Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) White

Acer Laptop with 6 cell battery works wonderfully. It's small portability makes it an attractive addition 2 your technology collection. The laptop is fully functioning without the DVD/CD drive. However, with a little technology know-how, you can copy your CD contents onto a flash drive & utilize that in place of a CD. The battery lasts very long & the keyboard is the right size 4 its compact abilities.

I can save many of you several hours of research, confusion & uncertainty if you are thinking about purchasing this "netbook". It should be in a 'mini-laptop' category since that is essentially what it is. Purchased on Amazon at the current price, is a GREAT deal. Keep in mind this is only 8.9" & takes some getting used to. The keyboard, although smaller, took almost no time at all 2 master. The boot up & shut down times are less than a minute. There are a few really great blogs out there with a TON of helpful information on getting the best performance out of this machine.

The clarity & brightness are great. Speakers are basically 4 browsing only. The font size IS smaller than you are probably accustomed 2 but with one click 2 125%, it is as good as any other laptop. We really disliked packing the 15" laptop on any long day trips or weekends but this will go with us everywhere without hesitation.

The 6-cell battery DOES last the full 6 hours which is a HUGE HUGE plus 4 travel. I know it looks small & 'plastic-y' but it feels solid when you open/close/carry it. I strongly suggest purchasing one of the suggested neoprene sleeves & a memory card. Getting this in White would also be a good idea. This shell is a fingerprint magnet, much like a Nintendo DS system but the white hides it well. Lastly, the wifi works incredibly. Picked up our signal & every wireless connection on the block within a few seconds. Not a single problem so far. Great machine!

I purchased a new Aspire 5100 & it broke within 8 months of normal use. Dealing with Tech Support was a nightmare. I have, all told, spent over 12 hours on the phone with those people, mostly waiting on hold. First, all repairs are done in Texas & the expense 2 send broken items lies with the customer. They repaired it, returned it 2 me, & it had an entirely new set of problems. I sent it back. They repaired it, returned it 2 me, & on day 89 of the 90 day warranty it broke again. This was on a Saturday when Tech support is closed. I called on Monday & they claimed that the warranty had expired but that they would look at it if I first paid them $400 up front 4 "out of warranty service" & shipped it Texas yet again.

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! BE SURE TO PURCHASE A PRODUCT THAT HAS A RELIABLE AND DECENT SUPPORT TEAM AND POLICY.

I was so pleasantly surprised by the "beefed-up" Aspire with XP, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD & large battery pack, that what began as an information gathering exercise turned into an impulse buy. For the first time in memory - I haven't had a moment of buyers remorse from this particular impulse purchase.
I do not have small hands, yet I found the very compact keyboard easy 2 use. The compromises over a full sized notebook are quite minimal considering the much more compact form factor.
I found the atom processor much less sluggish than expected - that may have 2 do with the generous amount of RAM in this particular configuration. I still won't be editing videos or playing graphics intensive games, but 4 basic cloud computing - including streaming video - it seems totally up 2 the task.
Since I often use it in noisy environments - trains, coffeeshops etc - the reported fan noise has never been an issue 4 me. Perhaps because it is replacing a much noiser & vastly underpowered older notebook, I see nothing but upside 2 my purchase.
I also found the WiFi 2 be much more sensitive than my old notebook, so connectivity is far less troublesome with the Aspire. The large battery pack yields far more life than I'm used to. Upwards of 5 hours, where my old mobile Athlon based notebook would be unlikely 2 last 90minutes.
Perhaps my standards are too low 2 offer a critical review, but all I can offer are my experiences & opinion. For me, this little netbook has been the most positive mobile experience I've yet had.
I've also started accessorizing it with items like a USB DTV tuner, & GPS receiver. This seems 2 be a case where having XP is a plus - though I'm considering adding Linux & a bootloader. I've had the Aspire 4 about a month & the "owners delight" has yet 2 wear off.

I received mine yesterday (1/8/09) & it took about 10 minutes 2 set up before I was on line. It is easy 2 use, even 4 someone like me who is NOT very good with setting computers up. I am glad I purchased this computer.

Acer redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire one, a netbook (or mini-notebook) packed with fun & powerful computing features in a diminutive 8.9" form factor weighing as little as 2.2 lb. Aimed at business professionals, students & world travelers, it offers a choice of operating systems, wireless connectivity & Internet access. It's time 2 simplify your life with the Aspire one.

A great choice 4 business travelers who like 2 travel light as well as those who need extra-long battery life, this affordable ultra-lightweight Acer Aspire One (LU.S040B.162) weighs just over 2 pounds & is packed with a 160 GB hard drive & Windows XP operating system. It has a vibrant 8.9-inch CrystalBrite WSVGA LED backlit display, integrated webcam 4 easy video chatting, & Intel's latest mobile processor--the Atom. Offering a cool deep blue hue, the netbook's smooth surface is comfortable 2 touch, & it's accented with distinctive details, such as the attractive orange hinge ring.

cellpadding=10>

A great choice 4 light-packing business travlers, it comes with Windows XP Home, a 160 GB hard drive, & a 6-cell batter 4 up 2 5.5 hours of battery life.

The integrated webcam at the top of the screen's bezel provides easy access 2 video chatting.

Weighing just 2.17 pounds, the stylish Acer Aspire One goes anywhere with you.

Designed especially 4 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 2 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, & built-in email, web browsing, & digital media applications.

It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced & innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger 4 instant messaging & Windows Live Mail 4 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), & 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 4 faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications & 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 2 room 2 hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs & still have room left over 4 movies, games, & a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin 2 Firewire & USB 2.0.

Memory
The 1 GB of installed RAM (512 MB onboard memory & one 512 MB DIMM, 533 MHz) can be expanded 2 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 2 the laptop via one of the three USB ports, enabling you 2 create your music mixes, burn movies 2 DVD, & more.

Connectivity
This Acer Aspire One notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that's compatible with 802.11b & 802.11g networks & offers Acer's SignalUp technology 4 enhanced antenna efficiency. This notbook provides the following connections:

• 3 USB 2.0 ports 4 connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras 2 MP3 players
• Secure Digital (SD) card reader, also compatible with MultiMedia cards (MMCs)
• Multi-in-one card reader supports SD, MMC, Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO, & XD Picture Cards
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 headphone jack & 1 microphone jack
• RJ-45 port 4 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection
• 56K modem port (V.90)

Screen, Video & Audio
The 8.9-inch screen has a WSVGA resolution (1024 x 600) & support 4 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 & internal ray. Compared 2 normal TFT LCDs, Acer CrystalBrite technology is able 2 read color coordinates more accurately, thus minimizing distortion & creating high-fidelity colors in all environments.

This notebook includes an integrated audio card with Microsoft DirectSound compatibility, & it includes two stereo speakers.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire One notebook PC (AOA150-1126; LU.S040B.162), rechargeable 6-cell lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, & operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty 4 parts & labor 4 one year from date of purchase.