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BookPrices.net - Acer Aspire One 8.9-Inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery) Black
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List Price: $449.95
Our Price: $379.00
Your Save: $ 70.95 ( 16% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Acer
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Acer
Color: Black
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Core Solo
Display Size: 8.9
EAN: 0884483248698
Feature: 1.6GHz Atom N270
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Hard Disk Size: 160
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Acer
Manufacturer: Acer
Model: LU.S410B.024
Modem Description: None
Processor Count: 1
Publisher: Acer
Special Features: nv:Condition^New|Operating Systems^Microsoft® Windows® XP Home|Platform^Netbook|Expansion Ports^1 - SD Card Slot|Display Type^WSVGA (LED Back Light)|Viewable Screen Size^8.9"|Maximum Resolution^1024 x 600|Processor Brand^Intel|Processor Class^AtomTM processor N270|Processor Speed^1.60GHz|Processor FSB^533MHz|Processor Cache^512KB|Memory Type^DDR2|Memory Size^1GB|Memory Speed^DDR2 533|Memory Slots (Total)^1|Memory Slots (Available)^0|Graphics Description^Integrated Graphics
Studio: Acer
System Bus Speed: 533
System Memory Size: 1000
System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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1.6GHz Atom N270
1GB DDR2 SDRAM
1.3 megapixel camera, SDHC and multi-format media readers
802.11b/g, Ethernet, three USB 2.0, VGA, and 3.5mm audio out
One free mini PCI slot for WWAN, 160GB hard drive, 2.2 pounds
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: portability
Comment: i am looking for a portable unit for my Honey as a Xmas/Birthday gift ... and by comparison to other units available, i find this one to be outstanding ... I am about to place the order moentarily.
it is to be noted that it is a Portable Unit of smaller dimentions compared to the regular Notebook, of which I have 3 already (HP, Dell & Sony), the capasity is superior to any of the units I already possess in terms of Physical Memory.
when I was going through the reviews posted, I note a few points that I think needed addressing, as an IT Specialist. when you are buying a NETBOOK, it is configured for light Usage, meaning it is not intended to be used for Heavy Resource Hungry applications such as multimedia production and the like. if that's what you need, a NETBOOK is NOT the best of options. suggest that you look into a Desktop or Top Line Laptop for that requirement.
This machine is intended for light duty work, online Surfing, Email and IM, as well as Document processing (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). it can be used for Audio PlayBack, and for Video As well (thou the screen is a bit too small for that, it is still acceptable for shorter duration). the configuration does not provide the power to be able to do Video Editing, but as mentioned, who does that while on the road???.
As far as the source is concerned, I suggest you get it DIRECTLY from Amazon, rather than the additional stores that may be available through Amazon. My reason for this is (I have been a customer at Amazon for the last 10+ years) their reputation is outstanding, whereas the others, thou not saying it always be the case, have so many clauses and hidden terms that if a problem should arise, (Murphy's Law) they frequently comes up with so many different excusses not to help out the customer, (Time span, coverage, advertised terms, general practice etc). on the other hand, when it comes to Amazon, thou they not Perfect, one cant expect anyone to be, their customer service, both in responce as well as solution of the situation has been noted to be outstanding in terms of Promptness and suggestions. so I say, even if it be a few $$$ more, it is worth it, if for nothing else, then just for the peace of mind.
as for the prospective customers, who are in the market for a unit like this, I would suggest that you take a small trip to your local Electronic store (Circuit City, Best Buy, Walmart, Staples, Target all carry these units, or the smaller model) and try out the unit, just to get the feel of it, so that you can evaluate whether or not it is what you are looking for, and in the process, if you happen to find it for a better NET price, thou I doubt it be the case, by all means get it from there. When I say net price, it be final amount that you pay for the unit, TAX and Shipping included.
as far as the oprating system is concerned... the unit ships with Windows XP, which especially for portable units with limited resources, is supperior to the Windows Vista, though being a former release. My Desktop as well as my HP and Dell Laptop runs on XP, which I by experience feel more comfortable with, i have the Vista on my Sony Laptop, which although being a fine product (No Offence) just is not "My cup of tea" if you know the expression. Vista may have its benefits, but the thing that I dislike about it is the 'File management' ie the way it organises the Users Documents. amittedly, i experienced the same in the beginning when I transfered from Win98 to Xp as well, bout far from in the magnitude that it be the case with Vista. I have been a regular user of the Windows OS ever since the 2.0 back in 1989, i may still have the program somewhere in my library, and I note the Improvements in the development with 3 exemptions. a. Windows 2000, which was NOT for Domestic Usage in the first place, too complicated to configure, Windows ME, which by the way was the WORST product I ever Incountered. and then the Vista ... i noticed that the machine is available in a LINUX version too, but I'll suggest that, unless you are Computer Savvy, and know what you are doing, try to avoid that. Nothing against the Linux OS as of such, it is a good OS, very limited Resource requirement and all, but as it is NOT a mainstream OS, it is not always the best of choice. plus the physical configuration of the system is inferior compared to the Windows XP Units.
