You have no doubt heard about the Eee PC, from Asus. The Eee PC was tremendously successful -- it sold out in all the local stores here, and collected some very positive reviews from the press. A bevy of other companies have been working on their own versions of the ultra-portable Eee PC concept ever since Asus first launched the Eee PC back in Novemeber.

Well, now Asus is following up on the Eee PC by releasing a new concept of what a PC could be. Called the Eee Box, this new product being unveiled at Computex is all about having the full functionality of a desktop computer in a small case, for a low price. The concept sounds fool-proof, if you ask me.

The folks at PC Perspective have managed to get a picture of the Eee Box:

Personally, I'd be surprised if this product wasn't successful -- it just makes so much sense. I've talked to tons of people over the last few years who have gone out and purchased a $1000 computer, but only bought it for browsing the Internet, and maybe playing media files.  That's it -- that's all they are looking for from their computers; so I'm sure people like that would be very interested in only have to pay around $250 for a extra-small form, capable, low-power using, fully-functioning computer.

Here's the specs:

Name and Model: Eee Box B202
OS: Linux System/ Hardware Compatible with Windows XP
Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz, FSB 533)
Memory: DDRII 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB (see US configs below)
Storage: 80 GB / 120 GB / 160 GB / 250 GB (see US configs below)
Chipset: 945GSE + ICH7M
VGA: On-board Intel GMA 950, 1600 x 1200 maximum resolution
Networking: 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN, 802.11n WLAN, Bluetooth optional
SD/MMC/MS slot: SD, SDHC, Mini SD, (Micro SD through adapter) ; MMC, MMC plus, MMC4.x, RS MMC, RSMMC4.x (MMC mobile through adapter);MS,MS PRO
Audio: Azalia ALC888 Audio Chip

Front Ports:
USB x  2
Card Reader x  1
Headphone-out jack (WO/SPDIF) x  1
MIC x  1
 
Rear Ports:
USB 2.0 x  2
Gigabit LAN x  1
DVI out x  1
Line-Out (L/R) with S/PDIF x  1
WiFi antenna
 
Accessories:
19Vdc, 4.74A, 65W power adaptor
Mouse (optional)
Keyboard (optional)
VESA mount (optional)
WiFi antenna
Stand
 
Dimensions: 8.5” x 7” x 1”
Net Weight: 2.2 lbs.
Gross Weight: 6.6 lbs.

US Configurations and Price:
$269     1GB memory + 80GB HDD Linux edition
$299     1GB memory + 80GB HDD XP edition
$299     2GB memory + 160GB HDD Linux edition

The Eee Box will probably be in stores by the middle of July.