So, Asus decided to stick to the Eee PC branding for its newest netbook release, the Eee PC S101. The Eee PC S101 will be available in three color design – Brown, Champagne or Graphite. It’s hinges are adorned with crystal, it sports a premium infusion finish, making the Eee PC S101 geared for the style conscious users.

The Eee PC S101 will be available in 3 versions; a 16GB SSD model with Windows XP. It will also comes pack with an additional 16GB SD card. This model will retail for around $699. The second version comes with a 32 GB SSD with Linux OS and will retail for around $699 as well. And lastly, the 64GB SSD model with Linux which will have a price tag of around $799.

Feature-wise the Eee PC S101 carries almost the same features as the other 10-inch Eee PC models. Except for the 20GB online storage that comes with every unit. Interestingly, the S101 only comes with the .3MP web camera. We’re wondering how come Asus didn’t put the 1.3MP web camera instead, if it aims to market this netbook as a higher model than all the rest of the Eee PC family?

Anyway, here is our usual rundown of specs:

  • 10.2-inch wide active matrix LED backlit TFT, WSVGA 1024×600 in 252k colors
  • Intel Atom CPU
  • 10/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller
  • WLAN, Bluetooth
  • 1GB RAM
  • 3 USB ports, 1 VGA port, 1 RJ-45, 2 audio jacks
  • 4-in-1 MMC, SD, Memory Stick and MS-PRO flash card slot
  • Multi-touch touchpad
  • Built-in speakers
  • Polymer battery; 36 W/hr; 2S2P (2450 mAh/cell)
  • 1kg

Via Hardware Zone

A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.

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