Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget 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/<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Pad MeMO ME171, ME370T and high-end Transformer Prime TF700T revealed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/asus-eee-pad-memo-me171-me370t-and-high-end-transformer-prime-t/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/asus-eee-pad-memo-me171-me370t-and-high-end-transformer-prime-t/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/asus-eee-pad-memo-me171-me370t-and-high-end-transformer-prime-t/#comments Flustered with the original Transformer Prime you just purchased? We'd advise you to have a seat. ASUS just took the wraps off an all new Transformer Prime (the TF700T) here at CES, which is presumably designed to rival Acer's newly-announced Iconia Tab A700. Notably, this guy won't be an outright replacement for the existing TF201 model; it's simply an upmarket alternative for those tired of the same specs over and over again. Speaking of, let's dive under the hood of this one, shall we? It's a 10.1-incher with NVIDIA's Tegra 3 within (1.3GHz quad-core Cortex A9), a Super IPS+ / Gorilla Glass 10.1-inch display with a downright silly 1,920 x 1,200 resolution (watch out, Lenovo!) and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage space. There's also an 8 megapixel rear camera / 2 megapixel front-facing cam, support for 1080p playback, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a micro-HDMI port, microSD card reader, a 25WHr Lithium-Polymer battery and a chassis that weighs just over a pound. It'll ship with Android 4.0.1 onboard (yeah, that's Ice Cream Sandwich), and will be compatible with the exact same keyboard dock as the existing Prime. Needless to say, ASUS is aiming for the stars with a build sheet like this, and the $599 to $699 retail price points enable you to know it. It'll land next quarter here in North America, and no, there's no GPS functionality listed on the spec sheet after the break; though we've been informed that this new Prime will come with a new back panel design (pictured after the break) that should enhance WiFi, BT and GPS performance.

Moving onto more diminutive offerings, the Eee Pad MeMO (ME171) that we saw months ago is getting a formal reveal here in Las Vegas, boasting a 7-inch WXGA (1,280 x 800) IPS capacitive touchpanel, a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm 8260 processor, a gigabyte of memory, 16GB / 32GB of storage, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a 1.2 megapixel front / 5 megapixel rear camera (with 1080p recording), an A-GPS sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor and a micro-USB port. There's a 4,400mAh Li-polymer battery reportedly good for some 8.5 hours of video playback, and it'll be Android 4.0.1 running the show. The unit checks in with dimensions of 7.8- x 4.6- x 0.50-inches (and a weight of 14.2 ounces), and while mum's the word on price (sadly), it'll supposedly ship in Q2 to North American adobes.

Gallery: ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF700T hands-on


Gallery: Asus Eee Pad MeMO 171


Gallery: Asus Eee Pad MeMO 370T

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ASUS Eee Pad MeMO ME171, ME370T and high-end Transformer Prime TF700T revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.1-inch1080p171androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletasusASUS Eee Pad MeMO ME370TAsusEeePadMemoMe370tcesces 2012Ces2012cortex a9CortexA9eeeeee padeee pad memoEeePadEeePadMemogorilla glassGorillaGlasshands-onME171memonvidia ionnvidia tegranvidia tegra 3NvidiaIonNvidiaTegraNvidiaTegra3slatesuper ips plussuper ips+SuperIps+SuperIpsPlustablettegra 3Tegra3TF201TF700Ttransformertransformer primeTransformer Prime TF700TTransformerPrimeTransformerPrimeTf700tMon, 09 Jan 2012 12:44:00 EST<![CDATA[7-inch ASUS Eee Memo Pad gets leaked, 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon inside]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/7-inch-asus-eee-memo-pad-gets-leaked-1-2ghz-dual-core-snapdrago/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/7-inch-asus-eee-memo-pad-gets-leaked-1-2ghz-dual-core-snapdrago/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/7-inch-asus-eee-memo-pad-gets-leaked-1-2ghz-dual-core-snapdrago/#comments The ASUS news, it just keeps on flowin'. Shortly after getting a sneak peek at the Eee PC Flare, in flies yet another leaked image of yet another leaked ASUS product. This go 'round, we're looking at what's purportedly the 7-inch Eee Memo Pad, a handy little fellow that we've actually heard about before. We're told that it'll ship with a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 16GB to 64GB of internal storage space, built-in 3G, WiFi and a 1,280 x 800 screen resolution, and it's apt to be revisited at CES 2012 before launching as an Asia-only product later in the year. It's hard to say what edition of Android will pop up when this is formally unveiled next week at CES, but we're guessing that it'll stick its tongue out at the long-awaited Padfone as it's introduced, regardless.

