Asus Building Eee Pad to Counter Apple Tablet? [Rumor]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/aS9ctCMtJ-0/asus-building-eee-pad-to-counter-apple-tablet

According to DigiTimes, Asus is building a "4- to 7-inch panel...which will offer a combination of tablet PC and MID functions." And given Asus' experience in cheap portables (inventing netbooks, remember?), the plan could be a perfect fit. [DigiTimes]