Feb 09, 2009 08:05 ET
Next Generation Acer Aspire One Netbook Now Available for U.S. Customers
SAN JOSE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Feb 09, 2009
Acer America, part of the world’s third largest PC company1,
today announced U.S. availability of the 10.1-inch Aspire One AOD150,
expanding the company’s growing family of popular netbooks. The new
Aspire One AOD150 comes on the heels of its highly successful 8.9-inch
predecessor. The global market share leader in the netbook category2,
Acer is offering the 10.1-inch Aspire One AOD150 to U.S. customers today
with prices beginning at $349.99.
The new 10.1-inch Aspire One provides continuous access to the Internet
in an easy-to-use, stylish design with a similar ultra-compact footprint
as the original 8.9-inch version. The netbook is designed to be an
affordable and simple solution for Web browsing, checking email, instant
messaging, VOIP calls, streaming video, viewing photos and listening to
music.
“The success of the Aspire One netbook illustrates the enormous demand
consumers have for mobile devices that keep them connected,” said Sumit
Agnihotry, vice president of product management for Acer America. “The
new 10.1-inch Aspire One has something for everyone, whether a business
user continuously on-the-go, a young student needing an introductory PC,
or tech aficionado seeking a lightweight, secondary device with enduring
battery power. Netbooks are an ideal solution for those who want a
balance of mobility and productivity for quick and easy access to the
Internet and other computing needs.”
Combining ultra-portability and design
Engineered for mobility and weighing less than three pounds, the Aspire
One utilizes the Intel® Atom™ processor which combines performance and
efficiency to stay connected while on-the-go. The Aspire One comes with
a six-cell battery, providing up to six hours of computing power, twice
the amount of the previous platform. Featuring Windows XP® Home, 1GB of
memory, integrated 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi network connectivity, and a generous
160GB internal hard drive to store plenty of digital albums, music and
documents, the Aspire One is a simple and reliable mobile computing
solution.
The Aspire One has a 10.1-inch CrystalBrite™ backlit display, offering a
broader viewing area for Web page navigation and data input. For
communication needs, the netbook is equipped with the Acer Crystal Eye
webcam, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images for
online chats and business video conferences, even in low-light
situations. A built-in digital microphone conveys superior voice
quality, keeping background noise levels low and minimizing echoes.
The Aspire one is available in four high-gloss color options including
seashell white, sapphire blue, ruby red and diamond black. Evoking speed
and mobility, the netbook includes stylish details such as an
aerodynamic-shaped metallic hinge with a colored accent and a
brushed-metal palm rest, which offer a refined design element.
Acer Aspire One AOD150 Specifications
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Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512KB L2
Cache)
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Windows XP® Home with Service Pack 3
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10.1-inch WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD 1024 x 600
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Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset
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1024MB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM Single Channel Memory
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Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
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160GB SATA 5400RPM Hard Drive
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Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
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Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
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Acer Crystal Eye Web Camera
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Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
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Three USB 2.0 Ports
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6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh)
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2.95 lbs.
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10.2” (W) x 8.0” (D) x 1.31” (H)
In addition to Windows XP® Home, the Aspire one comes with
additional preinstalled software includes Acer eRecovery Management,
Acer Launch Manager, Adobe® Reader®, McAfee®
Internet Security Suite, Microsoft® Office Trial 2007.
Pricing and Availability
The Aspire One AOD150 netbook is available now via Acer’s authorized
resellers and at major retailers nationwide, with prices beginning at
$349.99. The Aspire one comes with a one-year limited warranty.
About Acer America
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of
breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on
marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the
world’s No. 3 vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the
fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable
Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while
the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the
company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S.,
and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer Inc. employs 6,000
people worldwide. Estimated revenue for 2007 is US $14.07 billion. For
more information, please visit www.acer.com/us.
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1 Source: Gartner data, 4Q 2008
2 Source: DisplaySearch date, 3Q, 2008
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