7-inch ASUS Eee Memo Pad gets leaked, 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon inside originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-inchandroidandroid tabletAndroidTabletasuscesces 2012Ces2012eeeeee memo padeee padEeeMemoPadEeePadleakleakedmemo padMemoPadpadfonequalcommrumorrumoredrumorssnapdragontablettablet pcTabletPcMon, 02 Jan 2012 11:11:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC Flare leaked ahead of CES, AMD and Intel models promised]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/asus-eee-pc-flare-leaked-ahead-of-ces-amd-and-intel-models-prom/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/asus-eee-pc-flare-leaked-ahead-of-ces-amd-and-intel-models-prom/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/asus-eee-pc-flare-leaked-ahead-of-ces-amd-and-intel-models-prom/#comments Choosing is hard. And in the case of ASUS' forthcoming netbook line, totally not necessary. Just days after Intel snuck out details surrounding the next generation of its Atom line, out flows shots and information about what'll undoubtedly be one of the first next-gen netbooks to use 'em. The Eee PC Flare line is expected to supplant the long-standing Seashell range at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, with a smattering of models to be lining ASUS' booth. Outside of lively, sleeker exteriors, we're told to expect models with the new N2600 and N2800 Atom CPU line, a 12-incher powered by AMD's Fusion APU line and the token chiclet-style keyboard that we've all grown used to. It's also possible that we'll see revised 10-inchers alongside the big boys, with the 1225B, 1225C, 1025C and 1025CE named in particular. Naturally, we'll be bringing you more as we get it. Oh, and "netbooks are back, baby!"

ASUS Eee PC Flare leaked ahead of CES, AMD and Intel models promised originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10251225B1225Camdamd fusionAmdFusionasusatomatom n2600atom n2800AtomN2600AtomN2800cedar trailCedarTrailcesces 2012Ces2012eeeeee pcEee PC 1025eee pc flareEeePcEeePc1025EeePcFlareflarefusionintellaptopleakleakedleaksn2600n2800notebookrumorrumoredMon, 02 Jan 2012 10:06:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC X101 now available for pre-order at CDW and Amazon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/asus-eee-pc-x101-now-available-for-pre-order-at-cdw-and-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/asus-eee-pc-x101-now-available-for-pre-order-at-cdw-and-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/asus-eee-pc-x101-now-available-for-pre-order-at-cdw-and-amazon/#comments We've been waiting for ASUS to launch its Eee PC X101 for the better part of a year, and it looks like the wait is almost over. The slim, MeeGo-running netbook has popped up on two online retailers' sites with price tags just above the company's promised $199 positioning. Despite earlier rumors of a July launch, the ultraportable has managed to slip through the cracks of summer, and most likely will debut this fall -- although, no official release has been mentioned. If you're eager to get your pre-order on for this single-core 1.33GHz Atom N435 netbook, you can snag it at Amazon for $227, or CDW for a more attractive $210. Those holding out hope for its pricier, Windows 7 brother -- the X101H -- will just have to sit this one out.

[Thanks, Andrew]

ASUS Eee PC X101 now available for pre-order at CDW and Amazon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.1 inch10.1-inch10.1InchASUSAsustekatomEeeEee PCEee PC X101Eee PC X101HEeePcEeePcX101EeePcX101hintelintel atomIntelAtomlaptopmeegominipostnetbooknetbooksnotebookpreorderultraportableultraportablesX101Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Asus Eee Pad Slider up for pre-order at Amazon, starting at $480]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/asus-eee-pad-slider-up-for-pre-order-at-amazon-starting-at-480/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/asus-eee-pad-slider-up-for-pre-order-at-amazon-starting-at-480/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/asus-eee-pad-slider-up-for-pre-order-at-amazon-starting-at-480/#comments Still no official launch date for Asus's funny-looking 10.1-inch hybrid, but we've already seen evidence of a September release and now there's a whole drum-roll of pre-order pages up at Amazon. You're looking at $580 for the 32GB model in white or mocha, or $100 less if you settle for the 16GB variant and cram the rest of your digital possessions onto microSD or -- yes indeedy -- some USB 2.0 external storage. Needless to say, all shades come with the same Tegra 2 processor, Honeycomb 3.2, 1GB of RAM, Mini HDMI out, a 5MP rear camera and 1.2MP front-facer. At this point, all these sliders need to do is turn up.

Update: Looks like Amazon pulled those pages and spoiled our fun.

