Asus is apparently entering new markets with additional low priced Linux based computers.

• E-DT: desktop PC's, bundled with a monitor, are to be introduced at CeBIT and will likely be available in April or May of this year. Initial E-DT's will apparently ship with Intel Celeron processors. Cost: between $200-$300

• E-Monitor: 19"-21" LCD monitor with built-in PC (think iMac) but adds a TV tuner, expected September of this year for around $500.

• E-TV: 42" LCD TV with built-in Linux PC with EEE PC style software, also expected in September, and it is to cost at most $200 more than just a 42" LCD TV.

If the EEE PC is any indication, these new products will sell like the proverbial hotcakes.

Asus apparently sold 10,000 Eee PC's in its first week, and expects a lot of competition in the latter half of 2008 - Acer, HP, MSI and Gigabyte are the likeliest competitors in the inexpensive sub-notebook space.

Jerry Shen, president of Asustek noted that the small screen size, low battery life and long recharging of the Eee PC are issues that they must and will address.

In other news, Asus has given up on adding touch screens to the EEE PC for now, citing lack of customer interest.