SanDisk Corporation,the global leader in flash memory cards,announced that the 32-gigabyte (GB)1 SanDisk pSSDTM Gen2 drive was selected by ASUS as the SSD of choice for its new Eee PCTM multi-touch netbook computer. The SanDisk pSSD drive helps enable the small form factor and low power consumption of ASUSs latest addition to the popular Eee PCTM Touch series convertible touchscreen netbook line,the T91MT. Solid State Drives (SSD) use no moving parts,offering improved durability that helps prevent data loss resulting from drive failure. Computers with an SSD run quieter,cooler and consume less power than conventional hard disk drives (HDD). The new ASUS Eee PC T91MT netbook offers a broad array of features that contribute to an improved user experience. Running Microsoft Windows 7 home premium edition OS,the netbooks rotating display supports multi-touch gestures such as pinching,rotating and swiping,and can function as a tablet PC. Using a 256-level pressure sensor,the Eee PC T91MTs crisp and responsive 8.9" multi-touch screen reproduces handwriting beautifully and accurately whether written using a finger or the bundled ergonomically-designed stylus. With its 8.9-inch display,compact size (8.86 x 6.46 x 0.99 inches) and a total weight of less than 1kg (2.12lbs.),the ASUS T91MT is ideal for on-the-go consumers who need an advanced netbook that can easily be taken anywhere. SanDisk is pleased to contribute to the stylish design of the Eee PCTM T91MT netbook from Asus, said Yoram Cedar,executive vice president,OEM business unit and corporate engineering,SanDisk.
