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ASUS’ Eee netbooks may have been the first netbooks on the market, but they have maintained their position since this whole netbook thing started. Now their newest models have been revealed, and has a lot changed from the cute little plastic boxes that shocked us with their $200 price-tags back in 2008.

They new models include the 1015P, 1016P, and 1018P. Their old bodies have been chucked in favor of a new, more masculine, brushed metal chassis.  They come with styling tiled keyboards and nice wide touchpads, which are always very classy.

The leak source for this info, Blogee, doesn’t have much in terms of real specs. However, it does mention 10” screens, webcams, fingerprint scanners, and the highly awaited for USB 3.0 ports. There are currently no pics of the 1016P.

The most stunning piece of this however is the battery life of these little things. The 1018P is a mere 18 mm thick and will have 10-hour battery life; the 1016P, however, blows its sibling’s figures out of the water with an incredible 14-hour battery life.  The accuracy of battery lives aren’t known to be reliable pre-release, but to boast numbers like that means they have to be far above average.

Via Gizmodo, image via Blogee.

It is rumored that Asus will release a new gaming laptop early next year, which will allegedly use Intel’s powerful dual-core i5-430M Processor. Another supposed feature of the Asus laptop is an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 GPU that can surely handle the most advanced graphics.

The Asus X77 laptop’s features include:

• 1,600 x 900 17.3-inch LED screen
• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 GPU with DDR3 Memory
• Two 500GB hard drives
• 4GB of RAM
• eSata Port
• HDMI Port

This new machine is a full-fledged gaming laptop that should run most of the latest games. The Asus X77 will be priced around $1435.

Via Engadget.

Asus is planning to unveil the Eee Pad at the CES in January, and some unconfirmed details have been reported by secondary sources. The suspicions are these: the tablet will not run Windows CE, it will have multi-touch capabilities, and it will use either Nvidia Tegra or Tegra 2 platforms.  The Eee Pad will also measure anywhere between four to seven inches diagonally.

We will have wait until next year to know for certain what this device will have in store. So far the tablet fits right into the touch screen trend that we have been seeing and will likely continue to throughout the following year.

Via Engadget.

ASUS‘ new Eee PC is called the 1201HAB and is currently ASUS’ cheapest 12.1-inch machine. It rocks specs much similar to that of the 1101HA – a 12.1-inch 1366 x 768 pixel display, a chiclet keyboard, and matte casing. However, this machine runs a single-core Atom Z520 CPU, slower than the Nvidia ION on the Eee PC 1201 N.

The machine is said to have solid video playback, including in HD. Its processor makes for a slightly slower device, but it can run for 6 hours and is slimmer (but larger) than a typical Eee PC netbook.

You can get the ASUS Eee PC 1201HAB for $329 at Best Buy.

Via Liliputing.

We hope you still have money left after Black Friday, because for the hefty price of $1700, you’ll be able to get your hands on the upcoming ASUS G51J 3D which claims to bring “real 3D” to laptops. Using NVIDIA’s 3D vision technology, the G51J is already able to play over 400 games.

The system employs shutter glasses, which is supposed to outperform the Polaroid lens alternative currently used by the Acer’s Aspire 5738DG. As for the ASUS G51J, it will include a GeForce GTX 260M card which boasts 1GB of DDR memory. It’s time to start saving!

“NVIDIA® is excited about the world’s first 3D Vision notebook coming from ASUS,” said Phil Eisler, General Manager of 3D Vision business unit at NVIDIA. “The ASUS G51J 3D notebook will set the standard by which gaming and 3D notebooks will be judged. Congratulations to ASUS for achieving this monumental milestone!”

Via Engadget & GoodGearGuide.

Black Friday is less than a week away and we’re here to bring you yet another spectacular netbook deal.

The ASUS Eee PC 1005HA (one of the top-selling netbooks on Amazon) is going to be available for a mere $199.97 at Hhgregg – discounted $100 from the regular price of $299.99!

The 10.1″ ASUS Eee PC 1005HA netbook will be equipped with an Intel Atom N270 processor, an Intel 945GSE graphics chipset, and 1 GB of RAM. Other tech specs include multi-touch, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3 USB ports, and a 0.3 megapixel webcam. Note that since it’s a netbook, no CD/DVD drive is included, but tackling basic computing tasks should be easy as pie.

