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The new Eee PC X101 is the perfect affordable ultraportable for modern mobile users
featuring the Intel® MeeGo operating system |
| Fremont, California (September 12, 2011) - ASUS is excited to launch the Eee PC X101, the world’s thinnest and lightest netbook. Announced earlier this year at Computex, the X101 has a super thin 0.7” profile and weighs a mere 2 pounds for superior portability. Preloaded with the easy to use Intel® MeeGo operating system, the X101 allows users to stay connected to their favorite social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and more, while the ASUS Appstore allows instant access to applications, ebooks and games, plus rich cloud-based entertainment content. |
Mobility Achieved
 The X101 shatters the mold of past netbooks with its super thin 0.7” profile and lightweight, yet it is still fully equipped. It features the latest Intel® Atom™ N435 processor with 1GB of RAM, 2x USB 2.0 ports, a MicroSD Card reader, built-in webcam and 8GB SSD for quick startup and launch times. ASUS Super Hybrid Engine technology is designed to conserve battery life while the X101 is available in a variety of colors including white and black.
Staying Social
The MeeGo OS was developed to help users stay socially connected through a convenient, easy to use interface. With specific applications for Facebook, Twitter, and a dedicated instant messaging client, keeping up with friends or family has never been easier. Google’s Chrome browser is also built-in to the MeeGo for web surfing, while a variety of cloud-based services like the ASUS Appstore and the popular Dropbox online file storage are also available for use.
Product highlights:
 Ultra-thin and light for easy portability — just 0.7” thick and 2 pounds light- Seamless chiclet keyboard and comfortable large touchpad
- MeeGo operating system with a comprehensive selection of preinstalled productivity, entertainment and social networking applications
- Bundled ASUS Appstore for instant access to applications, ebooks and games, plus rich cloud-based entertainment content
- Designed to keep users connected to their favorite sites quickly and easily with an extremely affordable price, starting at $199.
Product specifications and features may change without prior notice. Check usa.asus.com for further details. |
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About ASUS
ASUS, the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world’s best-selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than 10,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company's revenue for 2010 was around US$10.1 billion.
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PR Contacts for North American Market:
Tammy Lin
Media Communications – ASUS Computer International
Tammy.t_lin@asus.com
Gary Key
Technical Marketing – ASUS Computer International
Gary_key@asus.com
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