The Proliferation of Linux

What would appear to be final specifications for the Asus Eee box have emerged at Computex 2008.  It is expected to land in the US in mid-July.

Specifications:

• Name and Model: Eee Box B202
• OS: Linux System / Hardware Compatible with Windows XP
• Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz, FSB 533)
• Memory: DDRII 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB
• Storage: 80 GB / 120 GB / 160 GB / 250 GB
• Chipset: 945GSE + ICH7M
• VGA: On-board Intel GMA 950, 1600 x 1200 maximum resolution
• Networking: 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN, 802.11n WLAN, Bluetooth optional
• SD/MMC/MS slot
• Audio: Azalia ALC888 Audio Chip
• Dimensions: 21.6 x 17.8 x 2.5cm

For a sense of scale on the Eee Box, see the gallery after the break.

Front ports:

• 2 * USB
• Headphone-out jack (WO/SPDIF)
• MIC

Rear ports:

• 2 * USB 2.0
  
• Gigabit LAN
  
• DVI out
  
• Line-Out (L/R) with S/PDIF
  
• WiFi antenna

US Configurations:

• 1GB memory + 80GB HDD Linux edition ($269)
• 1GB memory + 80GB HDD XP edition ($299)
• 2GB memory + 160GB HDD Linux edition ($299)

Accessories:

• 19Vdc, 4.74A, 65W power adaptor
• WiFi antenna
• Stand
• Mouse (optional)
• Keyboard (optional)
• VESA mount (optional)

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Tags: asus, box, eee

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