Comments on: Acer developing an 11.6 inch Aspire One laptop? http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html Compact Computing Fri, 25 May 2012 15:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: pauli http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17509 pauli Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:10:14 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17509 my definition of netbook involves people walking past them at costco, stopping, and saying "...oh."<br><br>if it's not *noticeably* small, then no matter the price, no matter the weight, no matter the specs, it's not a netbook. my definition of netbook involves people walking past them at costco, stopping, and saying “…oh.”

if it's not *noticeably* small, then no matter the price, no matter the weight, no matter the specs, it's not a netbook.

]]> By: REMF http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17485 REMF Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:57:23 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17485 11.6" is a very nice size................... if they make use of it by providing something better than atom.<br><br>i would be very interested in a cheap ultraportable/netbook with an 11.6" screen and the new AMD Conesus platform. 11.6″ is a very nice size………………. if they make use of it by providing something better than atom.

i would be very interested in a cheap ultraportable/netbook with an 11.6″ screen and the new AMD Conesus platform.

]]> By: Eloquescence http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17466 Eloquescence Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:38:22 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17466 Netbooks end at about 12". To my way of thinking, the true definition of a netbook was squashed when MSI came out with the Wind and called it a netbook last year. It's all about low-powered computing in which the device doesn't come with super amounts of hard-drive space - IMHO. Like the Asus 701 / Surf of October 2007 they were true netbooks.<br><br>Let me also point out that footprint is a big issue for these little computing wonders. I agree with the post by Linc (MonkeyKing) in regards to size. I think a netbook ceases to be a netbook when the screen reaches 12" in diagonal. At that point it's basically a notebook - and yes, the stewardess on the plane will notice it even when you try to stuff it behind a magazine in the pocket of the seat in front of you - :P She never notices the netbook :)<br><br>As long as manufacturers get rid of these UGLY bezels on Netbooks, keep the footprint the same and increase the screen size, while retaining low-powered, low-cost processors they will still be Netbooks. Look at the Lenovo S10 - the body of a 8.9" netbook with the screen of an 10" netbook. So why can't we have Acer or Asus or whoever use the body of a 10" netbook with the screen of an 11" netbook?<br><br>It can be done for the next-generation of netbooks people! Get 'er done Acer/Asus! Netbooks end at about 12″. To my way of thinking, the true definition of a netbook was squashed when MSI came out with the Wind and called it a netbook last year. It's all about low-powered computing in which the device doesn't come with super amounts of hard-drive space – IMHO. Like the Asus 701 / Surf of October 2007 they were true netbooks.

Let me also point out that footprint is a big issue for these little computing wonders. I agree with the post by Linc (MonkeyKing) in regards to size. I think a netbook ceases to be a netbook when the screen reaches 12″ in diagonal. At that point it's basically a notebook – and yes, the stewardess on the plane will notice it even when you try to stuff it behind a magazine in the pocket of the seat in front of you – :P She never notices the netbook :)

As long as manufacturers get rid of these UGLY bezels on Netbooks, keep the footprint the same and increase the screen size, while retaining low-powered, low-cost processors they will still be Netbooks. Look at the Lenovo S10 – the body of a 8.9″ netbook with the screen of an 10″ netbook. So why can't we have Acer or Asus or whoever use the body of a 10″ netbook with the screen of an 11″ netbook?

It can be done for the next-generation of netbooks people! Get 'er done Acer/Asus!

]]> By: di http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17456 di Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:47:52 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17456 I think a netbook ends in 14'' screen, so it will be nice to have a 11'6 screen :) I think a netbook ends in 14'' screen, so it will be nice to have a 11'6 screen :)

