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Ivy Bridge might be the belle of the ball in laptop-land, but small and nimble will always be on the dance card, too. Despite its petite 11.6-inch 1366x768 screen and 2.6-pound frame, Acer's newly announced Aspire One 725 can still pirouette with a dual-core C-60 AMD processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, Radeon HD 6290 graphics, and choice of two colors. Along with the 320 or 500GB hard drives and HD output, those specs should allow you to edit the odd video while still doing the emailing and surfing it was made for. Acer's confirmed the unit will land in Europe in July for 359 euros, but stateside dates and price are still unknown. It's not as flashy as those ingénues, but it should be a cheap, light date.

Trip the light fantastic with Acer's 11.6-inch Aspire One 725 Netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1366 x 7681366x7684GB4GB Ram4gbRam720pAcer Aspire OneAcer Aspire One 725AcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne725AMDHDHD VideoHdVideoLaptopTue, 08 May 2012 11:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer launches Ultrabook-like Aspire V5 series, we go hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/acer-ultrabook-v5-series-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/acer-ultrabook-v5-series-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/acer-ultrabook-v5-series-hands-on/#comments After trotting out some mobile fare at MWC, Acer hasn't pulled in the reigns on its new product horse, announcing its new V5 notebook this morning at CeBIT. Yes, notebook. At 30 percent slimmer than the class it replaces, these are still trim machines. The 11.6-inch model is only 15mm thick, which is way into Ultrabook territory, while the 14- and 15-inch models land at 21 and sub-23mm respectively. It's Intel on the inside, including Core i3 and Core i5 processors, with NVIDIA GeForce GT series on-board to handle graphics. Release is penciled in for Q2, and pricing is expected to range from €499 to €699 (about $650 to $920). If you're in the market for something a bit less expensive but you're into the V5's design, you might take notice of the Aspire One netbook, which is set to use the same chassis but will ship with Intel Pentium and Celeron processors instead, with pricing estimated between €399 and €449 (about $525 to $590).

We went hands-on with a dummy model of the V5 at CeBIT, though the prototype we saw today may not be the exact design you'll find in stores later this month. The 15.6-inch sample was very thin and relatively light, with a full-size chiclet keyboard and numberpad on the side. There's a USB 3.0 port on the left-hand side, along with two standard USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI connector and proprietary Ethernet port. There's also a pop-out optical drive on the right, though there's no SD slot in sight. Overall, it's a very nice design, but we'll need to wait for the company to demo functional versions before we can pass judgement on performance. As always, you'll find our video overview just past the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire V5 hands-on

Continue reading Acer launches Ultrabook-like Aspire V5 series, we go hands-on (video)

Acer launches Ultrabook-like Aspire V5 series, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspireacer aspire oneacer aspire v5acer v5AcerAspireAcerAspireOneAcerAspireV5AcerV5cebitcebit 2012Cebit2012hands-onintelintel core i3intel core i5IntelCoreI3IntelCoreI5laptoplaptopsnetbooknotebooksandybridgeultrabookv5videoTue, 06 Mar 2012 06:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One D270 netbook up for pre-order]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/12/acer-aspire-one-d270-netbook-up-for-pre-order/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/12/acer-aspire-one-d270-netbook-up-for-pre-order/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/12/acer-aspire-one-d270-netbook-up-for-pre-order/#comments Still not convinced by the whole Ultrabook thing? Well neither's Acer it seems, as it refuses to pull the tubes from its netbook division. The latest such offering for your pre-order delight? The Aspire One D270. Sure, there's no HSPA+ like the recently revamped Aspire One 722 -- a fact reflected in the rather friendly $279 price tag -- but you do get 1.6GHz of Cedar Trail, a 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 display, HDMI, 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard disk drive. If this sounds like just the trick for you, point and click at the source links below for the goodness.

Acer Aspire One D270 netbook up for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.110.1 inch10.1InchAceracer aspireAcer Aspire OneAcer Aspire One D270Acer Aspire One D270 NotebookAcerAspireAcerAspireOneAcerAspireOneD270AcerAspireOneD270NotebookAtomCedar TrailCedarTrailIntelIntel AtomIntel Cedar TrailIntelAtomIntelCedarTrailN2600netbooknetbooksSun, 12 Feb 2012 07:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer's Aspire One 722 kitted with HSPA+, sold by AT&T]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/23/acers-aspire-one-722-kitted-with-hspa-sold-by-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/23/acers-aspire-one-722-kitted-with-hspa-sold-by-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/23/acers-aspire-one-722-kitted-with-hspa-sold-by-atandt/#comments Sleek and svelte Ultrabooks and tablets might have stolen the limelight from ye old netbook, but that doesn't mean the less glamorous category is completely bereft of all signs of life. Take for example, Acer's Aspire One 722. Sure, the 1GHz AMD C-50 powered, Radeon HD 6250 wielding netbook's internals got more pizzazz in an updated Europe-only edition, but that didn't stop AT&T from taking the original and giving it a new beginning thanks to shiny new internal WWAN module. Up-to-date silicon it is not, but it could be yours for just $40 a month -- provided you sign your life away on a two-year, 3GB per month, contract. Or alternatively, the HSPA+ redux can be had for the unsubsidized price of $450. Decisions, decisions. Pull the trigger at the source link below.

