Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1.0 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, XP Home) Blue | 
 enlarge | Brand: Acer
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $599.00
Buy New: $349.99
You Save: $249.01 (42%)
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 43
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Microsoft 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: 120
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: None
Display Size: 8.9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.7 x 1.1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: AOA150-1570
Model: LU.S050B.111
UPC: 884483122288
EAN: 0884483122288
ASIN: B001D773KY
Availability: Not yet released
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| | Box Contents - Acer AOA150-1570 Mobile Internet Device, 3-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery, AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord; Software Bundle - Windows XP Home, McAfee Internet Security Suite, 1-Year International Travelers Warranty | | | Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz Processor | | | 512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz Front Bus speed | | | 1024 MB DDR2 (PC2-4200) RAM | | | 120GB (5400 RPM) SATA Hard Drive |
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Product Description
The Aspire ONE is Acer's first 8.9" notebook powered by the Intel Atom processor, providing leading performance for your Internet centric lifestyle.The ultra small and slim form factor reflects your on-the-go lifestyle. In addition to its charming appearance, Aspire ONE helps you stay productive entertained and connected to your digital world.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 Acer Aspire One gets my vote, with no reservations! October 8, 2008
Dan Cutrer (Dallas, TX USA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I had a wretched experience with the HP 2133. I mentioned in the Amazon review of it (which I had no idea would end up all over the 'Net, tons of other sites are pilfering and posting these reviews) that I had bought an Acer Aspire One.
I like toys, I gave away the ASUS when I bought the HP 2133.
To complete the story:
I've taken the Acer on road trips, occasionally used it at home. It's small, the keyboard is barely big enough for touch typing, but, barely is enough. I'm half deaf, if the fan rattles I never hear it. I'm used to the SONY Vaio, so I'm thrilled with 2.5 hours battery. After stripping almost all the startup programs with msconfig, boot is much faster. We bought new office machines with VISTA when it was first released, XP on the Acer is an old friend ... one I'd missed.
The 120gig hd version wasn't priced much higher than the computer with the smaller flash memory, although the hd is more likely to be busted if dropped. I'm taking the chance.
All I want from a road-warrior notebook is Internet, some word processing, occasionally a Powerpoint. I don't crunch major spreadsheets, do graphics or edit video on the road. I don't much care which processor it has, all I want is basic functionality, reliability, with no surprises or drama. I want the wireless to work every time I turn the computer on. I expect the OS to boot up in a minute or so. The Acer delivers.
It doesn't hurt that it cost $349.
It gets my no-reservations vote. It's the rare combination of ingredients that's worth more than the cost.
A bang for the buck September 22, 2008
S. Bhattacharya (Chicago, IL)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I had this little guy for about 2 weeks now and I must say this is the coolest little computer that I ever owned.
The specs are pretty impressive. Comes with a 120 gig hard drive of which a 100 will be available to you. The rest is an invisible restore partition. That is plenty of space to work with for an XP home operating system. Comes with 1 Gig of RAM. More than sufficient for running XP. With Vista it is a different story. You can upgrade the RAM if need be but it is a complicated process. If you are like me..using the notebook for email, pictures and streaming content..1 gig is more than sufficient. The Atom processor is quite apt for this tiny guy. It handles most daily processes with relative ease without putting out a ton of heat. The 3 cell battery lasts about 2 and 1/2 hours under normal use. Make sure to turn down the LCD brightness. Some people have complained about the loud fan, but my experience is , unless you are listening for it, you will not be bothered. The wifi radio is a breeze. Very sensitive to pick up access points and quick to connect. My guy has never dropped a connection yet. The keyboard is slightly tricky at first but you will get used to it.
Viewing webpages is a slight challenge. You will have to be constantly scrolling down. On the IE 7, make sure you do away with the menubar and the toolbars to give the bowser maximum possible viewing area. The view is better at a 75% zoom level but you will need really good eyes to read.
The Aspire one DOSE NOT have an optical drive to read cd's or dvd's. To load programs or drivers you have one of 2 options. Directly from the net or via the network. (On your home network)Share the cd or dvd drive on your desktop PC . Now map it as a network drive on the Aspire one. Pop the cd in the optical drive of your desktop and access it from the Aspire one.
Also missing is the bluetooth radio. The easy way is to get a tiny usb bluetooth adapter off ebay. The smallest ones just stick about half and inch out. Make sure they come with the drivers. Windows has its own BT stack but very basic. If you are want it to connect to headphones to listen to music etc, you will need specialized drivers. IVT Bluesoleil is a pretty good stack and I have used it for few years without issues. Make sure the BT adapter ships with DRIVERS. My adpater is permanently plugged in to one of my usb ports. It slips into the provided pouch, no problem with the USB BT attached.
Screen is pretty bright and webcam is fair to use for yahoo,skype etc.
The case is a fingerprint magnet. Make sure you do not touch the screen unless you want to leave prints all over. A good wipedown with a soft cloth may be in order from time to time. It is ultra portable, super light weight..You probably get the picture.