]]> By: wayne http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17440 wayne Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:16:59 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17440 perhaps the problem is because people started calling them netbooks when all along they should have been mini notebooks.<br><br>you can't say they are cheaper versions of notebooks. there are MANY 14" laptops that are cheaper than some models of "netbooks".<br><br>perhaps the next group of products come from a meshing of the two lines... a 14/15" screen powered by Atom (or similar) processors. cheaper to build, longer battery life and WinXP. it would seem the only way to make a cheaper laptop now they are all so cheap.<br><br>i really don't care what you call any of them. i don't think most purchasers care either. if they want something small and light for a specific reason then they'll look at the cost and decide whether they buy that or something more powerful.<br><br>all these products can be viable (i find it hard to believe that Asus can have so many models and think that's a good business move!). models that meet buyer's expectations will sell. what started out as a new group of limited devices are suddenly branching out and testing the waters for new groups of consumers. that can only be good. perhaps the problem is because people started calling them netbooks when all along they should have been mini notebooks.

you can't say they are cheaper versions of notebooks. there are MANY 14″ laptops that are cheaper than some models of “netbooks”.

perhaps the next group of products come from a meshing of the two lines… a 14/15″ screen powered by Atom (or similar) processors. cheaper to build, longer battery life and WinXP. it would seem the only way to make a cheaper laptop now they are all so cheap.

i really don't care what you call any of them. i don't think most purchasers care either. if they want something small and light for a specific reason then they'll look at the cost and decide whether they buy that or something more powerful.

all these products can be viable (i find it hard to believe that Asus can have so many models and think that's a good business move!). models that meet buyer's expectations will sell. what started out as a new group of limited devices are suddenly branching out and testing the waters for new groups of consumers. that can only be good.

]]> By: emeraldpark http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17431 emeraldpark Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:09:29 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17431 Digitimes reported in February that several manufacturers, including Acer and Asus, were planning to release 11.6 inch netbooks later this year. How much these devices cost and weigh will be interesting. I see the netbook market by next year being split into several categories, with smaller, ARM Linux devices at the low end ($99-$199), 10 inch netbooks at $299-$349, and 11.6 inch netbooks with better graphics and a full keyboard at $399-$499. Anything bigger than 12 inches is a notebook, in my opinion. Digitimes reported in February that several manufacturers, including Acer and Asus, were planning to release 11.6 inch netbooks later this year. How much these devices cost and weigh will be interesting. I see the netbook market by next year being split into several categories, with smaller, ARM Linux devices at the low end ($99-$199), 10 inch netbooks at $299-$349, and 11.6 inch netbooks with better graphics and a full keyboard at $399-$499. Anything bigger than 12 inches is a notebook, in my opinion.

]]> By: Linc (MonkeykIng) http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17427 Linc (MonkeykIng) Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:39:08 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17427 The bezel point is what I am talking about, we have 10" screen netbooks now with these bezels and there is no reason that an 11" screen netbook cannot be nearly the same case size. <br><br>It is the overall size, shape and weight that matters. Why people want to get tripped up by screen size when it won't affect case size is confusing to me. <br><br>In twp years we might see netbooks with 12" screen that are small, weight half the weight of current 8.9" netbooks that cost $400. Are you really going to say something that is nearly as small, half the weight, and the right cost isn't netbook just because it offers a bigger screen? The bezel point is what I am talking about, we have 10″ screen netbooks now with these bezels and there is no reason that an 11″ screen netbook cannot be nearly the same case size.

It is the overall size, shape and weight that matters. Why people want to get tripped up by screen size when it won't affect case size is confusing to me.

In twp years we might see netbooks with 12″ screen that are small, weight half the weight of current 8.9″ netbooks that cost $400. Are you really going to say something that is nearly as small, half the weight, and the right cost isn't netbook just because it offers a bigger screen?

]]> By: shcboomer http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17421 shcboomer Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:56:06 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17421 At this rate, I might actually have an interest in the AMD Neo. When we get into these sizes, I think we should also take a look at the HP Pavilion dv2 with the AMD Neo. It is actually quite close in size and probably has better performance than what the Z530 and GMA500 can dish out. At this rate, I might actually have an interest in the AMD Neo. When we get into these sizes, I think we should also take a look at the HP Pavilion dv2 with the AMD Neo. It is actually quite close in size and probably has better performance than what the Z530 and GMA500 can dish out.

