First announced in 2007 by manufacturer Asus, this notebook has received acclaim for its ease of use, portability and customizable features. Originally priced at $199, many consumers and technology aficionados felt the Eee PC was primed to compete in the emerging Netbook category of laptops along with the XO Laptop. The final price eventually rose to between $299 and $399, but Asus still sold more than 300,000 units in 2007.

On October 3, 2008, Asus announced the ASUS Eee PC S101, a "fashion-forward" version of its ultraportable Eee, which will come in three colors and retail for $899.Hardware Zone: ASUS Launches Fashion Friendly Eee PC... (October 3, 2008)

1. Developed by: Intel and Asus
2. Debut: October 16, 2007 (Taiwan)
3. Uses a solid state hard drive for storage to save battery power
4. Name comes from the slogan "Easy to learn, Easy to work, Easy to play"
5. 4G-X model runs on Windows XP

1. Processor: 900mhz Intel Celeron
2. Memory: 512MB-2GB DDR II SDRAM (depending on model)
3. Display: 7-inch TFT LCD
4. OS: Linux Xandros or Windows XP
5. Battery life: about 2 hours 45 minutes
6. Weight: 2 lbs