The new Acer Aspire One models measure only one inch thin and come in four color chassis choices (Diamond Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue and Seashell White). Both models weigh less than three pounds (2.75 pounds for the AO751h and 2.44 pounds for the AO250) and feature a soft-touch palm rest to increase typing comfort.

The new Acer Aspire Ones models provide access to the Internet via Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and come with the option for 3G broadband wireless connectivity. The extended 6-cell battery for the AO751h can provide uptime of up to eight hours, while the 3-cell battery can provide four hours of uptime. The AO250’s standard 3-cell battery can provide up to three hours and 15 minutes of battery life, while the 6-cell battery can provide up to six hours.

The new devices use the latest Intel Atom processors (N270 on the AOD250 and N270 or Z520 on the AO751h) and feature the Acer Crystal Eye webcam, built-in digital microphone and two built-in stereo speakers.

The Acer Aspire Ones have three USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet and VGA as well as Bluetooth capabilities that can be activated with the Easy Launch Bluetooth key. Both new models also feature a multi-in-one digital card reader.

Both models are available in several configurations

The entire range was launched with models sashaying down the ramp showing colourful and trendy notebooks.

Anand Sankaran, chief executive officer of Wipro Infotech, said the company is hopeful that its new range of affordable laptops would make good business especially in times of global financial crisis.

“We wanted to break the rupees 20,000 price barrier. So, this laptop is launched at sub- (rupees) 20,000 and it basically is for the consumers. It’s for home use. So, we wanted to ensure that we get it at a price point which is affordable to the consumers in times like this,” he said.

Starting from a price of Rs 19, 999 onwards, the new range of notebooks comes in a range of vibrant colours including chrome red, ocean blue, racer yellow, autumn red and coral blue.

“This notebook comes with a 12 inch and 14 inch screen, 2 GB RAM, 2 megapixel camera and Windows into this system. So it’s a no-compromise product. It breaks the rupees 20,000 barrier from price point level. What we are bringing into the market is a fully functional, stylish, premium range of product for discerning users,” said Ashok Tripathy, general manager and head of computing business, Wipro.

Wipro said that the new laptop represents the bold Indian look and that’s the reason why they chose the name ‘e.go’. One of the striking features of the ‘e.go’ notebooks is that they are completely environment-friendly and also hold green leaf label.

The ‘e.go’ range comes in three models – 7F3800, EM471X series and BM2700 series. It also comes with 12 inch and 14 inch screens. With battery backup capacity for three hours, the laptops are fully loaded.

Intel wouldn’t lock down the schedule for any of this stuff, but when we asked them about the rumored Calpella delays we heard about this morning we were told that parts of the platform will definitely go into production sometime in 2009.