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Packard Bell dot pocketbook: Hands-on photo overload!

November 20, 2008, 2:30 pm by Ben Sillis Leave your comment

Filed under Laptops Tags: Acer, Aspire, Dot, Laptop, netbook, Packard Bell, PC

Since Packard Bell has been pretty much the only electronics company in the world ever not to release a netbook yet, it’s hardly surprising that one is in the works. We caught a glimpse of Bell’s “dot” PC at a showcase last night - see the hands on pics inside.

Bargain watch: ultra cheap laptops

November 3, 2008, 4:00 pm by Ben Sillis Leave your comment

Filed under Laptops Tags: Acer, Advent, Asus, Blu-ray, computers, Eee PC, feature, Laptops, netbook

The economy’s in a muddle, and while everyone is afraid of the dreaded R word, it’s not all bad news, as tech firms are busily slashing their prices to flog electronic wares in troubled times.

We’re looking at the best bargains every Monday, and this week we’re kicking off with the best laptops available at bargain prices right now! Whether you’re working on the move, or need an all-powerful entertainment box, there are some serious bargains to be had. Credit crunch? What credit crunch!

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Add 3G to your Acer Aspire One - take that, Dell Mini!

October 30, 2008, 4:30 pm by Will Head Leave your comment

Filed under Laptops Tags: 3G, Acer, Aspire One

Two DIY laptop upgrade stories in a single day? Why internet, you are really spoiling us. Hot on the heals of how mod-happy the HP Mini 1000 is we’ve now got news on how to 3G-up your Acer Aspire One. Happy days.

The Link gives away free PlayStation 3, Wii and iPod touch

October 14, 2008, 11:27 am by James Holland Leave your comment

Filed under Gadgets Tags: Acer, iPod Touch, Playstation 3, the link, Wii

We don’t usually plug special offers on Electricpig, but this one’s a bit special. Mobile phone store The Link has gone bonkers, offering PS3 and Wii consoles, laptops and iPod touch MP3 players with new mobile phone or mobile broadband contracts.

Acer launches WiMAX-equipped laptops in US

October 9, 2008, 4:30 pm by Sam Kieldsen Leave your comment

Filed under Laptops Tags: 4930-6862, 6930-6771, Acer, wimax, Xohn

WiMAX, the long-range wireless technology offering 3G-like download speeds, is currently being rolled out in the US, starting off with Baltimore. And thanks to a pair of new WiMAX-toting laptops from Acer, residents of the city can access the web wherever they roam.

Asus Eee PC campaign warns off competition

October 3, 2008, 3:30 pm by Will Head Leave your comment

Filed under Laptops Tags: Acer, Aspire One, Asus, Eee PC, fight

It’s one big carey, sharey party the world of little laptops, right? Well, if you’re Asus, apparently not. It didn’t invent the Eee PC for other companies to come in and steal its sales. And it’s not just going to stand by and let it just happen, y’know.

Weekend DIY project: Acer Aspire One re-done as tablet PC

October 3, 2008, 12:30 pm by Will Head Leave your comment

Filed under Laptops Tags: Acer, Aspire One, DIY, modding, tablet

So, you’ve had your Aspire One for sometime now - it’s nice and everything, but there’s just something missing. Why not turn it into a dinky tablet, complete with touchscreen display?

Acer X3200: Blu-ray toting Eee Box rival

September 19, 2008, 6:00 pm by Sam Kieldsen Leave your comment

Filed under Desktop computers Tags: Acer, Asus, Blu-ray, Eee Box, X3200

Asus’ Eee Box mini desktop was a pretty cool little PC, but its lack of an optical drive was a bit of a pain. Well, disc-lovers can rejoice in the news that rival firm Acer is about to launch its own mini PC - and this one’s got Blu-ray!