Latest information and new links are being added to the Aspire ONE product page.
Hot on the heals of the Dell Mininote leak are these images which just dropped into our forum. This posts are titled ‘Aspire One.’
It’s got the same touchpad as seen on the HP 2133 and what appears to be an 8.9″ screen. Images show a, probably linux-based, user interface. Anyone recognize that UI?
Thanks ‘Liza’ whoever you are. We’ll be looking out for this at Computex and as soon as we have enough info, we’ll add it to the database.
Update#1: From 3Fire. (Source Mobile 01)
According to his information in that pag, Acer’s Mini-Note is called “Aspire One”, running Windows XP SP3 on the 8.9 screen with resolution of 1024 X 768. The ODM partner is Quanta, the main notebook ODM partner of HP, DELL and Apple. The source thinks “Aspire One” is better looking than Asus’ EEE PC, however, no photo release yet.
Looks like it’s an Atom/Diamondville-based device. Digitimes mentions a 299 Euro price which is 100 Euro cheaper than the Eee PC 900!
Update#2: Now tracking the details in the database.
Update. Launch details, official specs and images here now.
Update2. Hands-on video.
May 29th, 2008 at 11:55 am
great price.
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May 29th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
if i should hazard a guess its kde with a customized launcher.
but what specific distro it is, i cant tell, as i cant recall seeing a launcher like that before…
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May 29th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
It’s not that hard to be better looking than the EeePC..
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May 29th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
That looks like widescreen to me.
So isn’t it much more likely to be 1024×600 or is it 1280 (or 1152) x 768?
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May 29th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
A supplier i deal with has given me a heads up on this one. It will be available with 8gb ssd or 20-40gb HD. Linux or Win xp all with 8.9″ lcd.
Prices starting from $400.
It will be released in Mid june.
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May 30th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Well it looked like customized Gnome interface to me…
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May 30th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Yuk. Looks like it’s taken the worst of all its forerunners. Ugly oversize bezel for the screen size, near-Cloudbook style yawning gap, bizarre touchpad.
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June 1st, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Meh. The pre-release prices of these UMPCs always end up rising when the machines are released.
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June 2nd, 2008 at 12:42 am
Why would they use the same effed-up touchpad as the HP mini?
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June 3rd, 2008 at 2:01 am
If its pre-loaded with Linux, why does it have the Windows key? They would earn some brownie points from Linux aficionados if they replaced the Windows sign with a penguin.
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June 3rd, 2008 at 6:44 pm
I am Acer Aspire one.
one is a lowercase letter.
Please help modify that.
Thanks.
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June 7th, 2008 at 6:23 am
1024×600!!!
Widescreen!!!
AceHowls!
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June 9th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
beatiful, just beautiful
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July 17th, 2008 at 7:37 am
I just bought my acer aspire one and it works really great! very fast connection, reliable battery, good memory for just a non hardcore user like mine, very lightweight, sleek and also it can detect wifi signals as far as 500meters i dont know why! i live on the 29th floor of my building and it can scan up to 500meters wifi signal. i know this for a fact because the building name is on the wifi name and im using the connection whenever im near that place too! cool huh?
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August 1st, 2008 at 4:09 am
why after 15 min to 20min will auto shut off for the screen.and on and off button still lightning.also the colum for the wireless disappear .network can not use.
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August 11th, 2008 at 2:28 am
1-resolution video a little low.
2-volume need more amplification.
3-web cam & wifi good.
4-if possible soon will try win xp pro and 2 GB of ram.
5- no comment on the battery yet.
7- instead of card reader will prefer a PCMCIA port for fire wire plug.
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August 15th, 2008 at 10:12 am
this is by far the best netbook out there! until lenovo s10 come out at least.
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August 27th, 2008 at 9:35 am
In light weight Laptop Category segment., Acer Aspire is the best model i have seen, cute model and affordable price.
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September 2nd, 2008 at 8:35 pm
I Serch arabic langoueg ples help me
2-9-2008
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September 12th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
how do u get windos xp
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September 14th, 2008 at 2:37 am
there’s a review of it over here: http://www.jrin.net/2008_09_12/acer-asipre-one-actual-usage-review-xp-120gb-3-cell
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September 14th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
hi all got mine today . already have a problem . i gave a vodafone 3g usb port connectin device .. i pluged it in ..and .. nothing .. i tryed evey form for useing the aspires connection but nothing.. i think the vodafone device has a few bits of info it loads to run the device and there is a page to accept their term for use .. but it looks like the aspire is blocking that .. can any one help ??? PLEASE iain from england
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September 19th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Novice, sorry, just got an aspire one and cannot get @ up on the screen for e mail addresses….sure its a simple one…any help please.
thanks mk
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October 8th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Hi - didn’t realise replies were threaded so just in case…
here’s how you do it on the linux version:
go to settings > Live Update > install all the updates you find.
magically, in the settings menu there’s now a “keyboard layout” option and you can change your layout to en_GB which should do it the trick :]
this had me chewing my fingernails on friday until i ran across a similar post!
– beth
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October 6th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Did michael kelly manage to fix his @ problem?
here’s how you do it on the linux version:
go to settings > Live Update > install all the updates you find.
magically, in the settings menu there’s now a “keyboard layout” option and you can change your layout to en_GB which should do it the trick :]
this had me chewing my fingernails on friday until i ran across a similar post!
– beth
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October 8th, 2008 at 12:58 am
can’t get sound on webcam! have mike and headphones. nada.
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October 9th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Please can someone help!!
I would like to print to my network printer. However I don’t know if that’s possible with the acer aspire one zg5
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November 1st, 2008 at 1:19 pm
anyone having trouble signing into messenger? please help
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November 4th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
To question. HOw do you print to your network with acer-one? Go to internet and Download your printer drivers from the internet.Go to control panel then printers and faxes then add printers Then set your printer as default. This is the only way I could get it to print on my network
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November 29th, 2008 at 6:36 am
I JUST GOT MY ACER ASPIRE ONE TODAY AND I BOUGHT A HP ALL IN ONE PRINTER AND IT WONT INSTALL WITH OUT THE CD I NEED SERIOUS HELP PLEASE
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November 29th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
@KIKI:
You’ll have to download the printer’s software from HP’s website directly on to your Aspire One instead of using the CD.
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December 6th, 2008 at 5:11 am
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December 29th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Acer Aspire is a joke. Do not buy it.
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January 6th, 2009 at 1:52 am
Got new Acer Aspire one today. Where can I find an operating manual? I am a newbie using computers.
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January 6th, 2009 at 6:21 am
Aspire One shows Windows XP for OS. It is VISTA Home. I bought this Trojan, and I am sorry I did. It sits idle on the table, while I keep pounding my other two machines with windows XP. The poor dolts at Acer do not even know the difference between the two OS.
I will never buy anything with ACER name on it.
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