You know you’ve been releasing too many varieties of one model when you try to get rid of the older, more unfavorable variation. Not too long ago, we reported that Asus will halt production of the Asus Eee PC 900 to give way to the Atom-powered Eee PC 901.

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It’s human nature to go through phases, but who knew Asustek went through one too. Are you looking to buy an Asus Eee PC 900? If you have no intention of waiting for the Eee PC 901 or the Eee PC 1000 in the first place, perhaps it’s best if you act now. You see, the Asus Eee PC 900 is just a phase.

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Who ever knew we’d see the Asus Eee PC 901 so soon? Just a bit after the official release of the Eee PC 900, DigiTimes is reporting that Asus will be releasing an updated version of the 8.9-inch notebook. The Asus Eee PC 901 will basically have all of the Eee PC 900’s specs plus a few modifications.

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Details leaked earlier this year and officially launched by mid of April, Asus Eee PC 900’s mere announcement took the world by storm. Hong Kong and Taiwan saw the first units of the 8.9-inch still diminutive laptop, while the rest of the world continues to suit. Among the purported release dates we’ve seen before, Australia was rumoured to have had a late April or early May release date. Now, after an excruciating half a month later, we’re presented with the official details of Asus Eee PC 900’s Australian release.

It’s now confirmed that the Asus Eee PC 900 will be available in Australia this May, 2008. While both the 12GB XP version and the 20GB Linux version are reported to have the same price when first announced, the former’s MSRP is AU$599, while the latter’s is AU$649. The XP Version will be sold through selected retailers, while you can get the Linux version through computer resellers.

Read the official press release of Asus Eee PC 900’s Australian release.

So the ASUS Eee PC 900 has been spotted at what looks like an End-of-April ASUS pot luck dinner.

This black ASUS Eee PC 900 is more evidence that one of 2008’s most anticipated ultra-portables is not too far away at all! According to ASUS Australia, it is scheduled for official release here at the start of Q2 which I thought was April 1st? Maybe he meant early May.

About that fish…

Via Engadget

Taipei, Taiwan, April 15, 2008 – Amid the buzz of reaching a new milestone of 1 million Eee PCs sold in just 5 months after its launch, ASUS has provided yet another round of excitement with its release of the new Eee PC 900. This new generation of the ever popular PC packs in a whole range of hardware that includes a 8.9 inch widescreen, a 1.3M pixels webcam, the new innovative FingerGlide and 12GB and 20GB storage capacities for Windows and Linux platforms respectively – catering to wider consumer needs while still maintaining the “Easy to learn, work and play” concept by keeping the overall weight under 1kg.

Mobility is one of the major factors attributed to the Eee PC’s success; and this is in part due to the use of the built-in Solid State Disk (SSD) technology – which offers a quiet, energy saving and shock proof design for stable computing on-the-go. Traditional hard disks spin at 5400 RPM (Revolutions per Minute) – making them more prone to data loss or damage if shocks or bumps are received. Conversely, the Eee PC is able to protect against such incidents, and is the perfect tool for outdoor computing – suitable as an ideal companion for reporters, wildlife photographers and other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.

“Vital feedback from a wide variety of users have been received, which has spurred us on to create more options to cater to different user requirements.” said Jerry Shen, CEO of ASUS.

Take a New Look with the 8.9 inch Display
Through extensive R&D, the inclusion of the 8.9″ display screen does not affect the overall weight of the Eee PC 900, which remains below 1kg – making it easy for children and women to carry it around; and maintains the ultra portable theme that has become synonymous with the Eee PC. With this large screen size of 8.9″, a resolution of 1024 x 600 is achieved – allowing users to view a single A4 page without the need to scroll left or right and making it much easier and more effective when reading or working on documents.

FingerGlide and Other User-Friendly Features
The new Eee PC will also incorporate an innovative FingerGlide feature that makes operating the Eee PC easy and convenient. For example, with just two simple finger movements on the touchpad, users will be able to zoom in and out of pictures (great for looking at image details), or scroll up and down for easier document viewing – making the Eee PC 900 more convenient to use.

“Due to its lightweight stature, most users will place the Eee PC on their laps or hold them in their hands during use. With the addition of the FingerGlide feature, users will find it even more convenient to use the Eee PC.” commented Jerry Shen.

Furthermore, the Eee PC 900 pairs a 1.3M Pixel webcam with its wireless Internet connection capabilities for web conferences anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency.

Providing Suitable Environments for Different Needs
To suit differing user requirements, the Eee PC 900 comes in both Microsoft Windows and Linux versions.

The Microsoft Windows version allows more experienced users to seamlessly utilize the Eee PC through the familiar Windows interface, and incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging; and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on the user´s desktop. Complementing this is Microsoft Works, which equips the user with numerous office applications to work efficiently.

The Linux version is useful for users who desire an icon-driven and easy point-and-click interface. Well suited for children or users without any computer experience, it provides a fast boot-up time– ideal for fast Internet access while waiting for public transport, or taking notes on-the-go.

Features of the ASUS Eee PC 900 are:

• 900MHz Celeron processor
• 1GB DDR2 RAM
• 12GB/20GB SSD
• 8.9 inch 1024 x600 pixel display
• 802.11b/g WiFi
• 1.3MB webcam
• 4 cell 2.8 hour battery or 6 cell 3.5 hour battery
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• Ethernet
• Headphone, Microphone jacks
• 1 VGA output
• 12V power supply

Apparently it’s already on sale in Hong Kong and the UK. Australian stock of the ASUS Eee PC 900 should arrive in a couple of weeks.

Via ASUSTeK and Engadget

My friend couldn’t help but show off his Asus Eee PC 4G that he had picked up in Melbourne last month. I think he should have waited for the slightly larger and beefier Asus Eee PC 900 which has been showcased at CeBIT 2008.

Here’s an Asus Eee PC 900 YouTube Video:

Via I4U