[Thanks, Peter]

Asus Eee Pad Slider up for pre-order at Amazon, starting at $480 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidAndroid 3.2android tabletAndroid3.2AndroidTabletAsusasus eee pad sliderasus eee sliderASUS web storageAsusEeePadSliderAsusEeeSliderAsusWebStorageeeeeee padeee pad slidereee sliderEeePadEeePadSliderEeeSlidergoogle andrGoogleAndrhoneycombhoneycomb 3.2Honeycomb3.2sliderusb 2.0usb hostusb portUsb2.0UsbHostUsbPortMon, 12 Sep 2011 15:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best wireless keyboard for tablet use?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/20/ask-engadget-best-wireless-keyboard-for-tablet-use/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/20/ask-engadget-best-wireless-keyboard-for-tablet-use/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/20/ask-engadget-best-wireless-keyboard-for-tablet-use/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Pete, who reckons a tablet + keyboard combo will be best for his future note-taking. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I will be attending college next year and figured that getting a tablet + keyboard combination to take to class instead of a netbook or small laptop would be a better idea. I was looking into getting the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, but my grandparents gave me an iPad 2 as a graduation present. A friend of mine is considering getting the Transformer, but doesn't want to pay $150 for a keyboard dock. Both of us will be using our tablets for essentially the same purpose and we were both wondering what the best wireless keyboard was for a tablet. Thanks!"

We've definitely tested our fair share of tablet-focused keyboards, but none of 'em have actually struck us as ideal. The newly-released Lenovo Folio case is a gem, but alas, only functions with the ThinkPad Tablet. So, bright minds -- any ideas for Pete and his pal? Drop 'em in comments below.

Ask Engadget: best wireless keyboard for tablet use? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesaccessoryaskask engadgetAskEngadgetasuseeeeee padEee Pad TransformerEeePadEeePadTransformerkeyboardPeripheralperipheralstablettablet keyboardTabletKeyboardtransformerSat, 20 Aug 2011 22:19:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Pad Slider shows off its specs, may launch in September]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/asus-eee-pad-slider-shows-off-its-specs-may-launch-in-september/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/asus-eee-pad-slider-shows-off-its-specs-may-launch-in-september/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/14/asus-eee-pad-slider-shows-off-its-specs-may-launch-in-september/#comments ASUS' Eee Pad Slider is fast becoming just as mythical as the flying horse the company's named after. We've had several encounters with potential release windows for the slate, only to see it continually creep back into fall. Well, judging by a recent report from Notebook Italia and the tab's new product page, it looks like we may actually see a September launch for the 10.1-incher -- in Italy. Contrary to prior rumors, the company will be offering the Slider in two storage configurations -- 16GB and 32GB at potential €479 and €599 price points overseas, while $400 and $550 models should hit the US. We've also got a slew of official specs for the Honeycomb-based device, which should ship with Android 3.1 installed, with a promised 3.2 upgrade to follow. The QWERTYfied tablet packs a 1280 x 800 WXGA display, dual-core 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of memory, 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera, 5 megapixel rear-facing camera, USB 2.0, mini-HDMI, microSD card reader, WiFi and Bluetooth. The company's also thrown in one year of "unlimited ASUS Web Storage" for your cloud computing needs. Will the electronics maker finally commit to a concrete launch for the Slider? We'll find out in a month's time.

ASUS Eee Pad Slider shows off its specs, may launch in September originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 3.0android 3.1Android 3.2android tabletAndroid3.0Android3.1Android3.2AndroidTabletasusasus eee sliderASUS web storageAsusEeeSliderAsusWebStorageeeeEee Pad Slidereee sliderEeePadSliderEeeSlidergoogle androidGoogleAndroidhoneycombHoneycomb tabletHoneycombTabletItalyNVIDIA Tegra 2NvidiaTegra2QWERTYqwerty sliderQwertySliderslateSlidertabletvideoWXGASun, 14 Aug 2011 11:16:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/07/how-would-you-change-asus-eee-pad-transformer/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/07/how-would-you-change-asus-eee-pad-transformer/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/07/how-would-you-change-asus-eee-pad-transformer/#comments It arrived but a few months ago, and already ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer has been eclipsed by quite a few of its Android-toting brethren. That said, it's still one of the most uniquely designed Android slates on the market, and those who believe in it seem to be unshakably loyal. If we had to guess, we'd say ASUS is already well on its way to conjuring up the second generation of this here tablet, and we'd love for you to telepathically send over a few tips on how to do it best. Or, you know, drop your suggestions in comments. Would you up the screen resolution? Change the aspect ratio? Tweak the matching dock? Tone down that glossy finish? The floor's yours.

How would you change ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletasuseeeEee PadEee Pad TransformerEeePadEeePadTransformerhow would you changeHowWouldYouChangehwyctabletTransformerSun, 07 Aug 2011 22:33:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS' MeeGo-flavored Eee PC X101H goes under the FCC's knife]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/asus-meego-flavored-eee-pc-x101h-goes-under-the-fccs-knife/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/asus-meego-flavored-eee-pc-x101h-goes-under-the-fccs-knife/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/asus-meego-flavored-eee-pc-x101h-goes-under-the-fccs-knife/#comments Back when we introduced you to the MeeGo-packing ASUS Eee PC X101, we noted that its brother, the X101H, would also be available, albeit with Windows 7 onboard. Well, the X101H has just made its way through the FCC and it looks like ASUS has decided to ditch the brother-from-another-mother scheme, and offer the X101's chubbier -- it's 22mm thick compared to 17.6mm -- sibling with MeeGo, as well. Like it's svelte little bro, the X101H is expected to pack a single-core Intel Atom N435 processor, 1GB DDR3 RAM, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, and a 10.1-inch WSVGA screen. If you like your netbooks with a little extra cushion, check out our gallery of teardown photos below, or hit the source link for a slew of FCC paperwork.

