Computers are becoming progressively smaller as time goes on.  The renowned netbook maker, ASUS, is now packing a full fledged computer into a keyboard less than an inch thick, which can then be hooked up to a  monitor or big screen TV.

The EEE keyboard features Apple-like keys, plus an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of memory, and either 16GB or 32GB solid state storage.  The kicker though is a 5-inch, 800 x 480 pixel touchscreen where a normal number pad should be – the intended usage is as a control area to drive the main monitor or TV.  Connectivity also includes WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0, three USB 2.0 ports and VGA output.

Here’s a demo of it in action:

The device is in its final prototype stages, with production soon, starting at the $400 price point, jumping to around $600 for the Wireless HDMI version.

via SlashGear.