Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![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 will stop making cheap crap, but keep selling netbooks. Discuss.]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/09/acer-will-stop-making-cheap-crap-but-keep-selling-netbooks-dis/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/09/acer-will-stop-making-cheap-crap-but-keep-selling-netbooks-dis/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/09/acer-will-stop-making-cheap-crap-but-keep-selling-netbooks-dis/#comments Acer Netbooks Here's a bit of a head-scratcher: Acer has said it will stand by its man, which in this case is the netbook, but CEO J.T. Wang also recently told Dow Jones that his company will stop making "cheap and unprofitable products." So, which is it? Will the manufacturer keep churning out the low cost (and even lower specced) machines that it managed to sell 1.7 million of last quarter? Or will it stop "[blindly] pursuing market share" with affordable, but poorly made crap? Wang specifically said that Ultrabooks would become the company's "key growth driver next year" and hopefully return Acer to profitability. If that fails, we're sure there's plenty of room for some of its pastel wares over at the Home Shopping Network.

Acer will stop making cheap crap, but keep selling netbooks. Discuss. originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Having recently affirmed its commitment to the netbook, Acer is now reportedly looking to boost its Ultrabook sales, with the help of a handsome price cut. Citing company president Jim Wong, DigiTimes reports that Acer will slash the price of its Ultrabook offerings by as much as 20 percent next year, dropping them from around $1,000 to between $800 and $900. The cut, expected to go into effect during Q2 2012, will be followed by a subsequent reduction to $500 in 2013, when Acer expects more vendors to enter the market. The hope is that the manufacturer will be able to reclaim some of the ground it's lost to competitors in recent months, though it remains to be seen whether or not the strategy pays dividends.

DigiTimes: Acer eyes Ultrabook price drop for next year, bigger cuts coming in 2013 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer ultrabookAcerUltrabookbusinessdigitimesindustryjim wongJimWonglaptopmanufacturingnetbookPCpc manufacturerPcManufacturerpriceprice cutPriceCutshipmentultrabookThu, 01 Dec 2011 19:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer VP: 'We're never gonna give netbooks up, let them down, run around and desert them']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/acer-vp-were-never-gonna-give-notebooks-up-let-them-down-ru/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/acer-vp-were-never-gonna-give-notebooks-up-let-them-down-ru/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/acer-vp-were-never-gonna-give-notebooks-up-let-them-down-ru/#comments Acer's no stranger to netbooks: it knows the rules and so does vice president Scott Lin, who has said that a full commitment's what he's thinking of. It comes in the wake of Samsung running around and deserting baby-laptops for ultrabooks, but Acer's never gonna say goodbye. Well-off westerners might be obsessed with slates, but emerging markets like China, India and Indonesia prefer the cheaper units. The company's plan is simple -- what it doesn't make in profit on individual units, it'll make back in the sheer volume of units sold. Last quarter Acer sold one point seven million of the things, comfortably ahead of second-placed ASUS and third placed Samsung -- the latter decided it wasn't gonna play the game anymore.

Continue reading Acer VP: 'We're never gonna give netbooks up, let them down, run around and desert them'

Acer VP: 'We're never gonna give netbooks up, let them down, run around and desert them' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AcerASUSChinaIndiaIndonesiaNetbookNetbook PCNetbookPcNetbooksSalesSales FiguresSalesFiguresSamsungScott LinScottLinTabletsvideoTue, 29 Nov 2011 11:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer loses $234 million in worse-than-expected Q2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/acer-loses-234-million-in-worse-than-expected-q2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/acer-loses-234-million-in-worse-than-expected-q2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/acer-loses-234-million-in-worse-than-expected-q2/#commentsAcerIt may be the second largest computer manufacturer in the world, but things are not looking good for Acer. The Taiwanese company lost 6.79 billion New Taiwan Dollars (TWD), about $234.1 million, in Q2, far more than the already sizable anticipated shortfall of 3.3 billion TWD (around $114.7 million). That's a dramatic drop off from the 1.19 billion TWD profit the company posted in Q1. Things are expected to improve in Q3, but Acer still expects to operating in the red until at least Q4. Some of the problems can be blamed on recent restructuring that has the vendor increasingly focused on mobile devices and less on netbooks, which were successful for the company but have quickly declined in popularity. The extremely brief PR can be found after the break.

