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We know Computex will involve nothing less than a deluge of new laptops, but if we believe Bloomberg, it's going to be a Windows 8 tablet-topia as well. Hot on the heels of the Windows 8 Release Preview, it's claimed by the ever-present "people with knowledge of the matter" that Acer, ASUS and Toshiba will all be showing tablets with the new OS at the Taipei show. ASUS will reportedly get the star treatment at Microsoft's keynote and show off Transformer-style Windows 8 tablets that we suspect are hinted at in ASUS' slightly cryptic trailers. Processor loyalties could be split across the wider group, though: ASUS is said to be spreading the love by showing both an Intel-based tablet as well as one using NVIDIA's ARM-powered Tegra line, but Acer's previously rumored tablet is poised to go the Intel-only route, and Toshiba's may exist solely in a TI OMAP-based ARM camp. It's not apparent if anyone else will join the Windows 8 tablet frenzy, although Qualcomm is expected to show yet another Snapdragon-running test device. We'll be on the ground at Computex next week, so you can be sure that we'll give you the full rundown on Windows 8's opening salvo.

Tips have Acer, ASUS and Toshiba showing Windows 8 tablets at Computex, color us unsurprised originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After the rather vague teaser from three days ago, ASUS is back with two new videos to highlight its surprises at Computex next week. The first one comes with the tag line "All-in-one is no longer in one," with the money shot being the Windows 8 logo and the Android mascot showing up on two water droplets after they separated. This dual-OS and possibly dual-body concept reminds us of the Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid that never really materialized on the market (at the time of publishing this article, Lenovo's product page still embarrassingly says "This laptop is not available to purchase yet"), so we certainly hope ASUS won't fall into the same pit with its upcoming mysterious product.

The second teaser, titled "When two sides unite," features a suspended cardboard with "Tai" printed on the left of the white side, and "Chi" on the right of the black side. After a finger smears a dot of paint on the "i" on both sides, the cardboard starts spinning to show a flickering image of "Tai Chi." Our money's on a laptop with a dual-side touchscreen on the lid (the smearing being the hint for touch input), thus saving the need of extra mechanical parts to make a convertible device (and out goes the Eee Pad Slider). Ultimately it depends on whether the cost of such double-sided displays like LG's would be feasible for ASUS to realize this idea; or worse yet, this could be just a matter of slapping two display panels back to back à la Samsung SCH-W999, which might not make sense when you take both weight and cost into consideration. Well, we shall find out the truth in a few days. Check out the video clips after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidasuscomputercomputexcomputex 2012Computex2012convertibleconvertible laptopConvertibleLaptoplaptoptablettaipeitaiwanteaservideowindowswindows 8Windows8Thu, 31 May 2012 15:24:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS teases its 'next transformations,' will probably have screens (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/28/asus-teaser-computex-next-transformer/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/28/asus-teaser-computex-next-transformer/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/28/asus-teaser-computex-next-transformer/#comments ASUS teases its 'next transformations,' will probably have a screen (video)

There's really not much to go on, but ASUS has thrown its own brief snippet into the Computex teaser hat. It mentions that "the shape of the cloud is ever changing" -- and, er, not much else. Puzzle away this sunny public holiday by checking out the brief teaser after the break.

[Thanks Sal]

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ASUS teases its 'next transformations,' will probably have screens (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 May 2012 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus+computex+2012+teaserasuscomputex2012teasercomputexComputex 2012Computex2012hybridtabletteasertransformationstransformervideoMon, 28 May 2012 08:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Eee Pad Transformer caught playing nice with PS3 controller (update: hands-on video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/eee-pad-transformer-caught-playing-nice-with-ps3-controller-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/eee-pad-transformer-caught-playing-nice-with-ps3-controller-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/eee-pad-transformer-caught-playing-nice-with-ps3-controller-vid/#comments Earlier this week the Eee Pad Transformer scored itself a sweet upgrade in the form of Android 3.1, and with it came USB host support. When we did our hands-on with the Honeycomb update we couldn't demo the feature because, well, the Xoom doesn't have any USB ports. But that Transformer keyboard dock has a pair of 2.0 jacks and someone was kind enough to post a YouTube vid of a PS3 controller and the ASUS tablet getting their game on. Theoretically, this should work with any USB gamepad, including those for the Xbox 360. The only drawback? You've got to be wired in -- no Bluetooth support here. Follow the break to see it in action and satisfy your Android-loving curiosity.

[Thanks, Ben]

Update: We managed to have a quick go on the same setup at Computex, and the tethered PS3 controller worked perfectly. Unsurprisingly though, we had no luck with the Bluetooth connection. Quick hands-on video after the break.

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Eee Pad Transformer caught playing nice with PS3 controller (update: hands-on video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maloney also confirmed that, going forward, the Atom line would be getting a die shrink every year, as opposed to every two. The upcoming, 32nm Cedar Trail will usher in the new Moore's Law-smashing era with promises of a 10 hour battery life and weeks of standby, and will be succeeded by 22nm and 14nm models. Intel even talked up Medfield, it's Atom variant designed specifically for smartphones and tablets, and showed off more than 10 tablets based on the Oak Trail-flavored Z670. With AMD merely a fading blip in the company's rearview mirror it looks like Chipzilla is gunning for all those ARM-touting manufacturers. Check out the full PR after the break.

Gallery: Intel's Computex 2011 keynote

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Intel reveals skinny Ivy Bridge 'Ultrabooks,' Moore's Law-defying Atoms originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The smartphone is actually the only smart aspect of this hardware pair -- the slate part acts as a display, a set of speakers, an extended battery, and an I/O extender, but it doesn't work by itself. ASUS also tells us there'll be other functionality enabled by the tablet panel, but that's being kept under wraps for now. Compatibility between the display dock and subsequent phone generations is being contemplated but couldn't be confirmed, and as to the UI, ASUS says it'll be almost the same as its second-gen Android tablets. You heard that right, second generation ASUS Android tablets -- to succeed the Transformer and Slider -- will be coming around the same time as the PadFone.

