The Eee PC 901 is ASUS Technologies Atom based Intel Chip will be replacing the A100 and A11-series systems. While this still isn't a replacement for your desktop or mobile PC it does have some nice features starting with the size. This system uses the 1.6GHz Atom which replaces the low voltage 900MHz Celeron M powering the Eee PC 900, giving this unit better performance and also providing better power management properties that the Atom brings to the table. The screen size is now 8.9 inches. With the Eee PC 900's top battery option, you can expect a little less than three hours of use. Now ASUS is bragging about the 901 with its Super Hybrid Engine software can provide just shy of eight hours of up time.

The ASUS Eee PC 901 has one gigabyte of DDR2 memory, a 12 GB  solid-state hard drive that is loaded with Windows XP Home. This combination is just big enough for important documents and a small amount of media. You will also get built-in 802.11n networking, Bluetooth and a 1.3 megapixel camera.

This machine probably won't replace any primary systems but with its specs, it can fit into a specific niche that may appeal to you. If you have a need to knock off some quick emails, do simple research online with a maximum amount of battery life this could very well become your second machine.

A 20GB Linux version is also being announced and should be available mid August in supply. So if either of these machines are of interest to you be sure to get you order in to reserve your Eee PC 901, available in ebony (shown) or Pearl White for just $599.00

If you want something with a slightly large screen the Eee PC 1000 should make its arrival about the same time as the Eee PC 901. Sporting a 10 inch screen, 1GB RAM, the Intel Atom CPU, wireless 802.11n and Bluetooth, a solid state 40GB drive, 1.3 Megapixel camera, and battery life up to 8 hours. This machine is still under 3lbs and will cost around $699.

Bob