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Acer loses $234 million in worse-than-expected Q2 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acercellphonesearningslaptoplaptopslossmobilenetbooknetbooksq2q2 2011Q22011Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer AC700 WiFi goes on sale, is your $350 ticket to the Chromebook club]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/acer-ac700-wifi-goes-on-sale-is-your-350-ticket-to-the-chromeb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/acer-ac700-wifi-goes-on-sale-is-your-350-ticket-to-the-chromeb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/acer-ac700-wifi-goes-on-sale-is-your-350-ticket-to-the-chromeb/#comments Good niches don't come cheap, but while $350 isn't exactly a steal, Acer's new AC700 will, at the very least, get you into the wonderful cloud-based world of Chrome OS for a good deal less than, say, Samsung's Series 5. Of course, there are certain sacrifices to be made for the sake of affordability, namely the fact that the current version of Acer's entry into the space is WiFi-only -- a 3G version is set to hit later this summer for, one assumes, a noticeable price bump. The AC700 has an Atom N570 processor, 16GB of storage, and 2GB of RAM, and best of all, is available right this very moment.

Acer AC700 WiFi goes on sale, is your $350 ticket to the Chromebook club originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:33:00 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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Acer had high hopes for 2011, but it looks like its expectations may have been a bit too optimistic. Today, the company issued revised forecasts for shipments of its tablet PCs, predicting to move between 2.5 and three million units by year's end -- down from the five to seven million it projected earlier. Acer chairman J.T. Wang expects current quarter notebook shipments to dip by ten percent from their Q1 levels, before stabilizing or slightly increasing during Q3. According to the new-look firm, these downward revisions are largely due to lagging economic growth in Europe, though its Asian and US markets "remain healthy." European inventories are expected to decrease to normal levels by the end of this month, which should allow the company's market share to rebound during the second half of this year. It's certainly not a dire outlook, but it's probably not the start new Corporate President Jim Wong was looking to get off to, either.

Acer lowers forecast for tablet, notebook shipments, blames limping European economy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerbusinesseconomic recoveryEconomicRecoveryeconomyeuropeexportforecastindustryinventoryJ.T. WangJ.t.Wangjim wongJimWongjt wangJtWangmarketmarket shareMarketSharemoneynetbookpcpredictionprojectionshipmentWed, 15 Jun 2011 07:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft incentivizing chipmakers and tablet manufacturers to form 'sole alliances'? (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/microsoft-incentivizing-chipmakers-and-tablet-manufacturers-to-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/microsoft-incentivizing-chipmakers-and-tablet-manufacturers-to-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/microsoft-incentivizing-chipmakers-and-tablet-manufacturers-to-f/#commentsA trio of sources speaking to Bloomberg have seemingly shed light on Acer's concerns with Microsoft's new tablet strategy. Seems that the boys beneath Ballmer hope to speed delivery of the company's new tablet OS by limiting variations. To accomplish this, Microsoft is offering incentives to chip and computer makers that agree to form sole alliances (i.e., one chipmaker works exclusively with one computer manufacturer) including enhanced feature sets and lower prices on Microsoft software. Under the plan, chip suppliers will be able to select a second company to produce a clamshell-style laptop using Microsoft's next wares. The plan is not mandatory and does not apply to desktop use of Microsoft next operating system, according to Bloomberg's sources. However, if true, then it represents a dramatic departure from Microsoft's traditional war-of-attrition approach to the laptop and tablet market that has resulted in a near limitless choice of brands and configurations so synonymous with Wintel. It all sounds incredible until you consider Microsoft's approach to Windows Phone that already marries its mobile OS to a highly restrictive specification sheet. With Windows Next (or Windows 8, if you prefer) set to support both Intel architectures and ARM (and all its licensees), we can understand Microsoft's desire for tighter control over its partners in hopes of accelerating development and testing. After all, Microsoft is conspicuously absent from the tablet discussion these days. We guess Steve wasn't kidding when he called this OS Microsoft's "riskiest product bet" yet.

