Taiwan's Asustek launches 'low-priced' laptop

0 Comments | AFP, October, 2007

TAIPEI (AFP) — Leading Taiwan computer maker Asustek Computer Inc on Tuesday launched a low-cost laptop computer targeting children, elderly people and low-income users in the developing world.

Asustek described "Eee PC" as easy to work, play and learn, which Asustek chief executive officer Johnny Shih said made it more competitive.

"The 'Eee PC' is our answer to where the next one billion users of personal computers are going to come from," Shih told reporters at the product launch news conference.

"We want to enable more users around the world -- housewives, the elderly and children -- to have access."

Asustek also aims to attract more general users hoping it could be seen as their second computer.

"Basically, we do not define the model as...