Asus has officially announced the launch of its Asus EE PC that comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows XP. Owners can now easily and flawlessly integrate multiple devices, applications and services such as word processing, spreadsheet, database management and address books.
On top of that, the portable laptop will also allow users to access Windows Live, a personal internet services and software. Users will get to experience several features that includes Windows Live Mail that merges a variety of email accounts into one place on the consumers’ desktop and remove multiple log-ins; Windows Live Messenger; Windows Live Photo Gallery that effortlessly arranges, sends, posts and shares photos with friends and family; and Windows Live Family Safety, which provides built-in family safety features like safer browsing for children via Web site management.
“The Eee PC has been a tremendous success since our initial launch in October last year, and feedback gathered from consumers have aided us in providing even greater enhancements with our new range of Eee PCs,” mentioned Jonathan Tsang, Vice Chairman of ASUS. “With the new Windows-based offerings, a greater amount of work ease is expected through full compatibility with Windows applications, while Windows Live and Microsoft Works features will certainly add to greater online interaction and work efficiency.”
“By introducing the Eee PC with Windows, ASUS is providing Windows-based applications and services to millions of people that can benefit tremendously from an affordable laptop for education, work, communication and entertainment,” noted Will Poole, Corporate Vice President for the Unlimited Potential Group at Microsoft.
Let’s look at the basic features of the Asus EEE PC:
Furthermore, it works on four-cell 4400mAH battery that delivers 2.8 hours of battery life, and comes with 2 internal stereo speakers and 1 internal microphone.
Apparently, the Asus EEE PC with pre-installed Windows XP operating system will be available at Best Buy from 9th April onwards pr $399 (approx. Rs. 15,960).
