Here's a strange one. The image above was attached to an email sent to Engadget Chinese boasting about the immense interest in ASUS' booth at CES this year. However, the Eee D200 has never been announced and we're pretty sure that's not the booth open to the public here in Las Vegas. Regardless, we can see clearly from the spec card that the D200 is some kind of low-end Atom PC (and possible media server) with up to 2TB of RAID storage, 5-channel HD audio out, and slot loading DVD writer targeting the home network. The inclusion of an 802.11n access point just adds to the mystery. Oh, and that 3.5-inch LCD is touch-sensitive. Now spill it ASUS, what is this thing?
Update: We just received further information from the D200 product manager. The NAS runs Linux but the on-board touchscreen was not quite ready for public demonstration. Sorry no prices ready for disclosure.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dan Fruzzetti @ Jan 8th 2009 10:45PM
Some kind of hybrid stand-alone peripheral? Like the DVD equivalent of those HP printers with rudimentary image editing built-in that you control with the touch screen? "All you need is a digital camera," or something?
zed @ Jan 8th 2009 10:50PM
im happy asus pulled through and the eee was a success. i remember when everyone used to say "who the fuck needs a little notebook when you can buy a brand new one for the same price blah blah blah".
anyway they are kinda pushing the brand far now. but they really have set a trend in this netbook thing
sinjinn @ Jan 8th 2009 11:24PM
yeah. really impressed with asus' ces showing. tablet eee's and mini pc's for the low end market. its good when you see something you might be able to actually buy.
k2001 @ Jan 8th 2009 10:51PM
HTPC
Wolfticket @ Jan 8th 2009 11:00PM
Nah, atom fired media server with built in screen.
Hackettman @ Jan 9th 2009 9:59AM
Yeah media server.... Exact first thought I had.....
iofthestorm @ Jan 8th 2009 11:08PM
Not sure what that is, but it looks like it would make a nice HTPC. Small size, quiet, and an LCD for some basic info about what's playing and controls. Bundle a remote and you're pretty much set.
In completely unrelated news, when is the comment system going to remember that we are logged in so we don't have to keep clicking Returning every time we want to post a comment. I just realized I was doing it automatically and then realized how stupid that was. I shouldn't have to click returning if the cookie for me being logged in already exists. This should be a simple fix, and it's really annoying.
Craig @ Jan 8th 2009 11:08PM
I, for one, welcome our...oh, never mind.
OtherDave @ Jan 8th 2009 11:13PM
Also notice it seems to have some sort of built-in Gigabit switch, with one upstream and four downstream ports. Definitely looks like a home media server.
Rob Kenedi @ Jan 8th 2009 11:17PM
It's funny I walked up to this as well at the CES, and and it's shocking that "Easy to share, save and access" isn't clear :) I actually grabbed a brochure to get more deets, but it's even more obscure. I'd agree that it was a media server.
ogrex @ Jan 8th 2009 11:38PM
This looks like it has potential (seems similar enough to other offerings along the same line). I'd like to get some more info on the Eee Box B204/B206 releases. I bought a new TV and have held off on other HTPC options in favor of waiting for one of these little guys. It suits my needs perfectly... manuals are up, drivers are up... press releases are up... but no info on retail availability. Anyone poking around Asus at CES able to get some more info?
Tony2X @ Jan 9th 2009 2:21AM
A Windows Home Server? That would be cool, they could have the console on the screen. Hotness.
Bob @ Jan 9th 2009 2:35AM
From the slot in the front it is clearly a toaster
Aarun @ Jan 9th 2009 2:55AM
You sir, are my hero.
hairyBolax @ Jan 9th 2009 5:55AM
au contraire. it is a digital fax machine.
Johannes @ Jan 9th 2009 6:28AM
More pics: http://www.einfach-eee.de/eee-pc-d200/eee-pc-d200-multifunktions-nettop-mit-touchscreen/
Darrel @ Jan 9th 2009 7:29AM
A little better (English):
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.einfach-eee.de/eee-pc-d200/eee-pc-d200-multifunktions-nettop-mit-touchscreen/&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.einfach-eee.de/eee-pc-d200/eee-pc-d200-multifunktions-nettop-mit-touchscreen/%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3DiNb%26sa%3DG
scostaval @ Jan 9th 2009 12:14PM
WOW !!!
Media Center PC + Advanced Router/Firewall + WebServer + NAS
the perfect home companion for my Eee PC
Just what I was looking for
ignition0 @ Jan 9th 2009 1:04PM
sEEErver?
Quick EEE Trivia:
This is the first EEE Device to come backed with a CD/DVD slot!
ignition0 @ Jan 9th 2009 1:05PM
that should say PACKED
collide007 @ Jan 9th 2009 6:19PM
If that is a home server and/or HTPC, I'd pick one up, especially if it can run a full OS, 'BoxEee' anyone? The industrial design doesn't look too bad, apart from the garish Eee Logo, (ruins it for me) Prime for modding though, maybe a nice wooden or aluminum skin.