Photos: Eee PC Touch at CeBit 2009
The Netbook maker shows off its touchscreen models. The 9-inch version is due in May, with a 10-inch model to follow.
Eee PC Touch
At CeBit 2009, taking place this week in Hannover, Germany, Asus showed off its Eee PCs, including touch-screen models. Our colleagues at ZDNet Germany provided this slideshow. (Captions translated from German.)
See also: Asus to nix 7-inch Eee PC Netbooks
The Eee PC Touch can be used like the iPhone, with finger gestures, but there's no Multitouch support.
Windows XP on Eee PC screen
A special surface under Windows XP is optimized for finger touch operation
Large icons
Large icons ease selection of applications.
Turning the screen
As with other tablet PCs, the screen typically can be turned.
Reflective display
Unfortunately, Asus uses a reflective display.
10-inch display
Asus offers the Eee PC Touch with 10- and 9-inch displays.
Keyboard for 10-inch model
The keyboard of the 10-inch model offers better ergonomics than the 9-inch variation because of the larger gaps between the keys.
Activating the touch surface
The Eee PC Touch runs Windows XP Home. The touch surface is activated by depressing the silver key at the lower left of the display's frame.
Notepad gets touch input
Asus integrates touch into the Notepad application to allow fast input with a finger.
White body
Both models come with a white body.
Delivery dates
Asus intends to deliver the 9-inch model in May, with the 10-incher following at a later date. Pricing has not yet been disclosed.
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