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Official Specs for the Asus Eee Keyboard Revealed

by - source: Tom's Hardware UK

This is what's inside the computer-inside-a-keyboard.

After 16 months of first laying eyes on it, the Asus Eee Keyboard is finally an officially launched product.

Asus over the weekend launched the Eee Keyboard on its website, giving it official specifications. Now we know exactly what you're getting for your $599:

Specifications
Model Name EK1542
Operating SystemWindows® XP Home
Display5", 800x480 Multi-touch Panel
CPUIntel® Atom™ N270
Chipset945GSE / ICH7-M
Default MemoryDDR2 1GB on-board memory
Hybrid Storage16GB/32GB SSD
Wireless Video TransferUltra-wideband Technology
Wireless Data Network802.11b/g/n @2.4GHz
LAN10/100/1000 Mbps
BluetoothV2.1
Battery LifeInternal battery (up to 4 hr)**
Multi-mediaVideo decoderBroadcom 70010/70012 Solution
SpeakerSpeaker x2
Built-in MicSingle Mic
Interface (Rear IO Port)˙ USB 2.0 x3
˙ HDMI out x 1
˙ VGA x 1
˙ Antenna (WAN + Ultra-wideband) x 1
˙ Giga Lan RJ-45 x 1
˙ Headphone-out jack x 1
˙ MIC x 1
Receiver Interface˙ HDMI out x 1
Power Supply12Vdc, 3A, 36W EeeKeyboard PC Power Adaptor
5Vdc, 2.4A, 12W Ultra-wideband Power Adaptor
PhysicalDimension(mm)145mm(L) x 425mm(H) x (10mm front ~ 24.4mm back)(H)
Weight1.1 kg (2.4 lb)
ColorSliver
AccessoriesUltra-wideband Receiver (with Adapter)
Quick Start Guide
User Manual
Warranty Card
Recovery/Support DVD
Power Adapter (36W)
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Anonymous 04/05/2010 03:03
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I think it's little bit late to release a PC in any form with those specs.
My netbook is smaller and quicker. I don't understand the point of this device.

wonspur 04/05/2010 03:22
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I'm...not sure what to say... ASUS always makes good stuff, but what is this? looks like a 1980s product

BeakerUK 04/05/2010 04:37
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Poor spec, far too poor for a price tag like that!

LePhuronn 04/05/2010 11:36
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If this came out 16 months ago then it would be great. Now, it's just an underpowered netbook (if such a thing exists) in a funky form factor.

kyzar 04/05/2010 14:19
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...bet if it had an Apple logo on it would be getting rave comments...

LePhuronn 04/05/2010 14:28
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kyzar :
...bet if it had an Apple logo on it would be getting rave comments...



Doubtful - not even Lord Jobs can spin an Atom device. Say what you want about Apple products at least they perform satisfactorily for the purpose they were designed for and these single-core Atoms just don't cut it for anything.

Phyre 04/05/2010 15:01
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LePhuronn :
Doubtful - not even Lord Jobs can spin an Atom device. Say what you want about Apple products at least they perform satisfactorily for the purpose they were designed for and these single-core Atoms just don't cut it for anything.



As much as I hate Apple, this is sadly true.

santfu 04/05/2010 16:16
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my atom netbook surfs the net ok...
that said this is another product that i don't understand. Perhaps i'm just getting old but this seems as pointless as the iPad.

LePhuronn 04/05/2010 17:00
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santfu :
my atom netbook surfs the net ok...that said this is another product that i don't understand. Perhaps i'm just getting old but this seems as pointless as the iPad.



Can I have your netbook then because every one I've used can't even surf properly with a half-decent browser.

This EEE Keyboard would've been great when it was first announced - a simple living room and family web browser and utility (just like a netbook does) that can output to a big screen without all the clutter of towers, boxes and cables.

But for this money you can just about cram a Mini-ITX Athlon II X2 into a Silverstone Sugo SG05 and have an actual computer.

Jimmy22 04/05/2010 17:13
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That is pretty expensive for what you are actually getting. A wierd looking keyboard, and a netbook that is going to struggle with most browsers.

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