Gallery: ASUS Padfone first hands-on

Continue reading ASUS targets Christmas for PadFone launch, hints at Ice Cream Sandwich (video hands-on)

ASUS targets Christmas for PadFone launch, hints at Ice Cream Sandwich (video hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 06:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidasusasus padfoneAsusPadfonebreaking newscomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011hands-onice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichlaunchpadfonereleasesmartphonetabletvideoMon, 30 May 2011 06:59:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Pad MeMO to come with glassesless 3D IPS display (update: video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-eee-pad-memo-to-come-with-glasses-less-3d-ips-display/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-eee-pad-memo-to-come-with-glasses-less-3d-ips-display/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-eee-pad-memo-to-come-with-glasses-less-3d-ips-display/#comments Remember how we speculated that the final Eee Pad MeMO may come with a 3D display, courtesy of its teaser? Turns out we were right after all, as ASUS' Jonney Shih has just confirmed a glassesless 3D, 1280 x 800 IPS display for this 7-inch Honeycomb slate, which is now dubbed Eee Pad MeMO 3D. We're also told that the accompanying MeMIC Bluetooth headset will be thrown into the box, though we're still waiting on dates and prices. Until then check out the gallery below and hear our first second third impressions in the video after the break.

Gallery: Asus Eee Pad MeMO hands-on at Computex 2011

Continue reading ASUS Eee Pad MeMO to come with glassesless 3D IPS display (update: video!)

ASUS Eee Pad MeMO to come with glassesless 3D IPS display (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 05:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3Dasusasus eee padAsusEeePadcomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011eee padEee Pad MeMO 3DEeePadEeePadMemo3dglassesless 3dGlassesless3dhands-onMeMOMeMO 3DMemo3dtablettablet pcTabletPcvideoMon, 30 May 2011 05:21:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS announces the PadFone (update: eyes-on!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-announced-padfone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-announced-padfone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-announced-padfone/#comments If pads and phones are the fastest growing categories in consumer tech, surely a PadFone would be the ultimate combo? That's what ASUS thinks, and it's just introduced an Android smartphone device that comes with a tablet it can dock into. Display switching is done dynamically, so that reading emails or browsing the web on the phone portion expands itself seamlessly once it's connected into the pad. Also expanded will be battery life, with an extra cell included in the slate. The mockup ASUS is showing the world today includes a 4.3-inch smarpthone and a 10.1-inch tablet dock, but the company says it hasn't yet settled on the final dimensions of the eventual retail product. Other details, such as the particular version of Android, are still light on the ground, but we'll try to squeeze more info out while we're at Computex.

Update: And now we have more pics of Jonney Shih showing off the PadFone, along with the press release and ASUS' promo video after the break. Enjoy!

Update 2: Our buds at Netbooknews caught Jonney Shih's unveiling of the PadFone live on video. Watch with wide-eyed wonderment after the break. How you like them magics, Apple?

Gallery: ASUS Padfone eyes-on


Gallery: ASUS Padfone press shots


Gallery: ASUS announces the Padfone

Continue reading ASUS announces the PadFone (update: eyes-on!)

ASUS announces the PadFone (update: eyes-on!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 04:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus padfoneAsusPadfonebreaking newscomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011hands-onJonney ShihJonneyShihpadfonesmartphonetabletvideoMon, 30 May 2011 04:29:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS outs UX21 ultrathin laptop with up to Core i7 CPUs (video hands-on!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-outs-ux21-ultrathin-laptop-with-up-to-core-i7-cpu-video-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-outs-ux21-ultrathin-laptop-with-up-to-core-i7-cpu-video-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/asus-outs-ux21-ultrathin-laptop-with-up-to-core-i7-cpu-video-ha/#comments The thickest part of this new laptop is 17mm, its entire body is built from an aluminum alloy (weighs 1.1kg / 2.4lb), and the CPUs can be specced as high as Core i7. Anything else you need to know before drooling all over yourself? How about a two-second resume from sleep, thanks to ASUS' proprietary software, a SATA III SSD, USB 3.0 connectivity, and the ability to hibernate for up to one week? The trackpad is made out of glass, while the keyboard keys are all metal. ASUS projects the launch of its shiny new UX21 in September, and you can see more of it in the gallery below or video after the break.

Gallery: ASUS UX21 hands-on


Gallery: ASUS UX Series ultraportable notebooks

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC X101 hands-on

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ASUS Eee PC X101 runs MeeGo, costs only $200 (video hands-on!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 03:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusAsus Eee PC X101AsusEeePcX101breaking newscomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011eee pcEee PC X101EeePcEeePcX101hands-onmeegovideox101Mon, 30 May 2011 03:46:00 EST<![CDATA[CUPP PunkThis hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/cupp-punkthis-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/cupp-punkthis-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/cupp-punkthis-hands-on-video/#comments It's not the first time we're run into CUPP Computing's unique ability to blend the x86 and ARM platforms into one device -- at least in prototype form -- and just before the start of Computex 2011 here in Taipei we got a chance to experience the company's latest iteration called PunkThis. The product is meant to replace your computer's 2.5-inch SATA hard drive with a board featuring a complete ARM-based system along with a mini-PCIe socket -- the latter capable of accommodating a physically smaller SATA SSD to handle the missing storage for the x86 host. PunkThis is built around a Texas Instruments DM3730 1GHz ARM CPU with 512 MB of RAM and includes a WiFi radio, as well as connectors and cables to interface the board with existing video, audio, and USB facilities on the host computer (no soldering required).

