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Last we had heard, ASUS’ Eee PC T101 tablet (or T101H) still had a place on ASUS’ massive Eee PC roadmap, and was on track for a late August / early September release after being pushed back from its original June launch date. According to DigiTimes, however, the device’s future now looks to be even more uncertain, with it supposedly set for release this September “at the earliest.” Some unspecified “industry sources” further go on to say that the T101 (and other future ASUS netbook tablets) could either be pushed back further or scaled back on shipments if the company’s current Eee PC T91 doesn’t meet expectations, or possibly even canceled altogether.

[Via Electronista]

Update: Looks like the T101 and T101H are one in the same. Sorry for any confusion. Post has been corrected to reflect this.

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ASUS Eee PC T101 tablet reportedly facing uncertain future originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the past month and change, ASUS has found time to issue not one, but two new Seashell netbooks. Originally shown to the adoring public at CeBIT in Germany, this fresh take on the Eee PC was a welcome change to the drab netbooks we were accustomed to falling asleep on. We managed to have a look at both the ultraslim 1008HA as well as the more business-oriented 1005HA, but now we’re eager to hear your opinions on the matter. What would you do differently with the Eee PC Seashell line? Would you beef up the battery? Add a few ports? Swap in a different display or processor? We know Microsoft’s Windows XP limitations are holding PC makers back, but who says your imagination has to abide by those same guidelines? Detail your dreams in comments below.

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How would you change ASUS’ Eee PC Seashell line? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let’s make this the day that “@TechSaver” becomes a trending topic on Twitter. Who’s with me?

1. You say you’d like a notebook, but you don’t want to carry all that bulk? You’d prefer something under two-and-a-half pounds that saves room by not having an optical drive? I’ve got just the thing for you: it’s called a “netbook.” No one knows why it’s called that, but you can use it for going on the Net. BestBuy.com has the Asus Eee PC 1005HAB netbook for $299, which is a good deal. This model has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, a generous 160GB hard drive, a 10.1-inch display, and 802.11 b/g/n connectivity.

2. Way up north, Abe’s of Maine has gotten a good deal on Kodak Zx1 HD video cameras, and he’s passing the savings on to you. This camera comes in cherry red, which is awesome, and shoots 720p HD video. It’s nicely compact, so you can always have it on hand when you need it. Grab one for $129.95 with free shipping, and save an additional $10 if you use the code “Dealnews10” at checkout.

3. If you’re having trouble receiving digital TV signals, consider the Thomson ANT1500 indoor antenna. Buy.com has it for $28.93 with free shipping. It works with digital capable TVs or with digital converter boxes. I like the flat design, and the fact that it’s easy to hide behind furniture.

Looks like those of you interested in ASUS’ newest little netbook, the Eee PC Seashell 1005HA, won’t have to wait very long to have your dreams fulfilled. In fact, it’s popping up for pre-order right now. The 1005HA (which we just played with extensively) is nearly identical to the already available 1008HA, but with a longer-lived, swappable six-cell battery, and without those little port doors we found to be somewhat troublesome in our review of the unit. It runs $389 and is expected to ship on July 1st. Hit the read link to check out the pre-order good times.

[Thanks, Nate]

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ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA available for pre-order, shipping July 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Past Disney gadgets may have been heavier on the Disney than the gadget, but we’re guessing there’ll be at least a few parents out there a little envious of ASUS’s new Disney-branded Netpal netbook for kids, which will be available in your choice of “Princess Pink” or “Magic Blue” colors (the latter replete with tiny Mickey Mouse icons). In addition to that eye-catching exterior, each netbook also packs a custom, kid-friendly Disney interface, along with a range of built-in parental controls, and some customizable themes based on Mickey Mouse, Toy Story, Wall-E, and other Disney properties. As you might expect, however, the netbook itself is just a standard 8.9-inch Eee PC, but it is at least available with either a 16GB SSD drive or a standard 160GB hard drive. No word on a release date just yet, but it looks like this one will set you back $350.

[Via GadgetMix.com]

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Disney and ASUS announce Netpal netbook for kids originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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