NEW AAO Model hits FCC

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.

[EDIT]
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

 

No thanks, i'll stick with my 8.9" AAO.

I just wish it had built in bluetooth, 3g, hdmi & could handle 720p.

 

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!