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Loading ...Asustek have confirmed that the Eee PC 900 will be available in the US on May 12th. The budget ultraportable - which adds an 8.9-inch display to the standard ASUS Eee - will be available in two versions, both priced at $549.99. The first, running Windows XP, will have 12GB of storage, made up of 4GB of Flash memory and an 8GB SSD. The second, running Linux, will have a larger 20GB of total storage, using the same 4GB Flash but doubling the SSD to 16GB.
The larger-screened version was developed as a result of consumer demand, according to Asustek CEO Jerry Shen. Asustek expect the new model to account for half of all Eee shipments by June, rising to 60-percent or more during the second-half of the year. It’s possible that a 10-inch version of the ultraportable could be released by the end of 2008.
The Eee PC 900 is available to pre-order now.
Specifications:
| MODEL NAME | Eee PC 900 XP | Eee PC 900 Linux |
| MSRP | $549.99 | $549.99 |
| LCD Size / Type | 8.9″ Wide | 8.9″ Wide |
| LCD Resolution | 1024×600 | 1024×600 |
| LCD Type | TFT | TFT |
| Graphic | Intel UMA | Intel UMA |
| Chipset | Intel Mobile Chipset | Intel Mobile Chipset |
| Processor | Intel Mobile CPU | Intel Mobile CPU |
| Memory Onboard | 1GB DDR2 | 1GB DDR2 |
| Flash / HDD | 12GB (4GB+8GB SSD) | 20GB (4GB+16GB SSD) |
| OS Loaded/Supported | Windows XP Home | Linux |
| Microphone | 1 Internal Microphone | 1 Internal Microphone |
| Speakers | 2 Internal Stereo Speakers | 2 Internal Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Jack - Out (3.5mm) | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Jack – In (3.5mm) | 1 | 1 |
| Wireless Included | 802.11 b/g | 802.11 b/g |
| Integrated Camera | YES (1.3MP) | YES (1.3MP) |
| LAN / Connector | 10/100 Mbps / RJ-45 | 10/100 Mbps / RJ-45 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 3 | 3 |
| Memory Card Reader | MMC/SD (SDHC) | MMC/SD (SDHC) |
| VGA Port | 1 (D-sub 15 pin) | 1 (D-sub 15 pin) |
| Battery | 4 cell | 4 cell |
| Battery Life | ~ | ~ |
| AC Adapter Output | 12V, 3A | 12V, 3A |
| AC Adapter Input | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz universal |
100-240V AC, 50-60Hz universal |
| Weight | 2.18 lbs (with Battery) | 2.18 lbs (with Battery) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 8.86″ x 6.69″ x 0.79″~1.33″ | 8.86″ x 6.69″ x 0.79″~1.33″ |
| SD Card (4GB) | NO | NO |
| Mouse (USB) | NO | NO |
| Inner Bag | YES | YES |
| Warranty | 1 Year Warranty (6 months for battery) |
1 Year Warranty (6 months for battery) |
The Eee PC 900 is NOT available for pre-order now (5/5), as stated above.
Get your facts straight.
Larry, it is in fact available for pre-order, the information above can be found on Asus own WEBSITE (Press release)
and zipzoomfly has also put up its pre order
woo hoo! only days to go… i am writing this comment on my eee 700 4g, which is my favorite laptop in the world right now! before upgrading, i think i’ll wait at least for the next model which will hopefully have an atom processor and the 10-in screen mentioned here.
Anything is available for “pre-order”.
I will sell you Windows 2010, today!
Give me your money now… and I’ll deliver your OS in 2010, or 2011.