Update: And now DigiTimes has jumped in with support for Acer CEO, J.T. Wang, claiming that Taiwan's PC makers have been excluded from Microsoft's Integrated Development Program (IDP) for Windows 8 tablet PCs. According to the Taiwanese rumor rag, long time Microsoft partners Acer, ASUS, and even HTC have been shut out of the proceedings. Instead, DigiTimes claims that chipmakers Intel, AMD, TI, Qualcomm and NVIDIA have been invited by Microsoft to choose manufacturers from a first-round list of participants limited to Dell, HP, and Samsung. Hopefully Microsoft will add some clarity to all this later today when we get our first look at its next generation OS. [Thanks, Pradeep]

Microsoft incentivizing chipmakers and tablet manufacturers to form 'sole alliances'? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceramdarmasusdigitimesHTCidpincentiveincentivesintelJ.T. WangJ.t.WangJT wangJtWanglaptopmicrosoftnetbooknvidiaoperating systemOperatingSystemqualcommrumortablettiwindows 8windows nextWindows8WindowsNextwintelWed, 01 Jun 2011 06:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Google I/O 2011 recap: Chromebooks, Music Beta, Movies and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/google-i-o-2011-recap-chromebooks-music-beta-movies-and-more/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/google-i-o-2011-recap-chromebooks-music-beta-movies-and-more/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/google-i-o-2011-recap-chromebooks-music-beta-movies-and-more/#comments And that, as they say, is a wrap. We've departed a shockingly sunny San Francisco, but not without a huge helping of Google news to mull over on the long ride home. In typical Goog fashion, the outfit served up a double-dose of keynotes this year, both of which seemed to delight both developers and media alike. Sure, no new superphones used the show as a launching pad, but plenty of other nuggets were unearthed. From the reveal of Music Beta to the official introduction of the world's first commercial Chromebooks, the 2011 edition of Google I/O packed plenty of punch. If you missed even a second of our continuous coverage, we've got you covered -- the best of the best is recapped below. We'll see you next year, I/O... you bring the tiramisu, we'll bring the Ice Cream Sandwich.

Keynotes / liveblogs:
Day 1: Music Beta, Android 3.1, Ice Cream Sandwich, Open Accessory, ADK
Day 2: Chrome, Angry Birds, Chrome OS, Chromebooks

Editorials / previews:
Google Music Beta walkthrough: what it is and how it works (video)
Editorial: Engadget on Google Music and Movies for Android
Google Music Beta versus the titans of the streaming music space: a chart
Editorial: Google clarifies Chromebook subscriptions, might have just changed the industry

Hands-ons:
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Limited Edition (white) hands-on from Google I/O!
Samsung Series 5 Chrome OS laptop hands-on at Google I/O
Fossil Meta Watch wrists-on at Google I/O (video)
Hasbro's experimental Nexus-powered robot toy hands-on at Google I/O (video)
Lighting Science demos Android @ Home bulbs, promises dead-simple home automation (hands-on)
Google's Arduino-based ADK powers robots, home gardens and giant Labyrinth (video)
LifeFitness exercise bike interfaces with Nexus S, makes fitness marginally enjoyable (video)
iRobot Ava mobile robotics platform hands-on at Google I/O (video)
Groupme's group messaging app demoed at Google I/O, complete with data / location (video)

Head on past the break for more!

Continue reading Google I/O 2011 recap: Chromebooks, Music Beta, Movies and more

Google I/O 2011 recap: Chromebooks, Music Beta, Movies and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerandroid 3.0android 3.1Android3.0Android3.1chromechrome oschromebookChromeOsgalaxy tabgalaxy tab 10.1galaxy tab 10.1 limited editionGalaxyTabGalaxyTab10.1GalaxyTab10.1LimitedEditiongooglegoogle iogoogle io 2011google moviesgoogle musicGoogleIoGoogleIo2011GoogleMoviesGoogleMusiclaptopmoviesmusicmusic betamusic beta by googleMusicBetaMusicBetaByGooglenetbookrecapsamsungtrade showTradeShowultraportableyoutubeThu, 12 May 2011 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Editorial: Google clarifies Chromebook subscriptions, might have just changed the industry]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/editorial-google-clarifies-chromebook-subscriptions-might-have/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/editorial-google-clarifies-chromebook-subscriptions-might-have/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/editorial-google-clarifies-chromebook-subscriptions-might-have/#comments Following Google's second I/O keynote, we were ushered into a room where a number of the company's executives were on hand to field questions from the press. Or in other terms, dodge bullets and tell us what we're probably not looking to hear. All jesting aside, the Chrome team was rather forthright during the session, and a number of details surrounding the outfit's (potentially game changing) subscription model were unearthed. Details on contract terms, what's included / not included and where the line is drawn between enterprise and consumer lie just after the break, along with our take on how this monumental announcement may or may not change the way we buy computers.

