Review: With 10-inch screen, Eee PC grows up

The new Asus Eee PC 1000H, left, is shown next to a Dell laptop in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008. Asus has expanded its line with laptops that are just big enough for a full-size touch-typist. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) NEW YORK - When Taiwan's Asustek Computer Inc. brought out the Eee PC last year, it created a whole new category of tiny, cheap laptops. Despite its success, the computer had one confounding element: Its keyboard was really small _ good for kids, maybe, but not for adults. Now, Asus has expanded its line with laptops that are just big enough for a full-size touch-typist, and at least one of the models hits a sweet spot, keeping weight and price low while providing great features and battery life. It compares well with laptops that are three or four times the price. I tested two models with 10-inch screens,... [read full story]