Monday, May 25, 2009

Acer Launches Two New Netbooks

Acer has extended its line of netbooks with two new models optimized for mobile customers – the 11.6-inch Acer Aspire One AO751h and the 10.1-inch Acer Aspire One AOD250.


The new Acer Aspire One models measure only one inch thin and come in four color chassis choices (Diamond Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue and Seashell White). Both models weigh less than three pounds (2.75 pounds for the AO751h and 2.44 pounds for the AO250) and feature a soft-touch palm rest to increase typing comfort.

The new Acer Aspire Ones models provide access to the Internet via Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and come with the option for 3G broadband wireless connectivity. The extended 6-cell battery for the AO751h can provide uptime of up to eight hours, while the 3-cell battery can provide four hours of uptime. The AO250's standard 3-cell battery can provide up to three hours and 15 minutes of battery life, while the 6-cell battery can provide up to six hours.

The new devices use the latest Intel Atom processors (N270 on the AOD250 and N270 or Z520 on the AO751h) and feature the Acer Crystal Eye webcam, built-in digital microphone and two built-in stereo speakers.

The Acer Aspire Ones have three USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet and VGA as well as Bluetooth capabilities that can be activated with the Easy Launch Bluetooth key. Both new models also feature a multi-in-one digital card reader.

Both models are available in several configurations.
The AO751h is Acer's first netbook of this size, (11.6-inch), and has a high-definition LED-backlit widescreen (16:9 ratio) display. Thinner than previous generation netbooks, the AO751h uses a Multi-Gesture Touchpad that allows users to pinch, flick and swirl their fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows users to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. It also features a dedicated SD card slot.

The Acer Aspire One AO751h 11.6-inch netbook line has a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $349.99 (Rs. 16,634)/ Several models are available with an extended 6-cell battery at an MSRP starting at $379.99 (Rs. 18,063).

"As the worldwide leader in the netbook market, we designed our new 11.6-inch AO751h after careful consideration about how customers use and most enjoy their netbooks," said Sumit Agnihotry, vice president of product management for Acer America. "We predict that the larger display and keyboard will be a game-changer for mobile consumers looking to take it to the next level with the ultimate mobile device."

The Acer Aspire One AOD250 has a 10.1-inch display and a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor. It is equipped with a full 1GB of memory and 160GB of hard drive space. Select new models will feature up to 2GB of DDR2 memory and up to a 250GB internal hard drive.

The Acer Aspire One AOD250 10.1-inch netbook line has a starting MSRP of $298 (RS. 14,161).

The Acer Aspire One comes with additional preinstalled software including Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial, Acer Recovery Management, Adobe Reader, and a 6-0-day trial of McAfee Internet Security Suite.

The new Acer Aspire One models come with a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, which can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service.

Additionally, some models have longer warranties offered through specific channel partners. All Acer netbooks are backed by toll-free service and support.

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