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Weighing in at just over 2 pounds, the Aspire one mobile Internet device is the ideal traveling companion that lets you take the Internet on the road without the heavy load. Good things come in small packages, just like the Acer Aspire one mobile Internet device providing ultra-portable performance to enjoy full Internet browsing, communicate with friends and family and enjoy a variety of entertainment in a small portable design that keeps you connected on-the-go. The Intel Atom Processor combines performance, power and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while on the go. Enjoy reliable on-line access with 802.11b/g Wireless to explore the Internet and view photos or video clips and listen to music in a comfortable browsing environment on the Acer CrystalBrite display. Windows XP Home Edition lets you surf the Internet, edit documents and photos, read email, and enjoy the webcam to chat online with or take still photos smoothly and reliably right out-of-the-box at a great price. Store all of your digital albums, music libraries and documents on the high-speed 120GB hard drive. Sufficient storage that’s easy to upgrade, just pop in an external SD card. Whether you are a first time user or just want a second computing device to easily check e-mail and surf the Internet, the Aspire one was designed for simplicity with a intuitive desktop design, widescreen display and easy-typing keyboard. 8.9 diagonal WSVGA (1024 x 600) CrystalBrite TFT LCD Display Integrated Crystal Eye Webcam Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Built-in Stereo Speakers Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100 Ethernet LAN Multi-in-1 Card Reader SD, MMC, RS-MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out, Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions – 9.8 (W) x 6.7 (D) x 1.14 (H) Approximate Unit Weight – 2.19 Pounds more info
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The little netbook that could… and does
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Recently there has been a small revolution in computing of sorts… the “netbook” or ‘mini laptop’. What is a netbook? Well, they are tiny laptops that are in a new class of their own. Up until recently, the smallest class of laptops were defined as the “ultra-light” or “super ultra-light”. These laptops usually had 12 inch screens and weighed around 3 pounds. Many of these ultra-lights did not have DVD or CD drives, but relied on “media docks” for these capabilities.
The new kids on the block “netbooks” are even smaller… having screens roughly 9 to 10 inches and weighing around 2 pounds. Many have hard drives that are flash based… also called solid state hard drives. So what has brought about this tiny revolution? Well, today’s technology has finally made it possible to have tiny laptops that are powerful enough, light weight, and energy efficient enough to be practical. Also, the Intel Atom chip (which is a minuscule marvel that offers 1.6 Ghz of computing power while sipping electricity) is a big reason why these netbooks are even made possible. So as you read this review, keep in mind that these computers are not mere toys… but are in reality tiny little work horses
Review: The Acer Aspire One
This review is for the Acer Aspire One with 160GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, 1.6 Ghz Atom processor with 1GB of RAM, and Windows XP pre-installed. Please note that there are several different versions of this Mini-laptop. Some of them come with different hard drives (some with solid state hard drives), and some with different battery options (like a 3-cell instead of 6-cell), and different Operation Systems too (Linux lite). I picked this one because the 6-cell battery lasts 5 hours or more, it has XP included, and it comes with a 160GB hard drive. It also makes this version the most expensive… if you’re wondering why there’s so many different prices floating around for the same model laptop.
Well, I’ve had this laptop for few days now and I’m very impressed and happy with what it can do. It runs Windows XP very well and you can have several programs open at the same time… meaning that it can multi-task pretty well. It seems to have a very solid build, strong screen hinge, and a beautiful (glossy) high contrast screen. The colors are very vibrant and the black level looks great. I am surprised at how quickly it can load web pages and video from youtube… there is very little lag time. For example, if you’re watching a video on youtube and you switch to full screen mode, it doesn’t slow it down and switches quickly. And although one of the drawbacks of this netbook (or any netbook for that matter) is that there is no DVD or CD drive, it played DVD videos off the hard drive great and (oddly enough) comes with Win-DVD software pre-installed. One of my worries before buying this was that I thought that the screen resolution might look pixelated since the resolution is only 1024 x 600, but it actually looks very sharp. The only thing is that you do have to scroll down more often while viewing web pages than normal due to the smaller screen size. Another thing that surprised me about this laptop was that even when you use all of the USB ports (it comes with 3 total) at the same time, it doesn’t slow this laptop down. I found this out when I plugged in a USB Mouse, external hard drive, and external DVD burner … and burned a DVD using data off the external hard drive. It passed the test with flying colors and didn’t skip a beat. The only major negative thing about this laptop is the design of it’s mouse. Not only are the mouse buttons positioned badly on the sides of the touch sensor… but the size of the buttons are super thin and tiny. I think they could have easily improved this by at least making the mouse buttons larger. The bright side is that you can always use an external usb mouse if this is a major annoyance for you. Other than that, this laptop has surpassed all of my expectations. Here’s a quick list of pros and cons:
Pros:
-Beautiful Screen with vibrant colors, high contrast ratio, and bright!