Continue reading Editorial: Google clarifies Chromebook subscriptions, might have just changed the industry

Editorial: Google clarifies Chromebook subscriptions, might have just changed the industry originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerchromechrome oschromebookChromeOseditorialgooglegoogle iogoogle io 2011GoogleIoGoogleIo2011laptopnetbooknotebooksamsungsubscriptionsubscription modelSubscriptionModelWed, 11 May 2011 19:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Google unveils Acer Chromebook: $349, 11.6-inches with 6.5-hour battery]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-unveils-acer-chromebook-349/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-unveils-acer-chromebook-349/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/google-unveils-acer-chromebook-349/#comments Google just showed off a new 11.6-inch Chromebook from Acer at Google I/O promising an eight second boot time with an Intel Atom N570 CPU, 16GB SDD, instant-on, two USB ports, webcam, HDMI and 6.5 hour battery life. It's cheaper than the Samsung Series 5 also announced, starting at $349 with optional world-mode 3G available for more cash and will be available for preorder on the same day -- June 15th from Amazon and Best Buy. Check more details at the source link below, with pics in the gallery and specs are after the break.

Gallery: Google I/O Keynote day 2 Acer Chromebook

Continue reading Google unveils Acer Chromebook: $349, 11.6-inches with 6.5-hour battery

Google unveils Acer Chromebook: $349, 11.6-inches with 6.5-hour battery originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 13:23:00 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[Chrome OS machines leaked in bug reports: Acer netbook and touch-friendly Seaboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/chrome-os-machines-leaked-in-bug-reports-acer-netbook-and-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/chrome-os-machines-leaked-in-bug-reports-acer-netbook-and-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/chrome-os-machines-leaked-in-bug-reports-acer-netbook-and-touch/#commentsAcer Chrome OS NetbookPlowing through bug reports is a reliable way to dig up juicy morsels of info, and thanks to that timeless tactic we've got some specs on a pair of unannounced Chrome OS devices. First up is a netbook from Acer codenamed ZGB which, according to a recently filed report, will have a 1366 x 768 panel, presumably in the 10 to 12 inch range. We also know that you can hook up an external display to it via an HDMI port powered by an encoder chip from Chrontel. Since AMD's Fusion netbook platform supports HDMI natively, we can also safely assume that the ZGB will be running the web-only OS on an Atom processor. That's where the details end for now but, hey, it's better than nothing.

The other device, Seaboard, has been floating around the Chrome OS flaw depot for some time, but reports are finally starting to reveal some tantalizing details. We now know that it is powered by a Tegra 2 and sports a touchscreen -- the perfect place to test out those finger-friendly tweaks we've heard so much about. There are also mentions of a "lid switch" and a physical keyboard, indicating it may be a convertible or something in the vein of the Eee Pad Slider rather than a pure slate. The hybrid form factor would make perfect sense since it will house a pair of USB ports and an HDMI jack, which could make for a rather chunky tablet. Obviously, neither of these devices are confirmed yet (and Seaboard is most likely being used for internal testing only) but at least we've got a better idea of what to expect when the browser-based OS comes to consumers later this year.