The Asus Eee PC netbook we got to play with was running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but was lacking WiFi support. It ran perfectly alongside Windows 7 which was powered by the existing Atom processor. Switching OS-es is just a hotkey away, and battery life is supposedly doubled when the main x86 CPU is shut down and the only the daughter board is operational. PunkThis also provides two microSD card slots -- one for system storage used by the ARM-based OS (Android in this case), the other for mass storage visible to both environments (shared space). Pricing is supposed to remain below $200 and availability is expected in 8 weeks. That's pretty hardcore, but with a name like PunkThis would you expect anything less? Feast your eyes on our gallery and peek after the break for our hands-on video along with the obligatory PR.

Gallery: CUPP PunkThis hands-on

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CUPP PunkThis hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.5-inchAndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3ARMAsusAsus Eee PCAsusEeePcComputexComputex 2011Computex2011Cortex A8CortexA8CUPPEee PCEeePcGingerbreadGooglehands-onhard driveHardDriveHDDMicrosoftMicrosoft Windows 7MicrosoftWindows7mini PCIeMiniPcieNetbookOMAP 3730Omap3730Punk ThisPunkThisSSDvideoWindowsWindows 7Windows7Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Padfone shown off in proper brightness ahead of launch? (Update: new mockup)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/29/asus-padfone-shown-off-in-proper-brightness-ahead-of-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/29/asus-padfone-shown-off-in-proper-brightness-ahead-of-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/29/asus-padfone-shown-off-in-proper-brightness-ahead-of-launch/#comments We've already seen a glimpse of ASUS' "pad or phone" duo -- likely to be named Padfone -- hanging out in their latest teaser pic, and now thanks to the folks over at Notebook Italia, we can finally gaze at their much brighter, non-silhouette form. Despite the awkward cropping, the leaked product shot above echoes the same shape and set of Android soft keys as seen previously. Upon closer inspection, though, we believe that the newly-shown silver bar is just the phone's volume rocker, rather than a potential docking port. So how do the two physically bond together, if at all? Until tomorrow's launch event, your guess is just as good as ours.

Update: So here's our theory: the slide button ASUS teased in round one is probably for unlatching a cover on the back, which in turn houses the phone in a landscape docking bay underneath. We're basing this on the oddly positioned dent that could very well be an opening for the phone's camera, so the cover would either pop out on a hinge or be entirely removable. See our own rough mockup after the break.

Continue reading ASUS Padfone shown off in proper brightness ahead of launch? (Update: new mockup)

ASUS Padfone shown off in proper brightness ahead of launch? (Update: new mockup) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 May 2011 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PadFone. Well, as silly as it sounds, the name sure speaks for itself. Unearthed by our friends over at Pocketnow, this USPTO trademark document was filed by ASUS merely four days ago. Such timing suggests that this could very well be the final name of the company's eccentric "pad or phone" combo, which is to be unveiled at Computex next week. As expected, no specifics are detailed in this application, but it does mention "electronic pens for computer touch screens" -- possibly hinting that the PadFone will be compatible with N-Trig's DuoSense or similar stylus technology.

Alas, that's all we have for now until ASUS lifts the curtain on Monday, but let us point you to Notebook Italia's brilliant mock-up to quench your thirst for the time being -- we, too, suspect that the phone would slide onto the back of its companion tablet, hence the bump. That said, do bear in mind that this phone is already proven to be not as tacky looking, but is likely closer to a full-fledged Android handset. Anyhow, check out the artist's impressions after the break.

Update: Oh hey, remember Windows SideShow? Good times.

Continue reading ASUS 'PadFone' to be the final name of the phone-docking tablet?

ASUS 'PadFone' to be the final name of the phone-docking tablet? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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But the real meat here lies in the remaining image, which is scheduled to close the loop on the "Pad or Phone" teaser campaign this coming Sunday. What's new is merely the intriguing line "How about Both?" below the old text, accompanying the silhouette of what appear to be a large tablet and a smaller phone-like device. Could this mean ASUS is toying with the idea of an Atrix-like docking combo, except the lapdock is instead just a tablet? We could well be stretching here, but hey, ASUS does say it wants to "break the rules," right? Stay tuned as we'll find out more at Computex 2011 next week.

[Thanks, Anas A.]

Update: It should be noted that the phone-docking idea we're referring to is not related to the MeMO and MeMic duo -- look at the second pic closely and you'll see that the smaller device has four Android soft keys, whereas the MeMic has different buttons. Check out the close-up after the break.

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ASUS to unveil a phone-docking tablet at Computex? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 23:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 3.0Android3.0ASUSbreak the rulesBreakTheRulescellphoneComputexComputex 2011Computex2011dockdockinghoneycomblapdockleakmobile phoneMobilePhonephonerumorslatesmartphonetabletteaserThu, 26 May 2011 23:40:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Matrix GTX 580 and MARS II desktop graphics cards revealed, devour PCI slots]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/asus-matrix-gtx-580-and-mars-ii-desktop-graphics-cards-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/asus-matrix-gtx-580-and-mars-ii-desktop-graphics-cards-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/asus-matrix-gtx-580-and-mars-ii-desktop-graphics-cards-revealed/#comments ASUS Matrix GTX 580 With all the talk of ASUS's tablets recently it's easy to forget the company also dabbles in graphics cards, some large enough to blot out the sun. We've got some details on its latest contestants for your PC gaming dollar, the MARS II and Matrix GTX 580 (above), and you might have to buy a new case just squeeze these unwieldy pixel-pushers inside. The Matrix will come in two flavors -- standard and Platinum -- both with 1.5GB of RAM and an enormous dual-fan cooling solution that eats up a jaw-dropping three PCI slots. But, hey, it should afford you some serious overclocking headroom. Though we've yet to seen any pics of the MARS II, the 3GB, dual-GPU behemoth is bound to be even more massive -- we wouldn't be surprised if ASUS had to provide a breakout box for whatever cooler it strapped to those pair of GTX 580 cores. Prices and release dates are still up in the air, but we're sure all will be revealed during the official announcement at Computex. Check out the image after the break for more detailed specs.

