ASUS Eee PC given away with T-Mobile mobile broadband package

We're calling this right now: ASUS' Eee PC is the new MP3 player. But only in the context of giveaways. Anywho, just days after RBC announced that it would dish out free subnotes if prospective customers joined in, PowerUp Mobile is now offering a similar deal for UKers who sign up for T-Mobile's Web n Walk mobile broadband package. In short, folks comfortable with inking their name on a two-year contract at £35 per month will net a free USB modem and a Eee PC 2GB Surf. Better hurry -- the deal expires on June 15th.

By Engadget

Eee 900 now available for pre-order for delivery May 12

We already knew a few delivery dates for the Eee 900 worldwide, but ASUS came real with the Stateside deets today, so if you're in the market, get ready for some unboxing fun on May 12th. A plethora of online retailers should be taking your $549 pre-orders soon, including Amazon, Buy.com, Newegg, PC Mall, and Costco, and several brick-and-mortar retailers will also get stock on the 12th as well. Other than that, it's the same Eee 900 we've been seeing for a while now -- we're just waiting for that black one to hit.

By Engadget

Asus G70 Ultimate Gameplay

B Zoomgadget: Gamers are some of the most demanding consumers in their demands for system performance. To answer this need, ASUS has acquired a “Multi Dual-Engine” architecture in designing the G70 with a duplex structure in its major system components, including dual graphics engine, dual hard drive bays and dual fan systems. Together with high-definition visual and audio capabilities, the G70 sets a new standard of mobile gaming, at the level of extreme performance, offering the capability of dedicated gaming rigs in a portable package.

Powering the G70, is a choice of Intel Core 2 Duo, and Core 2 Extreme processors, the latter being Intel’s highest performance CPUs. For user friendliness, the G70 features ASUS Direct Console software with which the user can manage the G70’s many features and even select CPU performance levels between Standard, Turbo and Turbo Extreme. In concert with ultra fast dual core processor, dual graphics engine and dual hard drive storage, the G70 has been tested to achieve 3DMark 2006 score of 8,116 (Vista Ultimate 32-bit, 1024x768) and 8,208 (Vista Ultimate 64-bit, 1024x768).

Here are some specs:

* Intel Core2 Extreme Processors X9000; Intel Core2 Duo Processors T8100/T8300/T9300/T9500
* Mobile Intel 965PM Express Chipset
* Genuine Windows Vista
* Nvdia GeForce 8700M GT GPU X 2, support Nvdia Sli technology, External 1024MB VRAM (512MB X 2); GDDR3 1024MB
* DDRII 533/667MHz, up to 4GB
* 17.0" WUXGA/ WXGA+ Color Shine, quick-response time, LCD
* SATA 250/320/500(250x2)/640(320x2) GB HDD
* DVD Super-Multi Light Scribe/ Blu-Ray Reader/ Blu-Ray RW (optional)
* Built-in 2.0 Mega-pixel camera
* 10/100/1000, 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth V2.0+EDR (optional)
* 433 x 314 x 49mm, 4.8 kg (8cell battery pack)
* ASUS Direct Messenger (2nd display)

Zoomgadget via Asus

Get Free Eee PCs from Canadian bank

Zoomgadget: It is not the first time that we see this offer. It used to be 1GB iPod shuffle for a new sign up for a new checking account... Now we can see that the offer changes to Asus Eee PCs for switching to their checking account service. The Eee PC is 7-inch, 2GB version and it runs on Xandros.

Zoomgadget via rbcroyalbank

The Shiny Asus M50S Multimedia Notebook

Zoomgadget: This shiny Asus M50S seems to be a better laptop for portable due to its light weight. It is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor at 2.10 GHz with 3GB of memory. It features a 15.4" screen, 250GB SATA hard drive, 802.11 networks galore, Bluetooth and NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS mobility GPU with 512MB of dedicated frame buffer. More than this it als has a Blu-ray disc reader / DVD burner.

Zoomgadget via Pcper

Black Eee PC 900 Goes Well with Dinner

View more with flickr.

Asus rumored to be spinning off Eee brand, 11-inch Eee PC coming too

Engadget: Information doesn't get much more twisted that this so you'd best tread lightly with it. We've got a DigiTimes rumor whose message appears modified in translation. Engadget Chinese tells us that the original DigiTimes article (in Chinese) states that Asus is planning an Eee PC "sub-corporation." In other words, an ASUS spin-off that would include more than just low-cost ultra-portables. The rumor is attributed to DigiTimes' proven ASUS sources. However, DigiTimes' own English translation simply calls the move an Eee "sub-brand" which was already obvious with ASUS' announced plans for additional Eee branded products including the E-DT desktop, E-TV television, and 19- to 21-inch E-Monitor all-in-one said to be due in Q3. DigiTimes' sources also claim that ASUS will slap a 1001 model number on its 10.6-inch Eee PC and then -- perhaps supporting the spin-off claim -- says that there will be a premium 11-inch Eee PC before the end of the year as well. Originally, Jerry Shen, ASUS CEO, said the Eee PC would never exceed 10-inches so that it wouldn't cut into ASUS' laptop offerings. A spinoff would presumably give the Eee brand more freedom to compete.

Engadget

ASUS Lamborghini VX3 reviewed: not nearly as fast as the car

Engadget: Last we heard of ASUS' Lamborghini VX3, we were watching it get lapped by the smorgasbord of other kit introduced at CES. Still, there's something to be said for a 12.1-inch ultraportable wrapped in sexy hues and accented with leather and Lambo badges -- unfortunately, "fast" isn't it. According to a recent test run over at CNET, the VX3 build quality was second to none, the style touches were easy to adore and the keyboard was surprisingly satisfactory. Unfortunately, the system faltered in more critical areas; partially due to the amount of bloatware that came loaded on, the 2.5GHz T9300 had a tough time surpassing other machines in benchmarking, and for folks hoping that the battery life would help negate that point, critics only yielded 67-minutes during a DVD playback test (and just 2-hours "in anecdotal use"). Even with the sluggishness, the VX3 may not be a bad choice if priced right, but considering the $3,299 sticker, we'd expect this thing to hold the pole position.

Eee PC 900 Tai free upgrade to replace the battery capacity 5800 mAh

EeePC 900 series are equipped with battery 4 cells (4400mAh) and (5800 mAh) two. As the products of Hong Kong conference at the scene a short time to time show, so the company to show only 4 cells (5800mAh) samples machine, but the media reports, so that customers have the misconception that the actual shipments 4 cells (4400mAh) specifications do not match, China Mouchel deeply sorry.

Based on all the customers for the long-term support and Asustek love, Asustek decided through ASUS HK Royal Club will be the EeePC 900 Hong Kong users free upgrades and will be replaced by 4 cells (5800mAh) batteries.

Kira 100 Rides the Eee PC Wave

Engadget: It's one thing to bust out your own Eee PC wannabe knowing full well it isn't apt to catch on, but the Airis Kira 100 isn't even different enough to warrant such a label. No, this copycat smells, looks and likely feels just like Asus' darling, packing a 7-inch 800 x 480 resolution display, a 1GHz Via C7 processor, gigabit Ethernet / modem jacks, integrated multicard reader, a pair of USB 2.0 ports, 802.11b/g WiFi, built-in webcam and a battery good for "four hours." Oh please, don't tell us you're seriously considering this €299 ($476) imposter just because of the loud paint jobs. Wait, are you?