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Second Chapter of netbook revolution starts: Asus announces Eee PC 901 with HSDPA September 26, 2008 [mobile PCs (Tablet PC, mini-PC, ...)] | By Edward J. R. Asus started netbook revolution with Eee PC subnotebook that was not only tiny but also very cheap. 
(on photo above: Eee PC 901; photo made by Asus Hong Kong) It looks like it is also Asus that starts new second chapter of this revolution with announcement of 3.75G version of Eee PC where "3.75G" standas for HSDPA 7.2 Mbps with HSUPA 2 Mbps: ASUS 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. To learn more, visit related story about Eee PC with HSDPA - at Asus. Note: Eee PC is available in 2 versions usually: powered by Linux and powered by Windows XP (that we recommend). Commentary: it looks like Asus will be first-to-market with netbook with built-in HSDPA but it remains still unclear whether it will be bundled with subscriptions from some operators (like Vodafone is doing with Dell Inspiron Mini 9) or it will be also available SIM-lock-free (like LG wants to do with their upcoming X110 netbook). All in all the netbook revolution enters second phase, more interesting to us: when cellular connectivity is built-in and users can avoid dangling of USB dongles ...  Post your comment (free registration is required to post, but if you register you can edit your posts later)
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