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Acer Launches Dual-OS Netbook

12 Nov, 2009, 9:07 am IST | by tech2 News Staff |

Acer has launched its dual OS netbook, the Aspire One D250, in India, that is the first to offer Android and Windows together.


"Acer is the global leader in the Netbook category. As leaders it is our intent to continually invest into the category with a view to enhance the offering to the consumer. The dual OS Netbook is a 4th generation Netbook from the Acer stable and clearly reinforces our leadership position to the consumer and trade. We are now building on our existing portfolio by giving the consumer more choice in this category, by offering the first Android based OS netbook. We are confident of maintaining our leadership in the Netbook category, with continued innovation & constant endeavor to deliver the best to our customers", said S. Rajendran, CMO Acer India.

The open design of Android gives Aspire One users faster connections to the internet and increased access to productivity and entertainment applications.

Android allows the Aspire One netbook to boot up and shut down quickly with “instant on” internet connectivity, saving time and boosting productivity. The netbooks prides itself on of its 18 second boot-up (power-on) and 3-second shutdown, with Android being a quick-in, quick-out OS.

Internet-centric applications, featuring Acer-customized Firefox along with preinstalled applications on the Android platform offer an enhanced mobile Internet experience to the user. For those who are accustomed to the ease of Windows, full PC functionality is assured with Windows XP Home, while preinstalled Adobe Flash Player 10 enhances media streaming.

The Aspire One D250 is available at all leading LFRs, Acer Malls and Acer Points, throughout the country, at an introductory price of Rs. 16, 999 + taxes.

Tags: Acer , Android , Windows XP

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