I find it interesting the way that the Netbook form factor is evolving in size. After the early 7 and 9 inch models we quickly moved to the 10 inchers and then came the 12 inch models. Now we’re shoe horning the 11 inch (actually 11.6 inch) models in between.

Acer has rolled out its 11.6 inch Aspire One and Dana Wollman at Laptop Mag got to spend a little time with the device at the press event. Dana calls it super-thin (1 inch thick) and most of the reports I’m seeing are impressed with the build quality. What we are seeing about specs include the Intel Atom processor, 160GB HDD, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G support, Dolby Pro Logic Sound, and a multi-card reader. No word pricing on this yet, but there are lots of pretty pictures to see floating around the net today.

Acer’s 11.6 Inch Aspire One Now Official is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

The guys over at LogicBuy found the Acer Aspire One for just $313.99 at Buy.com. This version of the Acer Aspire One come with a sapphire blue lid, 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM and an Intel Atom N270 processor. Visit LogicBuy for full details.

For full details visit LogicBuy.

Deal of the Day: Acer Aspire One for $313 is a post by Xavier Lanier from Gotta Be Mobile.

Anyone who didn’t see this coming just wasn’t paying attention. Acer has officially announced a 10-inch version of the very successful Aspire One Netbook. Other than size there are a couple of interesting new wrinkles.

The new model can be equipped with either an Intel Atom processor with the 945GSE Express chipset or Mobile Intel 820801GBM chipset, although it is unclear if that is a consumer choice or not. It will also be able to be equipped with up to 2GB of RAM.

Press release after the jump.

Acer presents the new Aspire One with a 10-inch form factor

Ultimate mobile freedom, now even bigger

Acer, the third largest vendor in the global PC market (source: Gartner data, 1H 2008), today presented an all-new 10” Aspire One netbook, complete with a 10-inch screen, Windows XP and integrated Bluetooth, and designed for a fast, simple and utterly cool online life.

Only one year after first appearing on the market, netbooks have totally revolutionized the PC market, helping to form an entirely new market segment that users themselves created through a real need to be online all the time and to socialize around the clock.

Acer, thanks to its unique ability to read market trends and anticipate user needs, rapidly introduced the Aspire One, the world’s most popular netbook.

““Despite the recent problems of the financial markets and general economic uncertainty, the netbook and notebook markets will continue to grow in 2009” said Gianfranco Lanci, President & CEO, Acer Inc. ““With companies focused on containing the crisis, consumers and products designed for them become more important as users simply cannot do without their personal communication instruments.”

At a little more than one kilo (1.18 kg), the new 10” Aspire One combines style, great features and a new form factor to provide the best combination of ultra-portability and maximum screen size for navigation and data input.

Designed for an optimal web browsing experience and Internet productivity, the 10” Aspire One includes a 10.1” WSVGA LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels that offers a broader vision for more convenient navigation. Integrated on top of the screen is the unique Acer Crystal Eye webcam optimized for poorly lit environments, a tiny window, tastefully encircled by a mirror rim, that keeps you connected to the world though live video streaming, video chats and conferences.

The 10” Aspire One comes with 802.11b/g WiFi and Acer Signal Up technology built-in as standard for easy access to available wireless networks. In addition is equipped with Bluetooth and can also be specified with a choice of embedded WiMAX or 3G wireless technologies for unlimited connectivity.

The 10” Aspire One meets Energy Star 4.0 requirements and can be equipped with a 6-cell Li-ion battery pack. With incredibly low idle power consumption, the 10” Aspire One guarantees up to 7 hours battery life for maximum fun. The battery indicator, placed on the front side is immediately recognizable even when the netbook is folded.

But the 10” Aspire One not only keeps you always connected; it keeps you connected with style. Available in four high-gloss color options including white, blue, red and black, the unmistakable design immediately catches the eye. The slim and streamlined Aspire One evokes speed and mobility, making it clear that it was designed for a life on the go. Stylish details such as the aerodynamic shaped metallic hinge with a colored accent and the fancy bright color rim that encircles the mirror plate power button immediately draw attention. The brushed-metal palm rest offers a refined look while avoiding unaesthetic fingerprints.

