Asus Eee PC 1004DN Is Official

From ubergizmo -

Asus has made the 1004DN official. As previously reported, this model comes with a built-in Super-Multi optical disc drive. Other special features that further distinguish the 1004DN are a power-efficient ExpressCard slot, the Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) technology and the Asus Data Security System (ADSM) which allows users to log-on using their fingerprints.

Asus Eee PC 1004DN Hits FCC

From I4U News -

Some images of the Asus Eee PC 1004DN from the FCC have began showing up around the net. Which means Asus is getting the netbook approved to sell in the U.S. Which means things are getting interesting as Asus has previously indicated back at CES 2009 they were not sure if the model will be exclusive for European markets.

And what makes the Asus Eee 1004DN special? Aside from the 10" LCD, the webcam, Win XP OS, it is among the first to use the Atom N280. It also has an integrated optical drive, something you don't normally see in a netbook.

Atom N280 Asus Eee PC 10004DN to hit the market this year

From Digitimes -

Asus is expected to intro its 10" Atom N280-based Eee PC 1004DN series this year between Q2 and Q3 this year. The new processor has a core frequency of 1.66GHz and 667MHz FSB, and will be available bundled with tbe Intel GN40 chipset.

The N280 is priced at US$60-65 in quantities, compared to US$46 for the Atom N270/945GSE chipset, so expect the new models to have a price premium.