Thinner than previous generation netbooks, the AO751h still comes with all the same easy-to-use features, sophisticated design and incredibly portable form factor that have made Acer netbooks so wildly popular.

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And really, there wouldn't have been much of a downside if Acer went with that form factor instead: you'd get the cradle and keyboard in one piece, along with a built-in battery and a smattering of ports.

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"Acer is partnering with WD to bring advanced notebook performance and capacity in the smallest form factor, " said David Lee, associate vice president of Mobile Computing Product business unit at Acer.

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Perfect for home computing and entertainment, the Acer XC Series desktops offer a space-saving form factor and excellent ergonomics.

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"A sophisticated appearance and practical design make our all-in-one form factor very popular with consumers, " said Irene Chan, senior business manager of consumer desktops for Acer America.

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