More, different Eee Box specs surface online

We've already heard about some supposed specs for ASUS's forthcoming Eee Box desktop PC, but Trusted Reviews has now turned up some slightly different ones, which it claims come from a "very reliable" source. While that source apparently couldn't confirm that the desk-bound Eee would in fact be an Atom-based box as many are speculating, the source reportedly did flat out say that the system would be launching with 2GB of RAM as standard, and a 160GB hard drive (not 1GB and 80GB as we had previously heard). It'll also supposedly be running the same Linux distribution as the Eee PC, and be available in white only to start with. What's more, it seems that this particular source's information should be able to be verified one way or another soon enough, as he/she is also saying that ASUS will get official about the Eee Box on June 3rd at Computex in Taiwan, with an actual release set to follow sometime in the third quarter, in the UK at least.

[Thanks, Argie]

[norm @ May 23rd 2008 4:41PM]

2GB Ram standard? I know that should be standard for Vista PC's, but why would a supposedly low-cost, stripped down, Linux desktop need that much for basic use?

[IT-Accountant @ May 23rd 2008 5:06PM]

I, personally, would take 2 GB RAM standard if it was offered to me, wouldn't you? 2 GB is still the "sweet spot" for 32-bit Operating Systems and is more than enough for anything you'd be doing on this kind of PC.

On a more important note, any update on the Eee desktop's most important specification: Price?

[ethana2 @ May 23rd 2008 5:07PM]

I'm getting a machine with 1 GB. ...so no, unless you make a habit of working on huge files in inkscape, blender, the gimp, or something like that.
...no where near it.

My total usage is usually under 300MB.

[sinjinn @ May 23rd 2008 5:12PM]

thats exactly what i was thinking. something doesnt seem right about it. i had a snoop around the website to look for clues but didnt find anything . however i did notice it was quiet , perhaps ..too quiet , it roused my suspitions, however , with no evidence and no sign of foulplay i can only presume that maybe , just maybe the extra ram is being used to

(cue gunshot)

[jrk @ May 23rd 2008 5:35PM]

considering the price of ram, why not put 2 gigs in standard?

i bought my laptop in october 07, and 1-2gb stick of ram was at $180.00

february 08, i bought a 4 gig memory upgrade (2-2gb sticks) for $49.99.

i don't see this really affecting low cost in any way, if it turns out to be true.

[ScOObyDoo @ May 23rd 2008 4:47PM]

Trusted Reviews is the last site I'd look to for anything reliable.

Even when they are making up stuff they don't sound reliable. 2Gb in a Linux powered low cost box?

Most of their "reviews" are pieced together from stock photos and stuff they read elsewhere.

[Pochi @ May 23rd 2008 5:10PM]

I am amazed that you managed to sneak "get official" into a story without any official confirmation.

You'll use any excuse to sneak that phrase in, won't you?

[Japa @ May 23rd 2008 5:42PM]

2GB SODIMM costs about as much as 1GB so why argue with that?
Unless you guys think that to add 10USD to the total costs will break your bank account, I don't see the point.
I'd put 2GB anyway if it comes with 1GB.

[fourthletter @ May 23rd 2008 5:45PM]

I kinda hope these are not coming with Atoms. They make sense in a laptop but whats the point of a low power chip in a desktop ?
How about a dual core celeron instead, then i could at least get a little work done.

[Pochi @ May 23rd 2008 6:04PM]

I don't think this PC was designed for someone with your needs.

[Lattyware @ May 23rd 2008 6:18PM]

Low power means low heat. Low heat means little airflow. Little airflow means little noise.

Also, it's cheaper.

Plenty of reasons if you ask me.

[norm @ May 23rd 2008 6:49PM]

Low Power + Low Heat = Low Noise, but it also == small size, which is a very important consideration in some cases.

[Stephen Lang @ May 23rd 2008 6:16PM]

I can't for for other 'EEE' products, like the 2-cylinder 'EEE Mobile'.

This is okay, but if I wanted a cheap desktop computer I'd buy an old P4 on EBay or Craiglist. I see decently spec'ed machines for $100 to $200, if you just want a basic internet/Office type machine.

[Qugeist @ May 25th 2008 4:41PM]

@Stephen Lang

ditto that, ditto not. Good point there, it sounds like you may get a better specked 2nd hand computer out there than a new one. Like a car, buy a cheaper new model or an older but more equipped car.

But in this case the specs looks impressive compared to a P4 (probably with a 120GB, 64MB graphics, 1GB RAM type specs). I would consider this EBox if pricing is good.

[Qugeist @ May 25th 2008 4:43PM]

forgot to mention, there's a lot more advantages of this unit which is pretty low-power consumption. Low power consumption, low noise, longer life span, lower heat etc. There's quite a few "green" reasons.

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