Asus to stop shipping Linux Eee PC in the Philippines

Per Netbooks News, Hacks and HowTo’s, Asus has decided to stop offering Linux-based Eee PC in the Philippines.

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Given that netbooks offer very minimal margins for both retailers and manufacturers and the Philippine market is one of the most price-sensitive cutthroat markets, it would be interesting to see how Asus will fare with its higher-priced Windows model.

One of the bestselling models right now is the 7" Astone UMPC, a VIA Nanobook variant. It is being sold at roughly USD203, the same price as the original Asus Eee PC 4G. Prices for other models are expected to drop, if not during the holidays, right after as well.