Acer's Aspire One 722 kitted with HSPA+, sold by AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneacer aspire one 722AcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne722amd C-50AMD C-50 APUAmd Radeon HD 6250AmdC-50AmdC-50ApuAmdRadeonHd6250aspire one 722AspireOne722netbooknetbooksRadeon HD 6250RadeonHd6250windows 7Windows7Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One 522 and 722 hit the gym with faster processors and beefier graphics]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/acer-aspire-one-522-and-722-hit-the-gym-with-faster-processors-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/acer-aspire-one-522-and-722-hit-the-gym-with-faster-processors-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/acer-aspire-one-522-and-722-hit-the-gym-with-faster-processors-a/#comments Acer's Aspire One 522 and 722 were among the first netbooks to pack AMD's Fusion Ontario APU, debuting with the 1GHz C-50 model and its built-in Radeon HD 6250 graphics inside. However, Acer wanted to outfit both with some new silicon on the sly, and now each can be had with a 1GHz (with turbo boost up to 1.33GHz) C-60 APU packing upgraded Radeon 6290 graphics. The catch? Those aspiring for one with the upgraded internals must cross the pond to grand Europa, as the powered-up pair isn't available in the US. What gives, Acer?

Acer Aspire One 522 and 722 hit the gym with faster processors and beefier graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Given that it's not 2008 and all, it's not every week that we tell you about a new Atom-powered-netbook -- not that any of the usual suspects seem likely to throw in the towel anytime soon. Acer just announced availability for the Acer Aspire Happy 2, that rippled, Easter Egg-colored number that reared its head back in April. As you'd expect, it runs on a dual-core Atom N570 CPU -- a small upgrade over the N450 the last generation offered. And while it still has the usual 10.1-inch display, 250GB hard drive, and WiFi radio, it steps down to 1GB of RAM from 2GB. Aside from the predictable specs, Acer is clearly trying to make dented laptops happen, in case that wasn't already obvious. That and pastels. "Banana Cream," "Blueberry Shake," "Strawberry Yogurt," and "Papaya Milk" sound like your tall glass of crushed fruit? She's available as you read this for $269.99.

Continue reading Acer announces Aspire One Happy 2 netbook for the US market, shows its commitment to pastels

Acer announces Aspire One Happy 2 netbook for the US market, shows its commitment to pastels originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 If that offbeat Acer Aspire One 722 we told you about last month caught your fancy, well, we still don't know when you'll be able to buy it or how many pretty pennies it'll cost. In the meantime, the folks at NewGadgets, at least, got to spend some time with one and gave it the full hands-on treatment, including a video (embedded below for your viewing pleasure) and gallery of close-up shots. So if you like your netbooks blue, dented, and loaded with AMD innards, head on past the break to get your eyeful. Now if only this had a release date to go with it...

Continue reading Acer Aspire One 722 caught in the wild (video)

Acer Aspire One 722 caught in the wild (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>722AcerAcer Aspire OneAcer Aspire One 722AcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne722Aspire One 722AspireOne722Germanhands-onin the wildInTheWildnetbooknetbooksNewGadgetsvideoSat, 07 May 2011 09:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer releases Aspire One 722 netbook, tries to make molded plastic happen]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/acer-releases-aspire-one-722-netbook-tries-to-make-molded-plast/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/acer-releases-aspire-one-722-netbook-tries-to-make-molded-plast/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/acer-releases-aspire-one-722-netbook-tries-to-make-molded-plast/#comments It looks like that funky Acer netbook with the dented lid that we spied at MWC wasn't a one-off. The company just released the Aspire One 722, an 11-inch mini with the same aesthetic (and a likely successor to the 721). Like the D257 we saw in Barcelona, its lid is made of molded plastic, sculpted to resemble a series of ripples. Spec-wise, it has the same innards as the more staid-looking Aspire One 522, pairing AMD's netbook-class 1GHz C-50 Ontario processor with Radeon HD 6250 graphics. But the 722 improves on the 10-inch 522 with higher 1366 x 768 resolution, two speakers instead of one, and rated battery life of up to seven hours -- a boost over the 522's six-hour max. No word yet on pricing or availability, but for now you can content yourself with some official press shots.

Gallery: Acer Aspire One 722

Acer releases Aspire One 722 netbook, tries to make molded plastic happen originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer's been doing the dual-boot, Android / Windows thing on some of its netbooks for a little while now, but it looks to be branching out into a bit of new territory with its new Aspire One E100 model. It's more or less the same as the D255, but Acer is pitching this one directly at the education market, and it's added some things like a special rubber coating and the potential for school branding -- not to mention a slew of pre-installed education software -- to make it a bit more attractive to schools and students alike. Otherwise, you can expect the usual 10.1-inch display, an unspecified Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, and a promised eight hours of battery life.

Acer debuts education-minded Aspire One E100 with Android and Windows originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, we had known a few bits and pieces about Acer's forthcoming AMD Fusion-powered netbook but you can always count on Amazon to dish out the spec and pricing details we've been waiting for. Unlike the Fusion HP Pavilion dm1 we just reviewed, which packs a higher-end AMD Zacate E-350 APU, the Aspire One 522 is powered by AMD's netbook-class 1GHz C-50 Ontario processor. The 10.1-inch laptop still melds that CPU with Radeon HD 6250 graphics so it should be able to handle full HD video and some light gaming, and for $330 we're certainly expecting it to trounce Atom netbooks in both price and graphics prowess. Other than that, the 2.8-pound Aspire One 522 seems to be a lot like the previous AMD Neo-powered Aspire One 521 -- it looks to have a similar chassis and has 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, HDMI port, Windows 7 Starter, and a 4400mAh battery, which apparently provides six hours of battery life. No word on when the 522 will actually come out of the pre-order stage and start shipping, but our guess is that it shouldn't be too long of a wait.

