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October 9, 2008 6:04 PM PDT

Eee PC to get touch-screen treatment in 2009

by Matt Hickey
Eee PC

Here's the current state of the art for Eee PC. Next up: a touch screen.

(Credit: Erica Ogg/CNET News)

Because of their small size and inexpensive nature, Netbooks are hot items right now. Asus' Eee PC is one of the more recognizable lines available.

Users have wanted a touch-screen version of their favorite tiny laptops, and it's been rumored for a while that future Eee PCs would implement them. But it wasn't until Thursday that the general manager of the Eee PC line for Asus confirmed that they are coming--next year.

Samson Hu, the general manager, also remarked that future models would get dual-core Atom processors once they come out, and that a new lower-cost model is on the way. According to some reports, there are even more models in the works but details are scant. In all, it's a day of good news for Eee PC fans.

With more than 15 years experience testing hardware (and being obsessed with it), Crave freelance writer Matt Hickey can tell the good gadgets from the great. He also has a keen eye for future technology trends. Matt has blogged for publications including TechCrunch, CrunchGear, and most recently, Gizmodo. E-mail Matt.
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by cust0mb4ll3r October 10, 2008 11:35 AM PDT
Correct me if i'm wrong, but the picture shows an Eee PC 701... not the most state of the art for the Eee PC lineup.
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by DravenStele October 10, 2008 12:02 PM PDT
That looks like a screen shot of the video where a DIY tech installed a touchscreen in his 701. The video was posted on-line back in May.
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by LogicProphet October 10, 2008 12:18 PM PDT
ouch good call guys it is a 701, but article details aside are they gonna friggen improve the keyboard size and give it a real price drop?
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