Acer talks with Europe’s operators for 3G mini laptop

July 22, 2008 | By Editor In Aspire series |

Acer announced about disscusions with Europe’s operators: T-Mobile International, Vodafone Group and Orange to suply mini laptops with built-in 3G. Without European, Acer are talking with Taiwanese operators Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile. Acer Aspire One now have only 802.11b/g Wireless, but if they will make contracts with this operators, Acer will include WiMax or 3G. The 3G module Acer would add web access using HSDPA and HSUPA (High Speed Downlink/Uplink Packet Access). Acer Aspire One costs US$399 and $499, but prices will change if laptops will have 3G.