Examining the Asus Eee PC
In June 2007, Asus Corporation announced a new generation of tiny, inexpensive laptop computers that would bring Linux to a new generation of end users. With a miniature 7-inch display, the Eee PC is hardly bigger than a PDA, and yet this dainty device functions as a true personal computer, with a full keyboard and modem, wireless, and standard Ethernet connectivity. According to the documentation, the three consecutive “e”s in the curious name represent the vendor’s commitment to provide a system that is:
• Easy to learn, work, and play
• Excellent Internet experience
• Excellent mobile computing experience
The mission of the Eee PC is to provide a system that meets these goals and still sells for the very reasonable price of US$ 400 (300 Euros). I toured a pre-release version of the Eee PC 701 4G to see if this natty notebook has truly earned its “e”s. The Eee PC box promises a choice of six colors, but only black and white were available for the initial release. (Mine was black.)
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