The success of compact inexpensive notebook series Eee PC was limited due to the presence of modest 7 inch screen, but in future versions Asus company promised to correct this deficiency.
With reference to the statements of Asus President , in 2008 the company intends to present immediately several new devices classes which possess Eee PC functionality . First, there will be the desktop version of budget computer E-DT, which will leave during April or May. The cost of small system block without monitor will be equal to $200-300. The first E-DT generation will use Celeron processors , and in the third quarter these computers will pass to Intel Shelton platform specially developed 45 nm processor Intel Diamondville. The first E-DT models will be shown on CeBIT 2008 exhibition (March) .
The following product Asus E-Monitor repeats the concept of computer- Apple iMac and Dell XPS . This block will be also based on Intel Shelton platform , and it will be released during September in the present year. Asus e-monitor Cost will be equal to $499 .
If the 21 inch screens are insufficient, Asus will propose E-TV - television with screen diagonal more than 42 inch, which will also have the built-in computer class Eee PC under Linux control. Price increase for the presence of this computer will not exceed $200. E-tv Announcement is also planned on September.