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From Asus, a Netbook in a keyboard

Posted January 22, 2009 2:23 PM

From Crave: The gadget blog:

(Credit: Asus) We've seen Netbook components used in small desktops. Heck, we've even come across desktop-grade performance in mini-laptops. But this may be the first time a Netbook has been cramped into a keyboard meant to replace a desktop.

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01/23/2009 9:14 AM

The old Vic-20 was built into the keyboard too.

I did notice that there is no number pad on this.

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01/27/2009 8:47 PM

My mother the accountant carries one of these, the number pad is actually in the mouse.

Missing my number pad with my laptop I'm still looking for cooler one, but I like the idea.

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