Acer today released its mini notebook computer, which is designed to make online activities fast, simple and cool. Known as the Acer Aspire One, the laptop measures at only 9.8-inches x 6.7-inches x 1.14-inches and weighs at around two pounds. The Aspire One adopts 8.9-inch CrystalBrite LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels with integrated Acer CrystalEye webcam. Other features include an Intel Atom processor, Linpus Linux Lite or Windows XP Home, a 512MB or 1GB of RAM, and a NAND flash module of 8GB or an 80GB internal HDD. Its card reader is able to read Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD-Picture Card. The Aspire One will be available in early Q3 through with pricing beginning at $379.
Asus 10-inch Eee 1000 At Computex, Taiwan
The Asus Eee 1000 is now official at Computex, Taiwan. The company boasts that the Eee 1000 keyboard is 92% the size of an average laptop keyboard. Its battery life is up to 8 hours. Other features include an option of 8.9 inch or 10 inch LCD displays, Flash drive (SSD), Windows or Linux and 1.3MP webcam.
Gigabyte M912 Mini Note
The Gigabyte unveiled its new M912 Mini Note. This tablet PC features a 8.9-inch touchscreen LCD, a 1.6GHz Atom CPU with 1GB of memory. Its hard drive provides a storage capacity from 120GB to 250GB depending on the exact model. The first version of the Gigabyte M912 mini note comes with Linux operating system and a 1.3MP webcam, Bluetooth and an SD card reader. The Gigabyte M912 Mini Note retails for around $500.
MSI Wind 10-inch Mini Laptop With Atom Processor
MSI has recently unveiled its new Atom-based mini laptop, the Wind Series, during 2008 Computex in Taiwan. The 10 inch mini laptop weight at just 1kg and supports 80GB hard disk drive and Microsoft Windows operating system. This energy efficient gadget provides up to 7 hours of battery life. Available in black, white and pink, the MSI Wind 10-inch Mini Laptop is priced at 636,000 Korean Won.
