Netbook happy: Eee PC 1004DN
This 10" netbook boasts a Super-Multi optical disc drive, something you don't see too often with ultraportable's these days. The 92% keyboard is nifty for fingers with the bigger right shift key a handy addition. Bluetooth 2.1 is great for mobile portability.
Unique features:
- 10" LCD
- 720p high definition
- 1.3mp webcam
- 130GB storage
- Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) for better battery life of 5.9 jhours
- Bluetooth v2.1
- 1GB Ram
- 1.Gz Atom chip
Price: $1399 and available now.
Asus N series
The N series is Asus speciality multimedia lineup. Designed for gamers, there are three new models that make up the N series.
N51
Features:
- 15.6" screen
- ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
- Play or record movies and music with the intuitive control and the convenient dual-mode switch
- Full numeric splash-resistant keyboard
- Built-in Air Ionizer disperses negative ions, which 'apparently' stimulates higher mental alertness and energy.
Price: Depends on spec
ASUS N70
Features:
- 17.3" LED screen
- HD playback
- Nvidia GeForce graphics
- Altec Lansing speakers/SRS sound
- Perfect laptop for gamin
Price: Depends on spec
ASUS N90
Features:
- 18.4" full HD screen
- NVidia graphics card
- Altec Lansing speakers with SRS sound
- Can be connected to home theatre systems, game consoles and TV displays via HDMI.
Price: Depends on spec
Asus U and UX series
This should appeal to users who want a soft and elegant design, offering a decent variance between portability and performance. This series is designed to be light and stylish - and very streamlined, ala the Macbook Air.
There are four new U/UX series models in total:
- U20 - 12.1"
- U50 - 15.6"
- UX50 - 15.6"
- U80 - 14.0"
Features (for all U/UX models):
- Glowing keyboard
- Thinner, brighter LED widescreen.
- Light-in-Motion technology (automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen)
- Dedicated graphics card
- Altec Lansing Dolby SRS speakers.
- 802.11 Wireless + Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth
- Built-in Webcam, and HDMI for connection
Prices for all models: Range from $1499 and $1999.
Updated Eee PC range - more netbooks to crack a whip at
Everybody loves the Eee PC; the original netbook has spawned a generation of copy cats. A touchscreen addition is perhaps the most exciting of the three new models:
Eee PC Seashell 1008HA
Features:
- 10" LED screen
- 1.1kg
- Seashell style lid
- Available in white, black and pink.
Price: $899 /July
ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA
Features
- 10.1" LED screen
- 8.5 hours battery life
- 160Gb HD
- 1.3 megapixel
- Available in white, black, pink and blue.
Price: $599-$799 in July (depending on spec/battery)
ASUS Eee PC T91
Features
- 8.9" LED screen
- Touchscreen
- Very light (960g)
- Stylus pen and touch screen
- TV tuner
- Optional GPS
Price: $999/ July
Asus M60 and K-series models
Two other Asus models complete the linup: the M60 and K-series.
M60 notebook
Features
- 16-inch" HD LED screen
- ATI Radeon HD4650
- 1GB DDR3 VRAM
- Altec Lansing and Dolby2 Home Theatre.
- Dual HDD support -1TB
- 'Single touch' control for photos, movies and audio files.
Price: $2299 - $2799 /July
ASUS K-Series
Features:
- HD LCD display
- Altec Lansing SRS speakers,
- Super Hybrid Engine
- "IceCool" design to keep temperature low at palm rest area. Can deliver effective heat dissipation after long hours of use.
Price: $1099-$1499 (depending on spec) in July