The Oct 16 Asus Eee PC Taiwan Launch

The Asus Eee PC was launched today in Taiwan. Blogger Jeremy was there and provided highlights via his Twitter blog. Translated version can be read here. Highlights include -

reported about 3:00 PM Oct 16 GMT+8

2G 7999 yuan ~ USD244.88
4G SR 9999 yuan ~ USD306.11
4G dock 11,000 yuan ~ USD336.75
Premium Edition 8G SSD, 1G memory
13,800 yuan ~ USD422.471

Eee PC prices are fully in line with expectations

reported about 4:00 PM Oct 16 GMT+8

Asus Eee PCs will be offered to the public for the first time at Lake Tsann Kuen

reported 5:40 PM Oct 16 GMT+8

About 70 units have been sold. Buyers are white-collar workers, mothers, elderly people, and students.