http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 12:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 1:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 4:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 5:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.highspeedsat.com/geostationary-satellites.php]]>Aug 1st 2008 8:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 12:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 12:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/I wanna see how cool it will look next to my wii (:P).

Btw, this color is awesome! Wish it didn;t have all those stupid stickers on it.]]>Aug 1st 2008 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/
Nobody is jealous Andrew. The author of this post was referencing information from the original story (read link), which shows (a photo) that the PS3 is HUGE compared to the Eee Box.

The Eee Box though is much more similar in size to the Wii. Everyone and their grandmother knows how compact a Wii is.]]>Aug 1st 2008 2:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/_> *offtopic* visit my deviatart! XD http://gotrixzeth.deviantart.com/gallery/]]>Aug 1st 2008 12:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsNpPHQbn0I
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OS: Linux System/ Hardware Compatible with Windows XP

Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz, FSB 533)

Memory: DDRII 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB (see US configs below)

Storage: 80 GB / 120 GB / 160 GB / 250 GB (see US configs below)

Chipset: 945GSE + ICH7M

VGA: On-board Intel GMA 950, 1600 x 1200 maximum resolution

Networking: 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN, 802.11n WLAN, Bluetooth optional

SD/MMC/MS slot: SD, SDHC, Mini SD, (Micro SD through adapter) ; MMC, MMC plus, MMC4.x, RS MMC, RSMMC4.x (MMC mobile through adapter);MS,MS PRO
Audio: Azalia ALC888 Audio Chip

Front Ports:
USB x 2
Card Reader x 1
Headphone-out jack (WO/SPDIF) x 1
MIC x 1

Rear Ports:
USB 2.0 x 2
Gigabit LAN x 1
DVI out x 1
Line-Out (L/R) with S/PDIF x 1
WiFi antenna

Accessories:
19Vdc, 4.74A, 65W power adaptor
Mouse (optional)
Keyboard (optional)
VESA mount (optional)
WiFi antenna
Stand

Dimensions: 8.5" x 7" x 1"
Net Weight: 2.2 lbs.
Gross Weight: 6.6 lbs.

US Configurations and MSRP:
$269 1GB memory + 80GB HDD Linux edition
$299 1GB memory + 80GB HDD XP edition
$299 2GB memory + 160GB HDD Linux edition
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Operating System Windows XP® Home
CPU Intel® Atom™ Processor N270
1.60GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB
Chipset 945GSE + ICH7M
Memory 1 GB

VGA On-board Intel GMA 950
1600 x 1200 maximum resolution
DVI Out

Storage
HDD 80GB HDD 2.5"
Optical Drive N/A
Card Reader Card reader (SD\SCHC\MS\MS PRO)

Audio Azalia ALC888 Audio Chip

LAN Gigabit Lan
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

I/O Ports Front Ports:
USB x 2
Card Reader x 1
Headphone-out jack (WO/SPDIF) x 1 MIC x 1

Rear Ports:
USB 2.0 x 2
Gigabit LAN x 1
DVI out x 1
Line-Out (L/R) with S/PDIF x 1
WiFi antenna

Dimensions 223×178×16 mm (without stand)
Weight Net: 2.2 lbs
Gross: 6.6 lbs.]]>Aug 1st 2008 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 3:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/The EEE box:
Dimensions- 8.5” x 7” x 1” or 59.5 cubic inchs
Weight- 2.2 lbs (just the box)

The PS3:
Dimensions- 3.8" x 12.8" x 10.8" or 525 cubic inchs
Weight-11 lbs (just the box)

Thats like compairing my 8GB,Phenom 9950, ATI 4850; Desktop computer to a PS3.

Tony C is right a Wii is a better compairision.
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Although the Dell may have more features, comparing both just isn't fair to be honest, since they both may fit in the same category (i.e. Mini-PC's) but still, both strive for one goal. A smaller size, a smaller carbon footprint, and a price that couldn't be more amazing.

I'll take one of each if I could, The Eee, (sorry but I have to say this) at a glance at first made me think that it was a black Wii.

Note: On the site where Engadget got this from, they say that the Dell Studio Hybird costs $999 without a monitor, which is not true, its $400 without the monitor. (correct me if i misunderstood that.)

Cheers,
Nick]]>Aug 1st 2008 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 1:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/I think that the mac mini has better specs and the price aint too bad , and has a cd/dvd drive , but the Eee box has the new atom processor so wich one should i get???????????????????????????]]>Aug 1st 2008 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/
- Kiteless]]>Aug 1st 2008 1:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/
The CPU in Mac Mini is far greater than the new Atom in everything but the power consumption, and that isn't a problem with desktops.
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The rest of the specs are similar. ]]>Aug 1st 2008 1:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/
- Kiteless
(Who lives in the US)]]>Aug 1st 2008 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 8:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/
the EeeBox will be a great thin client computer for: banks, businesses, corporations, cashiers. And a good tiny computer, but it still needs a disk drive.]]>Aug 1st 2008 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 8:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 8:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 1:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/
check your facts PCauthority ... and by the way ... you aren't an authority if you print inaccurate fact.]]>Aug 1st 2008 1:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 3:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/
In addition, the Eee box has built-in wifi and Expressgate 7 second startup- which the Dell doesn't. In terms of style, the Dell Hybrid looks damn nice in the Dell-shopped pictures, but it looks much worse in the later pictures from PC magazine. Time will tell if it looks tacky later on with more hands on reviews.]]>Aug 1st 2008 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/With XP.
No word on the Linux version yet.
2 models now:
1) EBXB202-WT-X0023
Pure White

2) EBXB202-BK-X0023
Pure Black

Chipset Intel 945GSE + ICH7M
HDD "2.5" 80G SATA 5400rpm
Graphic Intel GMA 950
DRAM DDRII, 1G (1GBX1)
OS Windows XP Home
TV Tuner N/A
HDMI N/A
HD Support 720P
WIFI 802.11b/g/n
LAN 10/100/1000
Optical Drive N/A
Bluetooth N/A
Card Reader SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro
USB 4
E-SATA N/A
Video Output DVI-I ( include DVI to D-Sub Converter)
Video Input N/A
Audio In SPDIF/Microphone port in/Line in port
Audio Out SPDIF/Speaker out
Power Supply 65W adaptor
Accessories Keyboard/Mouse/DVI-D-SUB Convertor/ SPDIF/STAND/VESA Mounting Kit
Dimension L x W x H L447*W292*H281 mm
Warranty 1 Year
]]>Aug 1st 2008 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 5:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/
a 80GB PS3 will cost $399 (in september) which can be installed with linux. it bigger than bulkier (way bigger) than an eee box, but ps3 has a optical drive (alas, blu-ray too), and i'm pretty sure the cell is faster than the atom.

oh, the ps3 plays games too.

so for all purpose the linux eee box can do, the ps3 can do as well

i think for some people, buying a ps3 could be an alternative.]]>Aug 1st 2008 6:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/same argument can be held for desktops, 3 years ago you could get an emachine that would floor the EeeBox for ~$300, what your paying for is form factor and not much else. ]]>Aug 1st 2008 6:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 9:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 10:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/asus-eee-box-gets-unboxed/Aug 1st 2008 10:59PM