Pics of prototype 8-inch Asus Eee PC

We’re not saying we didn’t believe Asus when they said they’d be rolling out 8 and 8.9-inch Eee PCs in Q2 (in multiple colors no less!) but it’s always reassuring to see pictures. Spotted on a Chinese website, these side-by-sides show the two models to be nearly identical outside of the obvious bezel-reduction and plastic-lightening cosmetic work; even the resolution on both models is fixed at 800 x 480.

-from Engadget.com

Paramount: “Current plan is to support the HD DVD format.” Currently.

Paramount has officially issued its denial of the rumor — originally printed in the Financial Times — that it is very close to ending its exclusive support of HD DVD. The quick end to what had been reported as an 18-month agreement could be the result of a “get out” clause triggered by Warner Bros.’ sudden departure from HD DVD releases. Whether this will follow last year’s “Universal may switch” rumor, that didn’t happen, or last month’s “Warner may switch” rumor, that did, remains to be seen. Until we hear otherwise, Paramount, Transformers and Shrek are still HD DVD only, whether they like it or not.

Looks like last night’s rumor was just that, a rumor.  It’s kinda sad actually.   I was hoping that the format wars would end soon so I could commit to a high-def player.

-adapted from Engadget.com