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Early Build of Google Chrome OS CAN Run on Netbooks

Arnold Zafra — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:59:12 +0000

We’ve been getting several comments on a recent post where we said that Google Chrome OS won’t be able to run on Eee PCs and netbooks. While this might seem not true especially since many developers and brave souls have already downloaded the open-source developer code for Chrome OS and made it run on some Eee PCs, our statement was actually referring to the consumer version of the Chrome OS. We were referring to the official consumer version of the Chrome OS which will not be available until the later part of next year.

That settled, if you want to experience how Google Chrome OS will behave on your netbook you might want to download the Google Chrome OS image from this site or this site. And check out the instruction on how you can install and run it on virtual machine.

And here’s a video demonstrating the booting process of Google Chrome OS on an Eee PC 701.

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

Early Build of Google Chrome OS CAN Run on Netbooks

Eee PC 1005HR Unboxed and Sampled with its Full HD Display

Arnold Zafra — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:28:23 +0000

Netbooked is running an unboxing video and demonstration of the Eee PC 1005HR. If you will recall, the Eee PC 1005HR is a 10-inch netbook with full HD display at 1366×768 resolution, certainly higher than the standard 1024×600 HD display.

The Eee PC 1005HR has been outed in Japan last month but no words yet on when it will be available internationally.

Full specs of the Eee PC 1005HR include:

10.1” 1366 x 768 display (glossy)
Intel Atom N280 processor
802.11n Wi-Fi
GMA 950 Graphics
1GB RAM
250GB HDD
Bluetooth
0.3MP Webcam
Windows 7 Starter OS
6-Cell Battery (8.5 Hours)

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

Eee PC 1005HR Unboxed and Sampled with its Full HD Display

Eee PC 1201N Hands-On Report

Arnold Zafra — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:36:30 +0000

While Asus has already made its dual-core, ION-powered netbook – the 1201N, Laptopmag already had a hands-on report of the Eee PC 1201N. The Eee PC 1201N boasts of Windows 7 Premium, 12-inch display, 1.3-inch thick, 3.2 pounds, chicklet-style keyboard and a dimpled trackpad.

The Eee PC 1201N also has HDMI port so you can attach it to high-def monitor or TV. Laptopmag was able to try out this feature by attaching the 1201N to a high-def monitor/TV and was please with the full screen HD output when watching Hulu and YouTube.

In addition to all the features we mentioned, the Eee PC 1201N also boasts of a dual core Intel Atom N330 CPU. It also packs in 2GB of RAM and 250GB HDD.

The 1201N will sell for $499 and will be available in the US soon.

Check out Laptopmags full video hands-on here.

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

Eee PC 1201N Hands-On Report

Asus Unveils the Eee PC 1101HA-WP, With Windows 7 Of Course

Arnold Zafra — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:45:38 +0000

Asus adds another Windows 7-powered netbook to its collection, this time it’s called the Eee PC 1101HA-WP. Obviously, it’s just a “re-engineered” version of the previously released Eee PC 1101HA with some enhancement to its specs to make Windows 7 run.

Let’s see – 2GB of RAM, 250GB of HDD, a slower Intel Atom Z520 CPU and GMA graphics – then Windows 7 for OS, and you have a brand new Eee PC.

The Eee PC 1101HA-WP’s battery life suffered a bit, down from 11 hours to 8 hours now.

As for the other features, it practically is the same netbook as the Eee PC 1101HA.

The Eee PC 1101HA-WP will be available in Japan on the 14th and will set you back for around $410. It will don either a black or white casing.

via Netbooked via PC Watch

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

Asus Unveils the Eee PC 1101HA-WP, With Windows 7 Of Course

Video of Eee PC T91MT Showing Multi-Touch Goodness

Arnold Zafra — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:57:36 +0000

So, have you pre-ordered your Eee PC T91MT at Amazon? Whether you did or not, you might want to check out this short demo of the Eee PC T91MT’s multi-touch functionality. As you can see from the video, that multi-touch feature is definitely a winner. Nothing can be cooler than the ability to control the different apps loaded in the Eee PT T91MT using one or two fingers.

I’m drooling right now, and hoping that this table netbook will be made available in the country where I am at a very affordable price. But I’m not counting on it, given the taxes that our government will imposed once it reached our soil.

