Color:Sapphire Blue Media:Personal Computers Autographed:No Memorabilia:No Operating System:Windows XP Home Edition CPU Manufacturer:Intel CPU Speed:1.6 CPU Type:Intel Core Solo Processors:1 System Bus Speed:533 System Memory:1000 Memory Type:DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive Size:160 Floppy Disk Drive:None Modem:None Display Size:8.9 Shipping Weight (lbs):2.2 Dimensions (in):6.7 x 9.8 x 1.1 Warranty:1 year warranty
Product Description Acer redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire one, a netbook (or mini-notebook) packed with fun and powerful computing features in a diminutive 8.9" form factor weighing as little as 2.2 lb. Aimed at business professionals, students and world travelers, it offers a choice of operating systems, wireless connectivity, Internet access, built-in webcam and the storage space needed for digital photos. It's time to simplify your life with the Aspire one.
Amazon.com Product Description A great choice for business travelers who like to travel light as well as those who need extra-long battery life, this affordable ultra-lightweight Acer Aspire One (LU.S050B.133) weighs just over 2 pounds and is packed with a 160 GB hard drive and Windows XP operating system. It has a vibrant 8.9-inch CrystalBrite WSVGA LED backlit display, integrated webcam for easy video chatting, an instant-on feature that powers up the notebook in less than 15 seconds from when you switch it on, and Intel's latest mobile processor--the Atom. Offering a cool deep blue hue, the netbook's smooth surface is comfortable to touch, and it's accented with distinctive details, such as the attractive orange hinge ring.
A great choice for light-packing business travlers, it comes with Windows XP Home, a 160 GB hard drive, and a 6-cell batter for up to 5.5 hours of battery life.
The integrated webcam at the top of the screen's bezel provides easy access to video chatting.
Weighing just 2.17 pounds, the stylish Acer Aspire One goes anywhere with you.
Designed especially for mobile devices, the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure new hafnium-infused circuitry--which reduces electrical current leakage in transistors--to conserve energy, giving you more time away from the wall outlet--up to 5.5 hours with the included 6-cell battery. Other features include 1 GB of installed RAM (1.5 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), multi-format memory card reader, multiple USB ports, and built-in email, web browsing, and digital media applications.
It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop.
Processor The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).
Storage This version of the Aspire One comes with a 160 GB hard disk drive (5400 RPM), which offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.
Memory The 1 GB of installed RAM (512 MB onboard memory and one 512 MB DIMM, 533 MHz) can be expanded to a maximum of 1.5 GB of RAM,
DVD/CD Drive Because of its size, the Aspire One does not come with an integrated optical drive, but optional CD/DVD read/write drives can be connected to the laptop via one of the three USB ports, enabling you to create your music mixes, burn movies to DVD, and more.
Connectivity This Acer Aspire One notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. This notbook provides the following connections:
3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
Secure Digital (SD) card reader, also compatible with MultiMedia cards (MMCs)
Screen, Video and Audio The 8.9-inch screen has a WSVGA resolution (1024 x 600) and support for up a 262K color depth. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses shared video memory with the main memory. Acer's CrystalBrite display technology guarantees the best possible visual experience by preventing the diffusion of surrounding light and internal ray. Compared to normal TFT LCDs, Acer CrystalBrite technology is able to read color coordinates more accurately, thus minimizing distortion and creating high-fidelity colors in all environments.
This notebook includes an integrated audio card with Microsoft DirectSound compatibility, and it includes two stereo speakers.
What's in the Box This package contains the Acer Aspire One notebook PC (AOA150-1447; LU.S050B.133), rechargeable 6-cell lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase.
Better than I ever expected!December 2, 2008 I purchased this about a month ago and I couldn't be happier!
The pros: super portable, great wireless connectivity, fast, lightweight, keyboard is very easy to type on (doesn't feel like I'm typing on a mini computer), has a slot for camera cards (SD & xD), lots of hard drive space, 3 USB ports, great battery life (4 hours)
The cons: screen size really small when you want to view pictures/movies, no CD/DVD drive, speakers not that great (but you can buy inexpensive speakers that plug in & sound great)
I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for an inxpensive laptop with great performance to carry to class, work, travel.
Perfect functionality, but mind the ergonomicsDecember 2, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I went with four stars on this, but it would have been 4.5 if the option availed itself. In other words, I just had to put this slightly below perfect in order to be completely honest about my experience.
