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    What will next generation of Eee PC contain?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by HTWingNut, Jan 14, 2008.

  1. HTWingNut

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    Just curious if there's any word on what the next iteration of what the Eee PC will contain?

    Specifically I'd like to see:

    (1) slightly larger screen (8" or 9"?) with support for at least 960x600 or 1024x640 (ideally 1280x800 - but may be a stretch)

    (2) faster CPU (maybe even current Celeron @ 900MHz) and/or dual core?

    (3) Intel X3100 GPU or equivalent

    (4) Pre-installed Windows XP - reduced size version specific to the Eee

    It might garner $500 from my pocket for a 4G model then.

    But that's just my wish list. What's realistic to expect, and when?
     
    HTWingNut, Jan 14, 2008
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    Well am sure if they add anything extra! kinda dual core with extra RAM or even more space! it wudnt be eee PC anymore. I hope they stick on keeping it simple and sweet rather than trying to add extras and thus loosing the real purpose.
     
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    .......sli
     
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    I don't think its unreasonable to ask for a larger screen/resolution, faster CPU, faster GPU, and Windows XP. Normal course of PC advancement anyhow.
     
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    Windows XP itself would bump the EEE price close to $100. Maybe a Core 2 Solo or something that just breacks 1GHz and 512MB or 1GB of RAM. SSD size can stay the same and maybe a little longer battery life.

    1GHZ+ CPU
    512MB-1GB RAM
    4-16GB SSD
    8.9-10" @ 1024x768(or 640) res
    4hours+ battery life (I'd grab a second battery in a heart beat.

    Thats all it would take to make me happy and I'd pay $450 for it tops.
     
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    I think it would be best served if we can wait! till Q3 2008 till all the platforms stabilizes before choosing an ultra portable that would cost less than 500 EUR, I would not be surprised if we have AMD comeup with their own line of ultra low voltage, ultra mobile, what-ever they want to call it!! processors up the line!!
     
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    I dun mind Ubuntu comes preinstall (since u ll get all the drivers out of box), bigger screen, more expansional ports for memory, like an PCIexpress SSD?
     
    lunateck, Jan 14, 2008
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