A long list of articles have been written on the subject of ASUS' much-anticipated Intel Atom-powered Eee Keyboard, a device that was showcased early this year, but which has been delayed in reaching the shelves several times now. However, it appears that said keyboard is making its way towards the market, as the product has recently dropped by the FCC, which has provided us with a list of technical specifications for a device that is basically a computer inside a desktop keyboard.

 

The technical specifications of the upcoming device are somewhat predictable, with the successful Intel Atom N270 processor coupled with the old 945GSE/ICH7-M chipset. The unit also boasts a 5.-inch, 800 x 480 pixel touch panel (with stylus), 1GB of DDR2 memory, a choice for 16GB or 32GB of flash storage, a Broadcom AV-VD905 video decoder and a 4-hour battery pack.

 

ASUS' Eee Keyboard, which we spotted at CeBIT, back in March, also comes with a number of connectivity options, including Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI and VGA outputs, as well as integrated stereo speakers and headphone and mic jacks, three USB 2.0 ports and an external WiFi/UWB antenna. The antenna enables users to enjoy 720p content on a TV within a 5-meter range, which should tell you something about the segment that ASUS plans to target this keyboard at.

 

Although no word on the official debut has yet been disclosed, the Taiwanese company is expected to ship the Eee keyboard with the old Windows XP operating system, according to the FCC filing. However, the company might just have a change of heart and release the keyboard with a choice for Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, especially considering the touch capabilities of the upcoming OS. Pricing is also a detail that needs to be unveiled in the near future.