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ok, folks, time to demand a new board 
ASUS showcased the Eee PC 1004DN, which has been designed to bring some innovations in the world of netbooks. One of the main features of ASUS' 1004DN is the fact that it sports a built-in optical drive, while the system itself is powered by one of Intel's upcoming Atom processors, the N280 model.
The Eee PC 1004DN will arrive stateside later this year, while in Europe and China it is expected to become available at launch. There are no details regarding its price tag, but, given the already available specifications, the 1004DN could be marketed as one of those high-end netbook systems, such as ASUS' Eee PC S101.
The 10-inch Eee PC 1004DN will be powered by an Intel Atom N280, running at 1.66GHz, a processor that is yet to be officially launched by the Santa Clara, California-based chip maker. The system's display can output a maximum resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels, while the on-board memory is expected to be set at 1GB. A 160GB hard disk drive will also become available, offering a pretty decent storage solution for this rather innovative netbook.
On the connectivity side, the new Eee PC netbook will boast wireless 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth, 3 USB ports and one VGA port. Unlike most, if not all netbooks on the market, this system will also be featured with an internal optical drive solution.
ASUS is yet to officially announce the new product, but the system is expected to become available later this year, providing netbook enthusiasts with a rather new system. Despite no details on the graphics of the Eee PC 1004DN, the new processor could potentially raise the performance bar for netbooks.
Last edited by Molly (2009-01-14 4:14:21 pm)
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Just 0.06ghz differences. I hope it is not using the same chipset!
Last edited by Benny Lo (2009-01-14 10:30:30 am)
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"Rather innovative netbook"..?
Sounds like a pretty standard netbook just with an optical drive. Hold back the stampede...
Think I'll stick with what I've got. 
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looks like they're back to the 'ugly' bezel'
who not make it a 12" display? ^^
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it does use a different chipset - intel GN40 (variant of the G45) http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/c … uments.htm
, don't talk to them 
, just report them 
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So it just a 1000H with a CD drive, 60mhz faster and looks tacky ....
Im sticking with my white 2G surf
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Thanks Molly for this post. Just ordered a slim dvd drive for my 1000h should get it tomorrow.
Where did you find the photos?
Now if they would include a keypad, this would be great.
Pcfy2
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Intel Atom getting an upgrade
http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2009/0 … om_speeds/
Apparently, this is the first processor on the new Pineview platform.
Last edited by Jayayess1190 (2009-01-14 3:08:37 pm)
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pcfy2 wrote:
Where did you find the photos?Pcfy2
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I'll keep my 1000ha
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I'd rather have one with a CD/DVD drive, to be honest. That way I could render my old Asus full-size laptop obsolete.
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Picotrain wrote:
I'd rather have one with a CD/DVD drive, to be honest. That way I could render my old Asus full-size laptop obsolete.
You may find that that is what it is or you may be able to replace it with one.
Pcfy2
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to be honest just give me a 12hr battery thats all i want plus people who needs dvd drives when you can download movies games and everything else on to a usb drive or memory stick. media drives are stone age soon just like the floppy they will be phased out.
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just because you don't need it, doesn't mean nobody else would buy it.
or how would you explain that ASUS has released/showcased/announced now well over 3 dozens of Eee PC variants in the last 18 months?
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Picotrain wrote:
I'd rather have one with a CD/DVD drive, to be honest. That way I could render my old Asus full-size laptop obsolete.
Try this site for an external cd.dvd drive. I got one today.
https://www.ewiz.com/
Good luck
Pcfy2
Last edited by pcfy2 (2009-01-15 1:46:18 am)
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Computers are like cars, The mfg. makes lots of different models to try to appeal to the masses. Now if you are satisfied with a 1959 ford or a 2007 , 2008 model eeepc ....then....be happy.
I will trade (saying this on the sly)...my 1000h for a 1004DN if it comes
with all the bells that I desire.
Then I may keep it and just buy a 1004DN
Good luck
Pcfy2
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pcfy2 wrote:
Computers are like cars, The mfg. makes lots of different models to try to appeal to the masses.
This is particularly the case with Asus where they have dozens of models.
But it is the truth. I have no need for an optical drive on an ultra portable, others do. I have no need for a 10" screen, others do, etc.
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These are (supposed to be) netbooks. You would think that one spec near the top of the list would be weight, yet it's almost never reported and if it is it's buried in the fine print.
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New Asus News release:
http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=9CEa2w4Lz1370Mvz
10"
Optical drive
Hard drive
Finger print reader.
Probably not under $500.
What happened to Eee?
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With express card slot.
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Turionaltec wrote:
New Asus News release:
http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=9CEa2w4Lz1370Mvz
10"
Optical drive
Hard drive
Finger print reader.
Probably not under $500.
What happened to Eee?
they're making a new series for EeePC's like that.
they're going to add an extra E to the old name. "EEEE" the last one stands for "expensive"
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Ooh, look! Even more weight and size (and, likely, price) with netbook hardware specs! How innovative, ASUS! I think you've just created an underpowered notebook...
As Molly noted above, ASUS has released/announced some 3 dozen Eee since its initial 701 release. To say that most have been forgotten and that this incessant release schedule has diluted the Eee brand and ASUS' market share is an understatement.
As for what attracted many of us to the device initially - size, weight and price - well, I'm guessing this finally and permanently tosses that baby out with the bath water...
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"up to 1.8" 120GB hard drive"
not good If you want to install a high speed SSD
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Bazza wrote:
Ooh, look! Even more weight and size (and, likely, price) with netbook hardware specs! How innovative, ASUS! I think you've just created an underpowered notebook...
Undoubtly an overpriced underpowered notebook.
emfa wrote:
"up to 1.8" 120GB hard drive"
not good If you want to install a high speed SSD
Or if you want to upgrade the platter hard drive or replace it after dropping the machine. Won't be able to go out to the garden and just pluck a SATA drive.
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Just wondering, who is the target market for a 10" screen, Atom powered, optical drive packing unit? What market segment? (scratches head)
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