CES 2010: Asus EeePC Keyboard packs netbook in keyboard; gets price, date
Asus has finally given the official go-ahead to its long-rumored EeePC Keyboard, a keyboard that packs an Intel Atom-based netbook inside of it.
The device has a built-in 5-inch (800x480 resolution) multitouch display and connects wirelessly to a full-size monitor, which Asus calls "Eee WiCast wireless HDMI."
You'll also find 1GB of memory, either 16GB or 32GB of solid state storage and -- surprisingly, for a new device -- Windows XP.
The small built-in display is to be used to launch apps, control media player software or serve as a touchpad.
The included rechargeable battery will run for 4 hours, the company says. The Asus EeePC Keyboard will sell for $499 and will be available in Q1 2010.