Asustek Computer is planning to launch touch panel Eee PCs in the 1st quarter of 2009, Digitimes reports. According to Samson Hu, general manager of Eee PC business at Asustek this will help drive sales further.

ASUS has not yet decided details of the models which will be updated but will reach a decision based on market demand. The company expects to showcase the products during CES 2009, Hu noted.

Currently a lot of touch panel kits have apeared on the market, so you can modify your Eee PC to some kind Tablet PC.