Saturday, March 15th 2008

ASUS Unveils Desktop Eee PC

ASUS' Eee PC met with surprising success when it was launched last year, offering users a small, simple and cheap notebook to perform basic tasks such as browsing the internet and creating office documents. The company is now planning to try and build on that success by launching a desktop variant of the Eee PC, currently being called the Digital Home System EP20. Unfortunately there are very few confirmed details - all that's known is that it will be smaller than a typical desktop PC and come equipped with the same Linux operating system as the Eee PC (based on Xandros Linux). The system is also expected to feature one of Intel's new Atom processors, which could allow for both single and dual core versions. ASUS commented that prices should start around $199, although DailyTech speculates that the real figure may be closer to $299.
Source: DailyTech
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30 Comments on ASUS Unveils Desktop Eee PC

#1
lemonadesoda
Rubbish design. Look at that coffee catching grill on the top of the box. Bad concept checking. Redesign needed.
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#2
[I.R.A]_FBi
vents should be to the back and front ... never ontop ...
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#3
a111087
lol, "good enough performance"
does it equal to "sucks"?
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#4
[I.R.A]_FBi
nothing better than web browsing and typing ...
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#5
AddSub
although DailyTech speculates that the real figure may be closer to $299.
Knowing what happened with mobile versions of EeePC few months back I think we can expect $350-$400 retail pricing on launch day for these puppies. ASUS spouted the $199 price tag, but by launch day that sum doubled.
lol, "good enough performance"
does it equal to "sucks"?
Yeah, I noticed that too. Only ASUS could pull something like this.
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#6
Rob!
Loving the DVI-to-VGA adapter. You'd think they'd at least demo it with a digital monitor.

I think ASUS is onto something with these. I can think of plenty of people who want a simple and cheap internet PC, and get stuck with a piece of crap from a major manufacturer that has Windows and a smorgasbord of bloat-ware that makes it crawl. These Eee PCs are very simple and basic, which for some people is all they need.
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#7
ShadowFold
I hope these are cheap cause I can build a dual core comp w/ linux for 300$.
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#8
[I.R.A]_FBi
but it wouldnt look as cool or have an assus badge :)
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#9
ShadowFold
[I.R.A]_FBibut it wouldnt look as cool or have an assus badge :)
Ill put one of my beautiful but vulgar art on the side :D
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#10
Deleted member 3
[I.R.A]_FBivents should be to the back and front ... never ontop ...
Because? When air (or any gas) warms up it goes up, so a vent right above the source is the most efficient...
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#11
[I.R.A]_FBi
DanTheBanjomanBecause? When air (or any gas) warms up it goes up, so a vent right above the source is the most efficient...
hot air rises, and cool juice falls ...
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#12
lemonadesoda
Dan... that was really thoughtless. What kind of multi-tasking are you doing at the moment? Bacause you are obviously distracted :roll:
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#13
[I.R.A]_FBi
lemonadesodaDan... that was really thoughtless. What kind of multi-tasking are you doing at the moment? Bacause you are obviously distracted :roll:
you big meanie :(
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#14
lemonadesoda
...its all meant in the best possible taste - No offense intended!
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#15
[I.R.A]_FBi
lemonadesoda...its all meant in the best possible taste - No offense intended!
dont worry, i was just being an asus :)
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#16
newtekie1
Semi-Retired Folder
A vent on top isn't a big issue, people need to not spill shit on it and they won't have a problem. It isn't a coaster, it's a computer.
ShadowFoldI hope these are cheap cause I can build a dual core comp w/ linux for 300$.
And I can build a computer that is "good enough" for under $200.
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#17
[I.R.A]_FBi
newtekie1A vent on top isn't a big issue, people need to not spill shit on it and they won't have a problem. It isn't a coaster, it's a computer.
smaller size means going into me "convenient" spaces ... figure out the rest ...

im not condoning idiotic behavior but i guess ...
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#18
newtekie1
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[I.R.A]_FBismaller size means going into me "convenient" spaces ... figure out the rest ...

im not condoning idiotic behavior but i guess ...
Yeah, and your point. Even if it is on the desk right next to the monitor it doesn't matter. I've never spilled a drink on my desk. Again, it isn't a coaster, don't spill shit on it and you wont have a problem.
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#19
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I would Buy one if they would sell it about 150
Then I could stay on chat even if I must reinstall system or do any kind stuff like that, maybe if it plays DivX then I buy one to silently watch films, and series on it! But I think it doesn't strong enough to play DivX, Xvid or any kind of compressed video on it!
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newtekie1
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moto666I would Buy one if they would sell it about 150
Then I could stay on chat even if I must reinstall system or do any kind stuff like that, maybe if it plays DivX then I buy one to silently watch films, and series on it! But I think it doesn't strong enough to play DivX, Xvid or any kind of compressed video on it!
It is strong enough to play videos on, the Eee PC is strong enough, so this should be.
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#21
Weer
a111087lol, "good enough performance"
does it equal to "sucks"?
I saw that too.

Absolutely hilarious :laugh:
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#22
WarEagleAU
Bird of Prey
Wow, looks like Dell has someone to compete with them on the budget end...even though their $499 PC (sans monitor I believe) is probably alot more powerful than this one.
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#24
PVTCaboose1337
Graphical Hacker
panchomandidn't apple have something like this a while back?

edit:www.apple.com/macmini/
LOL ya and that was more powerful than this for the price....
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