Comments on: Acer launches Aspire One D250 and 751 in the US http://liliputing.com/2009/05/acer-launches-aspire-one-d250-and-751-in-the-us.html Compact Computing Fri, 25 May 2012 18:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: David K. http://liliputing.com/2009/05/acer-launches-aspire-one-d250-and-751-in-the-us.html#comment-68342 David K. Tue, 19 May 2009 04:50:00 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=8635#comment-68342 Acer Aspire One D250 and 751 Acer Aspire One D250 and 751

]]> By: David K. http://liliputing.com/2009/05/acer-launches-aspire-one-d250-and-751-in-the-us.html#comment-20768 David K. Tue, 19 May 2009 00:50:17 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=8635#comment-20768 Acer Aspire One D250 and 751 Acer Aspire One D250 and 751

]]> By: DougC3 http://liliputing.com/2009/05/acer-launches-aspire-one-d250-and-751-in-the-us.html#comment-20753 DougC3 Mon, 18 May 2009 18:33:04 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=8635#comment-20753 Also, it looks like they're taking a page from Asus's book and trying to baffle us with model numbers: <br>AA1 model 571 is the 10" model with the tiny disk drive.<br>AA1 model 751 is the new 11" model. Also, it looks like they're taking a page from Asus's book and trying to baffle us with model numbers:
AA1 model 571 is the 10″ model with the tiny disk drive.
AA1 model 751 is the new 11″ model.

]]> By: DougC3 http://liliputing.com/2009/05/acer-launches-aspire-one-d250-and-751-in-the-us.html#comment-20752 DougC3 Mon, 18 May 2009 18:13:41 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=8635#comment-20752 Brad's Engadget link above, which I finally got around to reading, has a huge amount of spec info from Acer, but no clear information about the implementation of the 6-cell. They imply that ALL the models are only 1" thick. If this is true for the 6-cell, they either did a darned good design job or let it stick out the back.<br><br>They also say that several different configurations will be available, even different ones within the 6-cell category. This is encouraging--maybe the 1.6GHz Z530 processor will be available. Brad's Engadget link above, which I finally got around to reading, has a huge amount of spec info from Acer, but no clear information about the implementation of the 6-cell. They imply that ALL the models are only 1″ thick. If this is true for the 6-cell, they either did a darned good design job or let it stick out the back.

They also say that several different configurations will be available, even different ones within the 6-cell category. This is encouraging–maybe the 1.6GHz Z530 processor will be available.

]]> By: TrackSmart http://liliputing.com/2009/05/acer-launches-aspire-one-d250-and-751-in-the-us.html#comment-20750 TrackSmart Mon, 18 May 2009 17:35:26 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=8635#comment-20750 Speaking of batteries, any word on battery life with the 6 cell? <br><br>And whether the 6-cell will be flush-fitting? I've seen some awful 6-cell protuberances that basically ruin perfectly portable machines... Speaking of batteries, any word on battery life with the 6 cell?

And whether the 6-cell will be flush-fitting? I've seen some awful 6-cell protuberances that basically ruin perfectly portable machines…

]]> By: TrackSmart http://liliputing.com/2009/05/acer-launches-aspire-one-d250-and-751-in-the-us.html#comment-20749 TrackSmart Mon, 18 May 2009 17:24:42 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=8635#comment-20749 I can think of two reasons, but neither satisfies me:<br><br>1) They are trying to keep the cost down to make up for the more expensive display.<br>2) They are trying to offset the increased power usage of the larger display with a lower wattage processor.<br><br>They should just get the same specs as a normal netbook, but very slightly larger batteries (4 cell and 7 cell). I can think of two reasons, but neither satisfies me:

1) They are trying to keep the cost down to make up for the more expensive display.
2) They are trying to offset the increased power usage of the larger display with a lower wattage processor.

They should just get the same specs as a normal netbook, but very slightly larger batteries (4 cell and 7 cell).

]]> By: DougC3 http://liliputing.com/2009/05/acer-launches-aspire-one-d250-and-751-in-the-us.html#comment-20744 DougC3 Mon, 18 May 2009 17:05:50 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=8635#comment-20744 The D250 has a 10.1" 1024 x 600 display and uses a 1.6GHz N270 CPU.<br><br>The 751 has an 11" 1364 x 768 display and uses a 1.33GHz Z520 CPU.<br><br>The D250 is a netbook using a processor intended for a netbook.<br>The 751 is bigger and has greater resolution, so it is equipped with a processor designed for a UMPC or MID, which is by definition smaller than a netbook. <br><br>The N270 CPU consumes more power than the Z520 CPU, so it is installed in the unit with a 3 cell battery.<br><br>The Z520 CPU consumes less power, so it is placed in the unit with a 6 cell battery. <br><br>I understand :) We have run into this several times before.<br><br>Actually, I'm confused. Maybe one of you processor geeks out there in Liliputer Land could explain this to me. Does it have something to do with Microsoft's requirements for XP use? (I think both units will ship with XP.) Does the Z series CPU have some video capabilities I've forgotten about?<br><br>I notice that the 1.33GHz Z520 is $30 cheaper than the 1.6GHz Z530 and they both seem to have about the same power consumption. <br><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Atom_microprocessors#MID_processors_.28UMPC.29" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Atom...</a><br>Is there anyone who would not want to pay the extra $30 and get the Z530 for a big, high resolution unit like this? The D250 has a 10.1″ 1024 x 600 display and uses a 1.6GHz N270 CPU.

The 751 has an 11″ 1364 x 768 display and uses a 1.33GHz Z520 CPU.

The D250 is a netbook using a processor intended for a netbook.
The 751 is bigger and has greater resolution, so it is equipped with a processor designed for a UMPC or MID, which is by definition smaller than a netbook.

The N270 CPU consumes more power than the Z520 CPU, so it is installed in the unit with a 3 cell battery.

The Z520 CPU consumes less power, so it is placed in the unit with a 6 cell battery.

I understand :) We have run into this several times before.

Actually, I'm confused. Maybe one of you processor geeks out there in Liliputer Land could explain this to me. Does it have something to do with Microsoft's requirements for XP use? (I think both units will ship with XP.) Does the Z series CPU have some video capabilities I've forgotten about?

I notice that the 1.33GHz Z520 is $30 cheaper than the 1.6GHz Z530 and they both seem to have about the same power consumption.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Atom…
Is there anyone who would not want to pay the extra $30 and get the Z530 for a big, high resolution unit like this?

]]> By: prady16 http://liliputing.com/2009/05/acer-launches-aspire-one-d250-and-751-in-the-us.html#comment-20740 prady16 Mon, 18 May 2009 15:12:29 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=8635#comment-20740 any idea if the 751 is available from any retailer yet? any idea if the 751 is available from any retailer yet?

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