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Finally ASUS announced specification, prices and availability of its new Eee B202 Desktop PC. Its price starts from $269.00. So, as you can see B202 looks very attractive in design, productivity and price points.

I like ASUS Eee B202 Desktop PC and I’d like to try it as LinuxMCE media client (media director). It uses Intel graphical chip which supports UI2 but without transparency yet. The B202 can be mounted behind TV. It’s compact, noiseless and has enough power to play video (not sure about HDTV). Well, let’s wait till it’ll be available in Europe. I think it can be good competitor for aOpen miniPC.

Full specification after jump.

• Name and Model: Eee Box B202
• OS: Linux System/ Hardware Compatible with Windows XP
• Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz, FSB 533)
• Memory: DDRII 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB (see US configs below)
• Storage: 80 GB / 120 GB / 160 GB / 250 GB (see US configs below)
• Chipset: 945GSE + ICH7M
• VGA: On-board Intel GMA 950, 1600 x 1200 maximum resolution
• Networking: 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN, 802.11n WLAN, Bluetooth optional
• SD/MMC/MS slot: SD, SDHC, Mini SD, (Micro SD through adapter) ; MMC, MMC plus, MMC4.x, RS MMC, RSMMC4.x (MMC mobile through adapter);MS,MS PRO
• Audio: Azalia ALC888 Audio Chip
• Front Ports:
  • USB x 2
  • Card Reader x 1
  • Headphone-out jack (WO/SPDIF) x 1
  • MIC x 1
• Rear Ports:
  • USB 2.0 x 2
  • Gigabit LAN x 1
  • DVI out x 1
  • Line-Out (L/R) with S/PDIF x 1
  • WiFi antenna
• Accessories:
  • 19Vdc, 4.74A, 65W power adaptor
  • Mouse (optional)
  • Keyboard (optional)
  • VESA mount (optional)
  • WiFi antenna
  • Stand
• Dimensions: 8.5″ x 7″ x 1″
• Net Weight: 2.2 lbs.
• Gross Weight: 6.6 lbs.

US Configurations and MSRP:

• $269 1GB memory + 80GB HDD Linux edition
• $299 1GB memory + 80GB HDD XP edition
• $299 2GB memory + 160GB HDD Linux edition

Availability: For the US, we’re expecting to hit the market Mid July. For French-speaking Canada, a French Linux version will be available the following month.

[via eHomeUpgrade]