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Asus Launches Eee PC T91, a Touch-Screen Tablet Netbook

Posted by Soulskill on from the netpad-tabbook-subswivelthing dept.

MojoKid writes "Asus today launched yet another addition to their Eee PC netbook product offering. The Eee PC T91 is unlike any Eee PC we've seen before, primarily because the screen can be spun around and flipped down in the style of a tablet. This so-called 'netvertible' sector is still in its earliest stages, making the T91 one of the first netbooks available that also doubles as a full-fledged tablet PC. Unlike the Eee PC 'Seashell' line, which is largely just a sleeker take on the tried-and-true Eee PC netbook, the T91 takes a completely different approach to computing. Its 8.9" resistive touchscreen literally puts a new spin on the netbook and enables a new usage model."

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  1. Does it ... by just_another_sean · · Score: 4, Interesting

    run Linux? Seriously.

    Oh, wait here we go:

    # Intel Atom Z520 @ 1.33GHz, 533MHz FSB; 512K Cache
    # Intel US15W chipset
    # 1GB of DDR2 Memory
    # 8.9 inch LCD (1024x600 resolution); LED backlight, Resistive Touch Panel
    # Intel GMA 500 integrated graphics
    # 16GB ASUS-JM S41 solid state drive (SSD)
    # 16GB SDHC Card Included
    # 10GB Eee Online Storage
    # 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
    # Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
    # No optical drive
    # 0.3 megapixel webcam + Digital Array Microphone
    # VGA Output
    # USB 2.0 x 2
    # RJ-45 (Ethernet 10/100)
    # Headphone / Mic Input Jacks
    # MMC/SD card reader
    # Twin speakers
    # Gesture-enabled trackpad
    # 2.11 Pounds (with battery installed)
    # 0.99 - 1.11 inches thick
    # Non-Removable Li-ion Battery (Up To 5 Claimed Hours of Computing)
    # 8.85" (W) x 6.45" (D) x 0.99 - 1.11" (H)
    # Windows XP Home
    # Color Options: White, Black
    # Protective Sleeve
    # 1-year limited warranty

    Guess we'll have to find out for ourselves (as usual)! :-)

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    1. Re:Does it ... by Marcika · · Score: 4, Informative

      Does it run Linux? Seriously.

      Not very well, probably. From the Wikipedia article on Intel GMA:

      The Intel System Controller Hub US15W for the Atom processor Z5xx series features a GMA 500 graphic system. Rather than being developed in-house, this core is a PowerVR SGX core licensed from Imagination Technologies. Since PowerVR is not cooperative with the open source movement, this has resulted in the reliance of out dated closed source Linux drivers.

    2. Re:Does it ... by jo42 · · Score: 5, Informative

      Why not pick up a real tablet system, like a Dell Latitude XT off of eBay for $600-$700? Core 2 Duo, 3GB of RAM, 80GB HD, 12" LED LCD multi-touch screen, etc. I snarfed one "new open box" for $650 USD a couple of weeks back -- looked brand new/ever used.

    3. Re:Does it ... by Freetardo+Jones · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Because this is more portable and power efficient?

    4. Re:Does it ... by RiotingPacifist · · Score: 5, Interesting

      If you want power efficiency why use x86? This comes in cheaper ($299-$399), has a battery life of 10+hrs (3-5 for the cheap one)

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    5. Re:Does it ... by csimpkin · · Score: 4, Informative

      The Intel GMA500 graphics are very broken on linux right now. I wouldn't buy this if you want 3d acceleration to work. Also, if you want to use it for watching HD video, you should wait until the driver problems are addressed.

    6. Re:Does it ... by diegocgteleline.es · · Score: 5, Insightful

      In other words, is very Linux-unfriendly. So I won't buy such crap. It's sad that we have lost a company that supports linux, fortunately there are others.

  2. Weak screen mount? by Midnight+Thunder · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Although the computer looks nice, I am a bit concerned as to the quality of the screen attachment. I have friend who has a computer with a similar configuration and after a year the screen would become wobbly, probably because of wear on the joint. Does anyone know whether Asus has taken care of this?

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    1. Re:Weak screen mount? by Tx · · Score: 5, Funny

      Although the computer looks nice, I am a bit concerned as to the quality of the screen attachment. I have friend who has a computer with a similar configuration and after a year the screen would become wobbly, probably because of wear on the joint. Does anyone know whether Asus has taken care of this?

      As a time-traveller from July 2010, I can assure you that this newly-launched product which hardly anyone in 2009 has even touched, does not, in fact, get wobbly after a year of use.

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  3. Non-removable battery?! by Diabolus+Advocatus · · Score: 4, Informative

    Non-removable battery? What if I'm traveling for hours and my battery runs out? Oh I'll just pop in my spare! Or not...

  4. Netvertible? by CopaceticOpus · · Score: 5, Funny

    Let's call the Windows based version a winnetvertible, and the Ubuntu version a netvertibuntu. If they add the ability for the Ubuntu version to make calls, it's a netphonevertibuntu. The aquatic version which comes with tools to help you catch fish and move boats will be a fishnetphonevertibuntugboat.

    Or, we could stop making up stupid names for shit.

  5. It's the price. by maillemaker · · Score: 4, Insightful

    >Is it relevant because they shrunk the overall thing and now its a "netbook" ?

    No, it's relevant because it's $500 instead of, say, a $2000 Fujitsu Lifebook.

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  6. YOU ARE WELCOME by osjedi · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hi everybody. Just wanted to stop by and say you are welcome. My now obsolete Eee non-touchscreen netbook was delivered yesterday. My decision to finally purchase thus ushered in this new generation of netbook (2 days later) for you all to enjoy. I'm getting tired of waiting for Android phones too so I better go buy a G1 so that 3 new Android phones will be released the next day. Otherwise we'll just have to keep waiting indefinitely.

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