Acer Aspire Notebook PC

Take your digital media into high-definition, widescreen territory with the Acer® Aspire AS5735-4950 Notebook featuring a cinematic 15.6” display, dual-core performance and digital media features that let you create, share and get more done on-the-go.

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Over the last year there haven't been many new Acer laptop releases, but those that have been released have been of top notch quality.

The most notable of the recent Acer laptop releases was the Ferrari 1100 that has added style and exclusivity to a gadget that is rapidly becoming every man's favourite toy. Another recent Acer laptop release is the sleek Aspire One ten-inch netbook, which is an upgrade of the previous Aspire one version and is immensely popular among portability-minded individuals. One of the most striking features of these laptops is the range of mouthwatering metallic colours they come in. Acer has cleverly maximised the screen size while still keeping the Aspire One light and portable. Ladies may be even more excited about the fact that the Aspire One Notebook now comes in pink.

The Acer 8930 gaming laptop, improved and released last year, is the antithesis of the Aspire one, as it is known as the giant of gaming laptops. The 18.4 inch monitor and NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GT graphics with 512MB of dedicated video memory offers one of the best gaming experiences around, although the price of $1800 (R18 000) is almost as hefty as this Acer laptop. The Aspire 8930 also boats a CineCrystal widescreen display and a Blu-Ray drive for a thrilling movie experience.

Three other notebook models powered by Acer's Gemstone platform were released last year: the 6930, 5735 and 4730. The 6930 is a hit with movie fans as the 16-inch HD Cine Crystal LCD panel and Dolby surround sound provide the laptop equivalent of home theatre heaven. The 5735 provides a large screen at a low price. The overall look and feel is that of a budget laptop but it does the job. The Aspire 4730 is almost priced as reasonably as a netbook but it offers all the added advantages of a laptop. This is the Acer laptop for the average Joe or college student; it is an average size and weight and has everything you need without all the unnecessary frills.

Online reviews show that people are generally very satisfied with their Acers laptops. They are of solid quality, good value and are the safe laptop option for many. Despite their reliable reputation, Acer is not stoic but keeps up with trends and the full range of Acer laptop options offer something for everyone.

Frances wrote this article for the online marketers My New Laptop laptops, notebooks and accessories a leading supplier of laptops, notebooks and accessories at prices to suit any budget.

The Line Between Netbooks and Notebooks Is Blurring

Netbook manufacturers are bastardizing the netbook market with bells and whistles that are blurring the lines between a netbook and a notebook.

We noted in a Seeking Alpha article on March 10 that subsidized netbooks will start appearing.

Along with the growing competition among software service providers, we will see a new infrastructure taking hold, modeled after Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) (cheap printer, expensive ink) and the mobile service providers (cheap cellphone, expensive monthly wireless charge). This subsidized bundle model will grow the ARM netbook to greater market shares.

AT&T (T) seems to think it was a good idea. The wireless provider is offering subsidized netbooks for as little as $49.99 in two markets, Atlanta and Philadelphia. The catch is that buyers must sign a two-year contract for an AT&T data service plan, which starts at about $60/month.

The $49.99 gets you an Acer Aspire One with an 8.9-inch display, 1GB of memory, and a 160GB hard drive. One needs to sign a two-year deal for AT&T's Internet at Home & On the Go service, which starts at $59.95 a month.

We are seeing a blurring of lines between a netbook and a notebook. We envision netbooks for multimedia purposes for watching streaming video and DVDs. Asus (AKCPF.PK) is already marketing a netbook with a DVD player. Problem is, the netbook market is migrating upward to be a low-end notebook with a small screen for a few hundred dollars less, yet it is still a few hundred dollars more than the original intention of what a netbook was supposed to be.

Intel (INTC) probably hates the situation because it is getting practically nothing for its chip, which is eroding the notebook market. Microsoft (MSFT) gets smaller licensing fees as well. The only real winner is Asus, which is a 2nd or 3rd tier notebook supplier that is trying to get market share in the mobile space.

Microsoft allies seek to undermine Windows in Netbooks, mobile

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It's hard to be friends with an 800-pound gorilla without getting stepped on from time to time. It's perhaps not surprising, therefore, that some of Microsoft's closest Windows allies are reportedly seeking to undermine their hegemonic partner with Linux initiatives in Netbooks and laptops.

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Hewlett-Packard and other personal computer manufacturers are testing Google Android for Netbooks and other mobile PC devices in a bid to boost margins that otherwise get consumed by Windows license fees. These PC manufacturers are seeking to have more control and money in the growing mobile computing market.

While Microsoft has been dismissive of Linux in this and other consumer markets, it may have met its match in Google Android. There are two reasons.

First, as ComputerWorld suggests, Google's brand might be enough to carry Linux in the PC market. Consumers know Google. They might not proactively seek out a Linux PC, but a Google PC...? Feasible.

Second, Google can afford to seriously undercut Microsoft's Windows pricing because Google doesn't charge for Android. This is good for PC manufacturers that are looking to make more money in margin-squeezed Netbooks, and it's terrible for Microsoft for the very same reason. Google has shifted the competitive terrain under Microsoft's feet. By focusing value (and revenue) in the browser, Google has finally given Microsoft cause to fear the Linux PC.

Not to be outdone, Microsoft's primary partner for Linux interoperability, Novell, is setting up a Taiwanese R&D team to focus on improving Linux for Netbooks.

If Microsoft can't count on Novell and its PC manufacturer partners to play nicely, who can it trust?

Acer Launches India’s First “Pocket” Projector – K10 Pico

Acer announced availability of what they claim is the the first pocket projector to hit the Indian market. The K10 Pico-projector weighs just a fraction over half a kilogram (0.55 kg) and measures 127x122 x 48.5 mm. The new K10 pico-projector combines DLP technology with LED lamp technology offering advantages such as making lamp replacement virtually unnecessary owing to LEDs long life span of up to 20,000 hours. Add to this there are no breakable filaments or tubes, increasing durability. Combined with DLP technology, the LED lamp technology delivers better colour saturation and contrast performance. Compared to a traditional lamp it also can reduce power consumption up to 30%. In fact, the Acer Notebook adapter may also be used to power up the projector.

The tiny projector provides 100 ANSI Lumens for clear and detailed images up to 60 inches diagonal while a contrast ratio of 2000:1 ensures crystal clear, vibrant projections. The Acer Smart-Format technology ensures support for both 4:3 displays and widescreens. It supports manual (up to 40 degrees vertical) and auto Keystone correction tweaks the pointing up or pointing down effect.

The K 10 will be available at an MRP of INR 36,673/- and will come with a 2 Years carry in Warranty for projector and 90 days warranty on the lamp.