What is it: The masterminds behind the Eee PC are taking netbooks into their next phase, the tablet netbook. Asus' new Eee PC lineup includes convertible-style netbooks, with touch screens that can twist and fold onto the notebook's keyboard. There will be two main models. The Eee PC T91 will have built-in GPS, a built-in TV tuner, and Intel's Atom Z520 CPU (1.33GHZ, 533MHz FSB). The LED touchscreen will measure 8.9". Next up is the Eee PC T101H. It features a 10" LED touch screen and Intel's Atom N270 CPU (1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB). This model has no GPS and no TV tuner. However, both models can be configured with a HDD or SSD.
Price: Unfortunately, Asus is raising the price on its new Tablet netbooks. Pricing will start from $499.
Verdict: Though I admit to being an Asus fanboy, these new Eee PCs aren't worth the extra cash. Both Lenovo and MSI offer excellent netbooks at far less expensive price points. Sure, they're not Tablets, but the touch screen felt a little gimmicky. MSI's new Wind netbook impressed me more than Asus' offerings. (More on the Wind later.)
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