ASUS to launch new ultra-thin netbook in April?

According to the Chinese-language Commercial Times, ASUS will unveil a new ultra-thin netbook in April. Reportedly called the Eee PC Shell, it will feature a 10.1-inch panel and higher specifications than the Eee PC S101. Details are slim but the Shell is expected to be lighter and offer better battery life.

The Eee PC Shell will apparently sell for between about US$490 and US$575, presumably based on configuration.

The same report indicates that Acer is set to unveil its own ultra-thin netbook in April.

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