Google's Android OS on Future Asus Eee PCs

By Brian Hart 23 Feb 2009 1:40 pm

With Android-based netbooks being a possibility in the near future, it may come as no surprise that Asus is working on a low-cost laptop powered by Google's Android OS. Asus introduced the popular Eee subnotebook running Linux, so Android may be a natural (evolution?) fit for a new low-cost subnotebook.

The advantages to Asus for using Android are several:

Android is open, so no licensing fees
Google / Android branding = name recognition
Third-party software availability
Android familiarity due to Asus Android smartphone development

Having recently browsed the aisles of Costco, I discovered an Acer netbook running Windows for only $299. In order to capture market share and divert would-be Windows users to an Android-powered subnotebook, what kind of price range can we expect for an Asus Android-powered laptop? $199? $99??

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