New Asus EEE Windows-based Laptops to sell like hot cakes

5 million EEE laptops will be sold this year according to Asus's own estimates; the Taiwanese manufacturer is bullish about the sales figures that its little gadget will generate.<br /><br />Of those, around 3 million are expected to be XP-based and the rest running on Linux; meaning that Windows XP might undergo an unexpected revival once again.<br /><br />Windows XP Home has apparently been chosen to power non Linux computers; a surprising decision given that Microsoft's own Windows XP Fundamental for legacy systems would probably be better suited.<br /><br />The EEE was designed to be compatible with Windows and even the first EEE models had their own Windows XP Drivers.<br /><br />Asus has also revealed that the cheapest Windows XP model will cost $408, including a 4GB SSD storage, 512MB memory while the more expensive EEE PC 4G XP will come with an additional 4GB SD card, a more powerful battery and a 3mp webcam; all for $473.<img src="http://www.gadgetsbuzz.com/UserFiles/2009/10/26/Toshiba%20Satellite%20P505%20notebook%20computer.jpg" /><img src="http://chipchick.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/specklaptop1.jpg" />

New Asus EEE Windows-based Laptops to sell like hot cakes

5 million EEE laptops will be sold this year according to Asus's own estimates; the Taiwanese manufacturer is bullish about the sales fi...

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