RJ-45 Ethernet connection, VGA output, a 1.3M built-in webcam, 802.11g Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity and a flash SSD drive with storage capacities, ranged from 4GB up to 8GB (at the moment). Shipping is scheduled for September 16th in black or white flavors. Meanwhile, checkout the official announcement and the video from Dell, after the break.

[Dell]

Read more…

Following the great Eee PC success and the dominance within the netbooks market,  Asus keeps going forward, introducing a new lavish netbook, sans the Eee brand logo that has characterized their lineup. The new N10 was designed for the higher-end market, introducing a 10.2-inch LED backlight display (1024 x 768) and an Intel Atom-based N270 processor, together with a strong GeForce 9300GS graphics card. In addition, it packs Windows Vista Business, Altec Lansing speakers, a 250GB hard drive, a fingerprint reader and even an HDMI output, all for estimated prices, ranged from $450 up to $600. Korean launch is scheduled to mid-end September, so stay tuned for more to come.

Update: turns out Asus will offer 3 configurable netbooks, including the N10E-A1 that will have the basic specs without the HDMI connection, Nvidia 9300GS graphics, fingerprint reader, wireless connector N or Bluetooth. Instead, it will pack Windows XP, together with Intel Atom CPU, 10.2-inch display, a 160GB hard drive, 1GB RAM, 6-cell battery, 1.3M webcam and wireless 802.11 B/G connectivity, all for $649. N10J-A1that will house Windows Vista Premium, together with Intel Atom CPU, 10.2-inch display, a 160GB hard drive, 2GB RAM, Nvidia 9300GS graphics card, Bluetooth/WiFi 802.11B/G/N connectivity, 6-cell battery, 1.3M webcam and HDMI connector, all for $749. N10J-A2 that will sport the same specs as the N10J-A1model, only with a 250GB hard drive, all for $849.

[via Aving]

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]

Only 3 weeks after the official introduction of the new Asus Eee PC 1000H, the guys at tweaktown has decided to meticulously disassemble it into pieces in order to expose its bowels. From first impression, it is equipped with a 5,400rpm Seagate HDD, an ASint DDR2 1GB 667MHz RAM, Azure WiFi b/g/n connection and an Intel ATOM processor, all for $649. To learn more and see the detailed pictures, hit the link below.

[TweakTown via engadget]

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]

Originally written on June 3rd:

As promised, Asus introduces its new atom-based Eee PC laptop models – the Eee PC 901, Eee PC 1000 and the Eee PC 1000(H) – at Computex in Taipei. All 3 models are equipped with the new Intel 1.6GHz Atom processor, along with Windows XP or Linux versions, 6-cell battery, delivering up to 7.8 hrs, Wifi 802.11n and Bluetooth. You will be able to choose between Eee PC 901 with 8.9-inch display, 12/20GB SSD capacity and 1GB DDR2 RAM for $559, or the Eee PC 1000 with 10/10.2-inch display, 40GB SSD capacity and 2GB DDR2 RAM for $658 or the Eee PC 1000(H) with 10/10.2-inch display, 80GB SSD capacity and 2GB DDR2 RAM for $625. Read the full press release after the break.

[via slashgear]

Read more…

After the Asus Eee PC, MSI Wind and the HP 2133, there’s a new kid on the mini-laptop block, as Michael Dell has snappily revealed the new Dell Mini Inspiron at the All Things Digital conference. This sub-$500 lappy presumably features an 8.9-inch screen, a card reader, three USB ports, Ethernet connection, a VGA output, a built-in webcam and many more. We can’t be sure if it is equipped with an Atom-based processor but the Mini Inspiron is expected to run either Windows XP Home or Ubuntu Linux OS. Stay tuned for more details to be revealed next week at the Computex show.

Another picture after the break.

[via gizmodo]

Read more…

Only short time after we were glancing at the new Eee PC 901 model, equipped with an Intel Atom processor and about to be released on June 3rd, we get a chance to look at some new pictures, indicating a nice Granit Black hue version, to be available along with the white one. Price tag is expected to be exactly the same as the whitish flavor, so start saving 650 bucks if you want a stellar computing machine on your desktop. For more images, hit the link below.

[via blogeee]

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]

Read more…

The competition is getting warmer, as MSI has officially released the MSI Wind specs, coming in 8.9-inch and 10-inch display versions, running XP or Linux operating systems. But the most alluring detail is the Intel-Atom-based processor, which set a new mini-laptops mark. Both models will be available on June 3rd with starting price of $399 up to $549. Click on the table, to clearly see the full specs. You can find more pictures in here. Checkout the video after the break:

Update: a 6-cell battery version will cost $50 more.

[via gizmodo]

Read more…

As part of the new ultra-mini-laptop trend, ignited by Asus tremendous success, MSI has released its own Eee PC notebook version, known as MSI Wind. The new Wind runs Windows XP operation system and equipped with a 10-inch LED backlit display (1,024 x 600). In addition, the laptop features Intel atom 1.6 GHz processor, 80GB storage capacity, full keyboard, built in webcam, 3 in 1 card reader, and more. It has a nice sleeky whitish design and weights 1.2 kg. To get one of those, you will have to pull out of your wallet $470 up to $1,099, depends on the specs. To learn more, checkout the full specifications and the video preview [Turkish] after the break :

[via engadget]

Read more…

Asus Eee PC 900 is one of the most talkative objects you can hear about on recent weeks, along with the rumored iphone 3G. Today we have a chance to take a glance into the bowels of the great Eee 900 (which was officially released today in Taiwan), thanks to the guys at bit-tech who disassembled the laptop into pieces. Surprisingly, it pretty much looks the same as the Eee PC 700, except the mobile PCI-Express socket, coming with a 16GB SSD module, expanding the drive space, and a new location for the speakers at the base of the chassis. To see more, press the link below.

[via bit-tech]

If you prefer your Asus Eee Pc, loaded with Windows XP version, you can get it without delay from Best Buy for $399.99, same price as the Linux model. Mind you, the new 7-inch stock is probably going to be snatched before summer time, so you’d better be hurry to order yours either in black or white flavors.

[via Best Buy]

Encouraged by the huge Eee PC ultra-mini laptop success around the world, Asus wants to harness the momentum to its favor. The company has driveled some pieces of information about launching an Eee PC desktop version, somewhere in 2008, and the following picture, leaked only recently, might be the rumored prototype Asus was talking about. No official confirmation yet, but I do hope it is authentic because I really like the way it looks.

[via engadget]