
Asus is ready to release an updated version of the Eee PC T91 touchscreen convertible netbook. The new version is powered by a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 processor with a 1GB RAM (up to 2GB), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, a 16GB or 32GB SSD, and an 8.9-inch touchscreen display that can be folded down over the keyboard for use in tablet mode. Its touchscreen display also supports multitouch gestures. If you want one, you can pre-order the Eee PC T91MT from Amazon for $549. The laptop has a non-removable battery which provides up to 5 hours of operation time. Additional features include 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth. [Liliputing]

You are lucky if you are living in France since Asus will launch the Eee PC 1201HA in France at the end of this year. For your info, the netbook features a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU with a HD widescreen display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, and an nVidia GeForce 9400M. Other features include a 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Ethernet, a VGA port, USB, audio I/O, and a 6 cell battery (5200mAh) that provides up to 11-hours of operation time. [Blogeee]

Asus has upgraded their EeePC 1005 series with Microsoft Windows 7 Starter OS. The Asus Eee PC 1005HR-WS is a 10.1-inch netbook that is powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor with a 1GB of RAM, an Intel 945GSE Express chipset, a 250GB of HDD, Wifi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, a webcam, and three USB ports. This new version of Asus Eee PC 1005HR-WS retails for 49,800 Yen ($546). [Akihabara]

Asus’ upcoming thin and light laptop ‘UL20A‘ is finally available for pre-order via Amazon for $589.99. In case you’ve forgotten, the notebook offers a 12.1-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display, a 1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SU7300 processor, a 2GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, WiFi, a 7.5-hour battery and Windows 7 Home Premium OS. [Product Page via Liliputing]

Asus has announced another budget-friendly netbook for the Japanese market called the Asus Eee PC 1000HT. This mini laptop is powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU and sports a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, WiFi, Ethernet, Windows XP Home OS and a 6-cell battery that can last up to 6.4 hours. The Asus Eee PC 1000HT is expected to be launched later this weekend in Japan for 37,800 Yen (about $421). [Liliputing]

The 15.6-inch Asus UL50 is powered by an Intel Core2Duo processor and has an impressive battery life for all-day computing. The laptop features a 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 ultra-low voltage processor with an Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, a glare-type LED backlight display (1366×768 pixels), a 4GB of DDR2 memory, a 320GB hard drive, and Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium OS. Its battery provides up to 11-hours of operation time. Other features include a DVD burner, Altec Lansing stereo speakers with SRS Premium Sound technology, a 0.3MP web camera, HDMI and VGA outputs, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a Gigabit LAN port, three USB ports, and a 5-in-1 media card reader. You can purchase the Asus UL50 right now for $799.99 upwards, depending on the specs. Video after the jump. More