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ASUS Wins Eight 2010 if Product Design Awards
Original at Computerworld Australia
• 10 hours ago
An international expert jury commissioned by if named the ASUS UX Series notebooks, UX30 notebook, P30 notebook, chiclet keyboard, Eee PC™ Seashell Series ... and more »
Asus Eee Keyboard scheduled for launch in 2010
Original at Unthinkable
• 23 hours ago
There's been a lot of talk this year about the Asus Eee keyboard that was mean to surface back in October but never showed up. ... ASUS Eee Box EB1501: Available for pre-order in the USProduct Reviews (blog) Asus Eee Box EB1501 Now Available For $479 Pre-OrdersThe Inquisitr
Album Review: Sea of Bees - Bee Eee Pee
Original at Consequence of Sound
• Sun, Dec 6
What follows is a surprisingly lively and bleak track driven by a lilting keyboard and hand claps. The elements for an upbeat track are there, but it's grim ...
Asus 1005HAGB-BBY-BK01X
Original at ces.cnet.com
• Wed, Dec 2
Its flat, wide keyboard is similar to what we've seen on previous Eee PC models, and has pleasingly large keys and is easy to type on; however, ...
Tech it to the max: great gift ideas
Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk
• Wed, Dec 2
By Jack Schofield Asus, which kicked off the netbook market with its Eee PC range, now has the thin ultraportable 1005HA Seashell (£250), which offers an "isolated keyboard" – spaced out flat keys – and "up to 10 hours" battery life, against the Samsung's claimed six hours. In other respects, the systems ar...
Asus Eee PC 1008P Netbook: Next-Gen Atom N450 Processor, Garishly Pink [NetBooks]
Original at Gizmodo
• Wed, Dec 2
By Danny Allen Actually, the slide-out battery isn't the only change compared to the original Seashell 1008HA (which had a non-removable battery). The keyboard on this 10-inch screen revision has gone chiclet, and there's a new VGA adapter that connects via mini-USB, and hides away in a recess undern...
The man behind the netbook craze
Original at brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com
• Fri, Nov 20
He pulls out a prototype of the forthcoming Eee Keyboard, an aluminum-clad keyboard with a touchscreen on one side. Via a wireless connection, ... and more »
Quanta Android Smartbook hands-on plus Qualcomm tablet prototype [Video]Original at SlashGear
• Thu, Nov 19
By Chris Davies As for the concept Smartbook/Tablet hybrid, Qualcomm have demonstrated it before but say they’ve been surprised by the ongoing positive feedback. The idea is to have a touchscreen display panel with integrated stand that can be used with a wireless keyboard/mouse peripheral on the de...
Admit it, you want your next netbook to have lower wind resistance
Original at Liliputing
• Fri, Nov 13
But seriously, highlighting the netbook's aerodynamic features? The laptop's keyboard, touchpad, and chassis make it look an awful lot like an Asus Eee PC ... and more »
ASUS retools Eee Keyboard, swaps in capacitive touchscreen
Original at Engadget
• Wed, Nov 4
By Darren Murph At this point, we're beginning to wonder if we'll ever see ASUS' Eee Keyboard on store shelves. Heck, we've even see it drop by the all-knowing FCC, yet the company has apparently delayed the official debut once more. The kids over at Register Hardware were able to sit down with a tweaked vers...
Today on the CrunchGear Live PodcastOriginal at CrunchGear
• Wed, Oct 21
By Doug Aamoth Barnes & Noble’s “Nook” e-book readerNew Apple productsVerizon’s Droid initiativeEee Keyboard PC’s new touchpad LISTEN: Show Link | RSS Feed | iTunes Link Here are some of the topics from today’s podcast… Barnes & Noble’s “Nook” e-book reader New Apple products Verizon’s Dr...
ASUS Eee Keyboard latest version gets video demo; might be delayed again?
Original at SlashGear
• Wed, Oct 21
By Chris Davies The ASUS Eee Keyboard saga continues, and we’re beginning to think it’s the company’s version of vaporware. At their latest launch event in London, UK, this week, the Eee Keyboard – which squeezes a nettop and touchscreen into a keyboard form-factor, and was first debuted at CES back in J...