[Thanks, Robert and Alexandre]

Continue reading ASUS Matrix GTX 580 and MARS II desktop graphics cards revealed, devour PCI slots

ASUS Matrix GTX 580 and MARS II desktop graphics cards revealed, devour PCI slots originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ASUSASUS MARS IIASUS Matrix GTX 580AsusMarsIiAsusMatrixGtx580computexdesktop graphicsDesktopGraphicsDirectCU IIDirectcuIidual gpuDualGpuGeForceGeForce GTX 580GeforceGtx580GPUgraphicsgraphics cardsGraphicsCardsGTXGTX 580Gtx580MARS IIMarsIiMatrixMatrix GTX 580Matrix GTX 580 platinumMatrixGtx580MatrixGtx580PlatinumNVIDIANVIDIA GeForceNvidiaGeforceWed, 25 May 2011 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS preparing an ultraslim Eee PC 'with a twist' for Computex]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/asus-preparing-an-ultraslim-eee-pc-with-a-twist-for-computex/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/asus-preparing-an-ultraslim-eee-pc-with-a-twist-for-computex/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/asus-preparing-an-ultraslim-eee-pc-with-a-twist-for-computex/#comments ASUS' week of merciless teasers continues today with a silhouette of what the company calls a "super-slim sensation [with] a twist." It's an Eee PC and there are no doubts about it being a netbook, but something about this evolutionary product won't be quite the same as on its predecessors. Notebook Italia has dug up the above image, which looks like a match for ASUS' shadow-obscured teaser and shows what may very well be the thinnest Eee PC we've yet seen. Last time ASUS was touting anything laptop-shaped that was quite so slim, it was the Neo smartbook prototype that never made it out of the labs, but this here cheese slicer looks very likely to be hitting the market shortly after Computex. Naturally, we'll be in Taipei getting the lowdown for you, whatever happens.

ASUS preparing an ultraslim Eee PC 'with a twist' for Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 06:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asuscomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011eee pcEeePclaptopleaknetbookpre-releaseslimteaseteaserthinthin and lightThinAndLightultraportableWed, 25 May 2011 06:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer's 10-inch Oak Trail tablet running Android 3.0 rumored for July delivery]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/acers-10-inch-oak-trail-tablet-running-android-3-0-rumored-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/acers-10-inch-oak-trail-tablet-running-android-3-0-rumored-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/acers-10-inch-oak-trail-tablet-running-android-3-0-rumored-for/#comments Paul Otellini already told us that we'd see new Android tablets running Intel silicon at Computex. Now DigiTimes is quoting loose-lipped upstream component makers who claim that Acer is set to launch its 10-inch Android 3.0 tablet built upon Intel's Oak Trail platform in July. Mind you that's the retail date, making the May 31st kickoff of Computex the perfect event to demonstrate the unARMed Android tablet for the first time in public. Of course, Acer was early with its Android-based netbook back in 2009 so it's no surprise to see the company with another Google first in 2011. And really, without a suitable Microsoft tablet OS available until 2012, you can bet that Intel's going to be pushing the Honeycomb port to x86 hard over the coming months with rigs from Lenovo and ASUS also tipped by DigiTimes. Oh, and for whatever it's worth, the Taiwanese rumor rag also says that Acer is "evaluating" an Oak Trail with MeeGo tablet. Which version, we wonder?

Acer's 10-inch Oak Trail tablet running Android 3.0 rumored for July delivery originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 06:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerandroidandroid 3.0Android3.0asuscomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011digitimeshoneycombintelintel androidintel tabletIntelAndroidIntelTabletmeegomeego tabletMeegoTabletoak trailOakTrailrumortabletz670Tue, 24 May 2011 06:19:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS gets Computex 2011 started early with a tablet teaser, asks us 'pad or phone?']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/asus-gets-computex-2011-started-early-with-a-tablet-teaser/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/asus-gets-computex-2011-started-early-with-a-tablet-teaser/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/asus-gets-computex-2011-started-early-with-a-tablet-teaser/#comments Oh ASUS, what are you up to now? The company that brought us the wildly popular Eee Pad Transformer has another new tablet brewing in its design labs, which we're promised we'll get to witness for the first time at Computex 2011. Until then, we've been provided with a trio of images to pore over and get the guessing games going. The slate device, whose size and software remain unspecified, is said to feature a bump (above left) and a clip (above right), though there are no explanations given about the function of either. You may see both images in their full size after the break, along with a teaser image from ASUS' Facebook page with the slogan "break the rules: pad or phone?" stood in front of a tablet silhouette. That provides plenty of clues for aspiring Sherlocks out there, but little concrete knowledge. Ah well, Computex is just a week away.

Continue reading ASUS gets Computex 2011 started early with a tablet teaser, asks us 'pad or phone?'

