Acer Aspire 1 ARM Laptop Has Nearly Complete Upstream Linux Support

The Acer Aspire 1, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon and running on an ARM processor, is gaining support from the Linux kernel. Although it is an older device, it still holds potential for those seeking a low-power and long-battery-life laptop. Recent patches have been submitted to create an embedded controller driver for the Acer Aspire 1, enabling functionality such as battery and charger monitoring, lid status detection, and keyboard configuration. While the support for this laptop in the Linux kernel is not yet complete, it is expected to be fully supported by early 2024. Refurbished versions of the Acer Aspire 1 are available for around $250 USD, though the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage may be insufficient for some users in the future.

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