Newer, Bigger, Badder Aspire One

[Chris Gohlke]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://laptoplogic.com/news/acer-to-release-11.6-inch-aspire-one-59328' target='_blank'>http://laptoplogic.com/news/acer-to...spire-one-59328</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Acer is all set to release the biggest and most advanced Aspire One-series netbook in the form of a 11.6-inch model. This newest Aspire One will feature 1,366x768 resolution display with 16:9 aspect ratio. Similar to the existing 10-inch Aspire One, VGA &amp; Ethernet port continue to have unusual placement."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1238448465.usr10.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></p><p>The line continues to blur regarding what is a netbook.&nbsp; If screen size goes up much more, there really won't be much of a difference between a netbook and a notebook.&nbsp; But as long as they keep them cheap, I'm betting they'll continue to be a winner.</p>

[David Tucker]

I think that's the key...call it a netbook and you can sell a low power computer and people will snap it up. This still has important ingredients like long battery life & I'm sure its very light!

[ptyork]

I've never understood the reason for the designation. They're laptops for crying out loud. Just because there was a decent sized gap in pricing (and features) when the Eee was first brought to market doesn't change that.

Anyway, this is one that I actually could see owning. I just can't handle the smaller screens with my aging eyes.

[David Tucker]

There's a very good reason for the distinction...marketing ;) Also if you say Netbook then people know what kind of laptop you just got. My friends are all interested in mine. Its easier to explain something when it has a name. Otherwise I'd have to say I just got a small, light and inexpensive laptop for web browsing and light entertainment purposes. :)