Comments on: Asus to launch a $180 smartbook in early 2010

By: Tenrou

Tenrou — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:34:16 +0000

“Linux or Google Android”? When did Android stop being Linux if I may ask? “Android or some other Linux distribution” would have been a more appropriate wording if you feel you need to give Android some extra attention over other Linux based operating systems.

By: Дешёвые смартбуки от ASUS в первом квартале 2010! | слухи | Eee-PC.ru

Дешёвые смартбуки от ASUS в первом квартале 2010! | слухи | Eee-PC.ru — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:22:13 +0000

[...] компании пошли дальше, и судя по всему, замахнулись на ценник в 180 долларов! Что это будет пока толком не понять, но раз смартбук, [...]

By: Asus to Launch Android-based Smartbook Next Year | Netbook Evangelist

Asus to Launch Android-based Smartbook Next Year | Netbook Evangelist — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:35:08 +0000

[...] cites Asus CEO Jerry Shen as saying the company plans to launch a smartbook in the first quarter of next [...]

By: tomleemullins

tomleemullins — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:22:23 +0000

It would be like getting a cell phone unlocked(?). One would pay a little more but I think it would be worth it so one could chose ones own service.

By: Asus Plans $180 Smartbook For 2010 Plus First USB 3.0 Motherboard | Otaku Gadgets

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:41:00 +0000

[...] While the report does not exclusively report what OS the company is going to use, it can be speculated that the best choice right now would be Android. That is because a device of that size will need an embedded OS and there is nothing available for manufacturers to use that can better the Android OS. Windows CE, the usual go-to embedded OS, is no match for Android. [read] [...]

By: jabailo

jabailo — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:43:25 +0000

Where is it? I'm tired of the future…

By: BoloMKXXVIII

BoloMKXXVIII — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:36:19 +0000

Hopefully they can get the hardware/software integration right the first time. Please let these be sold without being tied to a data plan.

By: Asus ARM Smartbook Confirmed For 2010

Asus ARM Smartbook Confirmed For 2010 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:23:09 +0000

[...] Via1, Via2 [...]

By: vēer

vēer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:07:07 +0000

Now that what id like to see, always connected, loooong battery life and low weight !

By: MonkeyKing1969

MonkeyKing1969 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:55:10 +0000

People remember for a Smart book the cost is 90% in the backend where you pay for the 3G dataplan. You can buy $99 netbook NOW, it just costs you $1,600 in 3G fees over the next two years added to that low 'Ninty-Nine dollar' price.

By: retiredinOhio

retiredinOhio — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:20:13 +0000

And eventually $99 at CVS.

By: tomleemullins

tomleemullins — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:59:21 +0000

If it comes to the US with about the same price – $184, I think it will do quite well; IMO.

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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:29:47 +0000

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