Gallery: ASUS Eee PC X101H FCC

ASUS' MeeGo-flavored Eee PC X101H goes under the FCC's knife originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.1-inch10.1InchASUSAsustekatomEeeEee PCEee PC X101Eee PC X101HEeePcEeePcX101EeePcX101hFCCFCC teardownFccTeardownintelintel atomIntelAtomlaptopmeegonetbooknetbooksnotebookphotosultraportableultraportablesvideoX101Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:46:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Slider update: 32GB model in September, 3G edition in 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/asus-eee-slider-update-16gb-gone-32gb-model-in-september-3g-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/asus-eee-slider-update-16gb-gone-32gb-model-in-september-3g-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/asus-eee-slider-update-16gb-gone-32gb-model-in-september-3g-e/#commentsYou know, it wouldn't even bother us if it didn't look so amazing. But alas, the Eee Slider from ASUS is easily one of the most anticipated Honeycomb tablets around, and our unending love for the since-departed HTC Advantage ensures that the flame for this guy will keep burning, too. Just a few weeks after hearing from ASUS' UK branch that the Slider was being delayed until 'autumn,' in flies word from The Netherlands that we may be able to fix our gaze on September. Based on reports from Tablets Magazine, the 16GB model will be canned altogether in favor of a lone 32 gigger, which should sell for €499 across the pond. As for the 3G-enabled variant? We aren't apt to see that surface until Q1 2012. It's tough to pinpoint the reason for the holdup, but our guess is software -- earlier in the week, a hands-on video emerged showcasing the Slider with Android 3.1, paying particular attention to the newfound USB accessory support. Have a gander at the video just past the break, and feel free to console one another in comments.

Update: Seems that ASUS' Polish arm thinks that the 16GB model may ship in that corner of the world. Hmm... maybe these folks should start talking to one another.

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ASUS Eee Slider update: 32GB model in September, 3G edition in 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 3.0android 3.1android tabletAndroid3.0Android3.1AndroidTabletasusasus eee sliderAsusEeeSliderdelaydelayeddutcheeeeee sliderEeeSlidergoogle androidGoogleAndroidhoneycombnetherlandsslatetabletvideoMon, 01 Aug 2011 03:34:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC X101 product page goes live, still no release date]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/asus-eee-pc-x101-product-page-goes-live-still-no-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/asus-eee-pc-x101-product-page-goes-live-still-no-release-date/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/asus-eee-pc-x101-product-page-goes-live-still-no-release-date/#comments ASUS has gone and made its super svelte Eee PC X101 official with a dedicated product page live on its site. We'd already gotten our hands-on with the crimson-colored ultraportable, but now there's a whole list of specs to flesh out this 920g wonder. The MeeGo-running netbook's rocking a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, 1.33 GHz Intel Atom N435 (or N455) processor, 8GB SSD, Bluetooth, WiFi, SDHC card support and USB 2.0. Oh, and did we mention this 17.6 millimeter thin beauty comes in three shades of awesome? That's right, when this $199 netbook finally hits retailers' shelves, you can also snag it in white and brown (a Zune homage, we presume). There's still no word on just when this slight badboy's going to be available, but at least you now have a place to go and drool in anticipation.

ASUS Eee PC X101 product page goes live, still no release date originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.1 inch10.1-inch10.1InchASUSAsustekatomEeeEee PCEee PC X101Eee PC X101HEeePcEeePcX101EeePcX101hintelintel atomIntelAtomlaptopmeegonetbooknetbooksnotebookultraportableultraportablesX101Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:05:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS delays Eee Pad Slider, stretches the definition of 'soon']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/asus-delays-eee-pad-slider-stretches-the-definition-of-soon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/asus-delays-eee-pad-slider-stretches-the-definition-of-soon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/asus-delays-eee-pad-slider-stretches-the-definition-of-soon/#comments Toshiba delays Eee Pad Slider, stretches the definition of 'soon' That promised May release for the Eee Pad Slider shifted to a rather more ambiguous "soon" a little over a month ago, and now we're sad to report it's moving further back still. ASUS has an update on its UK Facebook profile indicating that the QWERTYfied tablet will now be shipping there sometime this Autumn, taking this extra time to throw up some surveys and better "understand what is important for our customers." That sounds dangerously close to the company's feet getting a little cold as it prepares to launch the most interestingly designed Honeycomb slab we've yet seen, but maybe if everybody leaves some encouraging comments we can get this reluctant bride out of the limo and down the aisle, already.

