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Computers

Acer’s Dual-Bootin’, Android Lovin’ Aspire One Almost Here

9:50PM Danny Allen | As you may have heard, the 10.1-inch Aspire One D250 dual-boots between Android and, err, Windows XP. It has a 1.66GHz Atom 280 processor, 6-cell battery rated for 9 hours, and is now up for pre-order on Amazon for $US350. More »
Business

Asus And Acer Delaying New Netbooks Until 2010

2:55AM Mark Wilson | Finally, the industry pauses to catch its breath. With Intel taking a bit longer than expect on the Pine Trail-M platform (smaller, faster Atom processors), DigiTimes reports that netbook powerhouses Asus and Acer will be waiting until 2010 to introduce new models of netbooks. [DigiTimes via lilliputing]
Games

Amazing SNES Case Mod Repurposes Super Mario World Cartridge As DVD Drive

2:30PM Dan Nosowitz | Two enterprising modders tore down an Acer Aspire One netbook and crammed it into an SNES to create one of the most droolworthy mods we’ve ever seen. The highlight? A Super Mario World cartridge refashioned as a slot-loading optical drive. More »