Xandros/Linux “top of the line”

This marketing glitch has now been corrected: Asus now offers the same system but with Windows
XP, for $150 more than the Xandros/Linux version.

It looks like they aren't even offering the 12GB Windows XP version now, though it isn't
clear: there are still references to 12GB/Windows XP on the website, but I don't see where on
the website one can actually order such a configuration.

Instead, the second-highest-spec'ed Windows version has only 8GB storage and 7" screen (but
still 1GB RAM), and costs $90 less than the 20GB/9" Xandros version, or $60 more than the
same-spec'ed (8GB/7") Xandros version.

Interestingly, this 1GB/8GB/7" system has an optional TV tuner for an extra $40, but only for
the Windows version.  I tend to think that this is the right decision for them: most customers
will pay $40 to watch TV on their laptop will probably want to do other things that will work
more easily under Windows XP than Xandros.

Reference: http://www.asusnotebook.com.au/eee-pc.php (at 2008-05-17)