ASUS delays Eee Pad Slider, stretches the definition of 'soon' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidasusautumndelayeeeeeeee padeee pad sliderEeePadEeePadSlidergooglehoneycombtabletukFri, 08 Jul 2011 07:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Slim ASUS Eee PC X101 to hit shelves next month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/slim-asus-eee-pc-x101-to-hit-shelves-next-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/slim-asus-eee-pc-x101-to-hit-shelves-next-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/slim-asus-eee-pc-x101-to-hit-shelves-next-month/#comments ASUS Eee PC X101 That super thin Eee PC X101 that we manhandled back at Computex is just about ready to make its retail debut. Starting in July you'll be able to pick up one of these MeeGo-running crimson clamshells for $199 or, if you're a fan of desktop apps, Windows 7 versions (X101H) starting at $310. Inside the base model you'll find a 1.33GHz, single-core Atom N435, a six-cell battery, and a small SSD (probably of the 16GB variety). Unfortunately, the two most important details -- can it cut a cake and will it blend -- remain unanswered.

Slim ASUS Eee PC X101 to hit shelves next month originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're sure you heard the rumors when hanging out in your ASUS fanboy haunts, wearing your ASUS logo hats and medallions, talking your crazy ASUS lingo with your fellow ASUS scenesters. Or maybe you thought something was up when Amazon sold out immediately. Either way, there has been plenty of chatter in the gadgetsphere as of late about the Eee Pad Transformer. Why is it so hard to find? Are component shortages to blame? Quality control issues? We've heard plenty of speculation, and now ASUSTek spokesperson David Chang is weighing in on the matter. According to Netbook News, the company has seen overwhelming demand for the device, and is currently planning to put 100,000 units on the street in May, followed by an additional 200,000-plus in June. "If the demand continues to increase substantially," said Chan, "then we will have to continue to ramp up production in order to fulfill our customers' demand." You know, that's exactly what we would do if we were in that situation!

ASUS: Eee Pad Transformer delays due to demand, not component shortages originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 10:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 3.0Android3.0asusavailabilitydavid changDavidChangeeeeee padEee Pad TransformerEeePadEeePadTransformergooglehoneycombrumorspeculationstatementtablettransformerFri, 06 May 2011 10:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Supply chain issues limit ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer production to 10,000 a month?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/supply-chain-issues-limit-asus-eee-pad-transformer-production-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/supply-chain-issues-limit-asus-eee-pad-transformer-production-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/03/supply-chain-issues-limit-asus-eee-pad-transformer-production-t/#comments So, it seems that ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer has been hard to find, at least in part due to reasons other than customer demand. According to Netbook News, the Taiwanese company is having trouble sourcing the supplies needed to build the tablet / keyboard combo in sufficient numbers. For now, that means only 10,000 Transformers a month -- a fraction of the 300,000 ASUS was reportedly hoping to make. Word on the web suggests components in greater quantities are coming soon, and production will ramp up significantly in June. Until then, would-be owners will have to go the beg, borrow, or steal route to get one. Investing in a horseshoe or four-leaf clover might not be a bad idea, either.

Supply chain issues limit ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer production to 10,000 a month? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 May 2011 00:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, as far as delays go, this is looking like one that ASUS is willing to accept. As the company explains on its Facebook page, demand for the Eee Pad Transformer has apparently been so high that the first few batches have sold out "much quicker' than it had planned. That's left the global launch for the Honeycomb tablet a bit up in the air, with the company only directing folks to its Facebook pages for individual countries for more information, although they unfortunately aren't providing much in the way of details at the moment.

That delay apparently won't affect the US launch, though -- at least not to any significant degree. According to the upstart website JoannaStern.com, the Transformer will be hitting the US by the end of this month with a price tag of $399, while the keyboard dock will run you $149. Could we possibly be seeing the beginnings of a tablet price war? Here's hoping.

[Thanks, James A]

ASUS apologizes for Eee Pad Transformer delay it won't detail, US launch pegged for end of April originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidasusdelayeeeeee padeee pad transformerEeePadEeePadTransformerhoneycombtablettransformerWed, 13 Apr 2011 18:57:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and Eee Slate EP121 get official UK pricing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/asus-eee-pad-transformer-and-eee-slate-ep121-get-official-uk-pri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/asus-eee-pad-transformer-and-eee-slate-ep121-get-official-uk-pri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/asus-eee-pad-transformer-and-eee-slate-ep121-get-official-uk-pri/#comments We've heard a fair amount of rumors and speculation about the impending release of ASUS' latest and, perhaps, craziest new slates, and now its giving us the real details -- for the UK at least. The wildly unique Eee Pad Transformer, the first of its kind rocking Honeycomb, is up for pre-order now, with an official release date of April 6th and a price of £379 for the 16GB version and £429 for the 32GB version, each on its lonesome -- you can get the 16GB iteration with the docking keyboard for £429 . Its less flashy companion, the Eee Slate EP121, sporting Windows 7 and an Intel Core i5 processor, hits Britain April 10th for £999, and is ready for pre-order exclusively through Amazon UK through May 1st. Unfortunately, we're still not sure when they'll cross the pond or how much they'll cost when they get here, but we're still fairly certain the Transformer's coming sometime next month.