Acer Aspire One 522 with AMD Ontario shows up on Amazon originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Stop ordering the caskets! Clearing up yesterday's somewhat shady reports, Acer's PR team has issued an official press release stating that company has no intentions to halt production on its Aspire One line of netbooks. Instead it claims that its new array of Android tablets "will find their space next to netbooks and notebooks." In addition to that, Acer's taking on the Sandy Bridge tablet rumor that also spouted up, and clarifying that tablets based on Intel's new laptop / desktop platform "are not yet foreseen." That syncs up with what we had heard yesterday -- that Acer's announced 4.8-, 7-, 10-inch Android tablets will launch in April in the US and that it would likely wait for the forthcoming ultra-low voltage (ULV) Sandy Bridge parts if it were in fact going to put Intel's next generation Core processors into tablets. That certainly clears up a lot -- hit the break for Acer's official statement.

Continue reading Acer: netbooks will not be phased out, Sandy Bridge tablets not coming any time soon

Acer: netbooks will not be phased out, Sandy Bridge tablets not coming any time soon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneacer IconiaAcerAspireOneAcerIconiaintel atomIntelAtomnetbookstabletsWed, 19 Jan 2011 14:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer rolls out new Aspire 5750, 5750G, and 7750G laptops with Intel's latest processors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/acer-rolls-out-new-aspire-5750-5750g-and-7750g-laptops-with-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/acer-rolls-out-new-aspire-5750-5750g-and-7750g-laptops-with-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/acer-rolls-out-new-aspire-5750-5750g-and-7750g-laptops-with-in/#comments
 Acer's just outed several of its latest laptop offerings, including the new Aspire 5750, 5750G and 7750G, and all three have Intel's 2nd gen Core i7 2630QM CPUs. The Aspire 5750 and 7750 boast up to 6GB of memory, while the 5750 is upgradeable to 8GB via two 4GB modules. Likewise the 7750G has a hard drive capacity of up to 750GB, while the 5750 has an up to 640GB HDD. All three have a host of graphics options, and the 5750G comes with NVIDIA's brand new GeForece GT 540M graphics, which the 7750G comes with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6550 or 6650 graphics standard. All three models have LED, backlit displays, with the Aspire 5750 and 5750G measuring in at 15.6-inches, while the 7750G is a 17.3-incher with a resolution of 1600 x 900. All three laptops have Dolby Advanced Audio v2 virtual surround sound and HDMI ports, and the 7750G has an optional BluRay drive. All three Aspire models will be available on January 9th, and the 5750 and 5750G will have a starting price of $899.99, while the 7750G will start at $1029.99. Full press release is after the break.

Continue reading Acer rolls out new Aspire 5750, 5750G, and 7750G laptops with Intel's latest processors

Acer rolls out new Aspire 5750, 5750G, and 7750G laptops with Intel's latest processors originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>525357505750g7750gaceracer aspire oneAcerAspireOneaspirecesces 2011ces2011laptoplaptopssandy bridgeSandyBridgeWed, 05 Jan 2011 14:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One 522 falls from the clouds, sporting dual-core 1GHz Ontario APU?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/acer-aspire-one-522-falls-from-the-clouds-sporting-dual-core-1g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/acer-aspire-one-522-falls-from-the-clouds-sporting-dual-core-1g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/acer-aspire-one-522-falls-from-the-clouds-sporting-dual-core-1g/#comments AMD Fusion's taken its sweet, sweet time getting here, but we're hearing you'll be able to get your hands on some Atom-beating netbook chips soon -- for instance, in this Acer Aspire One 522, which will reportedly drive its oh-so-glossy 10.1-inch, 720p screen with a 1GHz AMD C-50 Ontario APU. In case you need a brief refresher, Ontario's the chip rated at just nine watts, meaning we should expect some fairly decent battery life here, though possibly not the heroic performance of its 1.6GHz Zacate cousin. Aside from those specs, the Acer's mostly your standard netbook -- three USB ports, VGA-out, a webcam and 802.11 b/g/n WiFi -- though it does have HDMI out, something you won't find on the otherwise similar Aspire One D255. It's hard to say what it'll cost stateside, but a Thai e-tailer's ringing up a version right now with 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive for 12,829 baht (about $425). Wonder if it runs Android?

Acer Aspire One 522 falls from the clouds, sporting dual-core 1GHz Ontario APU? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer planning to dual-boot all of its dual-core netbooks, we're dual-unimpressed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was only a matter of time before Acer let out the pricing / availability details on its dual-core Atom netbook, and as we could have predicted, the Taiwanese company's smacked an extremely enticing pricetag on this one. Ringing up at an aggressive $329.99, the 2.2-pound D255 looks almost identical to the D260 -- yes, even those with the worst of cataracts could tell it's an Aspire One from afar -- but in terms of specs it's got that notable difference of a brand new dual-core Atom N550 processor. But not to worry, even though it's now the cheapest dual-core netbook around, it's still got the netbook standards -- including 1GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive and six-cell battery. The single-core version will go for $269.99, but we do have to say that shelling out that additional $50 for that extra core does buy you slightly faster performance (see our HP Mini 5103 review for some Atom N550 performance results). Sounds mighty tempting to us, but it still doesn't make us forget about that Chrome OS netbook Acer's been promising.

Continue reading Acer Aspire One D255 with dual-core Atom hits at $330

Acer Aspire One D255 with dual-core Atom hits at $330 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneAcer Aspire One AOD255AcerAspireOneAcerAspireOneAod255aspire one aod255AspireOneAod255atom n550AtomN550d255dual-core atomDual-coreAtomn550netbookNetBooksMon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Android-booting Acer Aspire One D255 extensively demoed, yet far from loved on video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/android-booting-acer-aspire-one-d255-extensively-demoed-yet-far/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/android-booting-acer-aspire-one-d255-extensively-demoed-yet-far/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/android-booting-acer-aspire-one-d255-extensively-demoed-yet-far/#comments Acer's just told us that it has "no imminent plans" to bring the dual-booting Android and Windows XP Aspire One D255 stateside, and after seeing an in-depth video (no, really it's 14 minutes long!) of the 10-inch netbook in action we can't say we're all that upset about the news. Yep, the NetbookNews team snatched up a light blue version of the new netbook in Taipei, and though they were impressed with the thin design and included case, they had less positive things to say on the software end. Not only is the Windows XP desktop ridden with crapware, but the Android implementation is still half baked. Similar to the first generation Acer Aspire One D250, the Android 2.1 interface is really only good for searching the web and checking e-mail since it doesn't have access to the Market. Of course, we urge you to sit back and watch the lengthy hands-on video after the break to make your own call on this $299 lappie, but ultimately, we're assuming you'll have the same question as us: Acer, how's that Chrome OS netbook coming along?

