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Acer launches WiMAX-enabled Laptops Aspire 4930-6862 and Aspire 6930-6771!
Acer has just launched the very first laptops in the U.S. that are WiMAX-enabled. Of course, people in Asia have been getting WiMAX laptops for the last year or so but hey, let’s just celebrate the fact that WiMAX is beginning its 4G speeds in the U.S. This is just the start folks, you will begin to see people use WiMAX over all that other AT&T 3G crap.
SAN JOSE, Calif. and BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acer America, part of the world’s third largest PC company (source: Gartner data, 2Q 2008), today unveiled its first WiMAX-enabled notebooks – Aspire 4930-6862 and Aspire 6930-6771 – in support of the nation’s first U.S. WiMAX wireless broadband network launched by XOHM in Baltimore. Demonstrating the company’s focus on delivering innovative technology solutions, the Aspire 4930-6862 and Aspire 6930-6771 are WiMAX-enabled Intel® Centrino 2-based notebooks with the first-ever combined WiMAX/Wi-Fi module, previously codenamed “Echo Peak,†part of the Intel WiMAX/Wi-Fi Link 5050 Series.
via engadget, Press Release
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Acer launches WiMAX-enabled Laptops Aspire 4930-6862 and Aspire 6930-6771!
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Re-cap of Laptop Stuff from Laptop Pimp Blog!
Well, here’s a weekly re-cap of laptop stuff from our Laptop Pimp Blog just in case you’ve missed it:
ASUS Eee PC 900HA is out, slightly different but available to order through Amazon. Check out the HP dv3500t review and specs. Toshiba has another new laptop out, Toshiba Satellite E105 review here. OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) is coming back to Amazon but I am not excited about their corporate structural changes and deals with evil Microsoft.
Also check out 30 cool hacks for the Acer Aspire One. Sony VAIO TT is out finally and the verdict looks pretty good. Mouse computer launches their 10-inch netbook, I don’t see any features that is better over the Eee PCs though. Lenovo IdeaPad S10 has been dissected here, this laptop gets so hot though, definitely not recommended buy.
Toshiba intros 250GB harddrives size of batteries. Now, there’s an alternative to SSDs. Panasonic Toughbook T8 Reviews here, it’s a really “tough” laptop for sheezy. Panasonic Toughbook W8 reviews and Panasonic Toughbook F8 reviews are also there.
ASUS N10, N20, N80, N50 specs can be found here. ASUS also has its UMPC R50 out. BenQ Joybook U101 seems to be a promising netbook.
Well, there’s too much info on laptops so if you wanna knock yourself out, go to Laptop Pimp Blog pleaz.
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Acer Aspire One 8.9" Mini Laptop With Intel Atom Processor Price Only $ 379
AWESOME Computer !! Acer gets AAAA+++
You will love the simplicity. You should covet the challenge of getting this little baby to ROCK ! If you deserve this great Netbook, you know it... come on. Get it, you will not be sorry. Small, great design, great OS
Amazing little guy
I bought the blue version of this Acer One with 512mb ram and 8GB SSD at a local store instead of this white one because for a clumsy and lazy guy like me, it's gonna turn black in a few weeks. This thing is super small compared to the pictures. Lets say a regular piece of paper will swallow it whole. I am a windows guy because I'm used to it, but I am starting to love Linux on this netbook.
There is an "advanced" mode on this netbook to enable all the features of Linpus such as add and removing programs. To do this, open a terminal(Files > My Documents to open the File Manager. Then go to File > Terminal.) and type in "xfce-setting-show" without the quotation. Click on Desktop to get to the Desktop Preferences and click on the Behavior tab. Now check the "Show desktop menu on right click" option and close the window. Now you will see a menu every time you right click on the desktop. You can also add icons of the newly installed programs to the desktop; YouTube can help you with that.
With the netbook in advanced mode, it is so much fun to use; it's the same as a fully loaded laptop. The screen is very bright and nice, the lid is nice and glossy but can attract finger prints initially. The keyboard is definitely better than the Asus EEE PC that I've used before. However, the touchpad buttons on the sides take some time to get used to. The Speaker is on the bottom of the laptop so don't expect much out if it because it's not that loud, but i use headphones so that doesn't bother me. WiFi seems to be stable and has not disconnect since the day i bought the netbook(a week ago). The Intel Atom CPU is better than i thought, i can multitask on this netbook with no problems. Surfing, listening to music on Amarok and installing a program at the same time with ease. Linux will boot up in under 15 seconds every time, and programs open responsively - very speedy little guy.
The included OpenOffice is very nice, I prefer that over MS Office any day. If space is a problem, the Acer One has a dedicated SDHC storage expansion slot to add SD/HC cards in and also a 5-1 card reader for additional SD or other cards. The only disappointing thing about this netbook is the battery life. Though not really bad, it is still short for a netbook. You get about 3 hours max on minimal usage, over 2 hours for watching a video and almost 2 hours on high performance with WiFi on. I am planning to buy a 6 cell or additional 3 cell battery later on; that will solve the battery life problem. The quality on this netbook is top notch!
Initially I planned to install windows XP, but now I don't think I will because I am having so much fun with Linux and Windows XP is just dull looking and boring. But that's just a personal preference of course. If you wish to install XP, you can plug in an external CD drive or make a bootable flash drive(google for instructions)
Enjoy your netbook =)
Is it possible to be in love with a laptop?
hello!