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and Eee Slate EP121 get official UK pricing originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1015B hands-on at CeBIT 2011


Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1215B hands-on at CeBIT 2011

ASUS Eee PC 1015B and 1215B hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Egads, ASUS, has it really come to this? The company synonymous with netbooks needs to seriously rethink its product strategy if it believes that its Eee PC "Sirocco" truly deserved a teaser and launch event -- two marketing ploys typically reserved for items of high consumer interest. Turns out that its "making waves" tag line was (as we feared) just a coat of texturized purple, gold, or pink paint applied to the company's otherwise bland 10.1-inch Eee PC 1015PEM netbook that runs Windows 7 Starter on a dual-core Atom N550 CPU. An embarrassing slab of meh in the age of Fusion. Even worse, we already saw the "new" Eee PC 1015PW announced in some official capacity back in October. Apparently, when you offer over 30 models of 10-inch Eee PCs this is the only way to get any attention. Click through for a quick video overview shot behind closed doors at CES by our friends over at NewGadgets. Otherwise hit up Mobile + Notebook who've been burdened with bringing you the live coverage of something that's already happened.

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ASUS Eee PC 1015PW 'Sirocco' was not worth the fuss (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1015pem1015pwasuseeeeee pceee pc 1015pemEeePcEeePc1015pemlaunchnetbooksiroccovideoWed, 19 Jan 2011 05:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Asus teases Eee PC Sirocco, promises to make more waves than a VW coupe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/asus-teases-eee-pc-sirocco-promises-to-make-more-waves-than-a-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/asus-teases-eee-pc-sirocco-promises-to-make-more-waves-than-a-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/asus-teases-eee-pc-sirocco-promises-to-make-more-waves-than-a-v/#commentsAsus teases Eee PC Sirocco, promises to make more waves than a VW coupe We're still catching up on sleep after leaving CES, but ASUS is tireless, winding up for another product release, something new it calls the Eee PC Sirocco. We have nothing to go by at this point other than the teaser image above, which promises this new product is going to be "making waves" when it is released. This metaphorical euphemism could mean anything from a revolutionary new architecture that will sweep across the industry to another netbook with some funny textures on it. If forced to bet we'd put more money on the latter than the former but, as we mentioned, we simply aren't in Vegas any more and so won't be engaging in such shenanigans.

Asus teases Eee PC Sirocco, promises to make more waves than a VW coupe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS EP121, EP102, EP101, and EP71 tablets get diagramed in latest teaser originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee Note is the surprisingly sensible new name for the Eee Tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC 1015T now on sale, complete with AMD V105 CPU originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: B&H has this guy for sale in America for $673! Thanks, Roland!

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ASUS finally ships Lamborghini Eee PC VX6, but mind that gas guzzler tax originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC 1015PN gets official, will do 1080p in a pinch originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Intel released the details on its dual-core, mobile Atom N550 processor earlier this week ASUS was one of the first to raise its hand with a netbook sporting the new CPU. Well, now we've got a few more details on the forthcoming Eee PC and unsurprisingly -- as it is coming from ASUS -- there appears to be a couple of different versions. The first is the 1015PEM, and according to TechInStyle, the small lappie will be powered by the new 1.5GHz N550 CPU, support up to 2GB of DDR3 RAM, and be €349 ($440 US) when it hits the market. However, we've also heard from ASUS's North American team of the 1015PN, which will add NVIDIA's Ion 2 platform to the mix and be landing stateside in September. Sounds like it could be one of the most powerful 10-inch netbooks to ever grace the planet, but unfortunately we don't have the exact specs and pricing on the latter one as of yet. Of course, as soon as we find out or see it hit Amazon we'll be reporting back.

Update: ASUS has gone and made the 1015PEM official. Well, it did for a while, page seems to have been yanked. See the Notebook Italia coverage for confirmation of the specs.