The Highs and Lows of Installing Android on a UMPC [Android]
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Oct 20
By Danny Allen Kevin over at jkOnTheRun has a Samsung Q1UP, and was able to install an Android 1.6 port originally intended for the Eee PC 701. He says "Android is blazing on a 1.33GHz Intel Core Solo" and suspects the battery lasts longer, too. He was also able to use Wi-Fi, and the Samsung's QWERTY keyboard wi...
8 Great Extra(neous) Gadget Screens [Displays]
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Oct 19
By John Herrman The Eee Keyboard looks more like a one-off Ben Heck mod than it does a real product—a theory almost supported by its endlessly creeping release date. Today, units are about ready to ship, meaning that you'll be able to buy a QWERTY keyboard with a full-fledged computer in it, and a secondary...
Das Keyboard unveils Model S Keyboard
Original at SlashGear
• Wed, Oct 14
By Shane McGlaun The Microsoft keyboard that spies on youNew Apple Keyboard unboxingWaterfield keyboard sleeve – For those that must have their keyboard at all timesCan you hear me now? – The silent keyboard from ThankoASUS Eee PC Keyboard landing June from $400
FCC reveals Eee Keyboard specifications
Original at Ubergizmo
• Mon, Oct 12
The FCC is currently looking into the Asus Eee Keyboard, and we have managed to garner the following information concerning the upcoming keyboard-like PC which will come with a 5" touchscreen display at 800 x 480 resolution, alongside an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, Broadcom's AV-VD90...
Eee Keyboard splayed, detailed by FCC
Original at Engadget
• Mon, Oct 12
By Thomas Ricker Several of the documents hidden from our anxious eyes during the FCC filing have now gone public. Not only can you visually inspect its innards, the feds have also laid bare the full spec sheet for the ASUS Eee Keyboard model EK1542. Beneath the 5-inch, 800 x 480 pixel touch panel (with stylus...
The Eee Keyboard according to the FCC
Original at CrunchGear
• Sun, Oct 11
By Matt Burns The FCC is probably one of the biggest spoilers of fun in the electronic world. They spill more CE beans than anyone else. The latest victim: the Asus Eee Keyboard. We can finally see what’s under the hood thanks to recently filed documents. An Intel Atom CPU along with a 945GSE chipset powers W...
Switched On: A keyboard PC seeks to Eee-peat success
Original at Engadget
• Tue, Sep 29
By Ross Rubin A top-slice reincarnation of the pioneering Commodore 64, the Eee Keyboard has a full complement of ports and can run Windows, but its two standout features are a 5" LCD that replaces the numeric keyboard and wireless high-definition output to a television. Much like the original Eee PC,...
Week in Review- 38 2009
Original at SlashGear
• Mon, Sep 21
By Shane McGlaun We went all hands on with the Archos 9 PC tablet this week. The little machine is very cool looking and is basically a netbook sans a keyboard. Archos also had a new phone tablet tipped up this week with a 1GHz CPU and Android power, we want one.
ASUS: Eee Keyboard to launch in October, C64 fans unite!
Original at Engadget
• Mon, Sep 14
By Thomas Ricker Looks like those DigiTimes sources were right: the ASUS Eee Keyboard will officially launch in North America and Europe in October. And while CEO Jerry Shen is keeping quiet on pricing, the original $400 to $500 estimates should hold-up. The Commodore 64-esque keyboard PC originally ann...
Asus Eee Keyboard Confirmed For October, Wireless HDMI Included [Asus]Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Sep 14
• 1 related articles
By Danny Allen The official confirmation backs up DigiTimes' "industry sources" who not only claimed that October looked likely, but estimated the price should be around $400-$500. Asus didn't elaborate on cost, but fingers-crossed that it can keep things that low. And with Windows 7 debuting on Octo...
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Asus Eee Reader Could Have Dual Color Touchscreens [Ebook Readers]
Original at Gizmodo
• Tue, Sep 8
By Danny Allen Asus pretty much kick-started the whole netbook craze, so it'll be interesting to see if they can shake up e-book readers, too. A second display could be used for a virtual keyboard and Web browsing, allowing the device to even compete with netbooks. The company says it's also thinking abou...
Eee Keyboard tantalizingly within reach at the FCC
Original at Engadget
• Mon, Aug 31
By Nilay Patel The ASUS Eee Keyboard has been delayed a couple times since it first made our hearts race at CES, but it looks like those rumors of an October launch might actually come true: the new-age C64 has just arrived at the FCC for a little government work. Interestingly, the test reports indicate th...
