Acer doesn’t want to be left behind the UMPC wars either. The Acer Aspire One was introduced during the Computex at Taipei, Taiwan yesterday.
This one now has those much awaited Intel Atom CPUs.
- 8.9-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display
- 1.6GHz Atom N270
- 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable to 1GB)
- 1.3 megapixel camera, SDHC and multi-format media readers
- 802.11b/g, Ethernet, three USB 2.0, VGA, and 3.5mm audio out
- One free mini PCI slot for WWAN
- 80GB hard drive (with XP) or 8GB solid state (with Linux)
- 2.5 to 5 hours between the 3 and 6-cell batteries in XP model, 3 or 7 hours on Linux
- 1kg (2.2 pounds)
Looks like the 8.9″ UMPCs hit the sweet spot for a 1024 x 600 pixel screen resolution. No more horizontal scrolling. This model will lug it out with the EeePC 900, HP Mini Note, MSI Wind PC and the ECS G10IL.
Unofficial price starts at Php17,500 but will sure be between Php20-Php25k once it hits the Philippines later this year.
i love it’s blue color!
Just wondering which is better. An 8.9″ or a 10″ display?
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Looks good! But I don’t like Acer that much.
Looks like i’d prefer the XP version if ever i can get one.
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I’d love to get my hands on the Linux version, papa upgrade ko nalang to 2gb RAM. Hopefully these won’t have Atheros/Broadcom WiFi chips as they cause problems with other Linux distros.
Looks good and I like the blue model. On the other hand its only advantage over the 900 is the processor(ok maybe the mini PCI slot assuming modules for the mini PCI do come out).
this is what im craving for… hmmm… those color looks delicious =P~
take a look at this link @ gizmodo… they are planning to bundle 3g / wimax on it! this is so cool!
http://gizmodo.com/5012589/acer-aspire-one-also-priced-to-kick-assus-soon-to-pack-3g
Nice. The HP Mininote is now officially off my list (too expensive), and i guess between the Asus 901 and MSI Wind, this looks like the winner (depends though if I feel like having 2 GB RAM). As for the Dell, it’s the winner when it comes to outside color, but the interior is a blah silver/gray, so Acer gets my money (and not too much of it, because the price is good)! Unless something happens before it comes out…
The Dell mini might have a better screen though. I’m really thinking seriously about this one. Atom processor is probably faster than Centrino, right?
i got mine today and all i can say is perfect!
you just have to deal with the very limited linux os bundled with it. i might install ubuntu to replace it.
I’m getting mine tomorrow! =) I’m just wondering if I change the linpus linux os to ubuntu 8.04, will I have problems loading the drivers for the ACER aspire one? I hope somebody can confirm this… =)
I’m getting one tommorow! =) I just hope it’s possible to change the linpus linux Os with Ubuntu 8.04. I’d prefer that over the linpus but then again, I got no problems using Linux OS anyways. =)
@jliceralde – it’s an Intel CPU so I don’t think there’ll be any problems with x86 version of Ubuntu.
if you change your OS to ubuntu will you be able to upgrade your memory form 8gb to even more? LIKE what windows is offering? windows OS and an 80gb memory?…well will the windows modwl be available??
[...] Looks like Asus has had enough of the Eee PCs (last count was 27 models). There’s some leaked details of a new high-end 10.2″ wide screen ultraportable going out their gates soon — the the shiny Asus N10 (must be Asus’ response to the MSI Wind and the Acer Aspire One). [...]
Can anyone help? Attemtping to utilize UM150 usb modem on Acer Aspire one Linpus OS. Recently upgraded from Asus Eee PC Linux OS, was able to use via #777 dial-up connection on that toy. This one (AA1) unable to find solution. Any advice?
Can anyone help? Attempting to utilize UM150 usb modem on Acer Aspire one Linpus OS. Recently upgraded from Asus Eee PC Linux OS, was able to use via #777 dial-up connection on that toy. This one (AA1) unable to find solution. Any advice?
[...] in the Philippines and selling for Php19,500 at selected branches of PC Corner. Now the cheap Acer Aspire One has a strong competitor in the sub-20k 9″ UMPC [...]
[...] joins into the fray of ultraportables with the announcement of the Aspire One ultraportable notebook. The UMPC was announced on June 3rd 2008 at the Computex [...]
Just acquire Acer Aspire One in linux. Can I install Skype on it?
Have a problem on installing skype on Asppire One linux OS. Can anyone help please?
MODDING the Aspire ONE!
Trash that SSD and have it HDDed!
http://tinyurl.com/6d6z92
Supply Aspire ONE with bluetooth!
http://tinyurl.com/6aon2l
and finally..
Touch it!
http://tinyurl.com/5nmd2t
hopefully they’d figure out how to put glowing leds / lightings under it.