The
ASUS Eee PC ("Eee" is pronounced as "
ee" in "s
ee",
IPA:
/iː/) is a
subnotebook /
netbook computer by
ASUS and a part of
ASUS Eee product family. At the time of its introduction in fall 2007, it was noted for its combination of a light weight,
Linux operating system,
solid-state drive and relatively low cost. Newer models have added the option of
Windows XP operating system and traditional hard disk drives. Newer models have also increased in price, though they remain relatively inexpensive as laptops, and notably inexpensive for ultra-small laptops.
mguhlin on 2008-04-15On November 8, 2007, Fresno Unified School District, in Fresno, California announced a digital portfolio and laptop pilot program, in which 16 schools will use the mini-laptops in the classroom at a ratio of one laptop for every two students. Eventually the district expects that all 78,000 students will create and manage their own web-based portfolios from kindergarten through 12th grade.[54]
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