Eee PC

ASUS, a leading provider of computers, communications and consumer electronics (3C) total solutions, today announced it is extending distribution of the Eee PC to major retailers. Retailers now include:

Betta Electrical
David Jones
Good Guys
Harvey Norman
JB Hi-Fi
Myer
Officeworks
Retravision
WOW Sight & Sound

Ted Chen, Managing Director of ASUS Australia, said, "The Eee PC has taken Australia by storm, fascinating the public and captivating the media. Due to the tremendous enthusiasm the Eee PC has generated, ASUS is pleased to be extending distribution to Australia’s major retailers to meet consumer demand."

"The Eee PC has been moving fast since it hit Myer stores in December 2007 and continues to do so. So far approximately 80% of stock has been sold through major Australian retailers and we are trying to get as much allocation as possible from our headquarters to ensure there is stock on shelves. There is a high demand for the Eee PC worldwide and Australia is no exception!"

The Eee PC went on sale in Myer Sydney City on Saturday, 1 December 2007 and was sold out by 12.30pm on the same day. On the following day it went on sale in Myer stores nationwide and as at close of business Monday, 3 December 2007 all capital city stores (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth) were sold out, with limited quantities available in metropolitan stores.

Available in white and now also in black, the revolutionary Eee PC is a new line of PC - a lifestyle gadget designed for internet access and learning. It is based on the three Es: Easy to learn, Easy to work, Easy to play; and focuses on providing users with comprehensive internet applications and excellent mobile online experience.

The diminutive Eee PC is highly portable with its most attractive feature being affordability. Primarily targeted to young children and the education market, the Eee PC can also serve many other purposes for people of all ages - it is ideal for travellers, as well as students and workers who are always on the move, it can be used as a second or backup family computer, it is even simple enough for the not so tech savvy to use for sending emails, surfing the internet and writing documents.

The Eee PC is now available at major with a recommended retail price of AU$499 inc GST.

About ASUS
ASUS is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. With a global staff of more than 100 thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the turnover for 2006 was 17.4 billion U.S. Dollars. ASUS has been ranked in Business Week InfoTech 100 for 9 straight years, and was ranked No.1 by the Wall Street Journal for best quality products in Taiwan. Visit www.asus.com.