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Archive for August 29, 2008
How to add RAM to the Acer Aspire One netbook
Aug 29th
The Acer Aspire One netbook. It’s inexpensive, it’s tiny, and the base-level version only comes with 512MB of RAM. I cracked open the case, voided the warranty, and added an extra gigabyte. Watch the above video to see how. More details after the jump.
Tools Needed
- Small Philips screwdriver
- Two small flathead screwdrivers (or something similar) to get at the keyboard
- 512MB or 1GB stick of RAM. For best results, use PC2-5300 RAM.
- Time, patience, and a blatant disregard for your warranty
Full reading at Crunch Gear
Acer Aspire One HSDPA support is imminent
Aug 29th
Owners of Acer’s Aspire One mini laptop will soon get the USB 3G modem support so many of them have been crying out for without having to replace Linux with Windows XP.
Robert Perenz, Acer Europe’s product manager for the AA1, confirmed that the machine has the ability to support HSDPA dongles, but admitted the missing link is a utility to initiate and managed connections to carriers.
However, that will be rectified in the coming weeks, he promised here at IFA, Berlin today.
Right now, the Linux version of the AA1 won’t support a USB HSDPA modem out of the box – though there’s a flyer in the package that invites owners to download code that will allow the Small, Cheap Computer to do so.
So far, though, Acer has yet to release the code.
The Connection Manager utility works, Perenz told Register Hardware, and is now undergoing final testing ahead of its release.
In the meantime, some AA1 owners have turned to a Linux version of Vodafone’s Mobile Connect in a bid to get their SCCs connecting at mobile broadband speeds. However, the utility doesn’t support all the available HSPDA modems, only those resold by the carrier.
The arrival of Acer’s own utility is also a step toward the release of an internal HSDPA module for the AA1, space for which – and for a SIM card – already exists within the laptop.
Thanks to RegHardware.co.uk for the info.
X360: Samsung’s Mini Notebook
Aug 29th
Say hello to the Samsung X360.
The X360 is Samsung’s latest addition to their laptop lineup. While it may be slightly larger than other standard mini netbooks, its features pack a punch. It will have a 13.3 inch display, upto 4GB of RAM, Centrino 2 Ultra Low Voltage CPU with 3 USB ports, wifi, 1.3 mega pixel camera, card reader (7 in 1) as well as bluetooth. You’ll also find a HDMI and VGA port on the X360. Storage wise they’ll be several options to choose from, 64GB SSD, 128GB SSD or a 120GB hard drive.
The X360 will have the above features, making it a strong rival to many mini netbooks. The X360 looks like it could also be a strong competitor to the MacBook Air. While it’s slightly thicker than a MacBook Air at 0.66 inches, it will weigh in at only 1.27kg making it lighter than the MacBook Air.
These features come with a cost though and gives the X360 not such a mini price. The estimated retail price is between $2,200 and $2900.
Via: YugaTech
A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
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