ASUS gets Computex 2011 started early with a tablet teaser, asks us 'pad or phone?' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 04:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011asusbumpclipcomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011designhintshapeslatetabletteaseteaserMon, 23 May 2011 04:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Will a $200 ASUS Eee PC finally ship with Google's help?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/17/will-a-200-asus-eee-pc-finally-ship-with-googles-help/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/17/will-a-200-asus-eee-pc-finally-ship-with-googles-help/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/17/will-a-200-asus-eee-pc-finally-ship-with-googles-help/#commentsAs hard as it tried, ASUS never could get its Eee PC prices down to $200 MSRP as promised way back in 2007 -- a time when Intel-based netbooks still shipped with Linux distros and "tablet PCs" ran a Microsoft OS. Fast forward to today and netbooks are being kicked to the curb for ARM-based tablets running smartphone operating systems. To compete, ASUS, a company that's become synonymous with netbooks, is planning to ship an unsubsidized $200 to $250 netbook running Android 3.0 or Chrome OS in June. According to DigiTimes sources, anyway, who tend to be pretty accurate with regard to Taiwanese companies. If true then expect to see it announced at Computex which kicks off in Taiwan on May 31st.

Will a $200 ASUS Eee PC finally ship with Google's help? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Taipei's been far too kind to us Westerners, and with Computex drawing to a close here on this side of the world, we can't help but pull ourselves together for a moment and look back at the trade show that was. It's been a fairly wild week in news, in large part thanks to the smorgasbord of tablets that have surfaced for the first time during the 30th running of this great event. Both Intel and Microsoft dropped bombshells on the tech world this week, with ASUS, iiView and even the xpPhone making bigger-than-life impressions. If you missed any of the blow-by-blow action over the past week, we'll work on forgiving you, and while you can relive the memories by visiting the links below, you simply can't move on with your life without living vicariously through us during our trip to the one and only Windows 7-themed '100 Seafood' restaurant. So long, Taiwan -- we'll be back before you know it.

Major news / product releases: Hands-on / previews: Everything else: After all of that, we're still just skimming the surface. For the full monty, be sure to check out our Engadget Computex 2010 landing page right here.

A huge, huge thanks goes out to Andy Yang for his invaluable translation skills and all-around amazingness during the show. Another major thank you to the entire Engadget Chinese team for their hospitality and kindness. One final thank you to the nation of Taiwan and city of Taipei -- without you, the world would be far less awesome.

Computex 2010 wrap-up: tablets, a Windows 7 eatery, and a few more tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1015T hands-on at Computex 2010

Continue reading ASUS Eee PC 1015T strolls into Computex with AMD V105... we think

ASUS Eee PC 1015T strolls into Computex with AMD V105... we think originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdASUScomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010eeeeee pcEee PC 1015TEeePcEeePc1015timpressionsneonetbookpreviewv105videoSun, 06 Jun 2010 08:23:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS demos Immensity X58 Hydra mainboard with integrated ATI Radeon HD 5770 GPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/05/asus-demos-immensity-x58-hydra-mainboard-with-integrated-ati-rad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/05/asus-demos-immensity-x58-hydra-mainboard-with-integrated-ati-rad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/05/asus-demos-immensity-x58-hydra-mainboard-with-integrated-ati-rad/#comments ASUS had a fairly big showing here at Computex, and while mobile computing was obviously the highlight of the show, the desktop gamers were thrown a bone with this gem. Dubbed Immensity, this concept X58 mainboard has plenty of room for an ultra-speedy Core i7 processor, but what makes this one unique is the built-in GPU. Nah, it's not some lame-o integrated chip that chokes up when playing back 480p versions of last night's Glee -- it's a full-fledged ATI Radeon HD 5770. Thankfully for you, that's not where the fun ends. There's also an integrated Lucid Hydra chip fused onto the PCB, which means that you're free to slap another pair of PCIe-based GPUs in and get a three-way CrossFireX setup going. Representatives at the booth were fairly confident that the concept would turn commercial by the end of this year (or early 2011 at worst), though they're still trying to hammer down what exactly the final GPU will be. We're sure there's a good bit of "dealing with thermals" going on in the labs, but here's hoping ASUS really can pull this off and change the way we think about IGPs. Have a look at the monster below, and try your best to not get those hopes too high.

Gallery: ASUS Immensity X58 concept motherboard hands-on at Computex 2010

ASUS demos Immensity X58 Hydra mainboard with integrated ATI Radeon HD 5770 GPU originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdasusatiati radeon hd 5770AtiRadeonHd5770computexcomputex 2010Computex2010conceptcore i7CoreI7gpuhydraimmensitylucidmainboardradeonX58Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS EPad: like the EeePad, but with less ecstasy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/asus-epad-like-the-eeepad-but-with-less-ecstasy/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/asus-epad-like-the-eeepad-but-with-less-ecstasy/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/asus-epad-like-the-eeepad-but-with-less-ecstasy/#comments Well, isn't this typical ASUS. Yet another Eee Pad, or this time an 'EPad' as the placard says, has shown up on the Computex show floor. While the company introduced two Eee Pads at its press conference earlier this week -- the 10-inch EP101TC with NVIDIA Tegra 2 / Windows Embedded Compact 7 and the 12-inch EP121 with Intel / Windows 7 -- this new 10-inch version has popped up running Windows 7 at the Intel booth. We'd be lying if we said we knew what was going on here, but to us it looks like ASUS shot out a working Windows 7 model -- perhaps just to have a functioning device to display on the show floor. There's no telling if it's being powered by Intel's Atom Moorestown platform or a current Menlow Z Series CPU, but the design looks very similar to that of the EP101TC. We've sent off an inquiry to ASUS' PR team, but you'll still want to check out the video after the break of a very slim slate and real live "booth babe."

