ASUS Unveils Desktop Eee PC

Jimmy 2004 · Mar 15, 2008

ASUS' Eee PC met with surprising success when it was launched last year, offering users a small, simple and cheap notebook to perform basic tasks such as browsing the internet and creating office documents. The company is now planning to try and build on that success by launching a desktop variant of the Eee PC, currently being called the Digital Home System EP20. Unfortunately there are very few confirmed details - all that's known is that it will be smaller than a typical desktop PC and come equipped with the same Linux operating system as the Eee PC (based on Xandros Linux). The system is also expected to feature one of Intel's new Atom processors, which could allow for both single and dual core versions. ASUS commented that prices should start around $199, although DailyTech speculates that the real figure may be closer to $299.

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lemonadesoda · Mar 15, 2008

Rubbish design. Look at that coffee catching grill on the top of the box. Bad concept checking. Redesign needed.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Mar 15, 2008

vents should be to the back and front ... never ontop ...

a111087 · Mar 15, 2008

lol, "good enough performance"
does it equal to "sucks"?

[I.R.A]_FBi · Mar 15, 2008

nothing better than web browsing and typing ...

AddSub · Mar 15, 2008

although DailyTech speculates that the real figure may be closer to $299.

Knowing what happened with mobile versions of EeePC few months back I think we can expect $350-$400 retail pricing on launch day for these puppies. ASUS spouted the $199 price tag, but by launch day that sum doubled.

lol, "good enough performance"
does it equal to "sucks"?

Yeah, I noticed that too. Only ASUS could pull something like this.

Rob! · Mar 15, 2008

Loving the DVI-to-VGA adapter. You'd think they'd at least demo it with a digital monitor.

I think ASUS is onto something with these. I can think of plenty of people who want a simple and cheap internet PC, and get stuck with a piece of crap from a major manufacturer that has Windows and a smorgasbord of bloat-ware that makes it crawl. These Eee PCs are very simple and basic, which for some people is all they need.

ShadowFold · Mar 15, 2008

I hope these are cheap cause I can build a dual core comp w/ linux for 300$.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Mar 15, 2008

but it wouldnt look as cool or have an assus badge

ShadowFold · Mar 15, 2008

[I.R.A]_FBi said:
but it wouldnt look as cool or have an assus badge

Ill put one of my beautiful but vulgar art on the side

Deleted member 3 · Mar 15, 2008

[I.R.A]_FBi said:
vents should be to the back and front ... never ontop ...

Because? When air (or any gas) warms up it goes up, so a vent right above the source is the most efficient...

[I.R.A]_FBi · Mar 15, 2008

DanTheBanjoman said:
Because? When air (or any gas) warms up it goes up, so a vent right above the source is the most efficient...

hot air rises, and cool juice falls ...

lemonadesoda · Mar 15, 2008

Dan... that was really thoughtless. What kind of multi-tasking are you doing at the moment? Bacause you are obviously distracted :roll:

[I.R.A]_FBi · Mar 15, 2008

lemonadesoda said:
Dan... that was really thoughtless. What kind of multi-tasking are you doing at the moment? Bacause you are obviously distracted

you big meanie

lemonadesoda · Mar 15, 2008

...its all meant in the best possible taste - No offense intended!

[I.R.A]_FBi · Mar 15, 2008

lemonadesoda said:
...its all meant in the best possible taste - No offense intended!

dont worry, i was just being an asus

newtekie1 · Mar 15, 2008

A vent on top isn't a big issue, people need to not spill shit on it and they won't have a problem. It isn't a coaster, it's a computer.

ShadowFold said:
I hope these are cheap cause I can build a dual core comp w/ linux for 300$.

And I can build a computer that is "good enough" for under $200.

[I.R.A]_FBi · Mar 15, 2008

newtekie1 said:
A vent on top isn't a big issue, people need to not spill shit on it and they won't have a problem. It isn't a coaster, it's a computer.

smaller size means going into me "convenient" spaces ... figure out the rest ...

im not condoning idiotic behavior but i guess ...

newtekie1 · Mar 15, 2008

[I.R.A]_FBi said:
smaller size means going into me "convenient" spaces ... figure out the rest ...

im not condoning idiotic behavior but i guess ...

Yeah, and your point. Even if it is on the desk right next to the monitor it doesn't matter. I've never spilled a drink on my desk. Again, it isn't a coaster, don't spill shit on it and you wont have a problem.

moto666 · Mar 15, 2008

I would Buy one if they would sell it about 150
Then I could stay on chat even if I must reinstall system or do any kind stuff like that, maybe if it plays DivX then I buy one to silently watch films, and series on it! But I think it doesn't strong enough to play DivX, Xvid or any kind of compressed video on it!

newtekie1 · Mar 16, 2008

moto666 said:
I would Buy one if they would sell it about 150
Then I could stay on chat even if I must reinstall system or do any kind stuff like that, maybe if it plays DivX then I buy one to silently watch films, and series on it! But I think it doesn't strong enough to play DivX, Xvid or any kind of compressed video on it!

It is strong enough to play videos on, the Eee PC is strong enough, so this should be.

Weer · Mar 16, 2008

a111087 said:
lol, "good enough performance"
does it equal to "sucks"?

I saw that too.

Absolutely hilarious :laugh:

WarEagleAU · Mar 16, 2008

Wow, looks like Dell has someone to compete with them on the budget end...even though their $499 PC (sans monitor I believe) is probably alot more powerful than this one.

panchoman · Mar 16, 2008

didn't apple have something like this a while back?

edit:http://www.apple.com/macmini/

PVTCaboose1337 · Mar 16, 2008

panchoman said:
didn't apple have something like this a while back?

edit:http://www.apple.com/macmini/

LOL ya and that was more powerful than this for the price....

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