Asus Goes Official with Eee PC 901 and 1000

One of the most highly expected releases at this year's Computex show was Asus' new Eee PC lineup. And it seems the Taiwanese company has decided to no longer keep its fans waiting and has just officially unveiled its new Eee PC 1000 and Eee PC 901. The 10-inch and 8.9-inch subnotebooks are now in the spotlight.

With the new lineup Eee PC fans will be able to choose the color as well as the display size that will best fit their requirements. The available models come in a range of colors that include Sakura, Sweet Pea, Urban Metropolis, White Peony, Pearl White, and Fine Ebony. Both 1000 and 901 series will be based on Intel's Atom processor, which will replace the current Intel Celeron M CPU and will sport an integrated 1.3 M web camera.

Apparently, the new Eee PC will have a battery life of 7.5 hours, which actually translates into a better working environment for Eee PC fans. The 8.9-inch Eee PC 901 will receive a 12GB SSD hard drive, for the Windows XP version, while the Linux version will be shipped with a 20GB SSD.

With the 10-inch Eee PC 1000 Asus will offer its users a Xandros Linux operating system, running on a 40GB SSD hard drive. Other technical specs include wireless connectivity through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11n and 2GB RAM. Unlike the first Eee PC, this 10-inch actually brings a larger keyboard, much to the joy of some users. The Eee PC 1000 will also bring a better mouse pad and buttons.

Asus plans to release an Eee PC 1000H that will be available in both Windows XP and Xandros versions, but will be the first of its kind to provide a storage space of 80GB. This version will also feature an Intel Atom CPU and wireless connectivity.

One "not so surprising" surprise was the release of the Eee Stick, which Asus' CEO, Jerry Shen, displayed while wearing an Indiana Jones costume. The Eee Stick is similar to the Wii controller and allows the user to manage the on-screen applications.