The 10” Aspire One is equipped with an Intel ® Atomâ„¢ processor, Mobile Intel ® 945GSE Express Chipset or Mobile Intel ® 82801GBM Chipset and can be equipped with up to 2 GB of DDR memory for an enhanced user experience. Notwithstanding the small size, the 10” Aspire One features a large 160 GB internal hard drive. In addition the 10” Aspire One features a multi-in-one card reader for absolute data freedom.

The Aspire One comes with Windows XP ® Home operating system; additional preinstalled software includes Acer eRecovery Management, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe ® Reader ®, McAfee ® Internet Security Suite, Microsoft ® Office Trial 2007.

The Aspire one comes with a 1-year carry in warranty which can be extended to 2 years with Acer Advantage.

It’s Official: Acer Launches 10-Inch Aspire One is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

Acer is getting ready for round two in the great Netbook race. Having already captures a sizeable portion of the market with the Acer Aspire One netbook (or whatever we are going to call them) Acer is apparently readying a 10 inch version which reports are saying will sell for around $399. Aside from the screen size change there isn’t much new to report on the specs.

Netbook News via SlashGear

Acer Readies 10 Aspire One Netbook is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

Well that leaked advertisement was indeed the real deal and now it is official. Radio Shack is now offering the Acer Aspire One Netbook for $99, provided you’re willing to sign 2 years of your life away to AT&T for a data contract. That will hit your pocketbook for another $1500 over the life of the contract. Here’s a link to the official info with all the details.

So, who wants to bet on what will be the next subsidized Netbook to hit the streets?

It’s Official Radio Shack Offering Subsidized Acer Aspire One for $99 with Contract is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

Engadget is reporting that the Acer Aspire One might be the first carrier subsidized Netbook to hit the US. It looks like the carrier would be AT&T and it arrives via Radio Shack. The subsidized price is $99 (without the subsidy $499). Of course with the subsidy you’re on the hook for 2 years at least $60 a month. Here’s a pic of the ad Engadget is showing.

Subsidized (AT&T) Acer Aspire One Coming to Radio Shack for $99? is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

If you’re looking for a Netbook with XP as an OS, you might want to check out Best Buy’s Deal of the Day. jkOnTheRun posted the details, but bottom line is you can pick up the Acer Aspire One today for $299 running XP with 1GB of RAM. This is an online offer only.

Not a bad deal at all. Here’s the link.

Acer Aspire One with XP at Best Buy for $299 Today is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

And you wonder why Intel’s VP of Sales and Marketing Stu Pann is poo-pooing Netbooks. PCWorld is reporting that Netbooks dominated Amazon.com’s Cyber Monday sales in computers. The Asus 900HA took the top slot followed by the Acer Aspire One and it looks like folks opted for the 6-cell battery option across the board. No real surprise there.

Netbooks Dominate Amazon’s Cyber Monday Sale is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

Global-Laptop-Batteries.com features a few excellent tips for customers that have purchased the 9-cell battery for the MSI Wind.  The   9-cell battery, rumored to get 8 hours+ of life, currently sells for US $79.80.   They’re also selling 6-cell Acer Aspire One batteries for US $68.60.   Check out their tips to get the most out of your battery:

1. Your new 9 cell MSI wind Battery comes in a discharged condition and must be charged before use (refer to your computer manual for charging instructions). Upon initial use (or after a prolonged storage period) the battery may require two to three charge/discharge cycles before achieving maximum capacity.
2. When charging 9 cell MSI wind Battery for the first time your computer may indicate that charging is complete after just 10 or 15 minutes. This is a normal phenomenon with rechargeable batteries. Simply remove the battery from the computer and repeat the charging procedure.
3. It is important to condition (fully discharge and then fully charge) 9 cell MSI wind Battery every two to three weeks. Failure to do so may significantly shorten the battery’s life (this does not apply to Li-ion batteries, which do not require conditioning). To discharge, simply run your device under the battery’s power until it shuts down or until you get a low battery warning. Then recharge the battery as instructed in your user’s manual.
4. If MSI U100 Battery will not be in use for a month or longer, it is recommended that it be removed from the device and stored in a cool, dry, clean place.
5. It is normal for 9 cell MSI wind Battery to become warm during charging and discharging.
6. A charged 9 cell MSI wind Battery will eventually lose its charge if unused. It may therefore be necessary to recharge the battery after a storage period.