Continue reading ASUS EPad: like the EeePad, but with less ecstasy

ASUS EPad: like the EeePad, but with less ecstasy originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusASUS EeepadASUS EPadAsusEeepadAsusEpadatomcomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010design referenceDesignReferenceeee padEeePadEPadmenlowmicrosoftprototypetabletvideowindows 7Windows7Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:14:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS debuts WirelessHD-equipped G73JW and G53 laptops, we go eyes-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/asus-debuts-wirelesshd-equipped-g73jw-and-g53-laptops-we-go-eye/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/asus-debuts-wirelesshd-equipped-g73jw-and-g53-laptops-we-go-eye/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/asus-debuts-wirelesshd-equipped-g73jw-and-g53-laptops-we-go-eye/#comments We already took a closer look at ASUS' minty fresh ROG G53 gaming laptop earlier in the week, but it was the outfit's 17-inch version (the G73JW, predictably) used to showcase a new partnership with SiBEAM. The aforesaid rigs are the world's first laptops to integrate SiBEAM's 60GHz WirelessHD technology, essentially doing exactly what Intel's WiDi does. For those unfamiliar with either technology, it enables the laptop to beam 1080p content directly to a receiver box (that tube you see above, which will be attached via HDMI in theory) from up to 30 meters away. Both machines are slated to be slinging HD sans cabling this Fall, though pricing for the upgraded beasts wasn't available just yet. Still, we were treated to a demonstration over at the outfit's Computex booth, and while it was dangerously close to the receiver, HD content still was streaming without a hitch. Granted, we've seen nothing but great things from other WirelessHD applications in the past, but it's still lovely to see it humming along so nicely within a full-fledged computer. Have a look yourself just past the break.

Gallery: ASUS G73JW WirelessHD laptop at Computex 2010

Continue reading ASUS debuts WirelessHD-equipped G73JW and G53 laptops, we go eyes-on

ASUS debuts WirelessHD-equipped G73JW and G53 laptops, we go eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>60ghzasuscomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010demoengadget videoEngadgetVideoG53G73G73JWlaptoprepublic of gamersRepublicOfGamersRoGsibeamsibeam wirelesshdSibeamWirelesshdvideowirelessHDThu, 03 Jun 2010 12:52:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA shows 16 new Optimus laptops at Computex, teases GTX 460M GPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/nvidia-shows-16-new-optimus-laptops-at-computex-teases-460m-gpu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/nvidia-shows-16-new-optimus-laptops-at-computex-teases-460m-gpu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/nvidia-shows-16-new-optimus-laptops-at-computex-teases-460m-gpu/#comments Just in case you were wondering where and when you might get a taste of the Optimus elixir, NVIDIA has handed us a detailed list of Computex debutants that will be taking the graphics switching technology with them to retail. A total of sixteen new Optimus machines are on show in Taipei, and although ASUS is still the biggest purveyor (with six SKUs, not counting previously announced products), Lenovo and Acer have also jumped on board, with the IdeaPad Y460 and a pair of Packard Bell EasyNotes, respectively. Notably, the FX700 above from MSI is marked as using an "unannounced" next-gen graphics chip, which we suspect might be the GTX 460M, a mobile GPU that NVIDIA is showing, but not talking about yet. Guess that'll be slotting in just below the recently unveiled GTX 480M. We've got pictorial evidence of the 460M's existence after the break, along with the full list of new Optimus-ized machines, which you can also scope out in the gallery below.

Gallery: NVIDIA Optimus at Computex 2010

Continue reading NVIDIA shows 16 new Optimus laptops at Computex, teases GTX 460M GPU

NVIDIA shows 16 new Optimus laptops at Computex, teases GTX 460M GPU originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>310m335m460masuscompalcomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010fx700gaminggatewaygeforcegeforce 310mgeforce 330mgeforce 335mgeforce 460mGeforce310mGeforce330mGeforce335mGeforce460mgraphics switchingGraphicsSwitchingGTX 460MGtx460mhaierhaseelaptopslenovolenovo y460LenovoY460mobile gamingmobile gpumobile graphicsMobileGamingMobileGpuMobileGraphicsmsimsi fx700MsiFx700nvidianvidia optimusNvidiaOptimusoptimuspackard bellPackardBelly460Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:05:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS showcases ROG CG8490 gaming desktop: Core i7-980X, dual OC'd Radeon HD 5870s]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-showcases-rog-cg8490-gaming-desktop-core-i7-980x-dual-oc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-showcases-rog-cg8490-gaming-desktop-core-i7-980x-dual-oc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-showcases-rog-cg8490-gaming-desktop-core-i7-980x-dual-oc/#comments ASUS' ARES line of gaming PCs has been kicking for a few years now, but regardless of how many iterations we see, we're still a wee bit terrified when approaching a chassis this gargantuan. Just after the outfit's press conference in Taipei, we daintily hurried over to the newest member of the family in order to snag a few shots and get the low-down on what users could expect when it ships between now and next century. Aesthetically, we're told that the CG8490 was inspired by "ancient and modern armor of both Eastern and Western cultures," likely a politically correct statement with no actual meaning. Regardless, this monster can overclock itself by as much as 20 percent without boiling over, and the six-core Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition CPU is suited for slicing up even the most complex of tasks. There's also 12GB of DDR3 memory, 2TB of hard drive space, a standard DVD burner and a pair of overclocked ATI Radeon HD 5870 GPUs to handle DirectX 11 and Eyefinity duties. Mum's the word on a price or release date, but we're going with "too much" and "not soon enough."

Oh, and be sure to peek the limited edition ARES GPU as well as the company's Rampage III Extreme motherboard in the gallery below.

