ASUS launched the new Eee PC Seashell 1005PR featuring Broadcom Crystal HD technology. The Eee PC Seashell 1005PR comes equipped with the Intel Atom processor N450, 250GB Hard Drive, 10.1" LED Backlit screen with HD capable 1366x768 resolution, Broadcom Crystal HD Accelerator (BCM70015), 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity, Bluetooth v2.1, HD audio, and up to 11 hours of battery life. The Eee PC 1005PR also features ASUS' proprietary Super Hybrid Engine. This technology tailors energy consumption patterns to suit any task at hand, optimizing energy efficiency and reducing power usage by up to 15%.

The updated Eee PC Seashell 1005PR features dual operating systems, enabling it to boot into Windows 7 Starter Edition or Express Gate. The latter boots up in just seconds, allowing users to surf the web, browse their photos, as well as chat and play games online almost instantaneously.

The ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PR is available today at authorized resellers for an MSRP of $399.99.