Anyway, enjoy the video and if you haven’t ordered your Eee PC T91MT yet, this might help you decide.

via Notebook Italia

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

Video of Eee PC T91MT Showing Multi-Touch Goodness

Eee PC T91MT Arrives at Amazon

Arnold Zafra — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:50:47 +0000

If you didn’t pre-order the Eee PC T91MT when it went up at Amazon, here’s your chance to finally get it. Amazon now has some stocks of the said tablet netbook and guess what? It’s list price is now at $532 from the listed price when it was still in pre-order which was $549.

As a review, this tablet netbook is loaded with a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Processor, 1GB of RAM (can be upgraded up to 2GB), 32GB SSD and 500GB free online EEE Storage, 8.9-inch touch LED LCD display with multi-touch functionality, Bluetooth, 5 hour battery life and of course Windows 7.

What are you waiting for? Go get this netbook baby now at Amazon.

via Engadget

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

Eee PC T91MT Arrives at Amazon

Asus prepping its guns for CES 2010

David Gonzales — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:15:21 +0000

Come January of next year at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Asus is expected to showcase a whole slew of exciting new devices along with a few old (already known) ones that also incite interest as excellent choices for mobile computing. Among those to be showcased are the company’s 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor powered netbooks, smartbooks and ultra-thin devices like their forthcoming Eee Reader and a few Google Android-based smartphones. Asus is also preparing 1.83GHz Intel Atom N470 netbooks but these aren’t going to be presented until CeBIT during another place and time. Still, we hope to learn more about all of these when we come to CES next year to cover the event live. Watch for it.

Via DigiTimes

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

Asus prepping its guns for CES 2010

Eee PC 1201N Arrives on UK Stores in December

Arnold Zafra — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:49:21 +0000

Not so long ago, we told you about the new Eee PC 1201N, a 12.1 inch Eee PC which will be equipped with NVIDIA ION graphics. We’ve even gathered the complete specs of this unannounced Eee PC. But since then we’ve not heard anything about it anymore, until now. Electricpig is reporting that the Eee PC 1201N is about to hit UK stores in December.

So what makes this Eee PC extra special? Of course the NVIDIA ION graphics render it capable of trotting out HD video. The Eee PC 1201N is also listed now at the Asus support site, another indication that it is indeed coming to us soon.

And the official specs of the Eee PC 1201N are now as follow – NVIDIA Ion chipset, HDMI, Windows 7, 320GB HDD, 3GB of RAM and Intel Atom N330 processor.

Price? It will go for around 510 EURO.

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

Eee PC 1201N Arrives on UK Stores in December

Eee PC 1001HA Goes Up for Pre-Order at Amazon UK

Arnold Zafra — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:59:10 +0000

Well, it didn’t take Asus that long to make the new Eee PC 1001HA available for pre-order at the Amazon UK site. We were just telling you that this netbook’s specs have been spotted on the Asus global site.

The Eee PC 1001HA is available for $328. Due to its cheap price, you’d get a decent Eee PC with basic features. These include – 10.1-inch display (1024×600), 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB of HDD, 3-cell battery, 0.3 webcam, 3 USB ports and Windows XP (sorry folks no Windows 7 in this one).

Design wise, the Eee PC 1001HA looks like it’s sporting a textured lid design. It will be available in black and white color.

Now here’s the clincher and could determine whether you would want to get this netbook now – it will ship within 3 months upon order. Now that’s too long to wait.

via Netbook Choice

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

Eee PC 1001HA Goes Up for Pre-Order at Amazon UK

Eee PC 1001HA Spotted on Asus Global Site

Arnold Zafra — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:46:36 +0000

We all know what it means when an upcoming product starts showing up on it’s mother company’s global site, right? It means that product is now being prepared for international launch. Well, that seems to be the case for the new Eee PC 1001HA which we covered recently.

The Eee PC 1001HA is now appearing on the Asus global site. This new member of the Eee PC Seashell family looks like a toned down version of the Eee PC 1005HA. It’s features and specs speak well of what this new netbook can bring when it comes out.

10.1-inch 1024×600 display
1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU
1GB of RAM
160GB HDD
Wi-Fi 802.1 b/g/n
0.3MP webcam
3 USB ports
Windows XP or Linux OS
3 cell/6 cell battery.

No words on pricing and release date yet.

Here are some more photos:

via Eee PC IT

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

Eee PC 1001HA Spotted on Asus Global Site