Gallery: ASUS ROG CG8490 gaming desktop at Computex 2010


Gallery: ASUS ARES GPU and ROG Rampage III Extreme motherboard

Continue reading ASUS showcases ROG CG8490 gaming desktop: Core i7-980X, dual OC'd Radeon HD 5870s

ASUS showcases ROG CG8490 gaming desktop: Core i7-980X, dual OC'd Radeon HD 5870s originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5870ARESasusaticomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010conceptdesigndesktopdesktop pcDesktopPcgaming desktopGamingDesktophands-onImmensitylimited editionLimitedEditionmainboardmotherboardpcradeonRampage III ExtremeRampageIiiExtremerogtowerMon, 31 May 2010 19:11:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS launches netbook App Store eying a MeeGo future]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-launches-netbook-app-store-eying-a-meego-future/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-launches-netbook-app-store-eying-a-meego-future/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-launches-netbook-app-store-eying-a-meego-future/#comments ASUS didn't make much of a fuss over it, but its ASUS-branded App Store for netbooks did launch today. Not much to get excited about unless you're already pumped by Intel's AppUp store at the heart of ASUS' offering. The best part might be the announced MeeGo support, whenever the Intel / Nokia OS mashup is ready. Just what the world needs: an EeeMee, right Mr. Anderson?

ASUS launches netbook App Store eying a MeeGo future originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>app storeAppStoreappupasuscomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010intelmeegonetbooknokiawindowsMon, 31 May 2010 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS debuts 15.6-inch ROG G53 3D gaming laptop at Computex]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-debuts-15-6-inch-rog-g53-3d-gaming-laptop-at-computex/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-debuts-15-6-inch-rog-g53-3d-gaming-laptop-at-computex/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-debuts-15-6-inch-rog-g53-3d-gaming-laptop-at-computex/#comments Hope you're not burned out on ASUS introductions yet, 'cause they're far from over. During the outfit's Computex press conference, a new multimedia monster was unveiled in the ROG G53. ASUS didn't bother sharing too many specifications, but that didn't stop us from hunting down a placard with the deets we were craving. Whenever the company decides to ship it, it'll be available with Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 options, up to 16GB of DDR3 memory on the quad-core machines (8GB of DDR3 on the dual-core rigs), a LED-backlit "HD" display, NVIDIA "Enthusiast" graphics, room for a pair of hard drives (or an SSD / HDD combo system), an optional Blu-ray drive, USB 3.0 ports and an HDMI 1.4 port for piping those 3D signals to your 3D HDTV. Per usual, there's no mention of a price tag, but hopefully we'll be clued in sooner rather than later.

Update: Two other gaming lappies were slipped in today by ASUS: the 17.3-inch G73Jw and G51 3D, neither of which have their specs sheets in public view.

Gallery: ASUS ROG G53 at Computex 2010

ASUS debuts 15.6-inch ROG G53 3D gaming laptop at Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d vision3dVisionasuscomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010core i7CoreI7g51g51 3dG513dG53G73Jwgaming laptopGamingLaptophdmi 1.4Hdmi1.4intellaptopmultimedia laptopMultimediaLaptopROGMon, 31 May 2010 06:44:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Tablet preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-eee-tablet-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-eee-tablet-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-eee-tablet-preview/#comments Alright, stick with us here. For some reason, ASUS decided it best to name its freshest e-reader the Eee Tablet, while its downright magical tablet goes by Eee Pad. Got all that? Good. The Eee Tablet (again, not to be confused with the Eee Pad tablet) is half e-reader, half note taker, and it's an interesting twist on a played product category. We took a few precious minutes to experiment with the device here on the Computex show floor, and overall, we like what we're seeing. Gone is the painfully slow E-Ink page refresh that Kindle owners are so accustomed to, with this particular LCD proving deliciously quick at changing screens. The only hang-up comes when you attempt to flip through too many pages, too fast -- we managed to harness a loading wheel on two occasions, both of which took around six or eight seconds to vanish and the next page to finally appear. We also confirmed that the screen only works with the included stylus, much like pen-enabled Wacom tablets. That said, the bundled stylus was perfectly weighted, and the Eee Tablet responded well to our doodling. Speaking of weight, the model shown here in Taipei was shockingly heavy (at least iPad-level heavy), while the 10-inch EP101TC was markedly less hefty. Enough chatter -- have a look at our hands-on video just past the break.

Gallery: ASUS Eee Tablet hands-on at Computex 2010

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ASUS Eee Tablet preview originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 06:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus eee tabletAsusEeeTabletcomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010e booke book readere bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersebook readerEBookReadereeeeee tabletEeeNoteEeeNoteEa800EeeTabletengadget videoEngadgetVideoereaderhands-onimpressionslcdnote takingnotepadnotesNoteTakingpreviewvideoMon, 31 May 2010 06:16:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Pad EP101TC and EP121 preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-eee-pad-ep101tc-and-ep121-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-eee-pad-ep101tc-and-ep121-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/31/asus-eee-pad-ep101tc-and-ep121-hands-on/#comments At long last, the ASUS Eee Pads have arrived, but unfortunately they're just not working the way we've been imagining for all these months. We got a few minutes to toy around with the 10-inch EP101TC and 12-inch EP121, but both were barely working. And "barely" is being gracious. We can tell you that both models are incredibly well built -- they've got aluminum edges and matte back covers -- and neither was particularly heavy. The EP121 wasn't booting at all, but it was being shown off with a super sleek keyboard docking station, which will be used to turn the tablet into an ultraportable laptop of sorts. An NVIDIA Tegra-powered EP101TC was powering on, but its Windows Embedded Compact 7-based interface was still noticeably buggy, and the touchscreen quite unresponsive. The UI certainly looked attractive enough, and our swipe motions across the capacitive touchscreen were handled admirably, but ASUS definitely has a ways to go in terms of functionality. We wish we had more impressions to share, but it looks as if we'll have to wait for a less half-baked iteration to really dive in. 'Til then, feel free to peruse the gallery below and peek the video just beyond the break.