Other than that, regular maintainence like cleaning the temp files, defraging etc will keep it running like new.
perfect for my needs September 18, 2008
library gal (Sacramento, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have powerful workstations at home and at work. But I just started an online graduate program, and wanted something very light, stylish, and functional upon which to do my schoolwork, check email, and do online research. This baby is perfect for me. After three weeks, I am pleased with battery life (I get more than three hours on my 3-cell), connectivity, ease of use, quality, etc. It is so sleek, small and light, I am delighted. I appreciate having XP, and am impressed. I paid $349 at Best Buy, and feel it was $$ well-spent. Heck, the next one I get (2 years down the line?) will probably be $100 and 10 times as powerful. Not the best product for your only computer, but for a road warrior or student on the go, this baby is a delight.
Just Great! October 9, 2008
Ruben Alfaro (Miami, FL United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Great little notebook. Keyboard is just perfect size. I had mine booting 4 different OSes: Vista, XP, OSX and Ubuntu 8.04 using Vista boot loader.
Atom CPU is no workhorse but has enough power to handle most tasks. 3 Cell Battery lasts around 2.5 hrs in XP and 3hrs in Vista.
Construction feels very solid and it has a professional look, not a toy look like early Asus minis.
Pros:
Perfect keyboard, big shift keys
Shiny elegant finish
Bright screen
120 GB hard disk
Synaptics touchpad is great and very sensitive
Great for watching movies
Cons:
Cover is a fingerprint magnet
Black bezel is easily scratched.
Fan runs often
Weird touchpad button location but it's easy to get used to them.
Memory upgrade and modifications are complex, requiring full disassembly
Just sold my Blue Aspire One and got a Onyx Black with 6 cell battery... nice!
Short & Sweet Photographers Mate October 26, 2008
Antoine C. Lovell (Yonkers, New York United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Nearly 72 hours, I am still impressed with this little device. At first I was just looking and considering purchasing a Toshiba laptop to use for my photographic field work. Yet a full sized (15-17 inch) model with all the bells & whistles was just a bit much to carry around (No bones to grind with Toshiba. I still want to replace my desktop). However, a couple of clicks and a quick read about the Acer Aspire One and I was interested. Further reading and comparisons, visiting the Acer website for a more detailed look, started me on a search for small, functional and inexpensive. Believe me, I am picky about what products I purchase. I tend to stick with names that I know. Albeit, Acer was one of those brand names that I watched climb up the consumers market ladder.
To make a long story short, I found myself looking deeper into the Acer Aspire One and was quite impressed with what I was reading (not only here on Amazon, but everywhere else). I am a photographer and wanted a small platform for viewing photos while in the field, but something larger than the 2.5" screen on my Nikon. The 8.9" screen on the Acer filled the bill. Most of my shots are that size when I load them into Photoshop. The fact that the Aspire One uses the full screen for viewing was a perfect match. Believe it, the screen is crystal clear.
Secondly, the choice of hard drives wasn't a tough factor either. I got the 120GB as I have a portable 250GB for storing photos, but there is a 160GB available in other models. So for me, its a hands down match. Clean out the bundled software that you don't need, and keep only the necessary softwares, space is no longer a concern. Windows XP SP3 with all of its mighty updates doesn't even begin to use up that much space!
So, right out of the box this little machine is everything Acer has said it to be. And for me (and the work that I do), it is PERFECT.
I am very impressed with the Acer Aspire One. First day in the field with me and it provided internet and allowed me to view/edit photos. It made my work that much easier.
PROS:
- Out of Box availability
Acer was not kidding with this thought and to prove it, the battery
has a 50-78% charge on it.
- Complete mobility
- Intuitive interface
Usual function keys (F1 - F12) and the blue function keys are very
easy to understand or figure out. However there is an Acrobat file
of the user's guide and pressing the FN+F1 keys brings up an help
menu
- Compact & Light-weight
Literally no larger than the composition notebook that I used to carry
in school and weighs no more than a 1 liter bottle of Pepsi.
- Uses SD Memory Cards for extra storage
You don't have to carry that extra portable HD if you don't want to. I
left mine at home for the first field test. Not disappointed. Just pop
in an 8 or 16GB SD card and go.
- Included Pouch
Didn't know that came in the box! Nifty little surprise
- Battery Low Warning
Little battery in the Task Bar tells you when you need to charge the
battery, and powers down the system to Hibernate when it is critical.
So no information is lost. A definite plus.
- Attractive
Acer offers 5 different colors. I got mine in Sapphire Blue
CONS
- Memory is only 1.5 GB. Not enough to complain about, but it does make
one wonder if there will be an update to increase that to 2 GB or
better.
- 15 second power up
This may be the way Linux works, but Windows takes a
few seconds longer. Not a real threat to the system though.
- No CD/DVD's
Unlike a Desktop that gives you restoration disks, the unit relies on
a Recovery program to restore the unit to factory settings. Could be a
PRO in this sense, but I am used to having the disks at hand.
All-in-all I am impressed with my Aspire One. Again, I am taking it out into the field today. Yep, I am that pleased with it!
I will recommend it to my friends who are also looking for small, functional and inexpensive.
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