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Darius Wey
10-30-2005, 09:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=61&t=109914&last=787676' target='_blank'>http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail...914&last=787676</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/wey-20051031-n300.jpg" /><br /><br />A new collection of pictures of the Acer n300 series has just gone up at Mobile01, and might I add, it's looking tastier by the minute. In case you missed it, we last <a href="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=43072">posted</a> on this in September - specs and all. The high-end model of the series, the n311, features a Samsung S3C2440 400MHz processor, 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM, a 3.7" VGA (640 x 480) LCD, Bluetooth 1.2, 802.11b Wi-Fi, USB-Host support, an SDIO/MMC slot, and Windows Mobile 5.0. It's the smallest and lightest VGA Pocket PC around, measuring in at just 110mm x 70mm x 13.7mm and weighing in at 135g. No word yet on price or availabilty. Now yell if you want one!
IpaqMan2
10-30-2005, 09:52 PM
Even though I think converged Pocket PCs has a good future ( and sometimes I think it is it's only future if Microsoft doesn't put more weight in showing the public masses that Windows CE / Windows Mobile OS is as poweful as a desktop OS in many aspects ) I still would love to see more advanced standalone PPCs like the Acer as I'd still perfer to have a PPC like that then converged models now.. but I don't think too many more companies will invest the and money to see PDAs become all they can be with the exception of nitch markets and specalty use with a declining market towards PDAs

Though.. speaking off the topic.. I wouldn't mind seeing Windows re-inventing the Windows CE platform, giving them more functionality and gearing them towards potable and tablet use. I think people would perfer carring a lighter device, that could boot up intantly like PPCs can if it had better compatability with the desktop enviroment and programs. I can this being used the education market, law enforcment, medical, and almost every other area. But the key would be having greater compatability with the Windows XP, and keeping the price of these tablets under $500 to 600 bucks..
well just my thoughts.
Patrick Y.
10-30-2005, 10:04 PM
You shouldn't have post this, Darius. You're making me drool all over the keyboard. :shocked!: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
felixdd
10-30-2005, 10:28 PM
I think the magic question here is: what's the battery capacity? At this size, the battery must be very small; otherwise they wouldn't have put a 400 MHz chip into a "high end" unit.
rob_ocelot
10-30-2005, 10:34 PM
I think the magic question here is: what's the battery capacity? At this size, the battery must be very small; otherwise they wouldn't have put a 400 MHz chip into a "high end" unit.

400 Mhz Samsung, about equivalent to the 600+ Mhz Intel PXA's.

Mu guess is that it has the same battery capacity (if not the same battery form factor) as other HTC designed PPC's in this class -- 1100 mAh). Wish it had more RAM/Flash though.

If Dell doesn't offer USB host in the next Axim iteration I may end up importing one of these.
Patrick Y.
10-30-2005, 10:34 PM
I'm not sure, but Samsung's chip always outperform Intel's chip at the same clock speed. The 266mhz chip has the same performance as Intel 400mhz.
rob_ocelot
10-30-2005, 10:39 PM
Also -- Nice sly shot of the device with a black iPod Nano. Gives a good idea of relative size AND shows of the USB host capability.

Two birds with one stone.
KTamas
10-30-2005, 10:45 PM
*drool*

This is one sweet device...
Typhoon
10-31-2005, 12:04 AM
Too bad it doesn't have a GPU. I wonder if the warranty will be effective for US buyers?
Fishie
10-31-2005, 12:06 AM
Cool, the cradle can go sideways, and with the usb host port on the cradle one can connect any USB keybord while working securely in landscape.
Sweet stuff
ricksfiona
10-31-2005, 12:26 AM
This is one sweet device! I don't know how I could have forgotten about it. I want a phone built in, so my go to device is going to be the E-TEN M600. If I didn't need a phone, this would be a serious contender. I'm a little disappointed that they didn't put in a faster processor or a graphics processor, but let's give it a year!
Duncan
10-31-2005, 05:26 AM
I think the magic question here is: what's the battery capacity? At this size, the battery must be very small; otherwise they wouldn't have put a 400 MHz chip into a "high end" unit.

1200 mAh.
WillyG
10-31-2005, 09:21 AM
1200 mAh.

Thats good enough :D
Typhoon
10-31-2005, 09:48 AM
Aren't the Intel CPUs more power saving than the Samsung?
Andy Whiteford
10-31-2005, 11:53 AM
These are showing up for sale in a couple of stores in Poland:

http://www.capslock.pl/produkty/palmtop_acer_n311_400mhz_wlan/7017

http://www.acer-n311-pocket-pc.notebook.org.pl/acer-n311-pocket-pc-palmtop/


The battery appears to be rated at 1060mAh although it is showing up as WM2003 and AS 3.71 so not sure if they are actually available and in stock or not. The price looks great as well though at about £235 - 240.
Duncan
10-31-2005, 12:11 PM
The battery appears to be rated at 1060mAh although it is showing up as WM2003 and AS 3.71 so not sure if they are actually available and in stock or not. The price looks great as well though at about £235 - 240.

What they seem to have done is cut and pasted the specs of the Acer N50 (thus WM2003, AS 3.71, CF slot, ROM and RAM the wrong way round and 1060mAh battery) with minor alterations.
Andy Whiteford
10-31-2005, 01:04 PM
I was wondering when I saw the CF slot mentioned too. I dont think it is too far away from Europe now though with a few sites listing it and a price.
ghostppc
10-31-2005, 05:45 PM
:drool: oooooh.........nothing but screen! :)
Patrick Y.
10-31-2005, 07:20 PM
Aren't the Intel CPUs more power saving than the Samsung?

