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Asus Eee Keyboard Taken Apart and Explored

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6:21 PM - July 8, 2009 by Marcus Yam

The Asus Eee Keyboard picked apart for the world to see.

We've been eagerly anticipating the Asus Eee Keyboard ever since we first saw it at CES earlier this year. We thought that we'd have in our hands by now, but the latest word is that it'll be hitting in August.

French tech site Blogeee managed to obtain an early sample of the Eee Keyboard and has put it through its paces, including a rather full examination of its internals.

Like most netbooks, the Asus Eee Keyboard features the rather modest Intel GMA950 graphics, which isn't capable of decoding high-definition video streams that the device promises to output. Instead, a chip from Silicon Image does the job of decoding the video and sending it out via HDMI.

Check out the images and below.

Asus Eee Keyboard in Action

For more details, see Blogeee.net.

Source : Tom's Hardware US

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08nwsula 07/09/2009 1:01 AM
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I still say they need to make that thing waterproof.

dzeric 07/09/2009 1:03 AM
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The device would be cool if the little screen popped out and was usable as a ipod-touch like device, and would dock to the keyboard. Unfortunately it looks like a neck cramp and eyestrain nightmare.

jacobdrj 07/09/2009 1:04 AM
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It is so cool. =1 on the waterproof comment.

But I want the uber cool t91 more...

MDillenbeck 07/09/2009 2:06 AM
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Maybe not HD streams - but I wonder how this would work with a wall-mounted monitor in a kitchen. Get recipes online, stream online radios or music from a server, and jump onto sites like Hulu or (if you have Windows on it) Netflix for watch instantly movies. No HD streaming? Oh well, as long as it can still handle non-HD streaming.

joseph85 07/09/2009 2:07 AM
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as long as this isn't insanely expensive it may be good for some consumers.

Greg_77 07/09/2009 2:10 AM
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Cute, but I don't see its advantage over a netbook. Is it the bigger keyboard? I don't see why that would be such an advantage, you won't type on a home theater pc that much anyways. I rather control my home theater through a wireless HDMI netbook.

Regulas 07/09/2009 3:02 AM
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I wonder if it will work with other computers and OS's?

Anonymous 07/09/2009 3:57 AM
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afrobacon 07/09/2009 4:08 AM
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howardli@hotmailcom :
Will it run Crysis?


No

apache_lives 07/09/2009 5:15 AM
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exactly why would i buy and use one of these?

WheelsOfConfusion 07/09/2009 5:15 AM
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Regulas :
I wonder if it will work with other computers and OS's?


Define "with other computers." This thing IS a computer.

IronRyan21 07/09/2009 7:03 AM
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howardli@hotmailcom :
Will it run Crysis?



-1 For Obvious Stupidity

anamaniac 07/09/2009 8:24 AM
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Hope it comes with a VGA/DVI/HDMI/Composite mutli cord. I only see the use of this as being even smaller, lighter, and cheaper than a netbook, yet still inteded to be used in desktop scenarios.

sn4re 07/09/2009 9:36 AM
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One problem I can see right away from the video is animation speed. I realize It's not a finished product, but I'd very impatient very fast with those slow scrolling page changes - the sliding seems to take FOREVER.

sn4re 07/09/2009 9:37 AM
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And there's most certainly no fun in IE
(sry for double post)

maigo 07/09/2009 10:20 AM
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I'm not sure I understand what its FOR

idisarmu 07/09/2009 2:10 PM
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Keyboards like that are a pain to type on. The screen is nice though.

Regulas 07/09/2009 2:31 PM
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@ WheelsofConfusion, I stand corrected, this is cool.

I looked around the net and found these preliminary specs:
* Self-contained PC / keyboard combo with integrated 5-inch touchscreen display
* OS: Windows XP Home Edition
* 1.6GHz Intel Atom microprocessor
* 1GB of DDR2 DRAM
* 16GB or 32GB SSD
* Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
* Bluetooth 2.0
* Ultra Wideband HDMI
* USB 2.0 x2, VGA, HDMI, headphone and mic ports
* Weight: 2 lbs
Put this with a real monitor (Say compact 19") and you have a great (ultra low profile) little net appliance and light duty PC.

dravis12 07/09/2009 4:56 PM
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maigo :
I'm not sure I understand what its FOR



Its got HDMI. You plug it into your TV and voila! Instant HTPC.

ceteras 07/09/2009 5:15 PM
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They could have put the screen in landscape mode, in the center, and split the keyboard to it's sides.
Anyway, it's a nice idea.
Can anyone at least estimate how much this could cost?

plbyrd 07/09/2009 6:45 PM
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Someone should fit this in the case of a dead Amiga 500 and have it boot to Amiga Forever.

That would be cool.

rooket 07/10/2009 1:35 AM
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Pretty neat except for the neck strain that screen will give you and it is too tiny to be useful for more than that calculator pad. Also kind of expect it to die within a couple years since it is an Asus.

computabug 07/10/2009 4:08 AM
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Quick, ASUS, patent that idea so no one else (*cough* Acer) can copy you like they did to eee!

ProDigit80 07/11/2009 9:36 PM
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Does it have an SD cardslot?
Howmuch of the functions are comparable to the EeePc or EeeBox?

noiz 09/15/2009 10:02 AM
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This looks pretty crappy... Even if you can plug it into your TV you can't watch HD movies with this processor. I wouldn't buy that thing.

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