Posted 11/06/09 at 01:30:44 PM by Paul Lilly

It looks like we'll have to wait a little bit longer for Asus' Eee Keyboard, which was was supposed to launch in October. That didn't happen, nor does it look like we'll see the keyboard this month because it hasn't yet passed wireless regulation testing in te U.S. and Europe. How long that will take is anyone's guess, and it's up in the air whether Asus will manage to ship the Eee Keyboard in time for the holidays.

Perhaps turning lemons into lemonade, Asus said it will use the delay to its advantage by beefing up the hardware specs. The company plans to swap the CPU for one that is faster, and it will get a new OS too. On top of it all, the Eee Keyboard will add capacitive touchscreen capabilities. All this while still checking in around the $500 mark.

We'll update you with more info as soon as we have it.

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Posted 09/14/09 at 02:25:34 PM by Paul Lilly

First unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last January, Asus has finally committed to a launch date for its upcoming Eee Keyboard. Or at least a launch month. Barring any last minute delays, expect to see the Eee Keyboard on sale in Europe and the U.S. sometime in October, the company confirmed.

Asus wasn't so forthcoming about a projected price point, though the board's specifications appear set in stone this close to launch. The Eee Keyboard will ship with a 5-inch touchscreen powered by an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, and choice between a 16GB or 32GB solid state drive (SSD). Connectivity options will include 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, and Ultra Wideband HDMI.

While Asus isn't yet talking price, news and rumor site DigiTimes -- the same site that correctly predicted an October launch -- said earlier it would probably sell for around $400 to $500.

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Posted 06/16/09 at 04:07:46 PM by Andy Salisbury

In the past, Asus’ Eee Keyboard was only shown off running versions of Windows XP, but in a more recent demo at Computex, the low-profile PC was shown off running Intel’s Moblin OS.

While XP seemed like a nice choice for the keyboard PC, sticking with something simple (and Linux based) seems even better, given that this machine will be ideal for surfing the net from your couch.

There’s been no official word if this will come as an option for the Eee Keyboard, but there’s little doubt that we’ll find out in the coming weeks.

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Posted 03/03/09 at 04:18:37 PM by Andy Salisbury

A little while back Asus was toying with the idea of fitting a home theater PC inside a keyboard, and now we can happily say that this product is finally on its way.

The Eee Keyboard will come with wireless HDMI and a small touchscreen, and is expected to arrive in May or June, costing only $400-$600. Jerry Shen, Asus’ CEO, says that there are two models being worked on, a wired and a wireless version. It’s reported that the wireless capability is the difference between the $400 and $600 machines.

Underneath the hood it will have a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB RAM, a 16 or 32GB SSD, WiFi and Bluetooth built in. It will also feature wireless HDMI, 2 USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI and audio in/out ports.

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Posted 01/07/09 at 09:15:44 AM by Paul Lilly

And so it has begun. CES is the time for companies to show off future products, and that's exactly what Asus is doing with its prototype keyboard PC the company is calling the Eee Keyboard.

A fully functional computer sits inside the QWERTY keyboard, and several ports run along the top edge, including two USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, and audio in/out ports. The sub 2-pound keyboard also sports an integrated microphone and speakers, and comes equipped with WiFi capability and support for Ultra-wideband wireless HDMI.

The laundry list of features doesn't stop there. On the side of the keyboard, Asus has installed a mini touchscreen. SlashGear spent some hands on time with the prototype and says the main menu grants access to the calendar, photo gallery, media player, and an internet browser, in addition to other usability apps.

Not all prototypes shown at CES ever make it to market, but this is one we wouldn't mind seeing on retail shelves.

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