As for the upgradability of the unit, it is very Limited ... but that is a general rule when you go for a portable unit, you, by default, sacrifice the Upgradability for the Portability. but a 160gb HDD is more than enough for any regular user. 5gb for OS and drivers, an other 5gb for the office software, 10gb for misc. 'on the road' products, it still leaves about 120 GB for User Data. (Taken into account that a 160gb HDD when formated and configured actually only have a capacity of 142GB). i have these figures from my IPOD Classic, which is 160gb as well. given an average document be of 5MB (one full of pictures and all), there should be room enough to store about 30000 ducuments on the system without any problem... (almost 10 copies of Encyclopedia Britanica in its full) and to be honest ... how many people actually need to carry that many documents around???
the Battery capacity is advertised to be 6 hrs (actual 3.5 to 5 depending on NATURE of Usage). that is perfect, given it be true. on the road, it is seldom that you be walking on the street and using your computer at the same time... in reality, you use it in your car, or at your local Starbuck... and there is always a way to connect it to a power source at both places ... (at starbuck... all you need to do is ask NICELY, and they will let you use an outlet while you consuming your coffee or tea or capucchino). and if your means of transportation is the PUBLIC Transport, i have hard to imaging that your daily commute be more than 5 hours each way. Air Travel does provide external Power source as well. you just have to get hold of a proper Power Adapter, usually available at all electronics outlets in a proximity of $30 to $50.
i will be back with an updated review of the Product itself once I actually receive it and put it to the test.
So long ... Enjoy.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Ultra portable and fully function
Comment: I am happy with my aa1 and I would buy it again for myself or as a gift. Other reviews complained about the fan but I just hardly hear it. I got the white aa1 and I love the color. It is much nicer than the blue one which I saw in a store. No fingerprints here at all. The screen is crisp and bright. I did make the fonts a bit bigger but other than that I can see everything just fine. I Auto hide the task bar to see certain popups so I can see the "i accept buttons" You can't adjust the size in some of those.
It is fully booted in less than a minute.
The video card isn't able to handle Second Life game very well so if it is games you want to play check the requirements for the game.
I was able to copy one of my program cds onto a large flash drive and it auto loaded the program as if I had used a cd. I might buy an external cdrom in the future though.
It is small enough to fit in my regular purse and sturdy enough to hand it. I did however but a dvd player case made by Targus that fits it like a glove and holds all the cords and usb flash drives I need as well as all the manuals and paper work it came with.
I have only had a connect problem a few times so it doesn't bother me I restart and it fixes itself so I wonder if it my wireless hub. The keyboard is a bit cramped but I have small hands. This would be perfect for a young person.
I love it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great product, while it worked...
Comment: I had loved this computer. I was trying to prepare a review, but I was waiting until I found at least one thing wrong with the unit. I finally found it: It died after about 2 weeks of mild use. Won't charge, won't power on, won't respond to anything. Waiting to see how acer handles the warranty coverage.
Overall, I absolutely LOVED this PC. Worked more than perfect before it died.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Best Laptop Value EVER
Comment: I've had mine now for a couple weeks and I'm loving it. So many things to like about this computer:
Screen- I compared this to other netbooks, including Asus, HP and Dell, and this Aspire has got by far the brightest, crispest screen. I'm utterly amazed that Acer built this with LED backlighting (vs. traditional fluorescent lamps). Most desktop LED monitors are still selling for upwards of $1K.
It makes a huge difference. Super bright, very clear and best of all, LEDs last forever (for all practical purposes); certainly far longer than lamps.
Chassis- Surprisingly strong. No flex anywhere, feels good and solid. The glossy finish is a fingerprint magnet, but it sure looks sharp.
CPU- The 1.6Ghz Intel CPU is surprisingly powerful. I've installed and run Half-Life (the original) and, amazingly, even World of Warcraft (with both new expansions). Keep all quality settings at minimum and it's playable. The screen's too small to be practical for Photoshop, but the CPU can handle it just fine.
Keyboard- Again, a surprise. As notebook keyboards go, it feels pretty good. ESC and function keys are a little tiny, but doable.
Trackpad- Very sensitive and usable. I've heard complaints about the odd placement of the buttons on the sides of the pad, which is indeed awkward, but with the pad's tap-to-click functionality and the properties key (opposite the Windows key), I literally never use either pad button.
Ports- Three USB ports is great, and of course you can increase this with hubs if you want more. The single card reader that supports many formats is excellent. The VGA connector is good. DVI would have been better, and I've heard a rumor that Acer will be adding this to their next generation, but this is plenty for a netbook like this. More than I would expect. The system even supports dual monitors with this port, up to a resolution of 1600 x 1200 for the second screen (in 32-bit color), possibly higher.
Speakers- Nothing to write home about, no different than any other laptop. What can you expect from speakers the size of a dime? Just add externals or use headphones and it sounds great.
Hard Disk- NICE BONUS: We've bought three of these Aspires so far -- the 120gb / 3-cell models -- and EACH of them has come with a 160gb drive. Not sure what's up with this, but it's sure a nice surprise to actually get MORE than what I paid for. OEM drives are so cheap now that Acer must have just scrapped the 120s and silently started putting 160s in all units. (The drive reads as 149gb; wipe out the hidden recovery partition to recover about 5gb more.)
Software- This is the best part -- it runs XP! The relatively lower power of netbooks like this is a blessing in disguise. It's keeps you away from the toxic Windows Vista.
It comes with XP Home, but with an external CD-ROM drive and your disc of XP Pro, you can easily wipe out Home and install Pro. (Which I recommend; gets rid of all the junkware that's preinstalled and makes things nice and clean. Best yet, Acer provides all the drivers you need to make your Pro version run perfectly.)
Battery- This is the only blemish on this system. The 3-cell battery advertises 2.5 hours runtime under IDEAL conditions, which none of us are likely to experience. With WiFi and web browsing or game playing, it's more like an hour.
Workable for quick trips to the coffee shop, but keep the adapter handy at home and you'll be fine.
I very highly recommend this system, you won't be disappointed.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Weakness not documented in prior reviews.
Comment: One weakness not previously discussed in these reviews is the fact that the wireless configuration does NOT give the option of connecting to a WPA ENTERPRISE protocol access point. You will not be able to connect to your typical college campus, large corporation, goverment, or typical healthcare type wireless networks with the current configuration out of the box.
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Editorial Reviews:
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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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