The Acer Guy

Not too sure why there are not much talk about the WiFi Link 5100 or 5300 compatibility for Santa Rosa with PM965 chipset, so now, I put it to a test for everyone! Guess what? it works!
This is the card, Intel WiFi Link 5100 (looks cheap……)
Remove the 9 screws to remove the back plate
the corner [...]

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Well, well, the title explains itself, sure you want to get Bluetooth for your beloved Aspire One and not worrying it sticking out “injuring” the USB port while traveling, Or maybe you are just too scared to crack open $300 USD or more electronics. How does cracking open a cheap $10-20 Bluetooth and do a [...]

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Once a year around this time, Microsoft holds its annual Professional Developers conference.
This year, to mark the launch of Windows 7 and “to show our gratitude for the support we received by PDC attendees in the development process of Windows 7″, Windows and Windows Live Division President Steven Sinofsky took the stage and announced [...]

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That wacky duo (I’m British) from G4TV just broadcast a review of the Aspire Timeline, which I think you need to see.

Well it’s a lot better than “Kevin Pereira Wears Lady Gaga”….

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Just found this very nice review of the Aspire Timeline 4810T by Geekanoids. It should answer a lot of your questions.
This is great, but I’m still wondering when one of The Acer Guy readers will send me their own review though…
Enjoy!

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Another video of the Timeline for those of you interested in seeing the 13.3″ model, this time from NCIX Tech Tips.
“In this episode of NCIX Tech Tips, Linus will be taking a first look at the “netbook upgrader”, the Acer Aspire Timeline Series notebook. The Aspire Timelines are so attractive both for it’s functionality and [...]

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I got it!

Yesterday I sneaked into Acer’s marketing company and managed to bag a sneak look at all three Aspire Timeline models (13.3″, 14″, 15.6″). I hadn’t actually seen them in real life before and they really are slick machines and a step above what you’re used to at that price bracket.

OK, I won’t get any awards for this video but at least you can see them!!

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Another video found lurking on YouTube. This time it’s the presentation of the new Aspire Revo. Kudos to Tecnozoom for putting it up.
The video is in Italian but the slides of the presentation are not. Hope to get my hands on one of these soon as I know absolutely nothing about it. Yet…

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After the recent revelations from Macles regarding the next-generation Aspire One models, I’m wondering if I should open a new section to this site called “The Rumor Mill” after this turned up on my Twitter radar.

How does an Acer-branded Wii rival sound to you?

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This is a DIY guide to install an internal USB bluetooth on the Aspire 5920 model, the physical USB Bluetooth installation instructions may apply to other machines with one or more Mini PCI-E slot/s and internal space.

Warning! Do this in your own risk, please observe other similar modifications and understand your own skills on these tiny operations, unplug the computer and eject the battery for safer working enviroment. REQUIRES A STEADY HAND for the physical part. I am not able to hold responsible for any damages to your own systems.

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