Tag archive: Aspire One

Following up on widely-reported comments from a Taiwan-based sales manager, computer maker Acer wants to assure customers (and potential customers) that the company does not plan to phase out netbook computers in favor of tablets. According to the company, netbooks will very much be part of Acer's product mix, although the company is definitely stepping into new mobile form factors, including tablets. “Acer recognizes that the… Read More

Computer maker Acer is launching a new version of its Aspire One AOD255 netbook, featuring an Atom dual-core processor, a one-inch thick design, and the promise of up to eight hours of use on a single battery charge. The company is also rolling out new versions of its Aspire One AO721 and AO521 netbooks, aimed at portable entertainment options with AMD Athlon II Neo processors and HD video support—including HDMI output and up to 2 GB of… Read More

We weren't supposed to mention this until next week, but computer maker Acer is hoping on the Pine Trail bandwagon and plans to roll out (surprise!) another new netbook, this time sporting Intel's latest “Pine trail” Atom N450 processor and Windows 7…and up to 10 hours of battery life for those on-the-go users. “These new Aspire One netbooks offer mobile users some of the features and performance of a… Read More

Acer has been putting its considerable manufacturing muscle behind netbooks—something that's been reflected in its 2009 PC shipment figures—and now the company has debuted something new in its Aspire One line, the Acer Aspire One AOD250. Like its brethren, it'll run Windows XP Home Edition so users have access to their favorite Windows applications…but the AOD250 also dual boots Google's Android mobile… Read More