-6-cell battery is amazing (offering 5 hours or more of use)
-160GB HD, Runs XP great, good multi-tasking capabilities.
-3 USB ports, and the Multi-card reader can read new SDHC cards
-Built in mic and web camera (video from camera looks good)
-Built-in Wifi worked well for me and web pages loaded quickly.
-So portable and light… about the size of a small textbook.
-Runs quiet and doesn’t get hot while running.
Cons:
-Badly placed and designed mouse buttons
-No DVD or CD drive (but no netbooks available offer one)
-Screen could be larger (an extra inch could go a long way)
Conclusion:
If you’re looking for an affordable and portable laptop that has enough processing power to run most applications, this mini-laptop might do the trick for you. It is perfect for the student that is always on the go… especially considering the long battery life. It’s probably not the right one for you if you run processing intensive software though… such as video editing or gaming software. Overall, the Acer Aspire is an amazing little laptop that is a wonder (even for us tech geeks) to see in action.
It is funtional for the matter I use
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Dear consumer.
I bought it since November 2008, I love it becuase of the size but It is not funtional at all becuase the keepboard size netbook has, the other facilities like weight, color and have everything in one place it is great, even I have a dell computer lapto latitud, but not I let it at home and came out to work with my Accer just, of course I did not charge anything there, just use to work out and carry the file I need.
When people saw my one most of them move to buy one because it is funtionality at the end.
Decent Product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Like the mini laptop so far. Fits in my small Timbuk2 bag nicely.
Only problem so far is the Office 2007 trial software installed.
Have not figured out how to remove it and just use Word 2003.
Did load OpenOffice on it though so I won’t lose my work when the trial runs out.
Keyboard is large enough, screen is a little small.
Great Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this mini laptop for my 9 year old son. He loves it and works well for playing internet games.
It definitely gets my vote
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought my Acer Aspire One about a month ago and I couldn’t be more pleased.
A lot of people complain about the small keyboard, but I got used to mine after about 5 minutes. I can type just as well on it as I can on a normal full-size keyboard. Just for record, I have pretty big hands compared to the average.
The machine boots up quick (around 15 seconds). I haven’t bogged down the resources by installing a bunch of unneccessary software, so it probably helps to keep the hard drive clean and uncluttered.
I can’t comment on the battery life too much since I usually use mine while its plugged-in. The AC adapter is so small and it’s not bulky at all, so it’s easy enough to simply carry it with me when I leave the house with the laptop.
My major complaint is also a very trivial one: the top of the lid shows tons of obvious fingerprints/smudges. It’s a cosmetic issue, but I’m curious as to how Acer could have overlooked such a blaring mistake in their design of the laptop. I also wouldn’t rely upon the webcam for good quality pictures..
The fan noise is not loud, especially compared to a desktop. There’s a small whirring noise, but it’s not obtrusive. I can easily fall asleep with my laptop running on my nightstand and not be bothered by it at all. The bottom of the laptop does get warm after awhile of use, but that’s to be expected.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with my purchase. If you need a computer to watch videos and surf the web, this is your machine!
Pro tip: If you can’t find a small laptop case to store your Aspire in, then try using a portable DVD player case. I’m using mine and it’s perfect!
light weight but net is slow
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
light weight good for travel… but net is slow when running on battery. I tried all the settings but couldn’t figure out how to correct that.
DOA
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Too bad, mine was DOA – would not boot. Acer sent me disks to reinstall windows (after a 2 week wait – out of stock), but the unit does not have a dvd drive, so the files must be copied to a usb drive so the computer can boot from that. I thought my 2 gig drive would do, so you actually needed a 4 gig drive, which I didn’t have. Acer acknowledged that there had been a batch of these shipped with corrupted windows. Amazon was great and refunded the money.
5 Stars for what it is
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This little computer is amazing. I’m a computer tech and got it to test wireless systems. It’s so much lighter and smaller than my other notebook I can carry it up ladders and hold it up there. It has more flexibility in how much you can tilt the screen back than some other tiny notebooks so it’s easy to read, although the small screen isn’t ideal for old eyes without reading glasses.
