By: Albert S

Asus announced built-in 3G (3.75G HSUPA connectivity) for their Eee PC 901 models, starting in October 2008. Smart move by Asus as these ultra portable, “all day battery” netbooks are perfectly suited for 3G-go-to-the-beach connectivity.

Now you really can be like those faceless people in the Corona ads, lounging around in solitary paradise; trees swaying, waves gently lapping, ice cold beer in one hand, Eee PC in other…hey Christen, can I get one of these for review??

Official press release after the ‘leap’

Coupled with All-day Battery Life, 3.75G Capability Puts Eee PC’s™ Status as the Ultimate Travel Companion Beyond Question

Taipei, Taiwan, September 24, 2008 – ASUS today announced that it will be adding 3.75G connectivity* to its hugely-popular series of Eee PC™ netbooks, enabling convenient and high-speed access to the Internet anytime, anywhere. The inclusion of 3.75G is a perfect addition to the Eee PC’s™ existing set of travel-friendly features such as its high portability, shockproof data storage and all-day battery life—strengthening its reputation as the ultimate solution for computing on the go.

With 3.75G, the Eee PC™ will be able to deliver on its promise of borderless one-day computing better than ever before. No longer bound to Internet hotspots, 3.75G-equipped Eee PC™ users will be able to enjoy low latency mobile broadband Internet access at high downlink and uplink speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and 2 Mbps** respectively, regardless of where they are—ensuring a seamless connected experience on the go. The Eee PC’s™ 7.5-hour battery life*** provides more than ample power to keep it up and running during extended outdoor excursions.

Frequent travelers will particularly welcome the timely addition of 3.75G support, which comes as service providers around the globe are ramping up their adoption of 3.75G High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA). This means that they will be assured of a reliable, high-speed mode of Internet access in many destinations around the world.

3.75G will make its first appearance in Eee PC™ 901 netbooks released to market from October 2008 onward.

Specifications

Model	Eee PC™ 901 with 3.75G
Operating System	Genuine Windows® XP Home
Display	8.9″
CPU & Chipset	Intel Atom
Wireless Data Network	WLAN: 802.11b/g/n**** Bluetooth: Yes****
Memory	1 GB (DDR2)
Storage	16 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) 20 GB free online Eee Storage
Memory Card Reader	MMC/SD (SDHC)
Camera	1.3 M Pixel
Audio	HD Audio Stereo speakers Digital Array Mic
Battery	6 Cells, 7.5 hrs***
Dimensions	225 mm (W) x 175.5 mm (D) x 22.7 mm ~ 39 mm (H)
Weight	1.1 kg
Casing Colors	Black or White

* 3.75G support is operator dependent.
** Actual speeds are operator dependent.
*** Actual battery life is subject to usage, configuration, as well as model.
**** The inclusion of 802.11n and Bluetooth capabilities is operator dependent.

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