]]> By: Filly http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17420 Filly Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:58:53 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17420 Intel CULV PLEAASE Intel CULV PLEAASE

]]> By: Ohio Red http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17418 Ohio Red Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:37:58 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17418 Portability, performance, and price have no universal definition. My Kaypro, weighing 15 pounds, was advertised as a portable computer. Nowadays I put portability and price above performance because a computer that I am reluctant to carry and reluctant to purchase does me no good. For other people, performance matters more because they want to get the features of a full-fledged laptop or desktop. The market inevitably is fragmented. Portability, performance, and price have no universal definition. My Kaypro, weighing 15 pounds, was advertised as a portable computer. Nowadays I put portability and price above performance because a computer that I am reluctant to carry and reluctant to purchase does me no good. For other people, performance matters more because they want to get the features of a full-fledged laptop or desktop. The market inevitably is fragmented.

]]> By: Acer entwickelt 11.6 Zoll Netbook | Netbooknews.de - das Netbook Blog http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17417 Acer entwickelt 11.6 Zoll Netbook | Netbooknews.de - das Netbook Blog Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:27:46 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17417 [...] Das Display soll die Auflösung 1366×768 zeigen und im Gegensatz zu den Vorgänger-Aspire Ones eine veränderte Anordnung der Anschlüsse aufweisen. Lobend wird noch erwähnt, daß das System HD-Audiofähig sein soll und wie wenig Strom das Netbook verbraucht. (via liliputing) [...] [...] Das Display soll die Auflösung 1366×768 zeigen und im Gegensatz zu den Vorgänger-Aspire Ones eine veränderte Anordnung der Anschlüsse aufweisen. Lobend wird noch erwähnt, daß das System HD-Audiofähig sein soll und wie wenig Strom das Netbook verbraucht. (via liliputing) [...]

]]> By: DG http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17409 DG Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:52:32 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17409 11"? No, stop already, and hurry up and release that promised revamped 9"! Given the inevitable associated price hike, the way this is going there will soon be 14" and 15" so-called netbooks with naff-all performance, no optical drive, etc, and costing more than their fully-equipped notebook brethren... 11″? No, stop already, and hurry up and release that promised revamped 9″! Given the inevitable associated price hike, the way this is going there will soon be 14″ and 15″ so-called netbooks with naff-all performance, no optical drive, etc, and costing more than their fully-equipped notebook brethren…

]]> By: ToniBorgetto http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17408 ToniBorgetto Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:04:11 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17408 If it's cheap and compact, well, then it's definitely a "netbook". And whether it's compact or not depends on the size of the whole package, not just the display. <br><br>When I see so-called "netbooks" with 10" displays but huge bezels around the screen, and a weight of 1.5kg, then why not put an 11" display into the same case, and drop the stupid bezel? If it's cheap and compact, well, then it's definitely a “netbook”. And whether it's compact or not depends on the size of the whole package, not just the display.

When I see so-called “netbooks” with 10″ displays but huge bezels around the screen, and a weight of 1.5kg, then why not put an 11″ display into the same case, and drop the stupid bezel?

]]> By: okeribok http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17405 okeribok Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:37:55 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17405 a netbook *must* have a sub-100% keyboard, so I think it ends somwhere like 10.5". a netbook *must* have a sub-100% keyboard, so I think it ends somwhere like 10.5″.

]]> By: J http://liliputing.com/2009/03/acer-developing-an-116-inch-aspire-one-laptop.html#comment-17403 J Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:12:13 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=6741#comment-17403 I use my mini 1000 at 10.1" and love it. I think the 10.2 and under rule you've been using is spot on. Laptops are bigger than notebooks, notebooks are bigger than netbooks and netbooks are bigger than palmtops. A category for everything and everything in its category. The world is in balance :-) I use my mini 1000 at 10.1″ and love it. I think the 10.2 and under rule you've been using is spot on. Laptops are bigger than notebooks, notebooks are bigger than netbooks and netbooks are bigger than palmtops. A category for everything and everything in its category. The world is in balance :-)

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