ASUS prepping Eee PC 1015PN/PEM versions with new dual-core Atom originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1018P review

Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1015PE review

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ASUS Eee PC 1018P and 1015PE review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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

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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 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 PC 1215 with Ion receives Optimus and USB 3.0 augmentation (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/asus-eee-pc-1215-with-ion-receives-optimus-and-usb-3-0-augmentat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/asus-eee-pc-1215-with-ion-receives-optimus-and-usb-3-0-augmentat/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/asus-eee-pc-1215-with-ion-receives-optimus-and-usb-3-0-augmentat/#commentsASUS Eee PC 1215 with Ion receives Optimus and USB 3.0 augmentation When we found out that the Ion 2-packing Eee PC 1201PNs lacked NVIDIA Optimus tech for switching graphics hardware on the fly, well, it was a bit of a bummer to say the least. But, ASUS is at least fixing its successor, the Eee PC 1215. It's largely the same machine as the 1201, packing a dual-core Atom D510 processor and Ion graphics to complement the onboard graphics. This one, though, will have the Optimus hardware to switch betwixt the two, saving battery life all the while. The case has also been subtly refreshed but, most interestingly, ASUS saw fit to throw in a pair of USB 3.0 ports, their cerulean insides shining like beacons to guide us toward the future of high-speed file transfers. We're not sure when the 1215 is destined to hit retail and make the 1201PN obsolete, nor how much of a premium it will cost when it does, but there are plenty more pictures of the thing and even a few benchmarks at the source link.

Update: We've got a video of some hot benchmarking action after the break.

Continue reading ASUS Eee PC 1215 with Ion receives Optimus and USB 3.0 augmentation (video)

ASUS Eee PC 1215 with Ion receives Optimus and USB 3.0 augmentation (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 08:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1215asusasus eee pcasus eee pc 1215AsusEeePcAsusEeePc1215eeeeee pceee pc 1215EeePcEeePc1215ionion 2Ion2netbooknvidia ion 2NvidiaIon2optimususb 3.0Usb3.0videoTue, 18 May 2010 08:56:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC R101 surfaces in Deutschland with Atom N450, carbon fiber flair]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/asus-eee-pc-r101-surfaces-in-deutschland-with-atom-n450-carbon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/asus-eee-pc-r101-surfaces-in-deutschland-with-atom-n450-carbon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/asus-eee-pc-r101-surfaces-in-deutschland-with-atom-n450-carbon/#comments It ain't the first Eee PC we've seen with a carbon fiber finish, and if the second one in as many months is any indication, we get the feeling we could see quite a few more of these surface at Computex in just a few weeks. The latest netbook from ASUS has found itself plastered on a German e-tailer's website, with the R101 proudly boasting a 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor, 250GB hard drive, a 10.1-inch LCD, native 1,024 x 600 resolution, Intel's GMA 3150 graphics and a battery that's good for 9.5 hours (if you use it sparingly, we're sure). The only other nugget we're made aware of is the €299 ($379) price tag, but it's pretty obvious we won't be treated to a chiclet keyboard and a trackpad bar with a split in the middle. Fiddlesticks.

ASUS Eee PC R101 surfaces in Deutschland with Atom N450, carbon fiber flair originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 06:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus eee pcasus eee pc r101AsusEeePcAsusEeePcR101Atom n450AtomN450eeeeee pceee pc r101EeePcEeePcR101germangermanygma 3150Gma3150laptopleakleakedleaksn450netbookr101Wed, 12 May 2010 06:47:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS EeeKeyboard shipping out now]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/asus-eeekeyboard-shipping-out-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/asus-eeekeyboard-shipping-out-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/asus-eeekeyboard-shipping-out-now/#comments The saga, dear friends, is at an end. After making it to pre-order status last month, the EeeKeyboard is at long last ready for public consumption. Lest you've forgotten, this truly all-in-one pc comes with an Atom N270 inside, a gig of RAM, and old reliable Windows XP Home to keep you company. A 5-inch 800 x 480 multitouch display is supported by a Broadcom Crystal HD chip for decoding of high-def video, UWB connectivity to wirelessly stream to a nearby HDTV, and a battery that promises four hours of autonomous use. Yours for only $599.

[Thanks, Joe F.]

ASUS EeeKeyboard shipping out now originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 05:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd already gotten a good look at ASUS' forthcoming Eee PC 1218 courtesy of the Red Dot design awards, and DigiTimes is now reporting one of its key details: that it will indeed be Ion-based (we'd presume Ion 2, but that still remains unclear). What's more, the site has also offered some more confirmation of ASUS' Eee PC 1015 / 1215, and says that ASUS will also be launching some new laptops on May 13th, including some bamboo-covered models and some "multimedia-enhanced models." In other ASUS news, the site also has a few choice quotes from the always talkative ASUS CEO Jerry Shen, who repeated his assertion that netbooks will continue to outsell tablets, and further went on to get specific and say that ASUS expects to sell between seven and eight million Eee PCs in 2010, which would bring its global netbook market share to 20%.

