Do you like small laptops? Do you like cheap laptops? Till this year you couldn’t find one, but ASUS did it and launched the Eee PC. Basically, we have a very small notebook (7 inch screen) made from old components (conceived some years ago, not build the same time).

For around 400 $ you get the following specs [source]:

• Processor: Intel Celeron M ULV 900MHz
• Storage: 4GB of Flash based storage (SSD)
• Memory: 512MB of RAM
• OS: Linux (Asus customized)
• Screen: 7-inch screen with 800 x 480 resolution
• Ports: 3 USB, 1 monitor, headphone jack, microphone input, SD card reader (SDHC compatible), Kensington lock slot, Ethernet 10/100
• Webcam (0.3 MP)
• Battery: 4-cell 5200 mA (rated at 3.5 hours)
• Wireless: 802.11b/g Atheros
• Input: Keyboard and Touchpad

It doesn’t seem too much, but bear in mind that it’s enough for web browsing and Office work. It’s light: just one kilo, it’s powerful enough, and costs a fraction of a fully equiped Sony Vaio TZ. If will surely give a run for it’s money to OLPC.

There will be also other versions, with storage space ranging from 2 to 8 GB, and even Windows XP operating system. It seems that the demand for low cost laptops is there. I wouldn’t mind buying an Eee PC, but depends on how much will it cost in Eastern Europe, where I live.

But enough with the talk, let’s see a video with ASUS Eee PC made by me with the sample I’ve received today.