Acer opens up Android netbook pre-orders

10.13.09 | No Comments | by: Dave Jeyes

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Acer couldn’t make the Q3 launch date as promised, but the company is getting serious about shipping its Android-based netbook device. Acer has opened up pre-orders on Amazon for a dual-boot Aspire One D250 running Android and XP.

The dual-boot could be due to the fact that the Android experience isn’t stable on the netbook or even great. It’s interesting that they’re pushing these pre-orders now, when Windows 7 is about to launch and Chrome OS won’t be far behind.

Either way, I’m sure someone will be industriousness to roll up a Chrome OS image from the Aspire One. After all, the kernel and drivers are already baked into the Android version.

The only thing this is missing for my money is a touchscreen. If anyone has played with a touch netbook, let us all know what you think.

Android Aspire One D250 Specifications:

  • 10.1-inch LED-backlit CrystalBrite screen (1024 x 600 resolution)
  • Unique dual-boot operating system lets you choose between Windows XP (SP3) or Google Android
  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 processor combines performance and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile
  • Up to 9 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery
  • Multi-gesture Touchpad for circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, and page flip
  • 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
  • 1 GB DDR2 RAM (533 MHz; 2 GB maximum capacity)
  • Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 video processor
  • Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
  • 84-key keyboard, 89 percent of standard-size with 12 function keys, WLAN switch
  • 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
  • Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)
  • VGA video output
  • Stereo speakers and optimized Dolby Headphone technology for 5.1-channel audio
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
  • Dimensions: 10.17 x 7.24 x 1 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 2.79 pounds
  • Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler’s Warranty
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