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ASUS Eee is a family of products by Asustek. The product family began with the release of the Eee PC subnotebook in 2007; since then, the product family has diversified into a number of PC form factors. According to the company, the name Eee derives from "the three Es," an abbreviation of its advertising slogan for the device: "Easy to learn, Easy to work, Easy to play".^[1]

The ASUS Eee PC is a subnotebook / netbook computer. At the time of its introduction in fall 2007, it was noted for its combination of a light weight, Linux-based operating system, solid-state drive and relatively low cost. Newer models have added the option of Windows XP operating system, Dual-Core Intel Atom CPUs, 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.

Asus Eee Box is a nettop (desktop for the internet) counterpart to the Asus Eee PC netbook (notebook for the internet).^[2] Its motherboard employs Splashtop technology called "ExpressGate" by Asus.^[3]

The Asus EEE Top is a touch screen computer designed by ASUS and released in November 2008. Its motherboard employs Splashtop technology (an embedded Linux distribution) called "ExpressGate" by Asus.^[4] Both models feature a 1.6 GHz Atom processor, widescreen (16:9) 15.6" display, 1 GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 802.11n Wi-Fi, speakers, SD card reader and a 1.3MP webcam with Windows XP Home modified with Asus' big-icon Easy Mode.

ASUS Eee Keyboard is a full-size computer keyboard that has a built-in PC motherboard. It has a touchscreen in place of a conventional keypad. ASUS plans to start shipping the device in September 2009.^[5]

The Eee Stick is an accessory that is expected to be bundled with specific models of the Eee PC and Eee Box. These specific models will also come with games that will take advantage of the features of this hardware. This accessory is very similar to the Wii Remote. The device takes two AA batteries in each of the two components (four batteries in total).

Asus Eee PC Media Server was shown at CES 2009.^[6]