Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, Linpus Linux Lite) White

This Personal Computers Personal Computer item from Acer was reviewed on 10-Oct-2008.

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1) Personal Computers Personal Computer Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, Linpus Linux Lite) White by Acer. There seem to be reviews here for more than one version of this netbook so let me start by telling you which one I have. Mine has 1 GB RAM, a 120 GB hard drive, Windows XP Home, a three-cell battery, and the color is sapphire blue. I bought this great little laptop at Walmart for $348 plus tax. Strangely, Acer doesn´t seem to want to acknowledge this model (150-1777) exists; it´s not listed on their website. Let me tell you all the pros and cons.

First of all, I think this netbook is very stylish and looks and feels high quality and solidly built. The high-gloss exterior is a fingerprint magnet but that´s not a big concern for me.

The LED backlit screen is clear and bright. The 1024x600 resolution is sufficient but some programs complain about vertical resolutions less than 768. The screen size is 8.9" which is big enough for me, but the bezel around it is much larger than it needs to be; it seems they could´ve easily added about another inch to the screen. I would´ve shelled out another $100 if it had a 10" 1280x800 screen. Oh well. One strange quirk: the screen has six brightness levels but it thinks it has ten. What this means is that if you have the brightness turned down all the way you have to turn it up five times before the brightness level actually changes--no big deal. The screen is of the glossy, reflective type but this hasn´t been a problem for me.

The keyboard is slightly smaller than a standard keyboard but I find it very comfortable to type on. The layout is sensible and the keys have nice tactile feedback. I´m typing this review on my AA1 right now. As others have mentioned the touchpad is pretty crappy, but I think all touchpads are crappy and never use them unless I absolutely have to. The left and right buttons are little more than slivers at the sides of the pad and require more pressure than you´d expect to push in. I plugged in a USB mini-mouse--problem solved.

The wi-fi exceeded my expectations. It connects very quickly and always has five bars and 54 mbps connection speed. When I´m using it it doesn´t feel like wi-fi; it feels like I´m plugged in. I had a problem a few times with the wi-fi not working after coming out of stand-by mode, but I just turned off the power-saving mode and haven´t had a problem since.

System performance surprised me. It boots up and loads programs very quickly. The 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor seems to be plenty powerful. I tested out the video by loading a 720p (1280x720, 50% more pixels than the screen can actually display) episode of Planet Earth over wi-fi from my desktop computer and it played flawlessly. CPU usage fluctuated from about 25-40%. I also tested several video game emulators and they all worked great. I can even play Nintendo 64 games without a problem.

The speakers are tinny and often are too quiet even at full volume. Fortunately, the included Realtek HD Audio Manager has an equalizer that lets you amplify the volume beyond the normal limits. I created two presets and named them "loud" (+6 on all frequencies) and "very loud" (+12). I keep it on "loud" most of the time and that´s sufficient for most things. You can always plug in earphones if the speakers are a problem.

For those that need good battery life I´d recommend getting the six-cell battery. I only got about 2 hours out of my three-cell. I´m plugged into AC power 95% of the time, though, so battery life is not a big issue for me. I also prefer having a battery that doesn´t stick out the back. But it´s nice to know that I can upgrade to a battery that gets 5-7 hours if I ever need to in the future.

There is one SD card slot on the left side marked "Storage Expansion" and one multi-card reader on the right. When you plug an SD card into the storage expansion slot it just barely sticks out the side less than 1/16 inch, and it automatically creates a new drive letter so you can use it just like an extra hard drive. I think this is a really nice feature as you can leave an SD card plugged in for semi-permanent extra storage and still have a slot free for copying pictures from your digital camera, etc. I also like the fact that there are three USB ports. They made good use of the limited space on the sides of the laptop. Also included on the sides are a VGA out, ethernet port, and headphones and mic jacks. Above the screen is a webcam and built-in mic. There is no optical drive but there literally isn´t room for one. If they included an optical drive I´m sure they would´ve had to make the laptop significantly larger.

I´ve read many complaints about fan noise but I must say that my AA1 is whisper-quiet. If I put my ear right up to the exhaust port I can barely hear the faint sound of warm air rushing out.

What else can I say? This is an awesome little laptop and a great value for the price. I highly recommend it!¤

2) Personal Computers Personal Computer Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, Linpus Linux Lite) White by Acer. The Acer Aspire One is a sleek notebook. Price, Size, Weight, Screen quality, Performance, Appeal (everyone who sees it wants one) are excellent. However, short battery life and clumbsy touchpad keys prevent this from being perfect. However when you consider price-value then this is an excellent buy. I have no regrets.¤

3) Personal Computers Personal Computer Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, Linpus Linux Lite) White by Acer. The Acer Aspire One is not for the faint of heart. If you want a laptop that will never cause you problems, this isn´t it. It certainly has its problems. But if you´re willing to experiment and love to learn like I do, this was PERFECT. It not only starts up in about 11 seconds, but the rebuild for it occurs in about 20 minutes. Once you realize you can get back to your original safe state in only 20 minutes, you don´t have much to lose. Everything works optimally, and for Linux, 512 MB ram is plenty to scream - I didn´t need to even upgrade my RAM.

