Asus Temporarily Suspends Plans for Android Smartbook

Alright all of you Asus fans who are eagerly awaiting the company’s first venture into the smartbook market, we’re sad to inform you that seeing the first Asus Android-powered smartbook would happen in the near future.  The reason? Well none other than Asus CEO Jerry Shen explained the reason why:

“Currently, I still don’t see a clear market for smartbooks,” said Jerry Shen

Some Asustek executives also said that the reason why their Android-powered smartbook was laid off temporarily was the fact that the company is feeling some limitation with its current resources. And given that the market for smartbook is still uncertain, it would be wise for the company to channel their resources elsewhere.

So, there goes you hope of seeing a new ultra-mobile product in the near future from Asus. But perhaps other would-be smartbook manufacturers will not follow Asus’ decision.

Via PC World