Asus introduces new Eee PCs at CeBIT - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 7th Mar 2008, 16:04

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/03...pcs_at_cebit/1

CeBIT 2008: Asus has introduced two new Eee PCs at CeBIT - a 7-inch model with Windows XP and a newer model with a 9-inch screen.

freedom810 · 7th Mar 2008, 16:16

Looks alot better than the original, but for me as a gamer. Its horribly far off from me buying it. Dell laptops all the way

Firehed · 7th Mar 2008, 16:30

How about battery life? My work dell laptop, while considerably bulkier than the EEE, is rated to give me more than six hours on a charge. I'd really love to be able to write a bit of code from the road and an ultraportable would be great for that, but if it only gets 2-3hrs, that's not really going to let me justify the purchase.

steveo_mcg · 7th Mar 2008, 16:32

I think i'll wait for the windows version to come out that should knock £50 of the linux ones especially if supply picks up.

Bindibadgi · 7th Mar 2008, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Firehed

How about battery life? My work dell laptop, while considerably bulkier than the EEE, is rated to give me more than six hours on a charge. I'd really love to be able to write a bit of code from the road and an ultraportable would be great for that, but if it only gets 2-3hrs, that's not really going to let me justify the purchase.

It's 4 Cell and not using an especially ultra low voltage CPU which will cost more - it's 2-3 hours. Until the Atom version arrives, this won't change because you're talking ~8/10W + more for the chipset down to 4W + specialist chipset and design.

I've updated the article with more pictures of it from the show floor - they are clickable for larger image too. I have to say, the XP version was really very good but it's interesting to see what will happen when MS stops selling XP - who needs who more - Asus or Microsoft? Both are big companies and if Asus can sell its Eee without Microsoft, who leaned on who?

HourBeforeDawn · 7th Mar 2008, 17:25

this new model is probably whats going to be competing against HP Compaq 2133 and if priced right could be a winning factor as the HP version is expected to be around $699us but the res on it for a 8.9" screen is much nicer at 1366x766

DXR_13KE · 7th Mar 2008, 19:43

i would change that CPU if i were you ASUS.....

wuyanxu · 7th Mar 2008, 20:16

so will an Intel Atom CPU EEE book be out any time soon?

i personally don't mind a sub £200 laptop with an ARM processor, with Linux in it. is there such thing?

CardJoe · 7th Mar 2008, 20:27

Arse. And I ordered a 4G today.

Cupboard · 7th Mar 2008, 20:29

Good. I will be snapping one of these up as soon as it is on the market and I have the money. Linux all the way though - there is no need to have Windows on it, and it just add unnecessary cost and bloat.

On one hand I can't believe that M$ would lean on an OEM to make them sell their old OS, but them again it would be a bit odd if it happened the other may round.

Tyinsar · 7th Mar 2008, 20:47

I had a 704 model and returned it the next day. The bigger screen is a nice step forward but at ~$450 it's still too much of a compromise between a similarly priced laptop (which is bigger but also more powerful & has much more built in (DVD)) and a pocket PC (I bought an N800). It's a really nice idea but to me it needs to be one or the other.

Firehed · 7th Mar 2008, 20:53

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

Arse. And I ordered a 4G today.

See Joe - this is what happens when you step outside the games bubble and into the world of technology.

EQC · 7th Mar 2008, 20:55

Can anybody spot the speakers on the new 9" model? They were so (painfully) obvious on the older models...

Tyinsar · 7th Mar 2008, 21:39

You're right! Perhaps they are hidden. I wonder if this version will have as much internal free space for modding

Cupboard · 7th Mar 2008, 22:49

Apparently the speakers are underneath
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/0,1...122,00.htm?r=1
and it will cost £300
I can't help thinking that it would have been cheaper to use a more normal screen resolution like 1024*768

Tile · 8th Mar 2008, 00:34

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Anakha · 8th Mar 2008, 03:28

Well, if Asus don't update the CPU, you can bet other people will: http://blog.tom.com/guryhwa1121/article/2915.html

-EVRE- · 8th Mar 2008, 03:35

after doing a little google curency exchange rate, the new EEE seems to be priced between $550 and $600USD at that price its not a product for me, I'm going to cash my paycheck and put in an order for an EEE with the 7" screen for $299. If I wanted to pay more than $499 for a laptop I'd wait for Staples to do their special on Acer laptops again....

For my use I need a mobile PC that has wifi and ethernet for my wifi diagnosis and setup.

Tyinsar · 8th Mar 2008, 05:59

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Originally Posted by -EVRE-

...For my use I need a mobile PC that has wifi and ethernet for my wifi diagnosis and setup.

I believe it has those but I agree about the price. I'd only start looking at these seriously again when the price hits $250 or less.

IanW · 8th Mar 2008, 06:07

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Originally Posted by Tile

The new EEE is way better than the original (larger screen and larger dimensions). The Achile's heel of the EEE series is the embedded SSD and if it dies the whole laptop is as good as dead.

