CES 2011 is only eight days away and Asus is planning to make a big splash at the show with their new Eee Pad and Eee Slate devices. Engadget got their hands on a couple of close-up shots of the prototypes for each device. It’s unclear what will separate the two at this point – although it sounds like there are going to be some size differences.

According to a report on DigiTimes, both devices should ship by March for somewhere in the $499 to $599 range. Two 10″ models will be available initially and you’ll have a choice between Windows 7 and Android as far as the operating system goes.

A smaller 7.5″ version is also expected to launch in March. It will run on Android and may even function as a cell phone.

Is this going to be the first true iPad competitor? Maybe!