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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Why Go HD When You Can Go 3D?

Posted by Hooch Tan in "Digital Home News" @ 02:00 PM

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/re...video_projector

"The projector itself has two weaknesses: Most significantly, its native resolution is 1280x720, versus 1920x1080. That matters most when you’re watching Blu-ray movies, because they look so much better splashed across a wall-size screen at 1080p. On the other hand, the limited resolution becomes something of a perverse benefit when it comes to gaming, for reasons we’ll explain in a moment."

3D is hot. If one was to believe all the claims that manufacturers made, life is boring without 3D. It really makes me wonder how I was able to live life before 3D. Like HD, I believe that 3D does have a time and place, but it will not provide a benefit to all situations. On top of that, the cost of going 3D adds a noticable dent to your wallet. For those that are into the cutting edge and want a jump on 3D technology, it is good to see manufacturers like Acer making more projectors capable of giving you the experience as while you could develop your own hack with two projectors, it takes a lot more effort and time with probably no real savings in money to go your own route. Any 3D fanatics out there? Is the extra investment really worth it?


Friday, May 28, 2010

Acer Announces Its' First Ebook Reader

Posted by Andy Dixon in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 08:00 AM

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/...ebooks-enhance/

"In another reversal of plans, Acer has just announced its first e-reader device. The LumiRead will participate in the clear.fi initiative for keeping you constantly in the Acer loop, while also offering WiFi and 3G connectivity options. It looks very much like the tablet we saw teased earlier this morning, coming with a similar integrated keyboard and a smaller 6-inch E Ink display."

Acer have announced their first ebook reader including a partnership deal with Barnes and Noble giving owners access to their one million book library. It has similar looks to existing ebook readers out there on the market, a 6 inch screen, wifi, 3G and the addition of and ISBN scanner so you can scan a paperback barcode for later purchase online. There is a full press release that can be found over at the engadget site.


Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Acer First To Offer ION 2 Goodness

Posted by Hooch Tan in "Digital Home News" @ 01:30 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/...-switchable-gr/

"Not withstanding the addition of the HDMI port and HD display, the Pine Trail netbook has the same chassis as the previously reviewed 532h, but inside it's a whole different story -- its 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, GMA 3150 GPU graphics, 2GB of RAM and 320GB hard drive will be joined by a discrete NVIDIA GPU."

Now I am sure that some people will raise the usual objection, why load a netbook down with a power hungry discrete GPU when all that is needed is a cheap HD accelerator from Broadcom? I am still in the "more is better" camp, and the ION 2 actually addresses some complaints. First off, it will reportedly use NVIDIA's Optimus software, which allows for dynamic switching between GPUs. This means that the change from the integrated GPU to the discrete GPU will be seamless and on demand. You do not even have to tell the laptop to switch anymore. It will do so based on what programs are running. The switch is also sub-second, so no more waiting. You get all the benefits of integrated graphics, with a competent GPU accelerator when needed. I still hope that this kind of setup, meaning a more capable GPU becomes standard. I see it i nthe same vein as why would I want a 500GB data transfer cap when I currently only use 200GB? Or a 5Mbit connection (I live in Canada) is just fine for me. What use would I have for something faster? More capabilities allows for more innovation.


Thursday, January 14, 2010

Engadget Reviews The Acer Aspire One 532h

Posted by Andy Dixon in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 06:00 AM

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/...ne-532h-review/

"Acer's maintained a steady lead in the race to sell as many netbooks as possible in the past year. That's largely because the Taiwanese manufacturer figured out early that basic netbooks at lower prices would fly off shelves. And the new Aspire One 532h doesn't mess with that formula: the 10.1-inch netbook packs a new Intel Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM, Windows 7 Starter, 160GB hard drive and a six-cell battery all for $299. Yeah, we said $299."

If you haven't already got a netbook, and you are looking for one, then you might be considering the Acer Aspire One 532h. At a price of $299 it's considerably cheaper than it's equally specced rivals, but at what cost to performance and build quality? If it's as good as the original Acer Aspire One, then you can bet that Acer have a winner on their hands.


Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Sneak Peek - Acer Aspire easyStore Home Server

Posted by Chris Gohlke in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 03:00 AM

http://www.wegotserved.co.uk/2009/0...anual-download/

"Over the weekend, the manual for the Acer Aspire easyStore Home Server H340 (now, there’s a mouthful) popped up on the internet and of course, as soon as we got our hands on the manual, we plundered it to find out more about the features that Acer have packed into the product. Here’s a rundown of what to expect, with (blurry – sorry!) screenshots:"

No hands on as of yet, but if you want to get a taste, check out the analysis of the manual. I'm pretty happy with the power saving features I'm seeing, and I'm hoping the price will be equally impressive.


Thursday, April 2, 2009

Newer, Bigger, Badder Aspire One

Posted by Chris Gohlke in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 02:00 AM

http://laptoplogic.com/news/acer-to...spire-one-59328

"Acer is all set to release the biggest and most advanced Aspire One-series netbook in the form of a 11.6-inch model. This newest Aspire One will feature 1,366x768 resolution display with 16:9 aspect ratio. Similar to the existing 10-inch Aspire One, VGA & Ethernet port continue to have unusual placement."

The line continues to blur regarding what is a netbook. If screen size goes up much more, there really won't be much of a difference between a netbook and a notebook. But as long as they keep them cheap, I'm betting they'll continue to be a winner.


Thursday, March 26, 2009

Battle of the A's, The Same But Different

Posted by Chris Gohlke in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 03:00 AM

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10196213-64.html

"Now the Dell Adamo joins the stable of conspicuously consumed luxury laptops. The Adamo soars along with Apple's Air in the rarefied pricing altitudes of $1,799 to $2,699. At the other extreme are Asus and Acer, down-to-earth working-class designs which offer portability for a lot less. Though both companies offer expensive laptops too, they have gained prominence with their inexpensive Netbooks: the Eee PC and Aspire One, respectively. These typically fall into the sub-$500 range."

From a straight specs comparison, all four offerings have a lot in common. It is the less tangible that makes the difference in price. I don't see much difference here than in other product lines. Kind of like the difference between a Honda and a BMW. At some level, they are very similar well-made products, but there is an obvious difference in style that is worth a premium to a segment of the population.


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