Pre-Order ASUS EeeKeyboard for $599
Go pre-order your wireless ASUS Eee Keyboard now!
Netbooked has discovered that the ASUS Eee Keyboard (EK1542-S0095) is now up for pre-orders over on Amazon.com. The final pricetag landed towards the higher end the previously rumored spectrum, costing consumers a hefty $599 for the netbook-in-a-keyboard setup. Frankly, what eats up the cost is the inclusion of its capacitive touchscreen and ultra-wide band capabilities.
Although the specs were revealed in earlier reports, we now have confirmation right before our eyes: Intel's Atom N270 processor, 1 GB of DDR2 RAM, a 16 GB SSD, a 5-inch 800 x 480 LED multi-touch display, and Windows XP Home. The device also provides 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth 2.1, HDMI out, VGA out, UWB receiver for wireless playback of video and audio content on a monitor or TV, and 3x USB 2.0 ports.
Currently there's no indication on when the cheaper, wired version of the ASUS Eee Keyboard will go up for pre-order. However, the current wireless model up for grabs at Amazon will supposedly begin to ship nationwide starting April 23.
Is this worth the $599, or is that money better spent on an actual desktop or notebook?
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hmm... with wireless video and audio...
hmmm.....
pity about the price, I'd love one for the living room!
Too expensive! When they sell it over here they'll do the normal "Conversion" as well. It'll be GBP£599. Better to buy one of the nice Acer or HP SFF PCs that will sit next to the TV and work with an RF Keyboard.