Chrome OS machines leaked in bug reports: Acer netbook and touch-friendly Seaboard originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer zgbAcerZgbatomchomechrome osChromeOsgooglegoogle chrome osGoogleChromeOsintelintel atomIntelAtomleakleakedleaksnetbooknvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2seaboardtablettegrategra 2Tegra2zgbThu, 28 Apr 2011 13:48:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>11.611.6-inch11.6Inch721722AcerAcer Aspire OneAcer Aspire One 721Acer Aspire One 722AcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne721AcerAspireOne722amdamd ontarioAmdOntarioAspire One 721Aspire One 722AspireOne721AspireOne722ati radeon hd 6250AtiRadeonHd6250designnetbooknetbooksrippleTue, 19 Apr 2011 15:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer's Aspire One D257 attempts to send ripples through MWC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/acers-aspire-one-d257-attempts-to-send-ripples-through-mwc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/acers-aspire-one-d257-attempts-to-send-ripples-through-mwc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/acers-aspire-one-d257-attempts-to-send-ripples-through-mwc/#comments Despite its variety of new tablets, Acer's already told us of its plans to continue on with its Aspire One netbooks, and the new D257 is all the proof we need of that. At this point, we don't know much about the latest 10.1-inch laptop, except that it does have one funky lid. It looks like a stone was dropped smack in the middle of the O in the Aspire One logo to create a ripple-like effect, and it's more than just an interesting paint job -- the plastic has actually been molded. It's a noteworthy design move, but we've never really been big fans of the huge logo in the first place. We were actually hoping Acer would nix it after the AO521. Spec-wise, Notebook Italia is reporting it will be powered by Intel's dual-core Atom N570 or N550 processors and the placard on display at MWC said that it will dual-boot Windows 7 Starter and Android. Ironically, the model on hand wouldn't boot at all, but we'll be listening out for an official announcement on this one.

Gallery: Acer's Aspire One D257 hands-on

Acer's Aspire One D257 attempts to send ripples through MWC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:14:00 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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We don't have full details yet, but Acer has just launched three new Aspire laptops, all featuring AMD's Fusion APU. Up first, the 10.1-inch Aspire One 522 -- which we've seen previously -- boasts the AMD C-50 APU, AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics, and it supports 1080p video with HDMI output. The 10.1-inch panel has WXGA resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and other features include Wi-Fi and LAN, plus optional Bluetooth or 3G. The Aspire One 522 will come in green or black. No word on pricing or availability yet. The other two offerings Acer has announced are the Aspire 15.6-inch 5253 and the 14-inch 4253. These bad boys feature AMD's E-Series accelerated processing unit, as well as its Vision engine. The Aspire 5253 can pack up to 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM, and both laptops feature 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi. There's no pricing or availability information for these, yet either, but we'll let you know as soon as we do.

Acer outs three AMD Fusion powered laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceramdaspireaspire 4253aspire 5253aspire one 522Aspire4253Aspire5253AspireOne522cesces 2011ces2011fusionnetbooknetbooksWed, 05 Jan 2011 12:20:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1GHzaceracer aspire oneAcerAspireOneAMDAMD FusionAmdFusionAPUaspireaspire oneAspireOneC-50dual-corefusionlaptopnetbookOntarioThu, 23 Dec 2010 18:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Google-branded Chrome OS smartbook launching this month?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/google-branded-chrome-os-smartbook-launching-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/google-branded-chrome-os-smartbook-launching-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/google-branded-chrome-os-smartbook-launching-this-month/#commentsIf the damp blanket of leaves warming the ground is any indicator, then we'd say that fall has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. That means Google's Chrome OS is due. What better time for DigiTimes to cite sources from "component players" claiming that the first smartbooks featuring Google's other operating system will launch later this month. According to the Taiwanese rumor rag, Google will follow its Nexus One strategy and be first from the gate with the launch of a self-branded Chrome OS notebook manufactured by Inventec -- the ARM-based machine will not be sold through normal retail channels and is expectated to ship a very modest 60,000 to 70,000 units. Acer and HP are then rumored to be launching Quanta-manufactured Chrome OS gear as early as December while ASUS waits to gauge market reaction. Of course, if all of this is true then we should be getting a Google event press invite right about, well, now.

