Like so many other dodgy things in life, ASUS'
Eee PC T91 has been around the block a time or two. It wasn't until this week, however, that
ASUS finally came clean with a full specifications list for the swivel-screen netvertible. The 3G-equipped machine also packs a GPS module, Bluetooth, WiFi, an 8.9-inch LED-backlit touch panel, Intel's Atom Z520 CPU, Ethernet, a multicard reader, VGA output, twin USB 2.0 sockets and audio in / out ports. Sadly, there's still no definite US release date, but we suspect it can't be too far off now. In related news, this very machine was caught showcasing its elite multitouch skills with
Windows 7, and if you're interested in seeing exactly how
that went down, hop on past the break and mash play.
Read - Official Eee PC T91 specifications
Read - T91 multitouch on Windows 7
posted Jun 7th 2009 at 3:16AM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Rifter @ Jun 7th 2009 3:26AM
Asus is really good at annoying people with their TOTAL lack of information I have been noticing. It seems they would be better to say here is the RANGE we are aiming for.. rather than annoy a bunch of people, and not say anything.
m3tric @ Jun 7th 2009 12:28PM
And the fact that they copied Apple's "patented" pinch to zoom...lol
Mr. Blurrycam @ Jun 7th 2009 3:42AM
What's with the giggles?
fikhl @ Jun 7th 2009 5:41AM
He's laughing at the Eee PC logo on top of the screen, I guess?
Nikesh @ Jun 7th 2009 3:43AM
This would be really sweet if it had the N280 and possible ION. It seems way to underpowered otherwise.
jakem @ Jun 7th 2009 3:47AM
Wow, Microsoft are really preventing netbooks "from moving forward in terms of specification advancement" aren't they.
derX @ Jun 7th 2009 5:06AM
Did you read the article?
The Walrus @ Jun 7th 2009 5:13AM
Pretty sure he was being sarcastic
Sam @ Jun 7th 2009 8:13PM
internet sarcasm will always go straight over my head
Sam @ Jun 7th 2009 8:16PM
If Id read the hybrid storage article first however...
edgren3 @ Jun 7th 2009 4:34AM
Where is the promised fm-transmitter???
ragetek @ Jun 7th 2009 4:48AM
3G?? as in you can use your mobile phone sim in it?????? :o
The Walrus @ Jun 7th 2009 5:15AM
3G is not GSM. It is a way of sending data and not necessarily limited to phones
Kelvinyam @ Jun 7th 2009 5:31AM
More like a wireless broadband using 3G network.
Alex @ Jun 7th 2009 6:25AM
@The Walrus and @Kelvinyam
Many "3G" networks do require a SIM, since they're UMTS-based. If you have "3G" here, you are using a SIM.
So to ragetek, yes you could put you phones SIM in this unit.. but your operator might not like it. They'd prefer you bought a data plan, or used their shitty USB dongle.
Ben Parson @ Jun 7th 2009 5:20AM
Guys, my English is bad, I don't understand it well. In the end of the YouTube video he told that it is not shipping with multitouch screen. Is it mean that if I install Windows 7 on the XP version of T91 the multitouch won't work because the screen is not multitouch, so I have to wait for a version of T91 with pre-installed Windows 7 to have a multitouch display?
Lionel @ Jun 7th 2009 7:07AM
Thats would I understood too. I guess we will have to wait and see.
Jayayess1190 @ Jun 7th 2009 11:17AM
Models with XP will not have multitouch.
Models with Windows 7 will have multitouch.
Kelvinyam @ Jun 7th 2009 5:34AM
This is what a netbook should be equipped: Touch screen.
It would be very exciting using this with Window 7. My only concern would be the un-upgradable 1GB RAM.
bartoron @ Jun 7th 2009 6:58AM
USB "sockets"? That ruined the whole article for me. :(
idiscuss @ Jun 7th 2009 7:30AM
8.9 inch screen? Fail.
10.2 minimum.
Jayayess1190 @ Jun 7th 2009 11:18AM
That is why Asus is making the T101H.
hkehne @ Jun 7th 2009 8:30AM
when can i have one
ebay ???
superhobo @ Jun 7th 2009 8:22AM
It's actually quite nice for a netbook.
strider_mt2k @ Jun 7th 2009 8:46AM
Win7 rocks.
What sucks is taking it back off the machines I won't be able to afford upgrading.
(Yeah yeah, torrents. Sorry, I'm an ethical fuddy-duddy)
(-and on brief occasions a bit of a giggle-puss)
When my Mini 9 dies I'd LOVE to get into a netvertible.
iofthestorm @ Jun 7th 2009 4:15PM
Did you see the thing recently about how the upgrade price might be $50? That's pretty reasonable in my opinion. I was thinking the same as you, but if the upgrade price is only $50 I'll be able to upgrade all the machines I installed the beta/RC on. Also, is that a vi/vim icon?
Eufouria @ Jun 7th 2009 10:10AM
I've been waiting to buy this since CES, I'd gladly pay the premium for 7 and the multi-touch screen just get it to the US already!
Alan Strangis @ Jun 7th 2009 11:25AM
Amen.
Galactor963 @ Jun 7th 2009 1:11PM
Anyone know if this has an active digitizer (for pressure sensitive stylus input)? Multitouch is always nice, but the ability to take notes and do precise Photoshop work is what will put this on my list.
Also, if they surprised everyone and put an ION base in this, it'd be pretty awesome.
iofthestorm @ Jun 7th 2009 4:16PM
I don't think this has an active digitizer, which pretty much makes it a gimmick in my opinion. My tablet PC has both active and passive, and the passive digitizer is nigh useless for note taking, which I know all too well after losing my stylus. I've been too cheap to buy another one so far but I'll probably have to order one soon.
Galactor963 @ Jun 7th 2009 4:58PM
@iofthestorm: As a Toshiba M700 user, I agree with your entire post.
Ryan Rix @ Jun 8th 2009 11:45AM
The specs say that it comes with a stylus, so...
CGB @ Jun 7th 2009 3:30PM
Could be great, but they took too long getting it out; the Lenovo S12 with Ion will hammer it for performance in August. Plus there's the idiotic fixed 3-cell battery it's reported to have, and the price which is just slightly too high. Give me the same thing but with an Ion chipset, the option for 6 cells, HDMI-out, and not more than £400. The GPS and TV are entirely "meh"-grade features.
SpaceQ @ Jun 8th 2009 4:46AM
I own HP TouchSmarttx2 and trust me once you start touching you wouldnt want to stop...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fl-r/3582658306/
it costs almost double as t91, 12.x" screen, dual core 2.2Ghz proc, 3 GB RAM (max 4GB) but doesnt have gps and 3g which I really miss( i had unlimited 3g for 2 y now).
If i would have to choose ... between t91 and tx2 i would pick up probably t91 because of gps and 3g... only bummer might be speed and limited ram :( they made it fixed probably b ecause of microsoft licensing restrictions for windows 7 ... to make it cheaper.