Asus to Launch Eee Pad: Inspired by Apple Tablet Rumors

When we look back in recent months it seems that everyone wants a crack at the tablet PC market, Asus being the latest. The computer maker is thought to be working on this tablet device and will be between 4-inches to 7-inches, the device will be as though an MID and a tablet PC had a love child.

Engadget have not learned much about the device, but they do think that we could see another device from Asus, the Asus Eee PC Touch UI. DigiTimes certainly have a good theory; they believe that the only reason that they want to enter this market is due to the constant Apple Tablet PC rumors.

This is certainly a gamble, until a few days ago the Apple device was only a rumor, but in recent posts, it looks as though the rumors are 70 percent true. We reported that the Apple tablet would enter production in February 2010, with a release date of March or April.

When looking at some of the comments on Engadget, things do get a bit interesting. One reader wonders why anyone would want a tablet device, saying that only “waitress, inventory-taker’s, or sales rep’s” would use such a device.

We know that the Apple tablet will be overpriced for what it is, but we are certain that Asus will make theirs more affordable. We will keep you informed one we learn more.