| Developer: | ASUSTeK Computer Inc. |
| Type: | Touch screen desktop computer |
| Os: | Xandros Linux Microsoft Windows XP |
| Website: | asus.com |
The Asus Eee Top (with the second word pronounced) is a touch screen all-in-one desktop computer designed by Asus and released in November 2008. Its motherboard employs Splashtop technology called "ExpressGate" by Asus.[1]
There are four models in this series, the ET1602, ET1603, ET2002 and ET2203d.
The ET 1602 and 1603 models feature a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, wide-screen (16:9) 15.6" display, 1 GB of DDR2 RAM, 160 GB SATA HDD, 802.11b/g/draft-n Wi-Fi, speakers, SD card reader and a 1.3MP webcam with Windows XP Home modified with Asus' big-icon Easy Mode.
The difference between the models is in the graphics cards. The 1602 has integrated graphics chipset, but the 1603 includes a separate video card, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450.
In August 2009, two more models were introduced, the ET2002 and ET2203. The ET2002 is the first all-in-one to use the Nvidia Ion platform with the Atom 330 and nVidia GeForce 9400 IGP. The ET2203 includes a Blu-ray player, a Core 2 Duo T6600 processor and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 graphics card. These models can also be used as standalone monitors with the ability to connect an HDMI-equipped gaming console such as the PS3 or Xbox 360, and other HDMI-equipped peripherals to the HDMI input.
| Model Number | Eee Top ET1602 | Eee Top ET1603 | Eee Top ET2002 | Eee Top ET2203 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 512 KB L2 Cache) | Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 512 KB L2 Cache) | Intel Atom 330 (1.6 GHz, 533 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 Cache) | Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 (2.2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 Cache) | |
| Memory | 1 GB of DDR2-533 SO-DIMM Expandable to 2 GB | 1 GB of DDR2-533 SO-DIMM Expandable to 2 GB | 2 GB of DDR2-800 SO-DIMM Expandable to 4 GB | 4 GB of DDR2-800 SO-DIMM | |
| Hard Drive | 160 GB SATA @ 5,400 RPM | 160 GB SATA @ 5,400 RPM | 250 GB or 320 GB SATA @ 5,400 RPM | 320 GB or 500 GB SATA @ 5,400 RPM | |
| Graphics Processor | integrated Intel GMA 950 | ATI Radeon HD 3450 | integrated nVidia GeForce 9400M G graphics | ATI Radeon HD 4570 | |
| Display | 15.6" touch-screen w/1366 × 768 resolution | 15.6" touch-screen w/1366 × 768 resolution | 20" touch-screen w/1600 × 900 resolution | 22" touch-screen w/1920 × 1080 resolution | |
| Wireless Networking | 802.11b/g/draft-n | 802.11b/g/draft-n | 802.11b/g/draft-n | 802.11b/g/draft-n | |
| Optical Drive | none | none | CD/DVD Burner | CD/DVD Burner w/Blu-ray playback | |
| Camera | 1.3 MP w/Digital microphone | 1.3 MP w/Digital microphone | Yes w/Digital microphone | Yes w/Digital microphone | |
| I/O ports | 6 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports, 1 3-in-1 card reader, 1 headphone port, 1 microphone port, power adapter connector, Gigabit Ethernet port, 3x High Definition Audio outputs | 6 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports, 1 3-in-1 card reader, 1 headphone port, 1 microphone port, power adapter connector, Gigabit Ethernet port, 3x High Definition Audio outputs | 6 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports, 1 3-in-1 card reader, 1 headphone port, 1 microphone port, power adapter connector, Gigabit Ethernet port, SPDIF port and HDMI input | 6 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports, 1 3-in-1 card reader, 1 headphone port, 1 microphone port, power adapter connector, Gigabit Ethernet port, SPDIF port and HDMI input |