How much life is your 9-cell battery providing, and have these tips helped maximize your computing time?

Tips for MSI Wind 9-Cell Battery Owners is a post by Matthew Dillon from Gotta Be Mobile.

I was around at a few different stores over the weekend and saw a few things that I didn’t expect to see (or at least know about).  One I didn’t know about was the Sony Reader being at Target for sale.  Not that it’s odd, I just haven’t seem them in a store.  There was also a NetBook there, the Asus Eee PC with a $349.99 price tag.  One that I took a picture of that really made an impression was at Wall-Mart.  They are selling the Acer Aspire One in the blue and white configuration.  The display was fully targeted at adults to make the purchase for their children.  The display is in the picture, but look at the wording – ““Give your kids a fun and exciting way to experience the Internet” and ““A child’s perfect first computer”.  Kind of an interesting ad campaign if you ask me!  But, IMO, this kind of eliminates a whole slew of people that might be a great fit for this platform.

Acer Aspire One – Perfect for Children is a post by Matt Faulkner from Gotta Be Mobile.

Walt Mossberg takes on Netbooks in a review in the Wall Street Journal and essentially says what we’ve known all along. For some users (browsing, email, etc….) they work well and for power use look elsewhere. He takes a look at a decent cross section featuring four models: The Acer Aspire One, The Dell Mini 9, the Asus Eee PC 1000H, and the MSI Wind and sees pluses and minuses with each of them. (Keyboards, trackpads, and battery life are key elements for him.) It is a pretty thorough review of each of these Netbooks, and from what I’m seeing from users around the web, Mossberg’s pluses and minuses stack up with most of hands on reports. Check out the full review here.

Walt Mossberg Does Netbooks is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

You’ve got your Netbook and now you want touch, but you’re a bit too cautious to whip out a soldering iron. Well, this might do the trick for you if you have an Acer Aspire One or an Eee PC 900/901. It contains a 4-wire resistive touch panel with Mac, Linux, and Windows drivers and it will set you back $96 on eBay. No vouching for this here, but it will be interesting to see how it pans out.

So, anyone want to give this a try and let us know how well it does?

Via Engadget

DIY Touch Screen for Acer Aspire One and Eee PC Now on eBay is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

While Acer and Asus squabble over who will sell the most Netbooks, and the world watches the prices of Netbooks fall like the price of gasoline, you can take advantage of a Woot! deal today. The Acer Aspire One is on Woot! for $289.  Here are the specs:

• 1.6 GHz Atom N270 CPU
• 512MB of RAM
• 8GB SSD
• 1024×600 8.9" screen
• Linpus Lite (Linux) OS

Check out our InkShow on the Acer Aspire One.

Via UMPCPortal

Acer Aspire One Netbook on Woot! for $289 is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

Call it a war of words, or a war of claims, or just good old fashioned competition. Whatever you call it the Netbook wars are heating up. Acer says shipments of its Aspire One Netbook will outpace Asus and the vaunted Eee PC by about 1 million units. Asus is predicted 5 million units shipped and Acer is aiming for 6 million. I’m thinking this means Asus will release 10 more models in the next two weeks.

Via PCWorld

Fight! Acer Says Aspire One Will Outship Asus Eee PC is a post by Warner Crocker from Gotta Be Mobile.

Well as I posted on Saturday I did pick up an Acer Aspire One Netbook or whatever you want to call them) at Circuit City, and I finally managed to convince my lovely wife, Thomasin, to take some time after her busy performance schedule this weekend to shoot an unboxing and first look InkShow, which we did last night.

Thomasin has been using the Asus Eee PC for quite some time and also checked out the HP Mini-Note so I thought she would be an excellent candidate to give the Aspire One a go. Besides her fresh look at these kind of devices are not only a treat, but reveal more than we have a geek look at them. She’ll be working with the Aspire One  this week and we’ll report back on how she feels it stacks up after that. But for now, enjoy this unboxing and first look, along with a few comparisons to the Asus Eee PC.

• Download the high res version of this GBM InkShow. (301MB, 39.33 Minutes)
• Check out the GBM InkShow review of the HP 2133 Mini-Note.
• Check out the GBM InkShow of Thomasin and the Asus Eee PC.

GBM InkShow: Thomasin and the Acer Aspire One is a post by admin from Gotta Be Mobile.