Asustek keyboard and netbook expected this fall
Original at CrunchGear
• Fri, Aug 21
By Dave Freeman The Eee Top PC will be priced at roughly $688, and the Eee keyboard will be priced in the $400-$500 range. Of course, these numbers are based on the prices that the products will be released at in Asia, so don’t consider them locked in stone.
Eee Keyboard prepped for October launch?
Original at Register
• Fri, Aug 21
• 1 related articles
First May, then June.. Asus’ famous Eee PC Keyboard may finally launch within months, a mole has claimed.…
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ASUS Eee Keyboard rumored for October, Ion-based Eee Box and Eee Top even sooner
Original at Engadget
• Fri, Aug 21
• 1 related articles
By Thomas Ricker It's not official, but we'll take whatever information we can get when it comes to the launch of ASUS' all-in-one Eee Keyboard PC with 5-inch LCD. After seeing rumored launch dates come and go, out pops another, this time from DigiTimes and its Taiwanese industry sources who tend to be pret...
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Asus Eee Keyboard Expected "As Early As October" [Asus]
Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Aug 21
By Danny Allen Though it cites unnamed "industry sources" (which could mean anything), DigiTimes gets specific for the Eee keyboard's pricing: around US$400-500. The keyboard has a built-in 4-inch display, 1.6Ghz Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 16/32GB SSD, Wi-Fi and a wireless HDMI dongle.
DIY Eee Keyboard is big, beautiful, and highly coveted
Original at Engadget
• Sun, Aug 2
By Ross Miller The ASUS Eee Keyboard is thin, sleek, and has a touchscreen pad. This do-it-yourself is bulky, uses a green backlight, and has instead a wireless mouse and numpad. Still, there's something magical and all kinds of wonderful about this home project, essentially an Eee PC 900 shoved into a Sv...
Imitation Eee Keyboard — not as slick, but still sweet
Original at CrunchGear
• Fri, Jul 31
By Devin Coldewey There's nothing truly special about the Eee Keyboard beyond the fact that Asus did it first. Sure, it took some fancy configuring to get the PCBs, RAM and everything in there, but if you were a dedicated DIY computer guy, you could do something similar. And this guy did — no touchscreen, no wir...
Homemade Asus Eee Keyboard Has No Screen, Plenty of Heart [Mods]
Original at Gizmodo
• Fri, Jul 31
By John Herrman It's a meticulous, charming mod, complete with woodwork, which is why we can forgive some of the larger omissions, like its lack of a touch display—the most outwardly distinctive feature of the original—and its lone, primitive VGA video output. What is does have is a 900MHz Intel Mobile C...
Video: ASUS Eee Keyboard gutted, soldering secrets revealed
Original at Engadget
• Wed, Jul 8
By Thomas Ricker Oh the carnage! A prototype ASUS Eee Keyboard made a wrong turn at Albuquerque only to end up gutted in a French orgy of gadget terrorism. Nine screw removals later and we see the stand-alone PC with its 5-inch, 800 x 480 pixel touchscreen splayed, 1.66GHz Atom N280 processor and all. Unfortun...
Sony Vaio W: It's a Very Pretty $500 Netbook, Of Course [NetBooks]
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Jul 6
By matt buchanan The model features an isolated keyboard with springy and responsive keys making it comfortable and easy to use. Its carefully designed touchpad and mouse keys make the PC functional and mouse movements easy to control. A roomy 160GB hard drive has been included providing ample storage fo...
ASUS Eee Keyboard Blithely Glides Past June Release, Now Scheduled For August [Asus]
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Jul 2
By John Herrman ASUS's touchscreen PC-in-a-keyboard was expected to land in June, according to rumors direct statements from company executives. That didn't happen! Prices and specs are presumably unchanged, but the new release date is somewhere in August. [Techdigest via Slashgear]
Asus keyboard computer delayed until August
Original at CrunchGear
• Fri, Jun 26
By Doug Aamoth Our own beardy Devin Coldewey had quite a tech boner for the Asus Eee Keyboard back at CES. At that time, a company representative made a "confidential estimate" that the device would be released in August. Then someone at Asus apparently got all giddy or something and it was announced that t...
