news.zdnet.co.uk - 1/29/2009
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David Meyer ZDNet.co.uk Published: 29 Jan 2009 12:10 GMT Acer has confirmed it plans to release a Linux version of its 10-inch Aspire One netbook, even though its initial announcement of the upcoming machine said it would be Windows XP-only. Acer announced details of the 10-inch Aspire One on ...
boygeniusreport.com - 2/4/2009
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boygeniusreport.com —
So, here’s the deal… One of our infamous
ninjas just sent us a shot of an unreleased...
and unseen Acer handset. They told us it would be announced by Acer at MWC in a couple weeks, and that it is “pretty awkward.” We agreed. For one, it has a swivel ...
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One of Acer’s Mobile World Congress’ ...
pocket-lint.co.uk - 1/28/2009
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Company will "launch into the world of mobile
communications" "Are you ready to join Acer's launch into...
the world of mobile communications?" ... Read Acer smartphone launch confirmed on Pocket-lint now
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NEWS: Acer smartphone launch confirmed
acer.co.uk - 1/23/2009
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Larger Acer Netbook Gains Linux, SSD; Loses Useful SD Slot
jkOnTheRun —
Netbook fans in the U.K. are getting all the good scoop on Acer’s larger Aspire One model. The new netbook was recently outed on Acer’s U.K. site and today the local ZDNet page has more information as well.
According to them, the upcoming 10-inch display unit will come in a Linux offering; a Linpus distro. There’s no official confirmation if it’s the exact same Linpus Lite we saw when the original AAO was launched, however. Complementing that option will also be choices for SSD storage in lieu of the 160GB hard drive available in a ...
Acer confirm Linux & SSD options for 10-inch Aspire One
SlashGear —
... Acer are planning Linux and SSD versions of their 10-inch Aspire One netbook, according to the latest reports, which while not available from initial launch will follow after. The ...
Acer Aspire One 10 tendrá versiones con SSD y Linux, pero no ahora
Gizmología —
... ha sido la más rápida.
Un sistema operativo que debería estar ya muerto como es Windows XP se ha impuestos en practicamente todos los modelos de netbook conocidos. Para bien o para mal, depende de a quien preguntes, Windows XP funciona bastante bien en los netbook y los fabricantes prefieren mostrar a un cliente un portátil con Windows antes de Linux, por una simple posición de mercado.
Pero tranquilos, Acer parece que se va a portar bien, se ha confirmado que saldrán versiones del nuevo Acer Aspire One de 10 ...
Acer planning a 10-inch Aspire One netbook with Linux & a SSD
CrunchGear —
... a few days ago, but that model is loaded with XP Home. It seems however that a Linux flavor with a 16GB SSD is in the works of the same model and might be loaded with the same distro of Linux as the original 8.9-inch Aspire One. The rest of the specs are probably identical - webcam, Atom CPU, optional 3G or WiMAX - but the linux and SSD option is a welcomed alternative to Windows XP. The Linux option will apparently not be available when the 10-inch Windows XP model launches though. In fact, there hasn’t been an exact availability date announced just yet. ...
Acer confirms plans for Linux, SSD-equipped 10-inch Aspire One netbooks
Engadget —
... It wasn't making any promises on launch day, but Acer has reportedly now confirmed that it will indeed be offering both Linux and SSD options on its new 10-inch Aspire One netbook, though you won't be able to get either option right out of the gate. Expectedly, ...
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Acer Smartphone to be unveiled at MWC 2009 —
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