Continue reading Android-booting Acer Aspire One D255 extensively demoed, yet far from loved on video

Android-booting Acer Aspire One D255 extensively demoed, yet far from loved on video originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneAcerAspireOneandroidandroid 1.6Android1.6aspire oneaspire one d255AspireOneAspireOneD255d255netbookvideowindows xpWindowsXpThu, 19 Aug 2010 19:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One D255 netbook dual boots Android and XP for about $375]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/acer-aspire-one-d255-netbook-dual-boots-android-and-xp-for-about/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/acer-aspire-one-d255-netbook-dual-boots-android-and-xp-for-about/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/acer-aspire-one-d255-netbook-dual-boots-android-and-xp-for-about/#comments Attending the Taipei Computer Applications Show today? Lucky you. Then be sure to pick up your specially priced Acer Aspire One D255 netbook with dual booting Android and XP operating systems before leaving the venue. Otherwise, the NT$9,500 (about $300) 10.1-inch netbook configured with an Atom N450 processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, 160GB hard disk, and 3-cell battery (with optional 6-cell) will cost you NT$11,900 (about $375) when it hits traditional retail channels sometime in the days ahead.

Acer Aspire One D255 netbook dual boots Android and XP for about $375 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneAcerAspireOneandroidaspire oneaspire one d255AspireOneAspireOneD255atom n500AtomN500Computer Applications ShowComputerApplicationsShowd255dual bootDualBootn550netbookTaipei Computer Applications ShowTaipeiComputerApplicationsShowwindows xpWindowsXpxpThu, 05 Aug 2010 02:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One D255 netbook packs Atom N550 processor, subdued appearance]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/acer-aspire-one-d255-netbook-packs-atom-n550-processor-subued-appearance/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/acer-aspire-one-d255-netbook-packs-atom-n550-processor-subued-appearance/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/acer-aspire-one-d255-netbook-packs-atom-n550-processor-subued-appearance/#comments It's been less than a month since Acer rolled out its Aspire One D260 netbook at Computex, but it looks like the company already has a followup (of sorts) lined up in the form of the Aspire One D255. That netbook is apparently mostly identical to the D260 in terms of specs, with the notable exception of a brand new dual-core Atom N550 processor -- a first for an Acer netbook. About the only other changes are some minor design tweaks that ditch the chrome accents and flake paint options found on the D260 -- but don't worry, that impossible to miss Aspire One logo on the lid is still there. No word on availability just yet, but we're working to get that information out of Acer.

Acer Aspire One D255 netbook packs Atom N550 processor, subdued appearance originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On the surface Acer's 10.1-inch Aspire One 521 and 11.6-inch Aspire One 721 appear to be fairly run-of-the-mill netbooks -- or ultraportables for those that are morally opposed to calling a laptop with a 11.6-inch display a netbook. They're rather small machines, measure just about an inch thick, and ring up at under $430. But there's a lot more than meets the eye with this Aspire One duo - instead of Intel Atom or ULV processors, both are powered by a new AMD 1.7GHz Athlon II Neo K125 processor and promise 1080p playback thanks to ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics. We've certainly been pumped about these two systems since their French debut, but fear of AMD's usually poor battery life and scorching temperatures have been holding us back from all-out excitement. Do we have nothing to fear but fear itself? We've spent the last few days with these two systems, and will reveal all in our full review after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire One 521 and 721 review

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Acer Aspire One 521 and 721 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>521721aceracer aspire oneAcerAspireOneamdAMD Athlon II NeoAMD K125AmdAthlonIiNeoAmdK125aspire oneaspire one 521aspire one 751AspireOneAspireOne521AspireOne751Athlon II NeoAthlon II Neo K125AthlonIiNeoAthlonIiNeoK125atiATI Radeon HD 4225AtiRadeonAtiRadeonHd4225netbookNetBooksnotbookreviewultraportableultraportablesThu, 01 Jul 2010 11:20:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA Ion 2-based Acer Aspire 532g netbook canceled]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/nvidia-ion-2-based-acer-aspire-532g-netbook-canceled-for-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/nvidia-ion-2-based-acer-aspire-532g-netbook-canceled-for-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/nvidia-ion-2-based-acer-aspire-532g-netbook-canceled-for-now/#comments Acer may have announced a handful of new netbooks this morning, but we've been waiting and waiting on the NVIDIA Ion 2-powered Acer Aspire One 532g. And we hate to be the bearer of this bad news, but it turns out we could be waiting forever on the 10-inch, 1080p-playing netbook. Blogeee is reporting that bugger has been canceled in France due to technical issues with NVIDIA and Acer drivers, and when we followed up with our Acer contact here in the US, we were told that the 532g would not be launched in the "upcoming back-to-school cycle." It's truly not looking good for the little laptop, not to mention it's extremely disappointing not to see any other Ion 2 netbooks on the market almost five months after its launch. Well 532g, we'll always look back on our time together at CeBIT fondly. Sniff.

