Sneak Peek: ASUS Eee B202 Desktop PC
By Alexander Grundner |
June 2nd, 2008
Comments (1)
It was revealed back in January that ASUS was going to expand its budget Eee PC line – made famous by ASUS Eee PC compact notebook – to include a desktop model. Luckily for us, Gizmodo got their hands on a pre-production version, called the Eee Box B202 [gallery], that will be available in the U.S. by mid-July. The B202 will be offered with either Linux or Windows XP pre-installed and start at $269 and $299 respectively. Overall, the small form factor package looks very attractive in both design and price point. And the fact that it’s running a power-sipping 1.6Ghz Intel Atom processor, and includes wireless 802.11n connectivity standard, makes the B202 all the more compelling. Some are already considering transforming the B202 into the ultimate media/tv streamer or NAS device when it comes out.
Specifications and Details from ASUS:
Name and Model: Eee Box B202
OS: Linux System/ Hardware Compatible with Windows XP
Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz, FSB 533)
Memory: DDRII 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB (see US configs below)
Storage: 80 GB / 120 GB / 160 GB / 250 GB (see US configs below)
Chipset: 945GSE + ICH7M
VGA: On-board Intel GMA 950, 1600 x 1200 maximum resolution
Networking: 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN, 802.11n WLAN, Bluetooth optional
SD/MMC/MS slot: SD, SDHC, Mini SD, (Micro SD through adapter) ; MMC, MMC plus, MMC4.x, RS MMC, RSMMC4.x (MMC mobile through adapter);MS,MS PRO
Audio: Azalia ALC888 Audio ChipFront Ports:
USB x 2
Card Reader x 1
Headphone-out jack (WO/SPDIF) x 1
MIC x 1Rear Ports:
USB 2.0 x 2
Gigabit LAN x 1
DVI out x 1
Line-Out (L/R) with S/PDIF x 1
WiFi antennaAccessories:
19Vdc, 4.74A, 65W power adaptor
Mouse (optional)
Keyboard (optional)
VESA mount (optional)
WiFi antenna
StandDimensions: 8.5″ x 7″ x 1″
Net Weight: 2.2 lbs.
Gross Weight: 6.6 lbs.US Configurations and MSRP:
$269 1GB memory + 80GB HDD Linux edition
$299 1GB memory + 80GB HDD XP edition
$299 2GB memory + 160GB HDD Linux editionAvailability: For the US, we’re expecting to hit the market Mid July. For French-speaking Canada, a French Linux version will be available the following month.
June 2nd, 2008 at 2:06 pm
People - don’t fret over the lack of HDMI. All you need is an DVI to HDMI cable… I use it on my HD Set and it is beautiful. In truth there is not much that separates the two.