ASUS extends its Eee PC line up in India - Introduces Eee PC 904HA

Embrace Easy, Excellent and Exciting Computing with the New Eee PC 904HA; The new Eee PC 904HA features a 160GB hard disk along with a 6-cell battery for excellent one day computing

Mumbai, November 12, 2008: ASUS further extending its successful line up of Eee PC models in India and has today announced the launch its latest ASUS Eee PC 904HA. Specifically designed for those who are constantly on the move and require a portable productivity companion the new Eee PC™ 904HA delivers a generous storage capacity in the form of a 160GB SATA hard disk drive**. The use of a SATA drive provides fast data transfers and enables users to carry more data along with them than previously possible, while Intel Atom processor provides the muscle for productivity. The device also boasts of 6-cell battery for a battery life of up to 7 hours*.

About the launch of this new variant of the Eee PC, Mr. Stanley Wu - Product Manager, Notebooks and Eee PC, ASUS (India) commented, 'The Eee PC 904HA is the latest addition to our Eee Family range of products. This new model aims to provide users with the perfect combination of ample storage space (160 GB) along with longer battery life (up to 7 hours) for one day computing on the go. Based on the feedback that we've received from users, we're confident that the Eee PC 904HA which cut a niche for itself amongst the current plethora of netbooks available in the Indian market.'

More-than-ample Viewing Area with 8.9 inch Display

The Eee PC 904HA features an 8.9' screen size for more viewing space - making it more comfortable on eyes when in use. It also supports a resolution of 1024 x 600 allowing you to view a single A4 page without the need to scroll left or right for easier reading and editing of documents.

Up to 7 hours* of Battery Life

The Super Hybrid Engine incorporated in the Eee PC 904HA offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to various needs. This helps the device to have a longer battery lifespan of up to 7 hours*.

Large Internal Hard Disk Storage

The Eee PC 904HA is available with a massive 160GB SATA hard disk to offer the most storage space available in the Eee PC™ line. It also comes with the familiar Windows XP operating system for trouble free and easy computing.

High Speed Connectivity Anywhere with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

The Eee PC 904HA easily functions in any connected environment with its Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g for fast and complete connectivity on the go. It also features a full range of applications to enhance communication and computing experiences. The Eee PC 904HA also features Eee Connect for an easy way to connect two or more users through a remote desktop feature for easy troubleshooting.

Actual battery life is subject to normal usage and configuration as well as model type

**Available on selected models

Specifications

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows® XP

Display: 8.9'LED Backlight

Intel CPU & Chipset: Intel Atom N270

Memory: 1GB (DDR2)

Wireless Data Network: WLAN: 802.11b/g

Hybrid Storage: 160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Storage (Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months. )

Camera: 1.3M Pixel

Audio: Build-in stereo speaker

Digital Array Mic

Battery: 6 cell LI-ION - 7 hrs

*Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.

Dimensions: 266mm(W) x 191.2mm(D) x 28.5mm~ 38mm(H)

Weight: 1.4 kg

Color: Black

About ASUS:

ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than eight thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company's turnover for 2007 was 6.9 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek's 'InfoTech 100' and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal Asia as No.1 in Quality and Services in Taiwan. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, LCD monitors, information appliances, desktop PCs & PC components, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones, handhelds, digital home solutions, broadband communication products and networking devices.

Press Contacts: Vikram Shirur / Rohan Kadam, PR Specialist, ASUS Technology Pvt. Ltd., India., Tel: +91-22-67668852 / 67668831, Cell: 9967550256 / 9820396002, E-mail: vikram_shirur@asus.com / rohan_kadam@asus.com, http://in.asus.com

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