Low-cost entry-level mini laptop due next year
vnunet.com, 03 Nov 2008
Asus has announced plans to lower the price barrier on its mini PCs next year.
In an announcement to coincide with the company's financial results, Asus president Jerry Shen revealed that the firm will offer an entry-level version of its Eee PC mini notebook for under $200 (£123).
Shen also stressed his desire to gain a 30 per cent share of the mini laptop market. Asus shipped 2.5 million units in the first half of 2008, and is on course to ship at least six million by the end of the year.
However, with nearly every laptop manufacturer entering the market, Asus will have to work hard to retain these significant sales.
As part of this plan, the firm will launch the cheaper Eee PC model, and phase out the 7in and 8.9in Eee PCs in favour of 10in products.
Although Asus kick-started the mini notebook market, the space has quickly filled out with releases from nearly all PC and laptop manufacturers including Dell and HP.
Company partners with Intel for community design project
Dell's mini laptop is smaller than most, but still a cut above many others
Latest release integrates KDE, Gnome, OpenOffice and Firefox
New compact devices offer a wealth of connectivity options and new mobile internet software
In part one of V3.co.uk's interview with Dirk Singer, he dicusses social media monitoring strategies
Remote access - Three steps to getting connected
3.4 million UK professionals now work from home – is your company equipped?
Cost benefits of a global collaboration network
This white paper is a must read for organisations looking for evidence of the bottom-line benefits of high-definition video and voice communications
Keep up to date with the latest products, services and technologies from the world's leading IT companies; IThound.com brings you over 6,000 white papers, case studies and analyst reports.
In part one of V3.co.uk's interview with Dirk Singer, he...
Do you agree?
Have your say on this article