Asustek Plans Eee Book E-reader and Tablet PC to Rival IPad

From PC World: Netbook pioneer Asustek Computer plans to launch its own e-reader and a tablet PC to rival Apple's iPad in the second half of this year.

The company will focus on bringing content providers on board when it releases its tablet PC, said Jerry Shen, CEO of Asustek, during the company's fourth quarter investors conference.

The company will also launch its first e-reader device, the Eee Book, at Computex Taipei 2010 electronics trade show, which runs June 1 to 5.

Details about both devices were not immediately available.

Shen hinted at creating a smartbook this year, a mini-laptop similar to a netbook but made using a microprocessor and other components normally found in smartphones. The devices offer far longer battery life than netbooks, which are made using laptop PC components. During the conference, he said Asustek saw a better opportunity for smartbooks this year.

View: Article @ Source Site