Acer, Sprint to release a new laptop with built-in WiMax

Posted April 21, 2008 at 01:46 PM by Arnold Zafra

Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Mobile, Computers, Laptops, Wireless

Acer is preparing to release a redesigned model of its Aspire 5920 laptop featuring built-in support for WiMax. The Aspire 5920 will be sold through Sprint as well as other companies, and the purchase will be similar to a mobile phone purchase - that is, tied-up with a multiyear agreement.

With WiMax, users will be treated with a faster broadband connection speed within a few miles of an access point as compared to the limited range of Wi-Fi hotspots. The 15.4-inch Aspire 5920 is said to be already being manufactured by PC contract maker Quanta Computer. Acer did not provide any further details about the new Aspire 5920 yet, but it will most likely sport the same features as the original Aspire 5920, which include a 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 320GB hard drive, Blu-ray drive and GEForce 8600M GS video.

As for the pricing details, since Acer plans to release the Aspire 5920 with WiMax through Sprint and other mobile operators, its final price will probably depend on the service plans of the mobile operators. The WiMax-enabled 5950 is expected to be available sometime later this year. Hopefully WiMax coverage will be available at the time, or else it will end up like the Nokia N810 WiMax Edition and upcoming Cloudbook Max, a nice product, but one that can never be fully used.

Read [PC World]