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Acer announces Aspire One AOD250 netbook with Android and Windows XP dual-boot option

By Mick Webb

22:41 October 19, 2009 PDT

The Acer Aspire One AOD250 with dual-boot system

Acer has delivered on its promise to develop a netbook incorporating the Android operating system with the release of the updated Aspire One AOD250. Featuring a dual-boot option, the model operates with both Android and Windows XP. Read More

PERSONAL COMPUTING

Acer delivers its first touchscreen notebook and updates the Timeline series

By Dario Borghino

07:39 October 18, 2009 PDT

Acer's Aspire 5738PG is the company's first touchscreen notebook and combines high-end spe...

Up until now, touchscreen laptops have been one of two things — either low-resolution and lacking the horsepower to perform heavy tasks, or just too expensive. With the upcoming Aspire 5738PG, a multi-touch screen notebook sporting Windows 7 and some respectable specs priced at less than US$800, Acer is looking to bring a quality touchscreen experience within the budget of a wider range of users. On the same day, the PC giant also announced an update to its Timeline series with the addition of a 11.6-inch notebook and the transition to Intel dual-core processors on all existing models. Read More

PERSONAL COMPUTING

Acer Aspire Z5610 is a serious all-in-one desktop

By Darren Quick

00:20 September 7, 2009 PDT

The Acer Aspire Z5610 all-in-one desktop PC

Acer unveiled a big brother to its recently-released Veriton Z280G all-in-one desktop at IFA 2009 in the form of the Aspire Z5610. The new all-in-one unit features a larger 23-inch multi-touch display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 5ms response time and 1000:1 contrast ratio. While the Veriton Z280G is more suited to basic home and office use, the Aspire Z5610 is aimed at more demanding multimedia users. Read More

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Acer extends line of Aspire One netbooks

By Darren Quick

00:21 May 20, 2009 PDT

The 11.6-inch Acer Aspire One AO751h netbook in Sapphire Blue

It seems too many netbooks are never enough, with Acer extending its line to include two new models - the 11.6-inch Acer Aspire One AO751h and the 10.1-inch Acer Aspire One AOD250. The 11.6-inch unit boasts an HD screen and full-sized keyboard, while the 10.1-inch model is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Read More

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Timeline series notebooks lead Acer's product avalanche

By Darren Quick

01:10 April 9, 2009 PDT

A new release from Acer's Timeline series

Looks like Acer’s product developers have been slamming down the Red Bulls with a raft of new products being announced including the Timeline energy-efficient series of notebooks, the first small-form-factor PC based around NVIDIA’s Ion platform, a new netbook, and a notebook or three. Let’s get to it. Read More

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

Acer shows new 10 inch Aspire One Netbook

By Mike Hanlon

03:54 January 24, 2009 PST

Acer shows new 10 inch Aspire One Netbook

Acer has announced an all-new 10” Aspire One netbook, complete with Windows XP, integrated Bluetooth , 802.11b/g, Acer Signal Up technology and it can also be specified with a choice of WiMAX or 3G wireless technologies. Weighing 1.18 kg, the new netbook includes a 10.1 inch WSVGA LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels, a 160 GB drive and a multi-in-one card reader. Read More

 
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