Google-branded Chrome OS smartbook launching this month? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerarmasuschrome oschromeosdigitimesgooglehpnetbooknotebookrumorsmartbookTue, 02 Nov 2010 02:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer goes pastel with 10.1-inch Aspire One Happy dual-booting netbook]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/acer-goes-pastel-with-10-1-inch-aspire-one-happy-dual-booting-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/acer-goes-pastel-with-10-1-inch-aspire-one-happy-dual-booting-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/acer-goes-pastel-with-10-1-inch-aspire-one-happy-dual-booting-ne/#comments Cherry Red and Midnight Black too harsh for your innocent eyes? How's about a gaggle of pastel options to take the edge off? Acer has just issued a new line of netbooks catering to those still stuck in the 70s, with the flower-powered Aspire One Happy range offering the most delightful lids of any netbook, ever. This 10.1-inch machine packs a WSVGA panel, six-cell battery (up to eight hours of battery life), Atom N450 CPU, GMA 3150 GPU, 250GB hard drive, WiFi, 2GB of memory and inbuilt Bluetooth. It also supports dual booting (Windows 7 and Android 2.1), but the highlight of the show is the abundance of color options: Candy Pink, Lavender Purple, Lime Green and Hawaii Blue. All four hues are available now across the pond for £249.99 ($397), but mum's the word on a stateside release. But don't worry... be happy.

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Acer goes pastel with 10.1-inch Aspire One Happy dual-booting netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:14:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneAcerAspireOneandroidaspire one d255AspireOneD255chrome osChromeOsd225dual bootdual-bootdual-coreDualBootnetbooknetbooksFri, 08 Oct 2010 15:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One D255 with dual-core Atom hits at $330]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/acer-aspire-one-d255-with-dual-core-atom-hits-at-330/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/acer-aspire-one-d255-with-dual-core-atom-hits-at-330/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/acer-aspire-one-d255-with-dual-core-atom-hits-at-330/#comments
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.

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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[Acer's JT Wang: iPad's market share will drop to about 20 percent, maybe less]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/acers-jt-wang-ipads-market-share-will-drop-to-about-20-percen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/acers-jt-wang-ipads-market-share-will-drop-to-about-20-percen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/acers-jt-wang-ipads-market-share-will-drop-to-about-20-percen/#comments You can read that as bitter hype; then again, we're looking at a company that's known to live up to its words. In a recent interview with UDN, Acer Inc. Chairman JT Wang echoed ASUS' recent forecast regarding the iPad's erosion of the netbook market in the US and UK, although he also pointed out that netbooks are still selling like hotcakes in developing countries. As for the tablet market itself, Wang believes that Apple's closed camp operation will ultimately bow to other joint forces once the market matures, thus lowering the iPad's current near-100 percent share to somewhere between 20 and 30 percent. Hell, the man even suggested this could be an over-estimation, and referred to the Mac's minuscule 5 percent global share over the last few years. And you know what? He might be right. That doesn't mean that the iPad's days are numbered though since Apple's never been interested in taking part in the "race to the bottom." Apple measures success by profits, not market share -- even a small percentage of high-margin laptop and smartphone sales has proven to be a very good thing for Apple's bottom line. Besides, if open is such a great thing, we'd like to question Wang on what caused the Windows-based tablets to flop in the first place? Regardless, this would certainly be another prediction to look out for in a few years' time.

Acer's JT Wang: iPad's market share will drop to about 20 percent, maybe less originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerappleipadjt wangJtWangmarket shareMarketSharenetbooksalestablettablet pcTabletPcMon, 23 Aug 2010 08:07:00 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[Jolicloud 1.0 demonstrated on Acer Aspire One 533, coming to your netbook soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/jolicloud-1-0-demonstrated-on-acer-aspire-one-533-coming-to-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/jolicloud-1-0-demonstrated-on-acer-aspire-one-533-coming-to-you/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/jolicloud-1-0-demonstrated-on-acer-aspire-one-533-coming-to-you/#comments We're always skeptical when it comes to underground operating systems whipped up for one specific purpose, but Jolicloud has managed to continually impress us with each passing build. Now, at long last, the netbook-centric OS has arrived at the magical 1.0, and our comrades over at Netbook News have managed to score an early copy. Better still, they're showcasing it on Acer's just-released Aspire One 533, and if the bootup speed is any indication, we'd say the two are a match made in heaven. The 1.0 version sure looks grown-up compared to those earlier builds, and while we suspect it would take a bit of getting used to before we really found ourselves comfortable in an app-driven desktop OS, we definitely like the looks of it. Feel free to hop on past the break for a lengthy video demonstration of the refaced system, and if you're currently using an earlier version, the company has informed the world that upgrades will start slipping out as early as this week.