I had bought the asus eee pc 4 gb. I got it and at first, I absolutely LOVED it. Then, the webcam started messing up, the voice command was very sketchy, and the internet wireless was also sketchy. So, I returned the Asus and tried out this little laptop. Right from the start, it looked much more solid than the Asus, and just like a higher quality laptop. I brought it home and it picked up my wireless right away. The startup is VERY fast--probably about the same amount of time as the Asus (20 seconds) or less.
The setup and programs are much clearer than the Asus ones even though they both use Linux. The webcam is also easier and seems to be better than that of the Asus. Other things included on the Acer are: a messenger program, lots of fun games, email, Openoffice 2.3 (a writng program--like microsoft word), powerpoint presentations, and address book,calender, spreadsheets, an RSS reader (for reading the news I presume--i havent tried it out yet). This little computer is much easier to type on than the asus eee pc is, and is about 2 lbs. too. It's still very small, but easy to use and a larger screen than the asus eee pc. The Acer is VERY fast. Anyways, I LOVE THIS COMPUTER! I really don't realize how small it is when I'm actually using it-- it really feels like a normal sized pc. :) bibi, and good luck with your search!
Linux starting to take over the world with Mini-notebooks and netbooks!
Recently, I’ve been noticing that more and more laptop manufacturers are putting Linux on their mini-notebooks inluding the Eec PCs.
I’ve actually predicted that Linux would take over Windows back in year 1999 within 5 years. Boy was I wrong but my prediction that Linux will take over Windows will be true in about another 5 years AFTER the mini-laptop sales really takes off and Linux takes over 50% market share.
Well, it could just be me rambling, then again, it is true that Linux is virtually free and easily customizable to any small laptops as the operating system doesn’t take much resources than even a Windows XP.
Microsoft is afraid of Linux!
Microsoft is afraid of Linux because once people start catching on to Linux and start using it more often, there will be no more need for Windows. By then, the only way Microsoft will be able to compete with Linux is by going open-source and making Windows royalty-free.
Want to know about how Linux came about?
Linux basically arised out of a steroid-equipped Minix. Minix was an operating system made for educational purposes by copying Unix. The creator of Minix, Mr. Tannenbaum never made any big money off Minix.
However, Linus Torvalds, hacked Minix and created Linux. Linux is basically a free Unix really.
Mr. Torvalds never really made big bucks off Linux either as he wasn’t greedy like Bill Gates. He did however revolutionize how open-software was made forever. If you don’t believe me, take a look at Wikipedia. Linux was there first, not Wikipedia.
Microsoft sits alone at the cafe as Acer walks out, peering into its empty coffee cup, thinking, “I don’t need her anyway.” What are we getting at? Acer VP of Marketing Gianpiero says the computer company is seeing a big future with Linux. He says the cost of Windows over Linux — especially in its low-cost products like the Aspire One — is the biggest reason, and offered this meta explanation: “We have shifted towards Linux because of Microsoft. Microsoft has a lot of power and it is going to be difficult, but we will be working hard to develop the Linux market.” It’s not you, Microsoft. It’s Acer. Really.
Can Ultraportables Grow Ultrafast?
Between the laptop and the mobile phone lies…something. Intel and Qualcomm may differ on what that something is, but both firms have determined to tap into growth — real or imagined — in the ultramobile PC space, following on the heels of device makers ranging from established players such as HP and BenQ to smaller ones like LimePC and ASUS Taiwan.
Along the way, the Intel Atom and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets will compete against processors from VIA Technologies and Freescale Semiconductor, both of whom make chips for ultramobile PCs already. So far, the winner looks like it will be anyone who wants a computer with a screen width ranging between four and nine inches, as new devices will flood the market. But beyond education, how large will that market be?
VIA Technologies is one of the older players making chips for these pocket PCs. The number of ultramobile PCs based on VIA processors is currently approaching 40, more than 30 of them are shipping today. Freescale has a smaller foothold; one device containing its processors is currently being shipped, and it has a partnership with Intel to provide power management chips for Atom-based devices. Intel has an older line of chips that power the ASUS-produced EEE, but its newly launched Atom processor represents its true effort to get into this market.
At a developer conference last week in Shanghai, Intel said it plans to ship Atom chips in June; it also has 25 mobile Internet devices planned around the processors from manufacturers including Lenovo, Clarion and LG. Also last week, I spoke with Qualcomm’s COO Dr. Sanjay Jha, who outlined Qualcomm’s interest in this space.
Jha said 15 device makers will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset for powering ultramobile PCs that range from 4 inches to 5 inches in screen width. The devices should be available at the end of this year. While he didn’t disclose the names of the manufacturers, industry chatter favors Samsung and HTC. Which makes sense since Qualcomm is targeting the smaller, 4-inch to 5-inch form factor with which these cell phone makers are experienced.
Chipmakers are placing bets on this space because smartphones and ubiquitous broadband are making it possible for consumers to rely more closely on the web for life on the go. Personally, I think improvements to smartphone user interfaces would be a better bet. In the developing world and in education, such portable PCs could find a home, but for the rest of the world, a smartphone that’s easy to use is the likely winner. That or a MacBook Air.