NVIDIA Ion 2-based Acer Aspire 532g netbook canceled originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>532Gaceracer aspire oneAcer Aspire One 532GAcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne532gAspire One 532GAspireOne532gion 2Ion2nvidianvidia ionnvidia ion 2Nvidia OptimusNvidiaIonNvidiaIon2NvidiaOptimusFri, 18 Jun 2010 16:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer comes clean with new Aspire One availability and pricing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/acer-comes-clean-with-new-aspire-one-availability-and-pricing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/acer-comes-clean-with-new-aspire-one-availability-and-pricing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/acer-comes-clean-with-new-aspire-one-availability-and-pricing/#comments We've pretty much known about all of these Acer netbooks that are officially being announced today, but their very tempting price tags are definitely new to us. First up is the 11.6-inch Aspire One 721 and 10.1-inch 521, both of which we checked out last month. While the duo are powered by the same AMD Athlon II Neo K125 processors and ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics, the 721 will start at $429.99 while the 521 at $349.99. And let's not forget that, unlike Intel Atom powered netbooks, they sport HDMI ports and claim to be "HD capable." Speaking of Intel netbooks, Acer's got those in store too -- the 10-inch, Atom powered Aspire One D260 and 533 will also be available later this month. The D620 packs an Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM and a three-cell battery for $298. On the flip side, the $330 Aspire One 533 has a slightly faster N475 processor, a 250GB hard drive and a six-cell battery. Enticing, right? The full press release is after the break, but hopefully we'll be able to assist you in choosing one of these with some full reviews soon.

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Acer comes clean with new Aspire One availability and pricing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>521533751aceracer aspire oneacer aspire one 521Acer Aspire One 533acer aspire one 751Acer Aspire One AO721Acer Aspire One D620AcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne521AcerAspireOne533AcerAspireOne751AcerAspireOneAo721AcerAspireOneD620amdAO521AO721aspire oneAspire One 533Aspire One AO721Aspire One D620AspireOneAspireOne533AspireOneAo721AspireOneD620Athlon II Neo K125AthlonIiNeoK125d620Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One D260 arrives with some in yo' face branding, we go hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/acer-aspire-one-d260-arrives-with-some-in-yo-face-branding-we/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/acer-aspire-one-d260-arrives-with-some-in-yo-face-branding-we/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/acer-aspire-one-d260-arrives-with-some-in-yo-face-branding-we/#comments Acer's Aspire One netbook line has done incredibly well over the past few years -- largely due to its competitive pricing -- but apparently that's given Acer the impression that people want to see the brand smacked in large letters on the lid. Yep, that's the first thing that struck us about the new 10.1-inch Aspire One D260 when we saw it last week at Computex. But, if you can overlook that, Acer has made some rather welcoming aesthetic tweaks, including subbing the glossy plastic cover for one with a softer matte coating, and extending that same feel to the palmrest. Internally, the D260 boasts an Intel Atom N450 or N455 processor, up to 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. Interestingly, there's mention of it booting Android in the press release, which makes sense given that the D250 was available with the Google OS, but we didn't notice that option in our short hands-on time with it. Look for this little guy to hit the UK in early July, and we can only assume that the U.S. pricing and availability should be announced soon enough. Check out some more pictures of the machine in the gallery below and the full PR after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire One D260 hands-on

Continue reading Acer Aspire One D260 arrives with some in yo' face branding, we go hands-on

Acer Aspire One D260 arrives with some in yo' face branding, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneAcer Aspire One D260AcerAspireOneAcerAspireOneD260Aspire One D620AspireOneD620atomatom n455AtomN455computexcomputex 2010Computex2010d620hands-onintel atomIntelAtomnetbookNetBooksFri, 11 Jun 2010 06:38:00 EST<![CDATA[AMD netbooks: Acer Aspire One 521 and Gateway LT22 hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/amd-netbooks-acer-aspire-one-521-and-gateway-lt22-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/amd-netbooks-acer-aspire-one-521-and-gateway-lt22-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/amd-netbooks-acer-aspire-one-521-and-gateway-lt22-hands-on/#comments Sure, Acer may already have the Ion 2-powered Aspire One 532g in its arsenal, but who's going to complain about two more HD-capable, 10-inch netbooks? Showing some serious love to AMD, the Acer Aspire One 521 and Gateway LT22 both pack new 1.2GHz AMD V105 processors along with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 graphics. The latter is what had us most impressed when we caught some time with the duo at the Netbook Summit -- the 521 and LT22 handled 1080p WMV video and light gaming without any stuttering. We'll hold our real performance conclusions until we can test the battery life on these bad boys, but other than that they look like decent netbook contenders with the standard 1GB of RAM and 160GB hard drives. And unlike the typical Atom netbook, they have HDMI ports. We can't say we're the biggest fans of the 521's in-your-face Aspire One branding on its glossy cover, but the LT2203 delights with its textured matte lid. No word from Acer on the availability and pricing of these here in the US, but hit the gallery below for some imagery, or the source link even further below for a video of these two in action.

Gallery: Acer Aspire One 521, Gateway LT22 and LT2203

AMD netbooks: Acer Aspire One 521 and Gateway LT22 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer hasn't gotten official with this one just yet, but Macles has turned up some pictures of an as yet unannounced Acer Aspire One 521 netbook, and some purported details on it. The biggest of those is that the netbook apparently packs a 1.2GHz AMD V105 processor -- which would be a first for the Aspire One line -- along with some ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 graphics, and AMD's M880G chipset, among some other standard netbook fare. As you can see, it also sports a fairly eye-catching design, including a large, chrome-plated logo atop an nicely understated background on the lid, although things are decidedly closer to previous Aspire Ones once you pop it open. Unfortunately, the two big details not leaked are a price and release date -- here's hoping Acer can fill those in sooner rather than later.

