ASUS today announced the launch of the Eee PC™ 1001PQ—a netbook designed to make it easy for pre-adolescents to learn and have fun. The Intel® Atom™ N450-powered 1001PQ comes with full PC functionalities, and features a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, Wi-Fi, and a built-in 0.3 megapixel camera.

"Children today get acquainted with technology at a fairly early age with a good portion of their school curriculum being computer aided," said Ericson Correa, Business Development Manager, ASUS Middle East. "Eee PC 1001PQ is designed for children 12 years and below and supports applications that ensure safe internet surfing with built-in parental controls. The desktop has an icon-based interface that makes it easy to have fun, learn, and communicate with friends and family."