There’s a limit of 10 netbooks per store on Black Friday and they’ll be available on Friday and Saturday – at least while supplies last.

Via Notebooks.

LightInTheBox.com has recently put up a webpage with a selection of 38 recommended netbooks that woud lmake great gifts this holiday season. Some netbooks on the site cater more to students while other cater more to professionals, but all of them are no doubt adequate for doing the most common of tasks, which include but are not limited to e-mailing, surfing the Internet, and editing documents.

The netbooks on this site range from $129.99 to $1,270.00 and many of them even have free (international) shipping. There are the big name brands like ASUS, HP, and Samsung and a few of the lesser known brands such as Kohjinsha and Viliv, among others. Check them out!

Via SearchSysCon.

Video quality is a touchy subject for people with older netbooks, especially when it comes to HD. However, some serious advances have been made since the days of yore, with the Nvidia ION platform leading the way.

ASUS says it’s going to try to harness the power of the ION chip in new netbooks and nettops, including the Eee PC 1201N, EeeTop ET2002T, EeeBox EB1012, EeeBox 1501, and the AT3N7A-I mini-ITX mainboard. CEO Jerry Shen thinks this will make all the difference:

“Our new ION-powered Eee PCs will redefine netbook and nettop performance. They deliver an outstanding HD experience that isn’t possible with today’s basic integrated graphics.”

ION brings graphics support to XP, Vista, and Window 7 in up to 1080p resolution. It can also stream Flash Player 10.1 video, connect to external monitors, and accelerate a host of other apps using CUDA capability and more.

Via DailyTech.

Mobile operator O2 is changing up its mobile broadband netbook and laptop packages.

The newest netbook to join the team is the ASUS Eee PC 1005H. This 10.1″ LED-backlit widescreen netbook is equipped with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1 GB of RAM, and a 160 GB hard drive. It has an integrated microphone and webcam and the default operating system is Windows XP.

The newest laptop addition is the 15.6″ Samsung R519. This laptop is equipped with a 2.16GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 processor, an Intel GMA 4500M graphics chipset, 2 GB of RAM, and a 250 GB hard drive. Other tech specs include a DVD super multi DL drive, WLAN/Wi-Fi, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. The operating system available on this machine is Windows Vista.

These portable computing devices will be subsidized with the purchase of a 24-month data plan contract that includes 300 text messages and unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot access. 3 GB and 10 GB monthly data plans are available, the latter of which is roughly £10 more per month. There is also a one-time charge of £29.38 regardless of the netbook/laptop package selected, which gets you an O2 USB E169 mobile broadband modem.

Via IsPreview.

The ASUS Eee PC T91MT tablet netbook can be ordered from Amazon, starting today. This computer is equipped with a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 processor, 1 GB of DDR2 RAM (but can be preinstalled with up to 2 GB), and a 32 GB solid state drive and 500 GB of free online storage.

The T91MT has an 8.9″ screen display which is backlit by LED. Other features include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. To learn more about the ASUS Eee PC T91MT tablet netbook, check out one of our previous articles. If you’re interested in buying the device, click here.

Via GadgetVenue.

The ASUS Eee PC 1005HA netbook is listed as the top-selling netbook on Amazon. Furthermore, the top four best-sellers in this category on Amazon consist of some form or other of the ASUS 1005HA netbook.

In first place is the ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X-BK (with Windows XP) that sells for $358.99. In second place is the ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-PU17-BU (with Windows 7 Starter) that sells for $382.99. In third and fourth place respectively are the blue ASUS Eee PC 1005HA (with Windows XP) and the black ASUS 1005HA (with Windows 7) netbooks. It’s interesting that netbooks with Windows XP still outsell those with Windows 7, but then again Windows 7 was just recently launched.

The first non-ASUS netbook on the list of top-sellers is the Toshiba Mini, at #5 on the list.

Via I4U.

ASUS is toying with a radical new laptop design that could permit their laptops to be built without any fan at all (though in some computers the processors already require no fan).

Through a special folding configuration and “thermal holes” that help draw air into the laptop, airflow is greatly increased even without a fan.  As a result, the laptop would require less energy, run more quietly, and trim down its frame a bit.

There is no news yet on when this technology would be released, what the laptop stats might be, or even what name ASUS is heralding the project by.  However, it appears to have great potential, if you don’t mind the squeaking as the laptop opens and closes – which surely is not an actual issue, but you can hear it in the video after the jump.

