Abstract
Asus' Eee PC low-priced notebook PC was launched on October 16, 2007, ahead of
the new low-priced laptop that is being developed as part of the One Laptop
Per Child initiative. The Eee PC' s stylish looks, lightweight design (it
weighs just 920 grams), and streamlined but comprehensive hardware and
software capabilities have attracted a great deal of attention, and sales of
the new laptop have been brisk. This report will analyze the positioning of
the Eee PC and other low-priced notebook PCs, as well as their significance
for Taiwan' s PC vendors and the computer industry as a whole.