News from Digitimes is not always right on the money but Digi is a respected Chinese publication and it’s based on where the actual devices in question are being built. This time around, the “big deal” might have something to do with translating Chinese into English (digitally through Google Translator and Altavista’s Babelfish). It’s either Asus will launch a spin-off company, somewhat independent from the mother, Asustek, or Didi is merely stating a previous announcement from Asus: the Eee PC is a strong enough brand name to have its own line of computer products.

Though Jerry Shen, ASUS CEO, says the Eee PC subnotebook will not exceed a 10-inch screen size, an 11-inch Eee PC, offering portability, flash memory and low pricing, does not sound like a bad idea for consumers.

“In other news, in addition to the Eee PC 900, the company will launch the Eee PC 1001 with a 10-inch panel as well as an 11-inch model by the end of this year, market sources have revealed.”

[digitimes via engadget]