If you are considering buying a Asus, whether it is an Eee PC or a regular notebook, you might think that buying before 1 March. After a couple of new reports that Asus is planning to raise prices by as much as 20%, which could mean that newly released $399 Eee PC 1000HE go to $ 479

While these price hikes are not yet official, the reasons for the proposed increases are due to the higher cost in parts and manufacturing as well as the current financial situation. Asus also has its Q4 2009 financial meeting for tomorrow, and more information is expected that in view of the possible price increases.

It is important to note that this 20% increase is not necessarily in the chamber, and some models will see a higher price increase, while some have less of an increase. With the recent dropping of Netbook pricing, you can only hope that Asus is able to appear on the bottom of the page.

via ARNNET