Acer Aspire One 3G 8.9-Inch Netbook, Blue (AT&T)

Storage & Memory This version of the Aspire One comes with a 160 GB hard disk drive (5400 RPM), which offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. The 1 GB of installed RAM (512 MB onboard memory and one 512 MB DIMM, 533 MHz) can be expanded to a maximum of 1.5 GB of RAM,

DVD/CD Drive Because of its size, the Aspire One does not come with an integrated optical drive, but optional CD/DVD read/write drives can be connected to the laptop via one of the three USB ports, enabling you to create your music mixes, burn movies to DVD, and more.

Connectivity In addition to built-in mobile broadband connectivity via AT&T's fast 3G network, the Aspire One notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. A great choice for business travelers who like to travel light, the affordable ultra-lightweight Aspire One weighs just over 2 pounds and features a vibrant 8.9-inch CrystalBrite WSVGA LED backlit display, integrated webcam for easy video chatting, 160 GB hard drive and Windows XP operating system. This notebook also includes an integrated audio card with Microsoft DirectSound compatibility, and it includes two stereo speakers.

What's in the Box This package contains the Acer Aspire One notebook PC, rechargeable 3-cell lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. Acer's CrystalBrite display technology guarantees the best possible visual experience by preventing the diffusion of surrounding light and internal ray. Compared to normal TFT LCDs, Acer CrystalBrite technology is able to read color coordinates more accurately, thus minimizing distortion and creating high-fidelity colors in all environments. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network (UMTS/HSDPA), which provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps, and upload speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps.

Send and receive email, browse the Internet or access your corporate intranet on the AT&T 3G wireless network. A great choice for light-packing business travlers, it comes with Windows XP Home, a 160 GB hard drive, and a 3-cell batter for up to 3 hours of battery life. Designed especially for mobile devices, the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--to conserve energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet--up to 3 hours with the included 3-cell battery. Personal computing just got a whole lot smaller with the slender Acer Aspire One 3G netbook with 8.9-inch screen, which includes built-in AT&T 3G wireless capabilities as well as unlimited access to AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots. Additional per KB charges apply for data usage over 5 GB. Offering a cool deep blue hue, the netbook's smooth surface is comfortable to touch, and it's accented with distinctive details, such as the attractive orange hinge ring. Other features include 1 GB of installed RAM (1.5 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), multi-format memory card reader, multiple USB ports, and built-in email, web browsing, and digital media applications.

It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop.

AT&T Mobile Broadband Service This netbook features integrated high-speed 3G cellular connectivity via AT&T's mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. Additional wireless data usage over 200 MB is automatically charged at $10 for 100 MB; unused MBs do not carry over.