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Jolicloud 1.0 demonstrated on Acer Aspire One 533, coming to your netbook soon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceraspire oneaspire one 533AspireOneAspireOne533cloudjolicloudjolicloud 1.0Jolicloud1.0linuxnetbookopen sourceOpenSourceoperating systemOperatingSystemossoftwarevideoWed, 14 Jul 2010 20:09:00 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.

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Acer Aspire 1551 hits retailers with 1.5GHz dual-core Turion II CPU originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AcerAcer AspireAcer Aspire 1551Acer Aspire 1551-5448AcerAspireAcerAspire1551AcerAspire1551-5448AMDAMD Turion IIAMD Turion II Neo dual-coreAmdTurionIiATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225AtiMobilityRadeonHd4225K625laptoplaptopsnetbooknetbooksRadeon HD 4225RadeonHd4225thin-and-lightturion iiTurion II NeoTurion II Neo dual-coreTurionIiTurionIiNeoTurionIiNeoDual-coreTue, 29 Jun 2010 02:02:00 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

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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.

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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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 You could say this is one of the odder ways to make something official, but Acer's Aspire One 521 and 721 have been deemed just that after surfacing at an event today in France. Just as we'd heard the 10-inch 521, is rocking a heretofore unheard of AMD 1.2GHz V105 (single-core) processor, 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, ATI's Radeon HD 4225 GPU and a penchant for handling 1080p video without breaking a sweat. It's also equipped with VGA / HDMI outputs, a media card reader, three USB sockets, audio in / out, Ethernet jack and a native 1,024 x 600 resolution. The 11.6-inch 721, on the other hand, has AMD's newer 1.3GHz Athlon II Neo K325, which similarly sports full HD playback on its 1366x768 resolution screen. And oddly, Acer seems to also have a new Aspire 1551 lying around, which also has an 11.6-inch display and dual-core Athlon II Neo K325/K625 processor options. Sadly, no further details were available, but we suspect they'll be outed faster than you can turn yourself around, mash play on the video past the break and ping your financial manager to get his / her thoughts on picking this up alongside a new Ditch Witch.

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Acer Aspire One 521 and 721 spotted in France handling HD video, eying a croissant originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 May 2010 22:34:00 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 kicks out laptop, netbook upgrades aplenty at CeBIT]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/#comments Acer has rolled into CeBIT with a few all-new systems, but it's also taken the opportunity to introduce some updates to its existing models, including six new revisions to its Aspire and TravelMate lines. Leading things off are the high(ish)-end Aspire 8942 and Aspire 5942, which pack 18.4 and 15.6-inch displays, your choice of the latest 2010 Core processors, an integrated TV tuner, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 1.2TB of storage (courtesy of to 640GB drives), and some niceties like a multitouch trackpad, and a CineSurround sound system with a "Tuba CineBass" booster. It's joined by the TravelMate 8372 Timeline series, which is itself available in 13.3-, 14-, and 15.6-inch varieties with Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, and the 15.6-inch Acer TravelMate 6594, which packs a Core i5 or i7 processor and ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics. Rounding out the standard laptops are the 17.3-inch Acer TravelMate 7740 and 15.6-inch 5740, which come equipped with Core i3 or i5 processors, up to 8GB of RAM, and either integrated or ATI Radeon HD5470 graphics.

As if that wasn't enough, Acer has also introduced the new 11.6-inch Aspire One 752 netbook, which actually packs a Celeron ULV processor instead of the usual Atom, and the Aspire Predator G7750 gaming PC, which finishes things off in a suitably over-the-top fashion with a Core i7 Extreme Edition processor, liquid cooling, dual LAN connectivity, swappable hard drive bays, and support for Acer's GD245HQ 3D monitor. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look at some of the offerings.

Gallery: Acer TravelMate Timeline laptops hands-on

Gallery: Acer Aspire 8942G

Gallery: Acer Aspire One 752

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Acer kicks out laptop, netbook upgrades aplenty at CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>532 g532Gaceracer aspireacer aspire oneacer aspire one 532gAcerAspireAcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne532gao 532gAo532gaspireaspire oneaspire one 532gAspireOneAspireOne532gcebitcebit 2010Cebit2010ionion 2Ion2net bookNetBooknvidia ionnvidia ion 2NvidiaIonNvidiaIon2Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:19:00 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.

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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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