ASUS Eee Keyboard now on track for August launch
Original at Engadget
• Thu, Jun 25
By Donald Melanson Last we had heard, ASUS' convention-busting Eee Keyboard was due to be released by the end of June but, as you may have noticed, it's now almost the end of June and there's still no Eee Keyboard in sight. ASUS has now finally come out and cleared up the situation, however, saying that the PC-in...
ASUS Eee Keyboard On Video
Original at Hard OCP
• Mon, Jun 15
Okay, I want one of these ASUS Eee keyboards. Well, that is as long as it isn’t priced like an Optimus Maximus keyboard. Thanks to Gregory L. for the linkage. Comments
Asus Eee Keyboard Shown Running Intel's Moblin Netbook OS [Asus]Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, Jun 15
By Adam Frucci We've only seen Windows XP versions of the computer-inside-a-keyboard before, but sticking Intel's Linux-based Moblin on there actually makes sense. I've always pictured the Eee keyboard as something you'd have hooked up to your TV rather that a traditional monitor, and Moblin looks...
11.6-inch Eee PC 1101HA out June!
Original at ElectricPig.tv
• Mon, Jun 15
UK The 11.6-inch Eee PC 1101HA will hit European shelves this month, offering almost all the portability of super-slim Seashell netbooks with a bigger keyboard for blasting out emails on the go. Asus boss Jerry Shen said in May that an 11.6-inch Eee PC ...
Asus Eee Keyboard With PC and Touchscreen Caught Looking Great On Video [Keyboards]Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Jun 4
By Adrian Covert Engadget Chinese got some footage of the Eee Keyboard in action, and judging from the video, the touchscreen endowed keyboard on the looks like it has some promise. The secret behind its mojo? It runs a standalone version of Windows XP.
Further Impressions of the Viliv X70EX UMPC
Original at jkOnTheRun
• Wed, Jun 3
I find the X70 very nice to use with an external keyboard and mouse in “desktop” mode. I get the size benefit of the little 7-inch EEE PC but retain the utility of a full-sized keyboard when needed. I used it almost all day today this way and didn't ...
OCZ Neutrino 10-inch DIY Netbook Review
Original at Slippery Brick
• Fri, May 29
OR The keyboard on the OCZ Neutrino is small, but not any smaller than other netbooks. I am glad to see that the right shift key is in the location it is supposed to be right below the enter key. Some netbooks like many of the earlier Eee models put the ...
Samsung NC20 Review
Original at Ubergizmo
• Fri, May 29
CA We honestly prefer the Chicklet keyboard design like the one in the Asus Eee 1000HA, but the NC20 was OK. Note that the keyboard if our test unit was a Korean keyboard. As such, it has Asian characters that won't be present in the US version. ...
Samsung N310 hands-on and first impressions
Original at ElectricPig.tv
• Thu, May 28
UK The visual improvement isn't just on the outside of the Samsung N310 though: the screen is a dazzling edge to edge number that far outshines the Eee PC 1008HA Seashell's. Samsung has also seen fit to switch to a chiclet style keyboard for the Samsung ... Samsung N310 review The Link Experts
Opinion: What's a netbook, and which one should I use?
Original at CNN International
• Tue, May 12
The Asus Eee PC 4G (sent to me as a review unit). Slow, tiny keyboard, but extremely lightweight. I ran out of disk space quickly with it after all the Windows updates were applied, but...well, it certainly worked as advertised! ... Lenovo gazes into its netbook crystal ball, predicts Windows 7, 3G ......
Opinion: Asus Eee PC 1000HE @ Driverheaven
Original at Techzine
• Tue, Apr 21
The Eee PC line has been around for a while now and the 1000 HE shares many of its genes with the other products available. It is in fact almost identical to the Eee PC 1000 design-wise except for the completely revamped keyboard which is easily one of ... Asus Eee PC 1000H CD Freaks.com
Opinion: How to: Buy the Right Netbook
Original at Wi-Fi Planet
• Sun, Apr 5
It’s also wide enough to accommodate a decent-sized keyboard (see below). We consider a 10-inch screen, like the one on this Eee PC 1000, to be a workable compromise between portability and size, at least for a light-duty machine dedicated to Web ...
