NEW AAO Model hits FCC

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    sherifx

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    I can't take credit for the discovery - this was posted up on Engadget, but since I hadn't seen it posted here, I felt it fitting.
    From what I can tell its a new 10' with a model name of 'AO530' or 'ZG8.' I cant speculate if this is an all new model or a restyling of the D150 platform. Engadget is suggesting that the Atom Z530 chipset is present (based on the name). It does however, feature a 3G switch and sim card slot suggesting that this could in fact be the forthcoming Acer D150-2BG or some variant of that model which was supposed to sport the N280 chipset and 3G.

    External Photos
    https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=1078312&native_or_pdf=pdf

    Internal Photos
    https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=1078313&native_or_pdf=pdf

    Section 1 of the User Manual
    https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=1078318&native_or_pdf=pdf

    Section 2 of the User Manual
    https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=1078319&native_or_pdf=pdf

    The single most exciting thing, to me, about this new listing is not only the style, but the integrated and acknowledged presence of the GOBI 3G modem (Qualcomm MDM1000 chip which can be seen on the internal photos). I've been waiting for Acer, \the manufacturer of the best (based on price, performance, mod-ability) netbook platform, to release a 10in' 3G model. I'm a bit giddy... I have to admit lol.

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    That said, its interesting it seems that part of the GOBI modems capabilities are knocked out by the firmware.
    https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=1078309&native_or_pdf=pdf

    Have an amazing day
    Sherif
     
    sherifx, Mar 10, 2009
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    No thanks, i'll stick with my 8.9" AAO.

    I just wish it had built in bluetooth, 3g, hdmi & could handle 720p. ;)
     
    darenm, Mar 10, 2009
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    GvidoR

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    3G and blutetooth are possible mods, but not HDMI.
    It does handle 720P! Well 5MB p/s + may be a little laggy but... it's a netbook!
     
    GvidoR, Mar 10, 2009
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