Via REGHARDWARE.

ASUS is planning on launching a smartbook in Q1 of 2010. This smartbook is described as a low-powered, 3G-enabled ultraportable laptop with an ARM-based processor. It’s rumored to have a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor as well as GPS, 3G, and Wi-Fi capabilities.

It’s currently uncertain what operating system ASUS’ new smartbook would run on, but the claim is that it will run on the Google Android OS. Pricing for the smartbook is rumored to be set around $180 each.

Via TomsHardware.

After reporting booming 3Q results, ASUStek is projecting a breakthrough in netbook shipments in 4th quarter.

Eee PC shipments will reach 1.7-1.9 million shipments as ASUS joins newer European and Chinese netbook markets. The previous record held by ASUS is 1.7 million units, in 3Q 2008.

The recent quarter, ending September 31, saw 1.6 million shipments for ASUS.

Laptop shipment numbers are also looking great for ASUS – between 2.2 and 2.4 million units in the upcoming quarter.

Via PCWorld.

Netbook pioneer Asustek has recently released their Q3 resuts and we can see that the company’s net profit reaffirmed consumer confidence in tech. Asustek’s Q3 results were the firm’s first net profit after three straight quarters of losses.

The netbook manufacturer made a net profit of $6.497 billion during Q3, which is more than double their forecasted net profit of $2.97 billion. This profit is even more impressive, given that only a year ago, Q3 results were a net profit of $6.38 billion. Company revenues for Asustek Computer on the other hand, fell from $78.3 billion to $67.1 billion due to sales of low-cost netbooks.

Via Reuters.

A new multi-touch netbook may be in the cards for manufacturer ASUS, whose line of Eee PCs has been tremendously influential in shaping the world of netbooks. The new machine, designated the Eee PC T91MT, is an update to the earlier Eee PC T91 and will implement improvements including a multi-touch touchscreen, Windows 7, and a boosted 32 GB SSD.

A larger Eee PC T10 touchscreen notebook has been delayed due to setbacks encountered by ASUS. The machine is tentatively expected by December, but I wouldn’t keep my fingers crossed.

ASUS has been tremendously innovative in recent weeks, delivering a number of clever new machines. Let’s hope they keep up the good work.

Via TechSpot.

ASUS is introducing another notebook based on the new Core i7 processor: the 16 inch M60J. Unfortunately, only the specs are available right now, and they are as follows.

• 16-inch glossy display (1366×768)
• Intel Core i7 720QM/820QM processors
• Nvidia GeForce GT 240M 1GB graphics
• Dual 2.5-inch hard drive bays
• 6-cell 4800mAh battery
• Weight: 3.3 kg/7.27 lbs w/battery
• Dimensions: 14.8 in. (W) x 10.4 in. (D) x 1.3~1.6 in (H)
• 2-year limited global warranty

Please note that the dual hard drives can offer up to 1 Terrabyte of storage, so by all means, go nuts on the movies and music.

Via NotebookReview

Netbooks aren’t really known for the quality of sound they produce, but sometimes you just need some more volume when you’re supplying a party with music or watching a particularly epic movie. Thankfully, the new ASUS uBoomQ Sound-Bar speakers are here to fill that gap in your netbook accessory arsenal.

They’re big and weird looking, but these speakers can help you get some bass when you need it most. They weight 3 kg and require a dedicated power source but can put out woofer frequencies of 200-500 Hz.

No drivers or additional software is required – the speakers connect via USB and are ready to rock when you are. Check out the press release if you’re curious, but remember – you heard it at NBB first.

For those of you that are waiting for a machine that can provide the performance of a laptop, has a long battery life, and is no heavier than a netbook, your wait is over. The newly revealed ASUS UL50 ultraportable laptop has all of the above.

The 15.6″ UL50 will have a 1.3 GHz Intel CULV processor, 4 GB of RAM, and either a 250, 320, or 500 GB hard drive. It’ll also be equipped with an 8-cell battery, which will supposedly allow the laptop to last for 12 hours. Altogether, this laptop will weigh roughly 2.1 kg.

There’s even a super version of this laptop – the ASUS UL50VG. This super laptop will be able to support up to 8 GB of RAM and a NVIDIA graphics chipset, which can be turned off when necessary to save battery life.

Via MirrorCoUkNews.