Acer set to launch AMD-based Aspire One 521 netbook? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneacer aspire one 521AcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne521amdamd v105AmdV105aspire oneaspire one 521AspireOneAspireOne521netbookv105Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire 1820PT convertible hands-on, priced for 599 euros]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/acer-aspire-1820pt-convertible-hands-on-priced-for-599-euros/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/acer-aspire-1820pt-convertible-hands-on-priced-for-599-euros/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/acer-aspire-1820pt-convertible-hands-on-priced-for-599-euros/#comments Craftily unhidden at the tail end of its press conference, Acer's long-awaited Aspire 1820PT convertible laptop has finally passed into our hands for ever the briefest of moments. Let's cut to the chase, shall we? Strong hinge, accelerometer for tablet mode, capacitive multitouch, and the ability to use stylus for input (protected in a slot just below and to the right of the screen when not in use). Beyond that, seems like the typical underpowered laptop you know and love -- well, maybe not love, but you get the idea. Under the hood there's an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 8GB RAM, and 320GB HDD, all priced at 599 euro, which we'd venture a guess to mean it'll be about $599 when it comes to the US (actual release date MIA). Gallery below, and brief video demonstration after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire 1820PT convertible hands-on

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Acer Aspire 1820PT convertible hands-on, priced for 599 euros originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1820 pt1820Ptaceracer aspireacer aspire 1820ptacer aspire oneacer aspire one 1820ptAcerAspireAcerAspire1820ptAcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne1820ptaspireaspire 1820ptaspire oneaspire one 1820ptAspire1820ptAspireOneAspireOne1820ptcebitcebit 2010Cebit2010convertiblehands-onWed, 03 Mar 2010 11:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One 532G with ION 2 priced at an aggressive 379 euros]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/acer-aspire-one-532g-with-ion-2-priced-at-an-aggressive-379-euro/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/acer-aspire-one-532g-with-ion-2-priced-at-an-aggressive-379-euro/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/acer-aspire-one-532g-with-ion-2-priced-at-an-aggressive-379-euro/#comments Now that's how to get our attention. While the English-speaking portion of the Acer press conference left much to be desired, the second half, decidedly more German in vernacular, had a couple great tidbits. Most notable is a price of Acer's AspireOne 532G, the ION 2-equipped netbook initially espied at Mobile World Congress. The slide says it all, sort of: 379 euros -- mighty aggressive, and if history tells us anything, there's a good chance it'll be about $379 when it comes stateside, too. No word on release date as far as we can tell, but you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for this one.

Acer Aspire One 532G with ION 2 priced at an aggressive 379 euros originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NVIDIA's Ion 2 chipset -- or "the next generation of Ion" as the company clunkily calls it -- hasn't exactly been a secret, but NVIDIA is finally signing on the dotted line and giving up the deets on the new Intel Atom-compatible graphics chipset. It hasn't been a secret that Ion 2 uses NVIDIA's new Optimus GPU switching tech to automatically toggle between the Pineview chipset's integrated GMA 3150 and a discrete NVIDIA Ion GPU, but we can now confirm that both the 16-core Ion chip for desktops and eight-core unit for netbooks are based on the GeForce G210 GPU. That means Ion 2 should support HDMI out, 1080p Blu-ray and Flash playback, Windows 7 Home Premium, and mainstream gaming out of the box. (Take that, Broadcom Crystal HD.) And unlike Ion numero uno, NVIDIA's also promising up to 10 hours of battery life on netbooks -- thanks to Optimus the system knows when to shut off the discrete GPU when not in use to save power.

How about some actual systems? While the Acer Aspire 532G netbook already popped up at MWC, NVIDIA is promising 30 more Ion netbooks, nettops and all-in-ones before the summer. To kick it off, NVIDIA confirmed that ASUS will update its Eee PC 1201PN netbook, Eee Top 2010P, and Eee Box with the new graphics solution, while Lenovo's C200 and Acer's Aspire Revo will also get in on the action. We got to see the Revo strut some Blu-ray playback, so hit the break for some video footage and the full PR.

Gallery: Next generation NVIDIA Ion products hands-on


Gallery: Next generation NVIDIA Ion press shots

Continue reading NVIDIA Ion 2 now official; Acer, ASUS and Lenovo at the ready

NVIDIA Ion 2 now official; Acer, ASUS and Lenovo at the ready originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12011201pn2010p2010pn532gaceracer aspire oneAcer Aspire One 532GAcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne532gasus eee pcASUS Eee PC 1201PNASUS Eee Top 2010PAsusEeePcAsusEeePc1201pnAsusEeeTop2010pbreaking newsBreakingNewsc200cebitcebit 2010Cebit2010Eee PC 1201PNEee Top 2010PEeePc1201pnEeeTop2010phands-onionion 2Ion2LenovoLenovo C200LenovoC200next generation ionNextGenerationIonnvidianvidia ionnvidia ion 2NVIDIA next generation IonNvidiaIonNvidiaIon2NvidiaNextGenerationIonTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One 532G first to feature NVIDIA Ion 2 switchable graphics]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/acer-aspire-one-532g-first-to-feature-nvidia-ion-2-switchable-gr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/acer-aspire-one-532g-first-to-feature-nvidia-ion-2-switchable-gr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/acer-aspire-one-532g-first-to-feature-nvidia-ion-2-switchable-gr/#comments Well here's one we didn't expect to come out of MWC. Acer decided to throw some netbook news into its Liquid E press conference with the 10.1-inch Aspire One 532G -- the first netbook with NVIDIA's Ion 2. Not withstanding the addition of the HDMI port and HD display, the Pine Trail netbook has the same chassis as the previously reviewed 532h, but inside it's a whole different story -- its 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, GMA 3150 GPU graphics, 2GB of RAM and 320GB hard drive will be joined by a discrete NVIDIA GPU. As confirmed by the press release below, it will use NVIDIA's new Optimus automatic switching technology, though it appears Acer is holding out for NVIDIA to officially launch the platform at CeBit to reveal details of the GPU -- but a GeForce G310 seems likely from the rumors. The high-def capable netbook should be available in March, but we'll be listening for a price and more news on this one. In the meantime, hit the break for a relaxing hands-on video and the full PR.

