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10-inch Aspire One does a little government work at the FCC
Engadget — It looks like Acer's 10-inch Aspire One D150 is getting set for a US debut, as it just popped up in the FCC's all-knowing database. Nothing here we didn't know or couldn't guess -- Acer's own list of changes from the 8.9-inch Aspire One consists of the screen size and a new Bluetooth module -- but it's nice to see Uncle Sam giving this bad boy the once over before it starts beaming its WiFi terror rays into our homes. ...

10-inch Acer Aspire One D150 clears FCC
SlashGear — The 10-inch Acer Aspire One D150 has cleared the FCC, suggesting a US launch could be imminent.  As well as the hardware of the netbook itself - which began showing up for preorder late last week - the FCC have also published the quick-start guide which walks new owners through the ports and connectivity options - WiFi and Bluetooth as standard - of their new machine. In terms of specific hardware providers, Acer have turned to Toshiba for their storage - the 160GB drive is the Toshiba MK1655GSX - and used the common Atheros AR5BXB63 WiFi module.  A nice touch is the separate Bluetooth module power control, to the top-left above the keyboard, which might eke out a little extra battery life. ...

10-inch Acer Aspire One D150 makes an FCC appearance
Gadgetell — Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Laptops, Netbooks It was back in late November of last year when we first got word that the 10-inch Acer Aspire One was set for a Q1 2009 release, however we have still been waiting for it to appear in a real world image.  Now without any further waiting, we have the FCC to thank for those first images.  Overall there does not seem to be ...