Report: Asus Has Atom-based Eee PC, 10-inch Display On The Way

If you’re a fan of the ASUS Eee PC, the linux-based subnotebook co-designed by Intel, you’ll be pleased to know that some new tweaks are on the agenda for the little guy.

Jerry Shen, president of Asustek Computer, has gone on the record stating that the company intends to launch new Eee PCs which will be based on Intel’s Atom processor platform in June, according to a new report by DigiTimes. 

According to their sources, Asutek has ordered 2.5-3 million Atom processors from Intel, while Dell has 300,000-500,000 ordered. 

Later in the year, new models with a larger 10-inch display will also be unveiled. 

Of course, it’s mighty hard find one a budget Eee PC at the moment, since half of the overall worldwide demand has been from Europe.  The company’s battery shortages have made it where Asus has only been able to satisfy 40% of the European demand. 

Shen has stated that a complete recovery should happen by the end of the third quarter.