Asus Teases Uber Skinny Eee PC and Tablet Phone
Asus is planning a big week for Computex 2011.
It’s been a long time since we saw the first Eee PC, and to say the brand has changed a lot would be an understatement. Between all the Eee Slates and Eee Pad Transformers, you'd be forgiven for forgetting about the original Eee PC netbook. However, Asus hasn’t forgotten about the very first Eee PC. In fact, the company is planning a new Eee PC, among other things, and it’ll unveil it next month.
With Computex Taipei nearly upon us (don't forget, our coverage starts next week), Asus has set about whipping fans into a frenzy about what it plans to announce at the tradeshow. Using its Facebook page as a platform for teasing, the company has been posting images all week and dropping hints about what it will have on hand in Taiwan.
First up is what looks like a tablet with the tagline, “Break the Rules: Pad or Phone?” It definitely looks like a tablet, but another posting points towards three additional photos of the device (on Techinstyle) and asks," “Hmmm tablets with bumps... is it pregnant??" Could we be looking at a phone with a larger, tablet dock? We could see this working if the phone clipped in to the back of the tablet...
Next is a teaser for a the new Eee PC, which looks to be slimmer than ever. However, Asus is promising another twist with this device and in posting the picture, the company also asked users how the felt about Linux on the Eee PC:
“What do you prefer to use:, pad, notebook or netbook? Also, given that we were first to try Linux with the Eee PC 701 back in 2007 - we'd like to know again: is Windows still a firm requirement for your everyday needs?”
Last but not least is a product described as “a tablet that jumps out at you.” This definitely looks like a phone, so we’re inclined to think this image could be tied to the ‘pad or phone’ teaser from earlier this week. ‘Jumps out’ could refer to the fact that you can pop the phone in and out of the tablet dock, right?
Whatever these devices are, we don’t have long to wait before we find out.
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Yes.
Is a tablet worthwhile in any way?
No.
I’m interested to see what ASUS will come up with.
The tablet that jumps out at you is cleaaarly going to utilise glassesless 3D.
transformer with touchscreen, or netbook with touchscreen, or tablet with keyboard probably!
Maybe even Android OS.
or dual boot!
can't wait for the tablet fad to be over....
The tablet that jumps out at you is cleaaarly going to utilise glassesless 3D.
Judging by the pics, it'll be a tablet that "breaks" out of the net(note)book?
The original ee pc was a 7inch netbook that had xp or linux. Wich was cool they should make another 7 inch netbook but this time a gaming one.
The original ee pc was a 7inch netbook that had xp or linux. Wich was cool they should make another 7 inch netbook but this time a gaming one.
7" gaming netbook? Lol, why? You've got an even smaller display on your phone, why not use that?
is Windows still a firm requirement for your everyday needs
Yeah, pretty much.
look the 4 image
http://www.chromeos.eu/2011/05/28/ [...] -prodotto/
For me No I do not need Windoz£ I don't need it on my desktop and if I get a netbook/tablet etc. I won't need it there. I have now used Linux exlusively on my desktop for over 10 years and don't see any reason to change.
The only thing that keeps Windows on my desktop is gaming.
"is Windows still a firm requirement for your everyday needs"
My requirement for any new computer is no OS. I'll deal with the installation myself, and I prefer dual-boot. It's amazing how much $h!t one needs to go through in order to get a laptop without an OS.
they were the first to introduce linux way back in 2007 .. what do they mean, introduce it on their own eee brand? because I got in trouble back in 1999 ordering a laptop with linux on it, and it was old hat by then
"is Windows still a firm requirement for your everyday needs"My requirement for any new computer is no OS. I'll deal with the installation myself, and I prefer dual-boot. It's amazing how much $h!t one needs to go through in order to get a laptop without an OS.
Did you try formatting the hard drive?
I wouldn't mind linux as long as it's not that cruddy linux distro they used on the 701. Then again I'm not sure I'd want win 7 starter on it either...win 7 premium, ubuntu, or nothing at all if you ask me
The following is a showcase of performance differences between an Intel based Atom netbook and an AMD Bobcat C-series based netbook. I will take ANY DAY an AMD solution over an Intel one. Atom CPU's preaty much made me stay away from that market segment, I was hoping that AMD would have something better than what Intel had to offer, my waiting is over, thanks to AMD.
The reason to as why anyone would want to get a Netbook, is because of it's weight. As a student, caring a Notebook around school from 08:00 to 18:00, is a pain. So a netbook for that market segment, fits the bill.
