Weighing just 2.17 pounds and measuring 9.8 x 6.7 x 1.14-inches, Aspire One is lightweight, compact and fits snugly in a backpack or tote bag. It offers a stylish design with a unique selection of colors to suit personal preferences and lifestyles. Initially offered in either sapphire blue or seashell white, Aspire one will also be available in golden brown and diamond black later this year.
The Aspire One has a vibrant 8.9-inch CrystalBrite WSVGA LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. Integrated in the display is an Acer Crystal Eye webcam featuring Acer PrimaLite technology.
There are two options for data storage: a NAND flash module of 8GB with an additional SD card slot for smart storage expansion or a 120GB internal hard disk drive. In addition, the Aspire one reads five different types of memory cards – Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card.
Aspire One comes with two built-in stereo speakers and offers high-definition audio support. The system also comes standard with 802.11b/g wireless adapter. Acer SignalUp technology ensures maximum quality and stability to the wireless signal.
The Aspire One is offered in several models based on either Linpus Linux Lite or Windows XP Home operating system. Additional software such as Acer eRecovery Management, McAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft Office Trial 2007 and Adobe Reader are also installed on the Microsoft XP Home version.
Acer Aspire One comes standard with a 3-cell battery that provides up to 3 hours of battery life. When used with an optional 6-cell battery the Linpus Linux Lite version of Aspire one offers up to 7 hours of battery life.
The Acer Aspire One is available via Acer’s authorized resellers. Prices range from a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $379 to $499 depending on configuration. All models come with a one-year limited warranty.
Acer announced U.S. availability of the Acer Aspire One, an ultra-lightweight mobile Internet device. Two of the models 
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