Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

Eee PC 1000 available in the UK

Further to the press release issued on June 12th we are pleased to advise that the Eee PC 1000 is now available in-store in the UK at an srp of between £349 and £369 depending upon model (please see the following PDF file for the full specifications).

Two models of Eee PC 1000 are available in black or white casings in the UK:

1. The 1000(H) featuring an 80GB traditional Hard Drive storage component and Windows XP operating System, rrp £349.

2. The standard 1000 which comes complete with Linux operating system, the popular shock-proof SSD at 40GB, and a bonus 20GB of free online storage, srp £369.

Both models incorporate the Intel Atom Processor - Intel’s smallest processor built with the world’s smallest transistors that with all its pop and energy extends battery life allowing you to stay in touch and connected for longer.

The Eee PC 1000 comes with a range of applications all perfectly pitched to enhance the user’s communication and computing experience. These include:

Connectivity

E Connect provides a straight forward and simple route of enabling wireless or LAN connections and cleverly offers the facility of linking up with other Eee PCs through a remote desktop feature. Built in Bluetooth provides the user with the added functionality of transferring data more efficiently, and complete connectivity is topped with WiMax options (WiFi 802.11n).

Image Adjustment

E Splendid can help bring light and clarity to a moving image when you feel the picture is running on the dark side.

Power Efficiency

In addition to this new range of features, the Eee PC™ 1000 is also equipped with the exclusive Super Hybrid Engine technology which offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes, enabling you to adjust your power needs and providing up to 7.5* hours of battery life.

Notes to Editors:

We are very pleased to confirm that we have Eee PC 1000 pre-production samples available for review upon request (please note these are pre-production and feature slightly different packaging and keyboard colour). For other press information such as specifications, scans and the June 12th press release please see the link posted on the press assets pages scans, specs etc are also available on these pages:
www.tru-pr.co.uk/press/client.php?c=asusindex

Stockist information can be viewed on the following link:
http://uk.asus.com/wheretobuy_new.aspx?sltLanguage=en_GB&cou...

Contact Information:

Sales enquiries:

ASUS Sales Team
Phone: +44 (0) 1442 02720
F: +44 (0) 1442 25882
http://uk.asus.com

Press enquiries:

Kay Clark, Tru PR
Phone: +44 (0) 845 833 8292
e: asus@tru-pr.co.uk
www.tru-pr.co.uk

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