ASUS launches Eee PC 1000HE

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24 March 2009 No Comment

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ASUS launces Eee PC 1000HE equipped with Intel Atom N 280

ASUS has launched Eee PC 1000HE equipped with new Intel Atom N 280. Eee PC 1000HE comes with ASUS’ Super Hybrid Engine battery conservation technology with a battery life of 9.5 hours. The 10-inch LED backlit Eee PC with a keyboard that’s 92% the size of a conventional desktop keyboard comes with 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 and a 160GB hard disk with an additional 10GB of Eee Online storage.

Boasting a pearl white, black, pink, blue or gold Infusion finish on its glossy LCD lid, the Eee PC 1000HE is powered by an energy-efficient Intel Atom processor. A 160GB hard disk drive provides ample storage for the user’s media collection while 10GB of online Eee Storage provides users with access to their documents anywhere, anytime. A 10-inch LED backlit WSVGA LCD provides ample screen real estate for documents and multimedia. The keyboard is 92% the size of a conventional desktop keyboard for better ergonomics. A multi-touch touchpad allows users to intuitively zoom in or out of pictures, or navigate up and down pages. Equipped with 802.11n draft wireless connectivity, users can surf the Internet or download emails at higher speeds.

Mr. Albert Tung, Managing Director, ASUS India said, “We have constantly innovated the Eee PC without compromising on performance and efficiency. With our new offering of the Eee PC 1000HE, we have integrated the new Intel Atom N280 processor and have enabled an extended battery life which has made it easier for our users to embrace technology that is easy and exciting to use.’’

According to Gopal Swaminathan, General Manager – OEM Business, Intel India, “The Intel Atom processor is based on an entirely new micro architecture designed specifically for small devices and low power. It measures less than 25 mm², making it Intel’s smallest processor yet. It is intended to power devices like the ASUS Eee PC 1000HE for children, first-time Internet users and people who desire an extra PC for basic computing applications, listening to music, e-mailing and surfing the Internet. With this processor we will reach out to many more people and give them computing experience.”