Wednesday, July 9th 2008

Eee PC 901, 1000, and 1000 H Released in North America

ASUS today introduces the new generation of Eee PC. The new models include revolutionary features that are designed to enhance efficiency and connectivity. With up to 7.8 hours of battery life, Eee PC users can enjoy portability while work, learn and play on-the-go.The all new Eee PC 901 and 1000 are equipped with built-in SSD (Solid State Drive) while the 1000 H adopts a 3.5" Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Enhanced Connectivity
This new generation of Eee PCs features built-in Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11n. Data transfer over the 802.11n wireless protocol is up to 4.5 times faster than traditional 802.11a or g standards. In addition, the new Eee PCs are preloaded with a remote desktop feature which allows easy access for troubleshoot and files management. (Application: Eee Connect for Linux and Remote Assistance for Windows OS).

One Day Computing
The ASUS Exclusive Super Hybrid Engine enables battery life on the Eee PC 901 and 1000 of up to 7.8 hours. The Super Hybrid Engine shortcut key offers a selection of performance and power consumption modes which allows users to make quick adjustments according to their needs.

Web-based Storage
With increasing web-based file sharing activities, the new Eee PCs offers 20GB of web storage that will allow users to store and share files, pictures, movies and even business presentations in the virtual space. Not only is it a great tool for sharing, but a backup storage space for important data.

The Brand New Design
The new Eee PCs are offered in two custom styles created with the scratch-resistant Infusion casing technology. Fine Ebony is available immediately while the Pearl white will soon be available.

Availability
The Eee PC 901 is available through ASUS authorized resellers today, while the 1000 and 1000H will ship this month.
Source: ASUS
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13 Comments on Eee PC 901, 1000, and 1000 H Released in North America

#1
newtekie1
Semi-Retired Folder
I'll probably pick up a 1000H if it is priced decently. But if I can get a better full sized notebook for the same price, it isn't worth it to me.
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PVTCaboose1337
Graphical Hacker
I still think these are very nice computers, but they kinda killed it with the price.
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#3
Scrizz
btarunrwhile the 1000 H adopts a 3.5” Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Shouldn't that be 2.5" :confused: :p
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btarunr
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ScrizzShouldn't that be 2.5" :confused: :p
No, it is a 3.5" HDD.
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#5
PVTCaboose1337
Graphical Hacker
btarunrNo, it is a 3.5" HDD.
That probably kills battery life. But on the plus side you could put in a 1tb drive...
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#8
flashstar
So 1/3 of the weight of the entire machine will come from the 3.5" drive?
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#9
newtekie1
Semi-Retired Folder
btarunrRead every news item which quotes the press release you can find: www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&q=Eee+PC+901%2C+1000%2C+and+1000+H+Released+in+North+America&btnG=Google+Search&meta=
ASUS' press release states a 3.5" drive, but I think it is a typo on their part. I really don't think a 3.5" drive would fit in the machine, and the SDD drive they use is 2.5", so it makes sense that they would use a 2.5" HDD in its place. All the news post are just quoting from ASUS' press release, and you can't really blame them. However, I have no doubt ASUS is actually using a 2.5" HDD.
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#10
Megasty
There's no way that little thing could use a 3.5" HD. The thickness of the drive itself is the thickness of the lappy when closed :rolleyes: Its just a typo that began @ the source.
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#11
Paintface
So besides the bigger screen it does have a bigger keyboard also ? The 1000 series compared to the 900.

Also how much Ram does it have? it says up to 2GB but its still 1GB right ?

Found the 901 very interesting cause of the better chipset and the intel atom compared to celeron, but if the 1000 has all that and a bigger screen + keyboard might be a winner, although i wonder what prices will be in europe, starting to be a bit hefty and close to other "normal" laptops that only lack the small size.
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#12
lemonadesoda
It's very simple to see its a typo. A 3.5" weighs like a brick. They are quoting only 120g more for the HDD over SDD. So that is either 1.8" or 2.5", but certainly not 3.5. Also the dimensions of a 3.5" wouldnt fit in the case.
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#13
Scrizz
seriously there is no way it's a 3.5"
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