Intel shows off mystery Asus Eee PC rival

According to Register Hardware, showcased three Atom-based machines, including the Asus Eee PC, in the run-up to the Intel Developer Forum.

The second brand, shown in the photo below, is Thinno. It demo'd two models - one with Red Had Linux and the other with Win XP. Both were equipped with 1.6GHz Atoms and 512MB RAM. Other features include a 7" 800 x 480 LCD and an ExpressCard 34 slot among others.



The third brand, shown below, was not named. Neither were specifications divulged. The demo unit also did not have any ports, suggesting it is merely a prototype.




We are not sure what to make of the third brand but the report was dated April 1 so it could very well be an April Fools' joke.