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    New EEE Models (903, 904, 905)

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Jayayess1190, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    The 904 looks ok. Some people need the larger keyboard and hopefully due to the larger body they can make it cheaper.

    What is this 903? Looks the same as the 900. Would be nice but why would Asus waste resources making the same laptop with a different body? is it a fake?
     
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  3. Redline

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    All this upsizing is losing the point of the EEE completely - its supposed to be small and simple, and all Asus can do is upsize it.

    Also, with the state of constant flux in the EEE lineup, nobody knows which model is the latest and which is available. Its getting really confusing.
     
    Redline, Jun 30, 2008
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  4. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    The 903 is the one I like the most. All it really is is a 900 with Atom. And if it is cheap and not missing too many features from the 901 then I will buy it.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jun 30, 2008
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    i agree. there are too many EEE models. they need to cut the excess fat, stop trying to cater to everyone, and just market a select few models
     
    onionring1988, Jul 1, 2008
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  6. Rahul

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    My head hurts from all the EEE models! :(
     
    Rahul, Jul 2, 2008
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  7. Redline

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    Hey, you guys are complaining about the laptops. Now think about this: they have planned/debuted/are releasing: an EEE compact desktop (called the box, i think), an EEE all in one PC, an EEE LCD monitor, an EEE HDTV (wtf?), and an EEE line of accessories.

    Seriously, I love Asus and all, but some of the decisions they make are just downright stupid.
     
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  8. times

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    yeah asus are getn carried away with all the eee's.
     
    times, Jul 2, 2008
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  9. pin

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    where's the 902?
     
    pin, Jul 4, 2008
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  10. Rahul

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    Looks like Asus wants all of humanity to own something with the EEE logo on it. :)
     
    Rahul, Jul 4, 2008
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    The EEE's are selling really well. What's stupid about capitalizing on that?

    You guys may be tech-nerds, but you too often forget about the money aspect of things.
     
    Lithus, Jul 4, 2008
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  12. Redline

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    There are now too many EEE netbooks to keep track of, and with new competitors coming at significantly lower price points, there are few chances of it continuing its market success.

    As for the rest of the types of products, thats just losing focus of what the EEE brand represents, almost like what happened to Scion. Corrupted by the bean counters.
     
    Redline, Jul 4, 2008
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