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paserbypASUS is now selling its $299 "Eee" laptop, which uses flash memory instead of a hard drive.
Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS is now selling its ultra-low cost "Eee" PC in stores in Taiwan, and plans to have models available in the U.S. in a few weeks. The PC comes in models ranging from $299 to $399, and contains no hard drive, instead employing from 2 to 8 GB of flash storage. It is powered by a 900 MHz Intel Celeron processor, and runs the Xandros Linux distro. ASUS claims the machine is compatible with Windows XP, but the machine can't handle the heavyweight storage requirements of Windows Vista.
The machine has a seven-inch screen, weighs just a shade over two pounds, and comes with Open Office. The machine is equipped with both wireless and ethernet connectivity.
ASUS seems a bit confused, however about what the "Eee" name actual stands for. Some parts of the ASUS site indicate that it stands for "Easy to Learn, Easy to Work, Easy to Play," while others seem to indicate that it means "Easy to Learn, Work and Play, Excellent Internet Experience, Excellent On-The-Go." Either way, it's an awkward mouthful.
Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS is now selling its ultra-low cost "Eee" PC in stores in Taiwan, and plans to have models available in the U.S. in a few weeks. The PC comes in models ranging from $299 to $399, and contains no hard drive, instead employing from 2 to 8 GB of flash storage. It is powered by a 900 MHz Intel Celeron processor, and runs the Xandros Linux distro. ASUS claims the machine is compatible with Windows XP, but the machine can't handle the heavyweight storage requirements of Windows Vista.
The machine has a seven-inch screen, weighs just a shade over two pounds, and comes with Open Office. The machine is equipped with both wireless and ethernet connectivity.
ASUS seems a bit confused, however about what the "Eee" name actual stands for. Some parts of the ASUS site indicate that it stands for "Easy to Learn, Easy to Work, Easy to Play," while others seem to indicate that it means "Easy to Learn, Work and Play, Excellent Internet Experience, Excellent On-The-Go." Either way, it's an awkward mouthful.
