Computex 08: Asus Unveils Eee Box
Techtree News Staff, Jun 03, 2008 1726 hrs IST
Described as "a really small desktop," the Eee Box measures 8.5(h) x 7(w) x 1(d)-inches, weighs 6.6 lbs, and could be mistaken for the Nintendo Wii.
Asus is showcasing its Eee Box B202 at the ongoing "Computex 2008" at Taipei, Taiwan.
Described as "a really small desktop," the Eee Box measures 8.5(h) x 7(w) x 1(d)-inches, weighs 6.6 lbs, and could be mistaken for the Nintendo Wii. Asus said the Eee Box will be available in different variations across the globe. It's configuration is as follows:
OS: Linux System/Hardware Compatible with Windows XP
Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz, FSB 533)
Memory: DDRII 512MB/1GB/2GB
Storage: 80GB/120GB/160GB/250GB
Chipset: 945GSE + ICH7M
VGA: On-board Intel GMA 950, 1600 x 1200 maximum resolution
Networking: 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN, 802.11n WLAN, Bluetooth optional
SD/MMC/MS slot: SD, SDHC, Mini SD, (Micro SD through adapter); MMC, MMC plus, MMC4.x, RS MMC, RSMMC4.x (MMC mobile through adapter); MS, MS PRO
Audio: Azalia ALC888 Audio Chip
The front panel of the Eee Box has 2 USB ports, a card reader, a headphone-out jack, as well as a microphone (mic). The rear of the desktop features another 2 USB ports, Gigabit LAN, DVI-out, Line-Out (L/R) with S/PDIF, and Wi-Fi antenna. The Eee Box packs accessories including a 19Vdc, 4.74A, 65W power adaptor, Wi-Fi antenna, and stand. You could also opt for mouse, keyboard, as well as a VESA mount.
In the US, the Asus Eee Box will sport a price tag between $269 and $299. The Box is expected to hit their online markets only later this year.
USER COMMENTS
If its an Asus board, then will it have the Splashtop embedded Linux instant on option? All new Asus mobos are supposed to have it. If it does, how about you mention to folks that Splashtop means that instead of loading up your OS, you can immediately access Firefox, Skype, instant messaging and a photo viewer. RIGHT AWAY. If Apple had came out with this, we would be talking about how it changed computing. Isnt slow loading times something we have been complaining for years?
by guy lafleur, Adelaide, on Jun 04, 2008 04:33 AM, Report abuse Reply
Asus will laugh itself to the bank while other companies scramble to copy it and make something similar. Everyone has been ignoring the need to have a low power download rig today.
by dookie, Bangalore, on Jun 03, 2008 11:49 PM, Report abuse Reply
the "techtree entry level pc v04.08" costs 15k without including monitor, ooptical drive, speaker, keyboard, mouse costs AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ CPU (Rs. 3,600) Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard (Rs. 5,500) Transcend 2 x 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz Memory (Rs. 2,000) ATX Cabinet with Powesafe/Zebronics 300 Watts SMPS (Rs. 1,400) Hitachi or Seagate 250 GB SATA Hard Disk (Rs. 2,500)
by maree, chennai, on Jun 03, 2008 06:51 PM, Report abuse Reply
by maree, chennai, on Jun 03, 2008 06:46 PM, Report abuse Reply
A Mac Mini replacement, that does it with Style ;). This looks good. I hope it takes off. Only that the specs are a bit lame - but still it is priced great.
by Pats, BLR, on Jun 03, 2008 06:35 PM, Report abuse Reply
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wow its a mouth watering product.hopes it come here early.
by pramod, cherthala, on Jun 04, 2008 06:30 AM, Report abuse Reply