In Quick Summary:
Wireless: Fantastic.
LCD Screen: Amazing - can even see it from other angles than straight on.
Battery Life: With the 3 Cell battery, about 3 hours. Pretty solid.
Graphics Card: Not anything special, but functions for my needs.
Sound Card: Not anything special, but functions for my needs.
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4) Personal Computers Personal Computer Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, Linpus Linux Lite) White by Acer. It´s really a no-brainer. If you need an easy to pack light-weight (2.2 pounds), compact travel computer this is the one. It´s fairly shock resistant with a solid state harddrive which doesn´t have a moving part like standard harddrives so it won´t be unuseable just because you drop it, or because someone else did like a baggage handler, or a child. It can virtually be tossed around without scrambling the harddrive, while it´s turned on. The Linux Linpus operating system is simple and intuitive by design. I think it´s easier than using Windows but not quite as slick as Mac 10.4. It´s drawback is built-in storeage but it´s so easy to carry a small external 250gb HHD it becomes a non-issue. Plus with the Aspire One, sometimes referred to as "the One", AA1 or AAO,there are two SD flash memory slots to add a maximum of 32GB each and there are three USB slots to even add more flash memories or external HHDs as mentioned above. The important features for me are that it e-mails well and I can use it for Skype, specifically Video Skype, especially convenient with the built Webcam and WIFI. And, yes, you can eBay with it. Those who are stuck in the conventionalities of Windows compatibilities such as MSN Messenger, Yahoo, and GoogleTalk, while it does work on the One you´d be better off getting the model with Windows XP for wideo chatting, though you´d have to get a standard harddrive. One other point about the One is the keyboard. As with all the netbooks if you have big hands and thick fingers you´re going to have a bad time with it unless you get an external keyboard, but if you´re more normal sized the Aspire One has the most user friendly of the netbooks.¤

5) Personal Computers Personal Computer Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, Linpus Linux Lite) White by Acer. Recomendable for school boys or travelers who don´t need high process programs... Fun and nice.¤

6) Personal Computers Personal Computer Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, Linpus Linux Lite) White by Acer. 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. Linpus Linux Lite 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. 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 0.3 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¤

7) Personal Computers Personal Computer Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, Linpus Linux Lite) White by Acer. An affordable ultra-lightweight mobile Internet device, the Acer Aspire One weighs just over 2 pounds and is perfect for toting in a backpack or bag. The smooth surface is comfortable to touch, and the notebook is accented with distinctive details, such as the attractive orange hinge ring. 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. This model of the Aspire One (LU.S020A.012) comes in seashell white, and offers the easy-to-use Linpus Linux Lite operating system and 8 GB of solid-state NAND flash memory.

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

Perfect for students, this Aspire One model comes with 8 GB of storage space, expansion via SD and Memory Stick media, and integrated Wi-Fi.

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

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 3 hours with the included 3-cell battery. Other features include 512 MB 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.

With the Linpus Linux Lite operating system, Acer has improved the user experience by designing a friendly, easy-to-use and comprehensive interface utilizing a more natural approach to screen layout and functionality. Even novice users will be able to quickly pick up on this intuitive, virus-safe and super-responsive Linux environment. With its simple, easy-to-read interface, you´ll have no trouble finding and sharing your files. And if you run out of storage space, the Aspire One´s Smart File Manager instantly and seamlessly merges extra storage capacity from any SD card inserted into the memory card slot into the available main memory.

The Aspire One is great for getting things done, whether checking email, managing online accounts or chatting with friends. The pre-installed software is separated by functions and presented in four distinct areas on the Home screen--Connect, Works, Fun and Files. Each area has space for three applications, and you can easily personalize the applications.

The Aspire One Mail software suite lets you manage up to six email accounts with a single application interface, including office accounts. A small icon to the right of the message quickly and clearly shows the appropriate mail account. Nothing could be simpler to replace push e-mail services without using a corporate server. The Aspire One uses Messenger for Instant Messaging, an application that allows users to simultaneously access Skype, Microsoft Messenger and various other instant messaging services. The software can be used with the integrated video camera for instant video-chats and video conferences. The Mozilla Firefox web browser is optimized for the most popular web sites, and it supports full video streaming capabilities.

Whether you need to write, calculate or present, the Aspire One has everything under control. The Writer program is a fully functional word processing applicatnoi that is compatible with Microsoft Word, allowing you to open and save files directly in the .doc format. The intuitive spreadsheet application makes both newcomers and advanced users feel right at home. And you can create stunning multimedia presentations, complete with 3D clip art, special effects, animation, and special drawing tools.

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 8 GB of NAND flash memory solid-state drive (SSD), which is adequate for students and those who want to use the laptop primarily as an email and web surfing device. Faster and more reliable, flash memory provides a rapid boot-up and quicker access to applications while improving battery life. Flash memory is also more reliable than hard disk memory, mainly because there are no moving parts. Since data is written to stationary flash memory instead of a spinning hard disk, you have less risk of hardware problems with the hard disk when you´re on the move. It´s an ideal feature for a travel notebook where knocks and sudden movements are par for the course.

In addition, the Aspire One reads five different types of memory cards--Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card--for maximum flexibility. The additional SD card slot seamlessly integrates with the internal NAND flash module as an added storage device. The ability to have both a multi-in-1 card reader and a SD card reader at the same time allows you to download photos from the multi-in-1 to share with others and store to the SD card as an internal storage device simultaneously.

Memory
The 512 MB of installed RAM (1 x 512 MB, PC2-5300) offers a 667 MHz speed. This notebook can be expanded to a maximum of 1.5 GB of RAM,

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)
• Multi-in-one card reader supports SD, MMC, Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO, and XD Picture Cards
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
• RJ-45 port for 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection
• 56K modem port (V.90)

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 (AOA110-1295; LU.S020A.012), rechargeable 3-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.¤

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