Let's talk about the perfection first: no fan noise on mine, great wireless reception, sharp screen, solid build, and great battery life. Even the little things, like a nice, long power cord really help out. Disk space is probably the most fun and impressive thing I have found so far.
That's just the start of why this little item is so wonderful. I have gone through several laptops and PDAs in my time. The laptops compromised on size (sometimes still to big), battery life, and price, while the PDAs compromised on size (sometimes still too small) and functionality. I have used the Aspire One for two weeks now, at home, in the car, and at my in-law's house, and I can say it is a great balance. This is real Windows XP. No pared down operating system, no incompatible file types, no shortage of software, no non-standard storage or networking. It's a Windows computer in all senses of functionality, storage, and networking. It gets that right. It absolutely nails it for the first time in my computing experience.
Speed-wise it is about 40% as fast as my desktop here at work, a Pentium 4 3.4 Ghz machine. That is for pure CPU, I used a PI-generating benchmark to test. The standard 1 GB memory included appears to work fine. I kept OpenOffice, iTunes, and several Firefox windows open all weekend, and the machine handled it all well including hibernating. Boot times are amazing, about a minute for a full restart, less for a boot-up from a power-down situation. It all "just works" on that front. And incidentally, it didn't have much "crapware" at all from the start, which I really admire. I uninstalled McAfee and the Office trial, and that was about it. I was expecting to have to spend a whole evening uninstalling things and checking startup routines, but that all took just 30-40 minutues, including reboots.
So why not 5 stars? Simple ergonomics. The screen is small and the keyboard is small. I make more typos, and my eyes hurt after moderate use if I am not more careful to stare out and apply good optical ergonomics. Before you say, "duh, you knew what you were getting," you have to understand that 4 stars is a GREAT review. But if I am honest with myself about how long I could really sit down and work on this for something "real" like writing a novel or editing several web pages, it is not a perfect experience, not five stars.
However, here are things where the ergonomics matter less, and I would give five stars for these specific experiences with the Aspire One:
-- Casual web browsing. This thing is a fully functional, take-anywhere web kiosk with great battery life and plenty of disk space for downloads, etc. -- Watching movies/videos. No, it doesn't have a DVD drive, but if you are sharing a video on a network or rip a DVD down to it from a shared DVD player (PLENTY of disk space, I love that!), you have yourself a wonderful little movie-watching machine. -- Listening to music. Share that iTunes library or just copy files over and listen to your heart's content. The sound via headphones is quite acceptable. Again, the ample disk space is fantastic, and I was able to listen to music while writing and browsing without any hitches. NOTE: For wireless and cordless listening, you may want to turn off the power saving on the wireless network card in the advanced network settings. I got skips when trying to play from a shared iTunes library over the air before I did that, your mileage may vary. -- Simply Sharing Life. Since you can easily transfer files to and from this little beauty, it is great for traveling with files, pictures, music, or videos. And the long battery life makes it easy to share and share long. The portability is great, and the fact that we are talking about full-blown Windows XP does away with any incompatibility issues you may have had with previous PDAs, cell phones, etc.
In summary, this is a solid 4.5 star device whose only drawback is the size you already knew you were in for. Keep those eyes healthy and stay relaxed while typing, and even that may not be an issue for you (hence all the five-star ratings here). The price is right, the disk space is ample, and the battery life is fantastic, all in a standard-OS gem.
Highly recommended.
EXCELLENTDecember 1, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Exactly as I had researched, this IS the king of the netbooks. So far I love this laptop, it is perfect for what I wanted it for, portable basic computing...but honestly I'm finding this little powerhouse can handle ANYTHING I throw at it with ease. I wouldn't want this as my primary pc/laptop, but for a portable, long lasting (6 hours FIRM!), fun to use laptop that WILL turn heads (everybody has to touch it and play with it!) you will NOT be disappointed!
As advertised and more!December 1, 2008 I read all the reviews and looked at the unit at Costco first hand before pulling the trigger on this for my wife and mother-in-law. Both needed a small light internet machine to remote log-in into work. However, the work issed laptops didn't fill the bill and the ones that do were cost prohibitive. The Aspire One performs as advertised and is solidly built for the road. Processing speed is not really an issue. Just don't do photoshop or heavy multimedia work. Touch typing is easy after a short adjustment time. Battery life is good with the 6 cell versus the ones at Costco (3 cell).
Great network computerNovember 30, 2008 This is the perfect computer for travlers. Add some movies or music and it is great on the plane. Perfect as a small back-up to your primary computers.
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