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[[File:2008Computex ASUS Eee Box white with customized skin.jpg|thumb|[[Asus EeeBox PC]] white with customized skin]]
'''Asus Eee''' is a family of products by [[Asus|AsusTek Computer Inc.]] The product family began with the release of the [[Asus Eee PC|Eee PC]] subnotebook in 2007; since then, the product family has [[Diversification (marketing strategy)|diversified]] into a number of PC form factors. According to the company, the name Eee derives from "the three Es," an abbreviation of its advertising [[slogan]] for the device: "Easy to learn, Easy to work, Easy to play".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eeepc.asus.com/global/ |title=ASUS Eee PC |publisher=[[Asus]] |year=2008 |access-date=2008-04-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080409092851/http://eeepc.asus.com/global/ |archive-date=2008-04-09 }}</ref>
==Eee PC==
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[[File:ASUS Eee White Alt.jpg|thumb|[[ASUS Eee PC]]]]
The Asus Eee PC is a [[subnotebook]]/[[netbook]] computer. At the time of its introduction in fall 2007, it was noted for its combination of a light weight, [[Linux]]-based operating system, [[solid-state drive]] and relatively low cost. Newer models have added the option of the [[Windows 7]] operating system, [[dual-core]] [[Intel Atom]] CPUs, and traditional hard disk drives, and have also increased in price, though they remain relatively inexpensive as laptops, and notably inexpensive for ultra-small laptops.
==EeeBox PC==
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Asus EeeBox PC is a [[nettop]] (desktop for the internet) counterpart to the [[Asus Eee PC]] [[netbook]] (notebook for the internet).<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2316317,00.asp | work=PC Magazine | title=ASUS Debuts Desktop-Equivalent Eee PC | date=2 June 2008}}</ref> Its [[motherboard]] employs [[Splashtop OS|Splashtop]] technology called "ExpressGate" by Asus.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/2537 |title=ASUS Eee Box Preview & Intel's Atom Benchmarked |author=Anand Lal Shimpi |date=3 June 2008 |work=AnandTech}}</ref>
==Eee Top==
[[File:2008 Taichung IT Month Day2 ASUS Eee Top.jpg|thumb|[[ASUS Eee Top]]]]
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The Asus Eee Top is a touch screen computer designed by Asus and released in November 2008. Its [[motherboard]] employs [[Splashtop OS|Splashtop]] technology (an embedded [[Linux]] distribution) called "ExpressGate" by Asus.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://crave.cnet.co.uk/desktops/0,39029426,49299331,00.htm |title=14-Oct-2008 review by CNet |access-date=2009-01-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209190220/http://crave.cnet.co.uk/desktops/0,39029426,49299331,00.htm |archive-date=2009-02-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Both models feature a 1.6&nbsp;GHz Atom processor, widescreen (16:9) 15.6" display, 1 GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 802.11n Wi-Fi, speakers, SD card reader and a 1.3 MP webcam with Windows XP Home modified with Asus' big-icon Easy Mode.
==Eee Keyboard==
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[[File:ASUS Eee Keyboard PC 20090626.jpg|thumb|ASUS Eee Keyboard PC]]
ASUS Eee Keyboard contained a built-in [[PC motherboard]] within a full-size keyboard, similar to Cybernet's [[keyboard computer]] models and reminiscent of such 1980s PCs as the [[ZX Spectrum]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[Atari ST]]. It substituted a [[touchscreen]] in place of the conventional [[numeric keypad]]. ASUS had planned to ship the device in September 2009, but it actually debuted at [[CeBIT]] 2010 and launched in March 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newatlas.com/asus-eeekeyboard-official-announcement/14970/|title=ASUS Eee Keyboard PC officially launched (at last)|website=newatlas.com|date=4 May 2010 |access-date=2017-03-19}}</ref>
The ASUS Eee Keyboard EK1542 contained a standard set of features typical for 2008 [[netbooks]]: an [[Intel Atom|Intel Atom N270]] processor (2.5W [[Thermal design power|TDP]]), built around the Intel 945GSE chipset (6W TDP) and a ICH7-M South bridge (3.3W TDP). A Mobile Intel 945GSE Express chipset integrated into the [[Intel GMA 950]] video subsystem resulted in performance similar to the [[Asus Eee PC|Asus EEE PCs]] 901/1000.
The computer came with [[Windows XP]] Home Edition; an additional 1&nbsp;GB [[DDR2 SDRAM|RAM]], as well as a 16 or 32&nbsp;GB [[Solid State Drive]], was soldered directly to the motherboard (preventing any memory upgrade). Network interfaces consisted of a standard gigabit LAN adapter, [[Wi-Fi]] 802.11b/g/n @2.4&nbsp;GHz, and [[Bluetooth]]. A [[Realtek]] sound system drove 2 small built-in speakers, and a [[Li-Po]] accumulator provided a power capacity of 49 W*h.