Asus 1015PX (Intel Atom N570)
http://mobilityupdate.com/netbooks/atom-n570-review/
Asus 1215B (AMD C-Series C-50)
http://mobilityupdate.com/netbooks/asus-1215b-review/
Judge for yourself.
The following is a showcase of performance differences between an Intel based Atom netbook and an AMD Bobcat C-series based netbook. I will take ANY DAY an AMD solution over an Intel one. Atom CPU's preaty much made me stay away from that market segment, I was hoping that AMD would have something better than what Intel had to offer, my waiting is over, thanks to AMD.The reason to as why anyone would want to get a Netbook, is because of it's weight. As a student, caring a Notebook around school from 08:00 to 18:00, is a pain. So a netbook for that market segment, fits the bill.Asus 1015PX (Intel Atom N570)http://mobilityupdate.com/netbooks/atom-n570-review/Asus 1215B (AMD C-Series C-50)http://mobilityupdate.com/netbooks/asus-1215b-review/Judge for yourself.
Yawn!
The asus memo still looks to be the best upcoming tablet/phone. Tho nearly all tablets lack SD card or usb ports that can read from a memory stick. this means tablets will alway relay on a laptop or desktop over being a replacement.
I'm actually a little interested in google chrome on something like this. Supposedly chrome will be completely locked down so I would feel safer doing banking/investing. But yes, I definitely still need windows on my desktop.
can't wait for the tablet fad to be over....
me too...it's holding back the evoulution of proper computers
The only thing that keeps Windows on my desktop is gaming.
+ the fact that Windows is about a thousand times easier to tweak and configure than linux. And every piece of hardware supports Windows, but it can still be a crapshoot if it'll work properly on Linux (without a shitload of hacking). I love Linux, but Windows has a place.
Anyhoo, I look at a tablet as a big brother to the ye-olde Palm Pilot. They were great for scribbling notes, stylus based games, etc. Some of us would like a stylus based tablet that doesn't necessarily have a keyboard, and can run Windows.
They've now updated the third image, looks like Android Honeycomb in portrait mode with extremely high resolution, if that thing is 5-7" then it might just be perfect.
The asus memo still looks to be the best upcoming tablet/phone. Tho nearly all tablets lack SD card or usb ports that can read from a memory stick. this means tablets will alway relay on a laptop or desktop over being a replacement.
I just picked up an Acer Iconia Tab A500... it has a working micro SD slot, a mini USB and a full-sized USB ports, as well as a mini-HDMI out for 720p (soon to be 1080p). I haven't used it yet, but I'm pretty sure it can read from a USB memory stick if needed.
And for those of you who think tablets are a waste of time, I think you're mistaken... they have their place as well.
I find having a tablet very useful when I just want to go online and surf the web or play a few flash games. For me, it's perfect. I tried surfing where I normally go on my iPod Touch and the screen is just too small... the 10.5" tablet has a lot more screen for viewing websites and getting some emails.
I don't have a smart phone, I have a basic cell phone I barely use and I hate waiting for my PC to boot up for the basic internet stuff. The tablet fulfills my needs.
I may not know what it might be for sure. However, I know what I would love to see manufactured. A Netbook, Notebook so thin (perhaps using OLED or something better) which makes a Table obsolete, now that's progress.
I’m interested to see what ASUS will come up with.
I'm interested in typing my minor personal thoughts here.
I know what I would love to see manufactured. A Netbook, Notebook so thin (perhaps using OLED or something better) which makes a Table obsolete, now that's progress.
The think part is the keyboard and motherboard. What's the display got to do with it?
The only thing that keeps Windows on my desktop is gaming.
And with MS killing PC gaming by pointing people to BUY their xbox consoles.... then how many of us REALLY REALLY need a windows Desktop system?
Even something a simple as a tablet computer can do photos, videos and even write a book on (with an add-on keyboard for lots of typing).
I just picked up an Acer Iconia Tab A500... it has a working micro SD slot, a mini USB and a full-sized USB ports, as well as a mini-HDMI out for 720p (soon to be 1080p). I haven't used it yet, but I'm pretty sure it can read from a USB memory stick if needed.
I was playing with it the other day and the windows version was better than I thought it would be. The only thing that puts me off Acer is the weight and 10". Personally I would like 7" but you can't have your cake and eat it I guess. I would also probably go for the asus transformer if I was to get a 10" too. Its something about that dock lol.