I don’t hear the fan noise everybody is talking about, and I’m getting about 3 hours on the smaller battery. My understanding is that while the 6 cell battery will give you more time, it will make the unit a bit heavier.
If you are Captain Kangaroo this computer will fit in your pocket no problem. For the rest of us it’s about the size of a clutch purse, and will drop into your briefcase with no problems — perfect for plane travel.
If running time on battery is important to you, the newer unit with the 6 cell battery might be a better choice as the battery a lone will cost more than the difference in price.
The screen is bright and clear, though reflections might be a problem, and the keyboard is small but usable, with its slightly oversized enter, backspace and shift keys.
Overall, it would be hard to find a notebook computer for the price with all the features this one has. If you can live with the smaller screen and shrunken keyboard it’s an ideal travel computer and a great addition to your desktop. It is not a desktop replacement unless you are a maschocist.
Another plus is the roomy hard drive. Plenty to hold music and photos, unlike the other mini notebooks that use ram.
Finally, it does come with a slip case that offers minimal protection but no storage for the AC adapter, which, by the way, is much smaller than other notebooks.
A great little computer for certain uses
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this second netbook after buying an Acer Aspire One about a month earlier. These are perfect little computers for their portability while having the ability to run Office 2007 products. I wouldn’t recommend someone buying one of these as a primary laptop for business use because the screen is limiting. As a second laptop to carry lots of information around, these little netbooks are perfect. I have not had any problems with either one of these netbooks.
exelente equipo personal
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
compre la mini acer aspire one exelente equipo portatil, facil de transportar, viene con mouse incorporado y uno adicional para coneccion usb, trae instalado el office 2007 version de prueba de 60 dias y antivirus, exelente equipo para quienes viajan constantemente lo recomiendo muy rapida, juan campos, venezuela
Great find
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
So far I am just loving my Acer. It is handy to take no matter where I go. I am using it for word processing, and internet. I have wanted a netbook for what seemed like a long time. I am happy with my purchase.
HAPPY WITH IT
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
GREAT LAPTOP, ONLY COMPLAINT IS THAT BATTERY WON’T LAS TOO LONG, BUT YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO BUY AN EXTRA LONG LASTING ONE TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE, OVERALL SINCE I BOUGHT IT, JUST WONDERFUL.
acer aspire one’s a winner
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
so handy and compact – fast enough for my apps. it’s easy to read up close. we have 2 other laptops and all my kids have their own. It’s the best for internet, would be fine for simpler tasks, probably not games, serious word processing, etc. Mine is 1 gig/ 120g hd. i got it delivered for $339. They should get cheaper or more advanced for same bucks. Oh yes, speakers aren’t much, as you might expect – low quality audio on built ins.
Some issues at first but…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
After reading the reviews on Wal Mart and Amazon’s websites, I decided to take a chance on this little beast (white, XP).
When I first started it up, it ran like a charm, but I quickly discovered that upon putting the computer into hibernate or standby modes, it would lose its wifi connections. And I mean lose. I couldn’t turn on the wifi and the computer didn’t even know it was there. I had to turn it off and restart it to get it to show up again.
I googled the problem, and apparently I wasn’t the only one with the issue.
I read all kinds of threads about people having the exact same problem. I tried downloading drivers and changing settings, but nothing worked.
When I was about to give up, I downloaded ALL of the windows updates for the machine, including the optional ones, and from that point on, it has worked like a charm.
All of the positive reviews about everything else on here have been pretty accurate. Once you get the wifi working (something that’s very important in my line of work) this little computer is amazing. It packs a lot of bang for its buck, and has been worth the initial 12 hours of frustration.
Just make sure the first thing you do is download those updates! If I have any more problems, I’ll update the review. But so far, so good.
UPDATE: Still having wifi issues when I put the machine into hibernate. If I wait a while after putting it into hibernate the wifi is still there when it restarts, but if I restart it soon after hibernate, no wifi.
The machine runs pretty hot, especially when streaming content from the internet, so I think it may be an issue about the installed wireless card getting too hot and needing some cooldown time. Just a theory – I’m no computer expert.
I’m leaving the score at four stars because – although it gets kind of hot and there is a loud fan (not too loud as to be a big deal for me)- the computer still functions very smoothly and does everything I need it to do quite well.
Hopefully the heat it generates won’t effect the hardware, but it hasn’t been an issue so far.
Cute Only
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I thought it would be neat. It is cute, but, you have to have an external cd rom and I couldn’t get one to work after spending another $90 for that. Then it just started to squeal and I couldn’t use it. Had to return. Would not order another one.