engadget.com - 9/23/2008
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Well, it looks like Acer's considerable influence is starting to have an impact on Packard Bell's " trendy " new ways, with the company now trotting out its new "dot" netbook, which bears more than a passing resemblance to Acer's own Aspire One. Those similarities also extend down to the ...
eeepc.net - 9/23/2008
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eeepc.net —
Another day and another computing brand name announces
it’s entry into the netbook world and this time
it’s the turn of Packard Bell who have announced the release of the Packard Bell ”dot”, an 8.9-inch netbook that features a ...
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Packard Bell Announce their first Netbook
digitimes.com - 9/23/2008
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digitimes.com —
Yen Ting Chen, Budapest; Steve Shen, DIGITIMES [Monday
22 September 2008] Acer plans to launch own-brand smartphones
in the first quarter of 2009, with initial shipments targeting markets in Western Europe and Russia, according to Jim Wong, senior ...
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Acer to launch own-brand smartphones in 1Q09
pclaunches.com - 9/23/2008
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pclaunches.com —
The latest entrant in the netbook segment is
none other than Acer's Packard Bell. The 8.9-inch dot
is designed for computer geeks who loves internet surfing on the go. The reason why Packard Bell jumped into netbook segment is that "there remain ...
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Packard Bell dot netbook
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Packard Bell enters the netbook game with the dot
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... ’90s computer brand has a rock’n 8.9-inch netbook that seems to stand above the manufacturers former reputation. The Packard Bell dot and is built around a full install of Windows XP, powered by an Intel Atom and sports WiFi, along optional 3G wireless. A 6-cell battery provides power on the go for this €399 netbook. The European launch is slated for November and there isn’t any word ’bout U.S. availability yet.
via PCLaunches via Eng
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ubergizmo.com 9/25/2008 —
Packard Bell isn't quite dead yet, and they have announced the Dot netbook that features a full installation of Windows XP. This 8.9" netbook will feature more of the usual stuff such as :-
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Packard Bell is back in the netbook game with two more models - the Packard Bell Dot S and Dot M, where both models will feature the following :-
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
3G option
Multitouch trackpad
1GB RAM
160GB hard drive ...
Packard Bell to replace DOT netbook with new model
electronista.com 3/11/2009 — Packard Bell will no longer bring its earlier announced DOT netbook to market, the computer maker said recently. The Acer Aspire One-based netbook was announced just a few months ago, and was due to go on sale this past January in Europe, priced at ...
NEWS: Packard Bell Dot notebook ditched
pocket-lint.com 3/10/2009 — New model around the corner Packard Bell is to ditch the dot notebook netbook just months after it first announced the new model, Pocket-lint has learnt.
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NEWS: Packard Bell iMax mini launches
pocket-lint.com 5/28/2009 — Yes, it's the Acer AspireRevo The Acer AspireRevo bolt-on PC will also be coming to Packard Bell, part of the Acer group, in the form of the iMax mini.
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Read Packard Bell iMax mini launches on Pocket-lint now
NEWS: Packard Bell dot m/u 11.6-inch not-a-netbook launches
pocket-lint.com 9/16/2009 —
High-end portable gets Intel ULV, Windows 7 and HDMI
Packard Bell has followed up the launch of the dot m/a netbook with the dot m/u, and no, we're not sure how to pronounce it either.
Apparently the "first netbook with ...
Packard Bell's dot: the scooter of the netbook world?
shinyshiny.tv 10/22/2008 — Packard Bell claims that the 'dot' is the first netbook designed with consumers in mind, a claim that no doubt Asus would have a few things to say about. But apparently, this one is the first designed with the family in mind. > >
Acer expects to own 50% of 2009 Netbook Market
i4u.com 11/3/2008 — Acer's President Gianfranco Lanci sees the company taking 50% of the netbook market in 2009.
Acer indeed has a hot selling netbook with the Acer Aspire One right now on the market. Acer has shipped around 2.4 million netbooks in the 3rd quarter ...
Acer to roll out 10-inch Aspire One netbook next year
crunchgear.com 11/27/2008 —
Don’t be surprised to hear that Acer is planning a 10-inch version of its wildly popular Aspire One netbook. It’s the next logical evolution, after all. Plus, you hate surprises. Perhaps you could be surprised that it’s taken Acer this long to ...
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