Originally posted on March 27, 2008 @ 11:46 pm
In a previous entry, I wrote about rumors of ASUS possibly releasing the second generation EEE with a bigger screen but possibly the same processor. It was a bit underwhelming so I decided that I would pass up this generation altogether since I’m still happy with my first gen EEE.
But confirmation about the new EEE has left me excited once again. The company has released news that the second generation EEE will indeed sport an 8.9 inch screen, but the clincher here is that it is going to be a touchscreen. This opens up a whole new level of interactivity and maneuverability. It’s a big plus especially for me since I have never really gotten the knack of using a touch pad. With a touch screen navigation will be extremely easy.
The new units, which could be released by May or June could also have a built-in GPS. Additional changes include ramped up RAM of 1GB and storage capacity from 8 to 12GB. The second gen EEE could possibly reach the 500-dollar level, still enticingly affordable. No word on the processor though so I guess it would still remain as the one unchanged component here.