The Aspire One is among over two dozen notebooks, netbooks, and MIDs that are expected to ship this year based on the energy-efficient Intel Atom Processor. The mini notebook is based on the Atom N270, formerly "Diamondville," which Intel launched with much fanfare at Computex in Taipei today.



Aspire One (side view)

The Aspire One measures 9.8 x 6.7 x 1.14 inches and weighs a little more than two pounds, says Acer. Battery life is rated at three hours, or six to seven hours with an optional six-cell battery. Versions with the six-cell battery and hard drive options are slightly thicker and heavier (see spec list below).


Aspire One (closed)

The laptop is equipped with 802.11b/g WiFi, but Acer expects to offer a cellular 3G versions by the end of the year, and possibly a WiMAX option. Other I/O includes three USB ports and an Ethernet port. Integrated at the top of the 8.9-inch CrystalBrite LED backlit display is a webcam.

Aspire One (open)

Specifications for the Acer One appear to include:

-Intel Atom Processor N270

- (1.60GHz. 512KB L2 Cache,533MHz FSB)

- Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset

- Acer Invilink 802.11b/g WiFi Wireless Network Network Connection

-Linpus Linux Lite

-1GB Memory (onboard 512MB + 1x 512MB Module)

-8.9" WSVGA TFT CrystalBrite LCD (1024x600 pixel)

-LED Backlight - 262,000 color supported

-8GB SSD (with one storage slot for SD Card for storage expansion)

-Integrated Acer CrystalEye Webcam

-Multi-in-1 Card Reader

-Built-in 10/100 Mbps LAN

-with 89% full size keyboard

-with notebook sleeve

-Weight: 995g (2.19lbs)

-One (1) Year Warranty (Parts and Labor)

-One (1) Year International Travellers Warranty