Thursday, June 14, 2007
The $199 Ultra-portable Laptop
Posted by Chris Gohlke in "HARDWARE" @ 07:00 AM
"The $199 Asus EEE 701 laptop may just give the OLPC's XO a run for it's money. Set to be available in August, the EEE reportedly will run Windows XP or Linux and has handy features like Wi-Fi and a webcam right above the screen like a MacBook. I also read that the EEE will have a built-in SD card reader, but I haven't been able to verify this. Honestly, the EEE is pretty much the device I've been waiting for: an inexpensive laptop for web browsing and blogging. "
Up until now most ultra portables also came with a pretty hefty premium. The laptop I carry for day to day use could easily be replaced with this. Plus, at $199 it is a screaming deal when compared to any of the other super tiny machines on the market. If the 7 inch screen is just too small for you, there will also be a 10 inch model for an extra $100. Sign me up now.
Up until now most ultra portables also came with a pretty hefty premium. The laptop I carry for day to day use could easily be replaced with this. Plus, at $199 it is a screaming deal when compared to any of the other super tiny machines on the market. If the 7 inch screen is just too small for you, there will also be a 10 inch model for an extra $100. Sign me up now.
