Acer announced in Monday that a new WiMAX-centric laptop is currently in the works, and the Acer Aspire 5920 will be made available through Sprint Nextel and companies offering WiMAX services. The laptop is slated to sell alongside the WiMAX providers' subscription options.

Other companies such as Intel will also be taking some units for testing purposes, says Acer PR manager Trisha Pan. Intel was one of many companies behind the development of WiMAX as a global wireless communication standard for mobile platforms. (The UN telecommunications agency recently approved its global recognition status back in late 2007.)

The Aspire 5920 features a built-in WiMAX access module and is currently being manufactured by contract PC makers Quanta Computer. It is believed that the first units would be available by the end of 2008, though Acer says that the units will not hit the market until the WiMAX providers offer them through their subscription plans.