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    eee 901 details and pics from engadget

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by wave, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. wave

    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    Link to engadget

    Bluetooth and b/g/n wifi is a nice upgrade. I wonder if they still use an Atheros card. Is Atom like centrino and Intel sells it as a set including wifi chip? Check out the link for pictures.
     
    wave, Jun 2, 2008
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    unknowntt Notebook Evangelist

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    Intel has something called "Intel Centrino Atom" which is basically like centrino is for regular notebooks. Now I'm PRETTY sure (but not entirely sure) that Centrino Atom is a combination of an intel chipset, intel wifi card and intel processor as usual I believe, but just incorporating the Atom processor instead of the regular Core 2 Duo processors in newer Centrino Duo/2 platforms.

    Yes the wireless N and bluetooth is a handy upgrade to put in there. Again IF centrino atom is just like centrino (for regular laptops), then I wouldn't think they use an Atheros card, but rather an Intel-made card.

    Again, I'm not too sure, for all I know centrino atom could just be the processor, but I would personally think that it would incorporate all three (chipset, processor, wifi) just like normal.
     
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    sdb Newbie

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    What's the usual wait to buy something after it's announced like this? My TZ150 has proved distressingly fragile and I'm looking around for something new. I've had to go without my TZ150 a couple times now and I'm getting bored with that whole story.
     
    sdb, Jun 2, 2008
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    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    The 901 is supposed to ship sometime this month. Exact date is yet undisclosed.
     
    ClearSkies, Jun 2, 2008
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    STAR TECH Company Representative

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    I wouldn't count on that. Asus tells me not to look for it before late July. (in the US)
     
    STAR TECH, Jun 23, 2008
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    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Well, yes, my initial comment above 3 weeks ago was based on info floating around in mid-late May. Updates are always welcome - thx StarTech!
     
    ClearSkies, Jun 23, 2008
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  7. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Praying they stick with Atheros for the time being.
     
    Lysander, Jun 24, 2008
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