Engadget Podcast 136 - 03.06.2009: Who nerds the Nerdmen?Original at Engadget
• Fri, Mar 6
By Trent Wolbe 00:11:55 - Hands-on with ASUS' Eee Keyboard 00:16:28 - MSI Winki eyes-on: it's an instant-on OS, but for desktops 00:17:32 - MSI X-Slim X320, X340 and GT725 hands-on 00:23:05 - MSI Wind NetTop CD130 eyes-on 00:23:40 - MSI Wind NetOn AP1900, Wind Top AE line eyes-on 00:26:30 - MSI WindBOX d...
Opinion: Asus Eee PC Keyboard Could Be Out In May
Original at Ubergizmo
• Tue, Mar 3
According to Asus' bosses at CeBIT, the much looked forward to Asus Eee PC Keyboard could be released as early as this May. We would definitely love to wrap our hands around this - after all, who wouldn't want to tote around a fully fledged PC and touchpad in the form factor of a standard 5" deep...
Opinion: Best Deals
Original at Ubergizmo
• Fri, Feb 27
254.99, Acer Aspire One A110-1588 1.6GHz 249.99, ASUS Eee PC 901 1.6GHz 539.99, Sony VAIO 1.6GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core 13.75, Silver/Black Logitech Laser Mouse 69.99, Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard at www.UberBargain.com
ASUS Eee PC 1000HE new colors revealed
Original at SlashGear
• Fri, Feb 27
By Chris Davies The Eee PC 1000HE began shipping a week ago, priced at $374. That gets you Intel’s Atom N280 1.66Ghz processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB 5,400rpm hard-drive and GMA950 graphics. There’s also WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel webcam and “chiclet” keyboard. ASUS are particularly proud of t...
ASUS N10 User Review
Original at NotebookReview.com
• Wed, Feb 25
Based on the Intel Atom chipset, the N10 is technically a netbook, but ASUS claims the N10 is a notebook due to its large keyboard, track pad and power. Dropping the Eee PC tag was the first step but does this netbook deserve to be called an ...
Opinion: Buying a netbook? Consider the Asus Eee PC 1000HE
Original at Computerworld
• Sun, Feb 22
Up till now, there has been a fatal flaw in Asus Eee netbooks - the Shift key on the right side of the keyboard is in the wrong place. The 1000HE is the first Asus netbook with a new keyboard, one that fixes this mistake. Speaking of mistakes, you can ... Asus Eee Top ET1602 Review I4U
Acer Aspire One D150 reviewed: battery shrinking, but price impressive
Original at SlashGear
• Mon, Feb 9
By Chris Davies In the end, though, despite a lesser keyboard, absent Bluetooth and ergonomically faulted trackpad, it’s the Acer pricing that saves the new Aspire One. As we suggested would likely be the case, Acer’s $349 sticker price undercuts both the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE (at $399) and the Samsung NC...
Opinion: Origami R2H Style Eee PC 701 Prototype
Original at Ubergizmo
• Thu, Feb 5
Check out this custom-built Eee PC 701 touchscreen slate prototype that has its roots in the Origami R2H device. It looks really, really sweet, and just like the Origami device, you will get decent looking buttons while the Eee PC 701 loses its keyboard as well as some weight, now tipping th...
How To: Range Rover Sport EEE PC 701 CARPUTER CarPCOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Nov 24
By rss@youtube.com (yellowbrothersf) A custom carpc using a EEE PC Netbook. Video hacked using a GNET GVIF Adaptor. Slim nlite version of Windows XP with Road Runner Front End. Logitech diNovo Mini bluetooth keyboard controller. Keywords: Land Rover Range Sport Netbook CarPC Carputer Car Stereo Navigation Hack
Review: MSI Wind U100
Original at Afterdawn.com
• Wed, Oct 15
Asus Eee PC 901 1,6GHz Intel Atom 10" display (1024x600) Intel GMA 950 80GB HDD Windows XP Home Edition 1.3 mpix webcam 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth Usability and software The 6-cell battery ensures great battery life Good keyboard an touchpad WiFi range No scrolling on the touchpad
Lenovo IdeaPad U110 Review (Verdict: Short Ride In A Reasonably-Paced Machine)
Original at Gizmodo
• Mon, May 5
By Mark Wilson The Keyboard I'm digging the keyboard. The Backspace button has been chopped a bit beyond my penchant for typos, but the keyboard is generally spacious enough for sure. And the subtly concave "piano painting" buttons feel excellent to the touch.