Continue reading Acer Aspire One 532G first to feature NVIDIA Ion 2 switchable graphics

Acer Aspire One 532G first to feature NVIDIA Ion 2 switchable graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer's maintained a steady lead in the race to sell as many netbooks as possible in the past year. That's largely because the Taiwanese manufacturer figured out early that basic netbooks at lower prices would fly off shelves. And the new Aspire One 532h doesn't mess with that formula: the 10.1-inch netbook packs a new Intel Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM, Windows 7 Starter, 160GB hard drive and a six-cell battery all for $299. Yeah, we said $299. But at $100 less than most of the competition, how does the 532h compare in quality? What sacrifices, if any, are made for the lower price? We spent some time with the little guy, so hit the break for the full review of one of the cheapest Windows 7 netbooks around.

Gallery: Acer Aspire One 532h review gallery

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Acer Aspire One 532h review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>523haceracer aspire oneAcer Aspire One 523hAcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne523haspireaspire oneAspireOneNetBookNetBookspine trailPine Trail AtomPine Trail Atom processorPine Trail PlatformPineTrailPineTrailAtomPineTrailAtomProcessorPineTrailPlatformreviewWed, 13 Jan 2010 14:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer issues US recall for 22,000 laptops going disco inferno]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/09/acer-issues-us-recall-for-22-000-laptops-going-disco-inferno/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/09/acer-issues-us-recall-for-22-000-laptops-going-disco-inferno/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/09/acer-issues-us-recall-for-22-000-laptops-going-disco-inferno/#comments We've already seen Acer issue a recall in Europe way back in October, so honestly we're a bit disturbed it's taken the US Consumer Product Safety Commission this long to follow suit. Various 13.3-inch Aspire One models -- specifically AS3410, AS3410T, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ, and AS3810TZG -- could cause potential burns due to a faulty internal microphone wire under the palm rest. Got one of those versions? Give Acer a ring and see if you have an affected model that'll get fixed gratis.

Acer issues US recall for 22,000 laptops going disco inferno originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's about time that the number one netbook manufacturer officially release details on its Pine Trail packing netbooks. The 10-inch Acer Aspire One A0535h seems to look slightly different than its predecessors, but its brand new Intel Atom N450 CPU, GMA 1350 graphics and promised 10 hours of battery life should give it bragging rights at the family dinner table. The rest of the specs are standard fare - Windows 7 Starter, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, and a 4,400 mAh six-cell battery. We're impressed that Acer has seemed to finagle a $299 price tag, undercutting most of the competition -- including the $380 Pine Trail Eee PC 1005PE -- by at least $50. It should be available in the coming weeks, but in the meantime you can check the full PR after the break or start searching for that Amazon pre-order page.

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Acer Aspire One AO532h joins the Pine Trail party with a $299 pricetag originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneAcer Aspire One AO532hAcerAspireOneAcerAspireOneAo532hAO532haspire oneAspire One AO532hAspireOneAspireOneAo532hNetBookspine trailPine Trail AtomPine Trail Atom processorPine Trail PlatformPineTrailPineTrailAtomPineTrailAtomProcessorPineTrailPlatformpineviewThu, 31 Dec 2009 13:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One 532 spotted in database with Atom N450 'Pine Trail' processor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/acer-aspire-one-532-spotted-in-database-with-atom-n450-pine-tra/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/acer-aspire-one-532-spotted-in-database-with-atom-n450-pine-tra/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/acer-aspire-one-532-spotted-in-database-with-atom-n450-pine-tra/#comments It's no secret that we're facing down a tidal wave of new netbooks at CES in January, with all signs pointing to Intel unleashing its brand new graphics-friendly Atom N450 chip based on its new-generation Pine Trail platform. So, before we get all netbook'd out, let's allow ourselves a small amount of excitement at this Acer Aspire One 532 spotted within the bowels of the internet (Acer's driver pages). A bit of Google work uncovered specs that include an Atom N450 processor with Intel GMA 3150 and a 10.1-inch 1280 x 720 screen. It's been listed for 299 Euros in one of these random, bean-spilling online stores, so that gives a decent reason to hope that a new generation of Atom won't mean a major leap in pricing. Is that a whiff of holiday optimism we smell in the air?

Acer Aspire One 532 spotted in database with Atom N450 'Pine Trail' processor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneAcerAspireOneaspire oneAspireOneatom n450AtomN450leaknetbookpine trailpine viewPineTrailPineViewrumorThu, 10 Dec 2009 20:33:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T adds Samsung Go to netbook lineup, dumbs it down with Windows 7 Starter]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/atandt-adds-samsung-go-to-netbook-lineup-dumbs-it-down-with-windo/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/atandt-adds-samsung-go-to-netbook-lineup-dumbs-it-down-with-windo/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/atandt-adds-samsung-go-to-netbook-lineup-dumbs-it-down-with-windo/#comments AT&T just added a pair of Windows 7 Starter netbooks to its stable, and while we've got nothing against the Samsung Go and the Acer Aspire One, we just can't help but feel preloading 7 Starter makes the already-dubious subsidized netbook value proposition even worse. Let's break it down: both the Go and the Aspire One will set you back $199 upfront (well, after mail-in rebate), and then you're on the hook for two-year data contract, which will cost you either $35 a month for a 200MB cap or $60 a month for a 5GB cap. Now, $35 a month for 200MB of data is basically worthless for a netbook -- that's what, a half-day of watching YouTube? -- so assuming you do what most people do and buy the $60 plan, you're out at least $1,639 over two years for last-gen netbook hardware running a gimped OS that doesn't even let you change the desktop wallpaper. Not exactly a screaming deal. We'd say you're much better off finding a netbook with XP on sale and just getting a regular free-on-contract USB data card, which you'll be able to use on multiple machines -- or, if you absolutely must have Windows 7, holding out for the coming flood of Pine Trail netbooks at CES, which we're hoping will come preloaded with 7 Home Premium.

