The Eee box is supposed to be an inexpensive, energy efficient computer for everyday use - definitely not for gamers.

At 1" thick, the 8.5"x7" box is small, not quite as small in two dimensions as a Mac Mini (6.5"x6.5"x2") - but half the thickness.

• 1.6GHz Atom 230 cpu
• 1GB DDR2 memory
• 80GB hard drive
• Intel 945GSE chipset
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 802.11n WiFi
• DVI port
• two USB ports
• possible multi-format card reader under front flap
• third usb port in the front

It is supposed to go on sale in Asia for around $326 in July.