That’s the rumor but the Australian NRA has a radius in the distribution and seems to be aware qu’Asus would have a diabolical plan to augment prices on all existing products and future of the family netBook eee. From 1 March they could cost 20% more expensive and Asus does not seem to be aware that nobody has a round! According to RNA, Asus suffer the economic crisis and in scrupulous the rising price of components, so it seems logical to the company to pass this increase on the selling price of mobile phone.

Hard to swallow when you know that Samsung, which supplies many components, including LCDs, instead lowered its price and not amplified the provider bills. Asus apparently feels comfortable enough on the market practice for the price they want. But the market is very competitive and brand Asus is not necessarily a factor in purchase decision.

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