Gallery: ASUS Eee Pad hands-on at Computex 2010

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ASUS Eee Pad EP101TC and EP121 preview originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 05:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kicking things off was the ASUS G51Jx-EE, a 3D-ready laptop that cuts out the IR emitter and relies on NVIDIA's 3D Vision active shutter glasses. Secondly, the Eee Top ET2400 provides similar capabilities on an all-in-one desktop (you know, for bedroom movie watchers). Finally, the CD5390 tower was hailed as the "world's most powerful gaming solution," equipped with a GeForce GTX 480 GPU and out-of-the-box support for a trio of 3D LCDs. Sadly, no further details on any of these rigs were shared, but we're hoping to hear more during ASUS' own presser.

Update: We've learned that the Eee Top ET2400 will roll with USB 3.0 support and a 23.6-inch LCD, but the other machines are still shrouded in mystery. We'll be scraping the show floor to find out what we can.

Gallery: NVIDIA / ASUS 3D PC launch lineup at Computex 2010

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NVIDIA ushers in the '3D PC' with ASUS G51Jx-EE, Eee Top ET2400 and CD5390 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 04:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't call it the Eee Pad, this is ASUS' Eee Tablet -- a digital notebook with a 2,450 dpi touchscreen and lickity quick 0.1 second page turns on a backlight-less TFT-LCD offering 64-levels of grey. As such, ASUS is calling its Eee Tablet one of the world's most accurate and sensitive note taking devices available. The other being paper and pencil of course. While the Eee Tablet will serve up texts and ebooks for reading just fine, ASUS is really pushing the note taking feature with built-in notepad templates and the ability to store, sort, tag, and annotate your notes on the fly. It comes packing a MicroSD slot and 2 megapixel camera for snapping lecture slides which students or professionals can then annotate and then sync back to a PC over USB. Battery life? 10 hours -- so yeah, it's not E-Ink... but then again it's not E-Ink.

Update: Uh, ok, we've received clarification here at Computex. Apparently, when ASUS says "a 2450 dpi touch resolution screen" they actually mean a 2,450 dpi input sensitivity. In other words, annotations probably will feel like writing on paper, or an 8-inch 1024 x 768 pixel panel, anyway.

Update 2: We've just been told to expect the Eee Tablet to cost somewhere between $199 and $299 of the green stuff when it launches sometime in September.

Update 3: Lookie here -- we've got a hands-on preview up, video and all.

Gallery: ASUS Eee Tablet unveil Computex 2010

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ASUS Eee Tablet: a notepad with impressive 2450 dpi touchscreen sensitivity (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 03:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: ASUS has given us a $399 to $499 price range for the Eee Pads, but don't start salivating just yet. We were also told that the Eee Pad won't be out until the first quarter of 2011.

Update 2: As promised, we've now got a preview of both devices, which you'll find right here.

Gallery: Jerry Shen Computex ASUS Eee Pad announcement

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ASUS Eee Pad official: Intel CULV processors, Windows 7, and a 10-hour battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 03:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Four more major laptop manufacturers will use NVIDIA Optimus by the fall originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 17:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a while since an ASRock piqued our interest (though we do love that name). That said, we are getting close to Computex, so we've been expecting to hear from a few old friends over the next week or so. For instance, TweakTown has just got a peek at ASRock's new Vision 3D HTPC and we must admit it's a pretty solid looking piece of kit. Inside its glossy aluminum housing one rests an Intel Core mobile processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GPU for 3D Vision graphics support, and a quick trip around the case finds four USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI 1.4 port, dual-link DVI, 7.1 audio, and a Blu-ray drive. If you're a 3D TV nut, however, you'll have to shell out extra for NVIDIA's 3D Vision kit (with glasses an appropriate software). No price yet, but they're aiming for a July street date. Video after the break.

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ASRock Vision 3D HTPC sports Intel Core processor and USB 3, but you'll have to buy your own glasses (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS CEO: netbooks will outsell tablets, Eee Pad to run 'Microsoft software' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We have more details on that impending Eee Pad for y'inz. Interested? Of course you are! Speaking at a conference in Taiwan, Asustek Computer chairman Jerry Shen recently announced that the device will get its official introduction at Computex 2010, the first week of June. With any luck, the thing will hit retail channels the third quarter of this year -- possibly as early as July, a DigiTimes' source reports. Shen said that the device is meant to be all the things that the iPad is not: expect Google Android, USB, an integrated webcam, and Flash, for starters. The aforementioned source went on to state that, after wireless provider subsidies are taken into effect, the thing should cost around $15,000-16,000 TD (or about $480-510).

Android Eee Pad to debut in June, could ship as early as July originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: JKKMobile linked us to a video he shot of an ASUS concept tablet running Android on Tegra 2 at CES. Somehow we missed it... we blame the Waveface.

ASUS' Tegra-powered Eee Pad tablet to make sub-$500 Computex debut? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you fully prepared to live in one company's most likely inaccurate and yet still totally awesome vision of the future? If not, check out the video after the break. ASUS tossed together its ideas into a "Seamless Experience" showing at its Computex 2009 booth. Apparently the future involves a lot of interactive countertops -- a sort of pervasive Surface-lite, which presents interactive, relevant info for objects placed on it. The tech also facilitates interaction between devices placed near each other, and can even capture data from a plain ol' piece of paper and integrate it into the system. Sure, it's been shown before, but we're sure once enough companies come up with this idea independently they'll be able to form two warring factions and fend off consumer adoption with a format war for years to come.

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ASUS 'Seamless Experience' is the best conception of the future we've seen in the past five minutes originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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
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Swiveling ASUS Eee PC T91 does multitouch in Windows 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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