The Proliferation of Linux

ASUS have lauched Eee Storage, which gives you 20GB of space online for your files, pictures and documents. Apparently Eee Storage provides the user with “a drag and drop interface to transfer files between the Eee PC and web storage location.” No word yet on what this interface looks like, or how it’s been implemented.

Another new Eee feature/product is Eee Download which currently has “around 3,000 free software and game titles available for Eee PC users to download.” ASUS plans to expand the service with music and “other content.” The Eee Download service is only available to Chinese language users at the moment.

DigiTimes [via Engadget]

According to DigiTimes, The Asus Eee Box (or B202) launched in Hong Kong yesterday.

The initial model – the B202 – includes a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB DDR2 memory, 80GB hard drive and Linux operating system. The PC also supports Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11b/g/n, with some models also featuring Bluetooth. The chassis is available in four colors: white, black, cherry red and green.

DigiTimes.

ASUS has unveiled a USB ‘Handwriting Pad’ the Eee PC during Computex 2008.

Aving [via Engadget]

Asus continues to expand it’s Eee brand.  The most recent addition is this 42-inch Eee TV spotted at Computex by the sharp eyed Engadget Chinese.  Apparently a PS3 was bolted on to the back of the thing and was playing Cars off a Blu-ray disc.

Engadget

According to PC World Asus intends to launch a rival to Apple’s iMac sometime in September.  The new device, called the Eee Monitor, will join the existing Eee Range and will be available with Linux or Windows XP.  Don’t expect the Eee Monitor to have the glamour of Apple’s products as most likely it will continue the ‘cheap and functional’ design that the current Eee devices have.
PC World [via Australian PC Authority]