Retro chic with the Eee Keyboard

The Eee Keyboard is a new concept/product announced by Asus, it features Apple-hardware-esc keys and a touch panel on the right hand side for use as a mouse as well as a mini-display. There are no specs right now but it is looking very much like a modernized Commodore 64 with all the pricing benefits of miniaturized computer components, cheap displays, and touch pads.

The computer is designed to be carried around the home and have its wireless HDMI connection make use of any compatible television set around your house and turn it into a temporary monitor. The idea is very good however the main selling point for me is the small size of the thing and the amount of cables it kills compared to an Eee top or other thin-client-ish Atom towers, which makes me very much look forward to seeing more technical specs as well as pricing.

On another note it appears that Asus has done it again by becoming a real innovator among the PC space. Whereas MacWorld 09 was a rather non-event Asus has managed to out-do Apple by coming out with intriguing products that are not currently in the marketplace.