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AT&T adds Samsung Go to netbook lineup, dumbs it down with Windows 7 Starter originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneAcerAspireOneaspire oneAspireOneattgon310nc310netbooksamsungsamsung goSamsungGosubsidized netbookSubsidizedNetbookMon, 16 Nov 2009 11:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One AOD250 impressions: Android gone bad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/acer-aspire-one-aod250-impressions-android-gone-bad/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/acer-aspire-one-aod250-impressions-android-gone-bad/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/acer-aspire-one-aod250-impressions-android-gone-bad/#comments We admit, we were pretty stoked when we first saw the Acer Aspire One AOD250 running Android in dual-boot mode. What could possibly be bad about it? Fast start-up, Google apps... other good things that aren't coming to mind at the moment... what could go wrong? Turns out, just about everything. See, the Aspire One AOD250 has an unfortunate lack of Google blessing, so that means no Gmail, which is really Android's killer app, and no Marketplace either -- so no opportunity to track down a different killer app. You can use your Google account for hooking up with Gcal, Gtalk and Google Contacts, but your Gmail account gets set up as a webmail shortcut to the included Firefox app -- which does an alright, slightly hacked-on job of augmenting the standard Android browser, including support for Flash. Unfortunately, with connection woes over WiFi and Ethernet (as seen on the video), there wasn't much redeemable even there, and perhaps the best news about the device is that it can be fully booted to XP at any time by clicking on the corner of Android's home screen. We still think there's promise for Android on a netbook, but it's going to need some serious TLC (also, Gmail) before it's ready for prime time. Check out our video impressions after the break.

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Acer Aspire One AOD250 impressions: Android gone bad originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alright, so we've already seen this one in the wild and up for pre-order, but it's not everyday that someone releases a dual-boot Android / Windows XP netbook, so we can understand Acer wanting to get extra official with its new Aspire One AOD250 model. Of course, this one's about as standard as it gets once you move beyond its dual OS nature, including an 10.1-inch WSVGA screen, Atom N280 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and a six-cell battery. You can get it in your choice of four different colors though, and the $349.99 list price is certainly right for anyone looking for an easy way to jump into Android.

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Playing video on most netbooks is risky business; any file with a moderately high resolution and/or bitrate quickly devolves into a 1fps headache. The solution, as HP has already figured out, is a mini PCI-e Broadcom HD video accelerator, exactly what the folks at Terracode managed to wedge into an Acer Aspire One. That enabled the system to handle 1080p content without a hitch -- through an external monitor, of course, since watching 1920 x 1080 content on a 1024 x 600 screen is like making a VHS copy of the Watchmen Director's Cut Blu-ray. And, since the tiny portable didn't have enough storage for more than a few minutes worth of content at such a mighty resolution, a 64GB Kingston ssdNow V was added too. The result? See for yourself in the before and after videos that are just a short click away. Spoiler alert: no more slideshow puppy dogs.

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Acer Aspire One gets Broadcom injection, morphs into netbook HD powerhouse originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer's 11.6-inch netbook -- the Aspire One 751h -- has been available Stateside since mid-May, and Laptop's spent some quality time with it, delivering a full review. Overall, they found the nice, large screen to be welcoming, and the battery life (on their 6-cell configuration) was fantastic -- clocking in at over seven hours. They were, however, pretty disappointed in the 1.22-GHz Intel Atom Z520 CPU, finding it to really slow the unit down. They note that other similarly priced models boast better processors, and might be a smarter choice. The Aspire One 751h runs $399 with a 3-cell battery, and $449 for the 6-cell version. Hit up the read link for the full review. One more shot after the break.

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Acer Aspire One AO751h reviewed -- sweet battery life, sad CPU marks originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer's Aspire One 531 has been floating around Europe since April, but it looks like it's finally made its way to a few retailers over here, and in a couple of different versions no less. Those include the AO531h-1791 "Pro" version, and the AO531h-1440 and AO531h-1766 "Normal" versions, the former of which packs 2GB of RAM and XP Professional, while the latter two dial things back to 1GB of RAM and XP Home. Otherwise, you'll get the same 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 display on each, along with the usual Atom N270 processor, a 160GB hard drive, and built-in 3G, which can bring the price of the normal version down to just $150 if you also sign up for an AT&T service plan. Plan on spending upwards of $450 if you want to go your own way.

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3G-equipped Acer Aspire One 531 netbook hits the US originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer's Aspire One D250, 751h now on sale in North America originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 May 2009 04:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hot on the heels of Radio Shack's $79.99 AT&T-subsidized Acer netbook incident, it looks like the folks at Costco are looking to get in on the action their own self. According to Boy Genius Report, the 3G-ified, 10.1-inch Aspire One will be available at the box store from May 11th. Employees are currently undergoing intense, military-style training, which will culminate on May 8th, and the netbooks should be hitting electronics kiosks on May 11. Pricing yet to be sussed out, but you'll know as soon as we do. Promise.

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Acer's AT&T 3G Aspire One landing at Costco on May 11? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 May 2009 10:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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