New Eee PC Shell Due to Launch Soon

Reports have surfaced recently that ASUS is getting ready to launch the second generation of its successful Eee PC series netbooks. The Eee PC has been a tremendous hit for ASUS and has established the company in the eyes of the general public as a manufacturer of quality and innovative netbooks and laptops.

Currently, the top of the range Eee PC is the S101 which carries a relatively hefty price tag of $699. While the S101 shares many of its hardware with the less expensive 1000H, its LED-backlit display and sleek design drive up the price significantly. The S101 has been characterized as the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of netbooks but has also received criticism for its short battery life and limited storage space.

ASUS, in an attempt to stay competitive within the oversaturated netbook market, is said to be preparing a follow up to the S101 dubbed the Eee PC Shell. The Shell will reportedly offer a higher degree of portability than the S101, as well as faster hardware, more storage space, and a bigger battery.

Best of all, the Shell will cost at least $100 less than the S101. With companies such as Dell and HP releasing their own lines of netbooks, the Eee PC Shell might just be what ASUS needs to remain competitive in the market segment it essentially created.