New EEE PC

Asus's follow-up to its massively successful Eee PC 701, the cheap 7 inch Linux laptop with few frills, is the 900 model. Interestingly, it can't resist adding more features (see below). Which brings it much closer to a normal laptop price. Will this dilute its appeal? Here are the specs available on the laptopsdirect.ie model (€417 plus delivery):

CPU: Intel Mobile

Display: 8.9" (1024x600)

Memory (1 slot only): 1024MB

Storage (Solid State, on board): 12GB

Card Reader: SD/MMC

Connection: 802.11 b/g / 10/100 Ethernet

Expansion: 3 USB / VGA Port / Headphone/Mic-in

Camera: Yes (1.3M)

Battery Cell: 4 Cell

Colour and Paint Type: Black

OS: Windows XP (Preloaded) / Windows Live Suite, MS Works

AC Adapter: Output: 9.5V, 22W / Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Accessory: Protection bag