CNET News reports that the Eee PC, a long-awaited sub-$300 laptop-like device, was officially announced for the North American market.

"It's official: Asus has announced that the Eee PC (which we've been tracking since August) will be making its way to North America within the next few weeks. The 2-pound, 7-inch, Linux-based laptop will be available in three configurations priced from $299 to $399."

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