I wouldn't worry about the battery life too much. After all,WM 5 really increased the battery life by a lot. I guess the battery will be about the same or longer (1200mah vs. 1100mah) than x51v, which has a decent battery life.
Godsongz
10-31-2005, 07:34 PM
&lt;yell>I WANT ONE!&lt;/yell>

The n311 ~IS~ my next PPC, I just hope I don't have to wait too long.
Mark Johnson
10-31-2005, 08:24 PM
Where and how much! I've just GOTTA have one NOW!
Typhoon
10-31-2005, 10:06 PM
argh! You're hurting my ears by yelling!
Andy Whiteford
10-31-2005, 11:31 PM
I was all set for an X51v once Dell released a ROM update for it but not now - the more I see of the Acer the more I want it. The os doesn't take enough advantage of the graphic accelerator in the Axim to make it a must have. I wanted my h4150 to get WM5 and a vga screen and this is what the n311 has turned into. I'll be buying the moment it is released.
Andy Whiteford
11-01-2005, 03:37 PM
I've spoken with Acer about the n311 and it will be out this quarter (European market) although it has been delayed a little due to an issue with WM5 hence the reason why it has not officially been annouced yet. Had it all gone to plan it most likely would have been available by now. Still, the guy seemed confident that it won't be too far away.
Godsongz
11-01-2005, 06:19 PM
Great for the Europeans... but when will it hit the States?
Andy Whiteford
11-01-2005, 07:40 PM
Not sure if it will be released in the US - it may an import job only although if there was a device to break into the US market for Acer I would say this is it.
Revolutionary1
11-02-2005, 04:23 PM
Found a French company taking orders!

Deets here:
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=372716#372716
Duncan
11-02-2005, 04:29 PM
Call me radical - but I kinda miss the days when people would wait for reviews before deciding to buy a new PPC...!
Darius Wey
11-02-2005, 05:26 PM
Call me radical - but I kinda miss the days when people would wait for reviews before deciding to buy a new PPC...!

You can't fight the "geek". ;)

But I guess I defy trends. Unless I'm reviewing the device, I'll always (110%) read into it before purchasing. More often than not, it'll be more than one review too.
Andy Whiteford
11-02-2005, 06:02 PM
I'm the same but this is possibly the first device I will buy without waiting. I'm pretty sure what I will be getting for my money and it is exactly the specs I was wanting for my main Pocket PC. I'll be doing my damndest to get an evaluation unit before they hit the retail channels though so will hopefully have an informed opinion either way.
Fishie
11-02-2005, 06:18 PM
You can take the geeks gadgets away but you cant get the gadgets out of the...........oh wait, this is sounding all wrong.
Andy Whiteford
11-02-2005, 06:36 PM
You can take the geeks gadgets away but you cant get the gadgets out of the...........oh wait, this is sounding all wrong.


Wrong kind of gadgets! :devilboy:

Quick, get back on topic.... :lol:
Darius Wey
11-03-2005, 04:13 AM
:nonono:
jaarso
11-09-2005, 07:48 PM
Great for the Europeans... but when will it hit the States?Good news. The Acer's have received FCC approval.
http://www.brighthand.com/article/Acer_N300_Gets_FCC_Approval
I've been waiting for something like this. Definitely a purchase for me when available.
Godsongz
11-09-2005, 09:47 PM
Excellent! Why would Acer care about getting FCC approval unless they were planning to release it here in the States? :drool: I wonder if it will be available in time to buy it for myself for Christmas... :drool::drool:
Duncan
11-09-2005, 09:56 PM
Excellent! Why would Acer care about getting FCC approval unless they were planning to release it here in the States? :drool: I wonder if it will be available in time to buy it for myself for Christmas... :drool::drool:

It doesn't work like that. It is normal for companies to seek FCC aproval even if they don't intend to release in the US. See, for example, the entire Pocket Loox range, the Toshiba e830, the original Gizmondo etc. Technically wireless products need to be FCC approved to be used in the US - not just sold - thus approval is sought.
Andy Whiteford
11-10-2005, 12:13 PM
Unfortunately the manual isn't quite complete yet - it does mention WM5 however the screens are all of Wm2003SE and it also states that if you run out of power, you have approx 72 hours before you lose all data. I'm guessing this is a part conversion from a previous device's manual.
sum1mad
11-10-2005, 06:49 PM
this is what i have been waiting for, but now i cant wait no more.

any idea's about how long it will take to get to holland when it hits the asian market?
jlp
11-11-2005, 09:08 AM
...
After all,WM 5 really increased the battery life by a lot. ...

What evidences do you have about that? I really doubt just an OS could bring much better battery life?!

Don't just listen to what MS is saying they've been lying too much on WM5!! :evil:

What about the Aximx 50's vs 51's? Does it really show that big a difference???
Typhoon
11-11-2005, 11:05 AM
...
After all,WM 5 really increased the battery life by a lot. ...

What evidences do you have about that? I really doubt just an OS could bring much better battery life?!

Don't just listen to what MS is saying they've been lying too much on WM5!! :evil:

What about the Aximx 50's vs 51's? Does it really show that big a difference???

Have you read the battery benchmarks? X50v got 2 hrs on a maximum straining battery test while the X51v got 4 hours. Sounds like a lot. Plus, an OS can make a big difference. The design of the OS can make a big difference in how the battery is used...
ansa
11-17-2005, 01:18 PM
Typhoon,

Nice numbers. Do you know how the battery life difference was in moderate use?
Typhoon
11-17-2005, 05:55 PM
Typhoon,

Nice numbers. Do you know how the battery life difference was in moderate use?

Nope. But considering that those numbers were the result of heavy use w/maximum power usage... =)