It boasted some unique features: a 5-inch, 800×480 screen with a multi-touch panel, a [[Broadcom]] [[video decoder]] for accelerating [[H.264]] and [[VC-1]] high-definition compression algorithms, and a Wireless 720p Video Transmitting function utilizing [[Ultra-wideband]] Technology (a minicard receiver connecting to a TV/monitor via [[HDMI]]).
==Eee Stick ==
[[File:2008Computex ASUS Eee Stick red.jpg|thumb|Asus Eee Stick in red]]
The Eee Stick is an accessory that is expected to be bundled with specific models of the [[Asus Eee PC|Eee PC]] and [[Asus EeeBox PC|EeeBox PC]]. These specific models will also come with games that will take advantage of the features of this hardware. This accessory is very similar to the [[Nunchuk (controller)|Wii Nunchuck]]. The device takes two [[AA battery|AA batteries]] in each of the two components (four batteries in total).
==Eee PC Media Server==
Asus Eee PC Media Server was shown at CES 2009.
==Eee Pad MeMO==
Asus MeMO 171 tablet was displayed at CES 2011,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv4P5WhNUsA ASUS MeMO CES 2011] -Youtube</ref> while MeMO 370T was displayed at CES 2012 <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ces.cnet.com/8301-33378_1-57354294/asus-memo-returns-to-ces-with-a-low-price-and-two-more-cores/ |title=Asus MeMo returns to CES with a low price and two more cores |access-date=2012-03-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202224932/http://ces.cnet.com/8301-33378_1-57354294/asus-memo-returns-to-ces-with-a-low-price-and-two-more-cores/ |archive-date=2012-02-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''Eee Pad MeMO 171''' - 1280x800 pixel 7" screen, powered by Qualcomm 8260 Dual-core CPU 1.2&nbsp;GHz, and Android 3.2 Honeycomb;<ref>[http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_MeMO_171/#specifications Eee Pad MeMO 171 specifications]</ref> for US$600, available only in Asia.
* '''Eee Pad MeMO 370T''' - 1280x800 pixel 7" screen, powered by the 4-core [[Tegra 3]], and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean; 16GB for US$249 (pre-tax).
==Eee Pad and Eee Reader==
{{Main|Asus Eee Pad Transformer|Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime}}
Asus showed previews of a [[dual-touchscreen]] "Flipbook" notebook at Cebit 2009 in Germany.<ref>[http://www.physorg.com/news155476157.html ''ASUS Flipbook''] from physorg.com</ref> The company stated that the Flipbook possessed the capability of optionally displaying user interface elements in both screens both horizontally and vertically; the concept design was renamed as the "Eee Reader", rebranded as an e-book reader, and scheduled for launch in Q4 2009,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090918050022/http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article6822723.ece ''Tech news: For the smarter kind of bookworm'']</ref> which did not happen as intended. Finally, the Eee Reader was rebranded again as the "Eee Book" and scheduled for launch at the June 2010 [[Computex Taipei]].
In addition, Asus disclosed to the press in January 2010 that a [[tablet computer]] named as "Eee Pad", using an [[Nvidia Tegra]] 2 chip, a [[3G]] wireless connection and a 720p or 1080p resolution, would also debut at Computex.<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20100205/tc_pcworld/asustekplanseeebookereaderandtabletpctorivalipad ''Asustek Plans Eee Book E-reader and Tablet PC to Rival IPad''] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100209035442/http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20100205/tc_pcworld/asustekplanseeebookereaderandtabletpctorivalipad |date=February 9, 2010 }}, [[PC World (magazine)|PC World]]</ref> It finally materialized in March 2011 as the [[ASUS Eee Pad Transformer|Eee Pad Transformer (TF101)]] which has an optional real (hardware) keyboard that can be connected to it. This was then Succeeded by the [[Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime]] in December 2011.
In 2012 the newest version was released, the [[Asus Transformer Pad Infinity]].
==Eee Note==
Originally released in Taiwan, featuring stand-alone note-taking/sketching capability and an E-reader. Its non-backlit screen had a long battery life, and incorporated a Wacom tablet with pressure sensitivity allowing pen-drawing on PC when connected with a micro-USB cable.
== EeeBook ==
{{main|Asus EeeBook}}The '''Asus EeeBook''' is a lineup of affordable [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] [[Laptop|laptops]] by [[Asus]]. In 2014 Asus introduced EeeBook lineup of computers starting with the X205TA model. By 2017 the EeeBook lineup was succeeded by the [[Asus Vivo#VivoBook E Series|Asus VivoBook E Series]]. Some EeeBook laptops were rebranded to VivoBook E Series laptops such as the EeeBook E202 was rebranded to the [[Asus Vivo#VivoBook.23VivoBook E202|VivoBook E202]] and the EeeBook E402 to the VivoBook E402. The EeeBook lineup consists of the E202 (E202SA), E402 (E402MA), E502 (E502SA and E502MA) and X205 (X205TA).
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