From what I've read elsewhere, only the 2G & 4G versions have the SSD on the mobo. 8G & above will be using SSDs which fit an onboard miniPCIe socket.

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7th Mar 2008, 16:16	#2
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7th Mar 2008, 16:30	#3
Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An hour north of Boston Posts: 12,576	How about battery life? My work dell laptop, while considerably bulkier than the EEE, is rated to give me more than six hours on a charge. I'd really love to be able to write a bit of code from the road and an ultraportable would be great for that, but if it only gets 2-3hrs, that's not really going to let me justify the purchase. __________________ hire me @ eric-stern.com - web developer and php ninja pics @ my smugmug :: Twitter @firehed :: blog @ firehed.net 40D\|580EXII\|285HV\|AB800\|70-200f/4LIS\|17-50f/2.8\|150f/2.8Macro\|50f/1.8 MacPro @ 8x2.8GHz, 10GB FBDDR2, 3TB HD :: MBP @ 2x2.2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HD

7th Mar 2008, 16:32	#4
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7th Mar 2008, 17:25	#6
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wuyanxu quad fuelled, GTX200 powered Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in a room near Soton Uni. UK Posts: 3,940	so will an Intel Atom CPU EEE book be out any time soon? i personally don't mind a sub £200 laptop with an ARM processor, with Linux in it. is there such thing? __________________ Death to consolification !!!Core i7 860 @ 4Ghz Cooled by Corsair H50 // Asus P7P55D Deluxe // 8GB of Corsair Dominators @ 1528Mhz 8-8-8-24 // BFG gtx260+ OC2 MaxCore 216SP 896MB // Samsung 64GB SSD // WD Raptor 74GB + Black 1TB + Green 1TB // Corsair Hx620w // Antec p182 // Samsung 24" T240

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7th Mar 2008, 20:29	#10
Cupboard I'm not a modder. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bury St Edmunds/Durham Uni Posts: 1,843	Good. I will be snapping one of these up as soon as it is on the market and I have the money. Linux all the way though - there is no need to have Windows on it, and it just add unnecessary cost and bloat. On one hand I can't believe that M$ would lean on an OEM to make them sell their old OS, but them again it would be a bit odd if it happened the other may round. __________________ i7 920, 8800GTS 512, 6GB Corsair all in an Intel DX58SO; 3*320GB RAID5; CM Stacker Samsung Q45.

7th Mar 2008, 20:47	#11
Tyinsar 6 screens / 1 card Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: AB.CA Posts: 2,005	I had a 704 model and returned it the next day. The bigger screen is a nice step forward but at ~$450 it's still too much of a compromise between a similarly priced laptop (which is bigger but also more powerful & has much more built in (DVD)) and a pocket PC (I bought an N800). It's a really nice idea but to me it needs to be one or the other. __________________ It's not about how life treats you, it's about how you treat life.

7th Mar 2008, 20:55	#13
EQC Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 220	Can anybody spot the speakers on the new 9" model? They were so (painfully) obvious on the older models...

7th Mar 2008, 21:39	#14
Tyinsar 6 screens / 1 card Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: AB.CA Posts: 2,005	You're right! Perhaps they are hidden. I wonder if this version will have as much internal free space for modding __________________ It's not about how life treats you, it's about how you treat life.

7th Mar 2008, 22:49	#15
Cupboard I'm not a modder. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bury St Edmunds/Durham Uni Posts: 1,843	Apparently the speakers are underneath http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/0,1...122,00.htm?r=1 and it will cost £300 I can't help thinking that it would have been cheaper to use a more normal screen resolution like 1024768 __________________ i7 920, 8800GTS 512, 6GB Corsair all in an Intel DX58SO; 3320GB RAID5; CM Stacker Samsung Q45.

8th Mar 2008, 00:34	#16
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8th Mar 2008, 03:28	#17
Anakha Supermodder Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Eh! Posts: 395	Well, if Asus don't update the CPU, you can bet other people will: http://blog.tom.com/guryhwa1121/article/2915.html __________________ Robert "Anakha" Johnston Going to Canada on Nov 28th! I'm going home!

8th Mar 2008, 03:35	#18
-EVRE- Supermodder Join Date: May 2004 Location: Idaho U.S.A Posts: 343	after doing a little google curency exchange rate, the new EEE seems to be priced between $550 and $600USD at that price its not a product for me, I'm going to cash my paycheck and put in an order for an EEE with the 7" screen for $299. If I wanted to pay more than $499 for a laptop I'd wait for Staples to do their special on Acer laptops again.... For my use I need a mobile PC that has wifi and ethernet for my wifi diagnosis and setup. __________________ (Phenom II 940)(Foxcon A7DA)(8gb OCZ DDR2 800 )(8800gt aka hair dryer)(Big yellow case, CPU, GPU)(Enermax Liberty 500w)(lite-on DVD-RW w/LightScribe)(Seagate 300gb sata)(Seagate 320gb x2)(WD 200gb)(Dell 3007WFP 30"LCD, 19" Samsung, Acer 1280x720 projector)