# Nifty Nano-Netbooks Bite-Sized Asus Eee Seashell Returns To Original Netbook Flavour By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-05-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nifty-nano-netbook-bite-sized-asus-eee-seashell-returns-to-original-netbook References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5267391/the-asus-eee-seashell-review-the-netbook-is-back) & [i4u](http://www.i4u.com/article24794.html) The [Asus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-vivobook-16-wuxga) Eee Seashell is a gentle reminder why netbooks were such a good purchase in the first place. It’s 1-inch thickness and 10-inch monitor make it fit right in as a [conveniently portable laptop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geekbook). The Seashell weighs just 2.4 lbs which makes it small but not ridiculously small for [hardcore computers (gamers, business folk, etc.)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexplayer-g1). The touch-sensitive track pad has a braille-like design instead of the smooth pallet used on most laptops worldwide. It features 1gb of RAM (upgradeable to 2) and 160gb of hard drive space, bluetooth 2.1, and is conveniently priced at $429 (not as cheap as others but others tend to be larger). Pretty decent little guy coming from Asus (their best netbook yet). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Netbooks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of even smaller and more compact netbooks with improved performance. - **Portable Computing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create lightweight and highly portable laptops with innovative features. - **Budget-friendly Laptops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design affordable laptops that offer decent performance and are suitable for a variety of users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced computing technologies and devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative and compact electronic devices with enhanced functionality. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create gaming laptops with high performance in a portable form factor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Power-Efficient Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-vivobook-16-wuxga.md) - [Thin Portable Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-aspire-go-14.md) - [Hyper-Portable Micro Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-mini-laptop.md) - [Ultraportable Green OLED Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-13-oled-ux5304.md) - [Lightweight Ultra-Slim Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraslim-laptop.md) - [Compact Productivity Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnt-pocket-reform.md) - [Powerfully Efficient Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-mini-pc.md) - [Power-Efficient Fanless Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobook-go-12.md) - [Upgraded Dual-Screen Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbook-duo-2026.md)