[Thanks, Sal]

ASUS Eee PC 1218 said to be Ion-based, more laptops coming May 13th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 May 2010 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>101512151218asusasus eee pc 1218AsusEeePc1218eeeeee pceee pc 1015eee pc 1215eee pc 1218EeePceeepc 1015Eeepc1015EeePc1215EeePc1218ionion 2Ion2jerry shenJerryShenTue, 04 May 2010 14:09:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS ships Eee Top ET2010 all-in-one in the UK]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/asus-ships-eee-top-et2010-all-in-one-in-the-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/asus-ships-eee-top-et2010-all-in-one-in-the-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/asus-ships-eee-top-et2010-all-in-one-in-the-uk/#comments And just like that, ASUS' 20-inch Eee Top ET2010 is leaving the docks in the UK. This here machine made its official debut back in late March, but at the time, the company dished no details surrounding price or release. Fast forward to now, and we're told that the sleek all-in-one -- complete with an AMD Athlon II CPU, 1GB or 2GB of RAM, a DVD drive and a total depth of just one inch -- is now shipping across the pond. The multitouch version gets going at £619.99, which means it should start to land on American shores shortly for around $600 to $700. Here's hoping, right?

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ASUS ships Eee Top ET2010 all-in-one in the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 May 2010 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AIOall in one pcall-in-oneall-in-one pcAll-in-onePcAllInOnePcasusdesktopeeeeee topEeePceeetopET2010Tue, 04 May 2010 12:47:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS ships $400 Eee PC Seashell 1005PR, complete with Broadcom Crystal HD chip]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/asus-ships-400-eee-pc-seashell-1005pr-complete-with-broadcom-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/asus-ships-400-eee-pc-seashell-1005pr-complete-with-broadcom-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/asus-ships-400-eee-pc-seashell-1005pr-complete-with-broadcom-c/#comments You've waited long enough, and now it's finally time for you to treat yourself to the HD-savvy netbook you've been craving. You deserve it. You really do. Motivational speeches aside, ASUS would sure love for you to feel that way, as the company's Eee PC Seashell 1005PR has finally departed the "coming soon" stage -- according to ASUS, anyway. Amazon's product page still indicates that stock is incoming, but it seems as if the 10.1-inch machine should be filtering out to various sales channels as we speak. In case you've forgotten, $399.99 nets you an Intel Atom N450 processor, 250GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, a battery good for "11 hours" of life, a 1,366 x 768 resolution panel and Broadcom's Crystal HD accelerator. Kind of sells itself, no?

ASUS ships $400 Eee PC Seashell 1005PR, complete with Broadcom Crystal HD chip originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 May 2010 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Sal]

ASUS EeeKeyboard gets really, really official originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 May 2010 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus eee keyboardAsusEeeKeyboardeeeeee keyboardEeeKeyboardkeyboardkeyboard pcKeyboardPcSat, 01 May 2010 21:53:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1218 trades veil of secrecy for popular design award]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/asus-eee-pc-1218-trades-veil-of-secrecy-for-popular-design-award/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/asus-eee-pc-1218-trades-veil-of-secrecy-for-popular-design-award/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/asus-eee-pc-1218-trades-veil-of-secrecy-for-popular-design-award/#comments Well, will you look at that. In its haste to proclaim itself winner of a 2010 Red Dot design award, ASUS has inadvertently or perhaps intentionally announced the brand-new netbook that received it -- the Eee PC 1218. She's a beaut, too, with a slim, one-piece aluminum shell that evokes the MacBook Air but still packs a substantial number of expansion ports. There aren't any hard specs quite yet, but the above shot shows it'll come with a webcam and chiclet keyboard, and in a second pic after the break we can make out three USB sockets, Ethernet, VGA, a pair of 3.5mm audio jacks and an HDMI port -- the last of which possibly suggests a dedicated GPU (here's hoping an Ion 2) for HD video playback. Oh, and lest we forget, ASUS says it's also got a soft-touch plastic underside, for all you coffee-swilling, netbook-slinging butterfingers out there. No word on pricing or availability.

Continue reading ASUS Eee PC 1218 trades veil of secrecy for popular design award

ASUS Eee PC 1218 trades veil of secrecy for popular design award originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We already managed to go hands-on with ASUS' Eee PC 1015P netbook at CeBIT back in March, but the company has been relatively quiet about it since then, and hasn't even offered so much as a hint of a release date. It looks like that could now be coming sooner rather than later, however, as the netbook has just passed through the FCC and left with its seal of approval. In case you missed it, the netbook itself is part of ASUS' Seashell line, and packs a 10.1-inch screen, an Atom N450 processor and, perhaps most notably, a promised 14 hours of battery life -- keyword "promised."

ASUS Eee PC 1015P netbook hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC T101MT review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been quite a haul since ASUS debuted its Eee Keyboard two CESes ago, but the device is now finally nearing a release, and the folks at Netbook News have now come through with one of the first unboxings of the final retail packaging. There's not many surprises left at this point, of course, but the packaging itself is at least suitably minimal, and also contains the Eee Keyboard's UWB receiver and antenna, along with a slew of different cables. Head on past the break for the video and, if you missed it, be sure to check out our own most recent hands-on with the device right here.

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ASUS' Eee Keyboard gets unboxed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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