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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.
LOVE this computer!!!!November 23, 2008 I've had this netbook now for 2 months. Only problem i've had is with the drives for the wi-fi card. When you put the computer into standby mode and then bring it back the wi-fi moves slow. All you have to do is disable the card and restart it and works just fine. There is also a driver update on acers website to fix this problem. Other than that i LOVE this computer. Love the fact that it comes with windows XP as i hate vista,along with most other people. The 160gb hard drive is very nice as well. I have all my music and videos loaded on it and it still has alot of room which makes this very handy for transporting just about anything. I would highly recommend getting this model with the6 cell battery. I have been getting as advertised 5 to 5.5 hours of battery life. So much better than my full size laptop. Yes the keyboard is small but once you get used to it its not that bad at all. No cdrom drive but really who needs it anymore since you can download about anything from the net. All in all i am very very happy with this computer and with the small size, light weight and long battery life i take it about everywhere with me unlike my other laptop. Highly recommend!!!!!!
Acer Aspire One ReviewNovember 23, 2008 Well built and works great. Love it. Take it every where. Like the size of the keyboard, very usable.
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) SNovember 23, 2008 I have had this computer about a month and love it. I am a teacher who needed a laptop that I could carry back and forth to school and could do my school work on (grades, type tests, make lesson plans, etc.). My Aspire One does it all and more. I loaded Office 2007 and run it with no problems including heave duty math equations. I get over 5 hours of battery use between charges. I love the price.
my first netbook pcNovember 23, 2008 Nice shiny white, very portable laptop. It came with WindowsXP and that works fine. Good for anything that doesn't require too much processing power. But the remote tv player (sling) works excellent on this little beauty, even in hd. Everything I installed so far works. I use it for 1 month now. 160 GB hd and it does read my 8GB SD memory card. 3 USB ports. Obviously the screen is small. Don't stare at it too long or your eyes will start hurting. But it's probably better than using a PDA for too long. The F11 key, to maximize the screen, is the first key I press when I connect to the internet. The speakers are obviously tiny as well. Battery life is not bad, I think it holds power for at least 3 hours. I have not compared this with other netbooks, but I think it was a good investment.
Full featured laptop in a small packageNovember 23, 2008 I read all the reviews, researched all the competitors and decided on the Acer Aspire One. The Acer Aspire One is a complete notebook computer in a small package. The computing power, hard drive capacity and features allow me to run any Windows application I need. I teach computer science and do software development and it is great to have s super portable computer with so much power. I was going to purchase the Asus eePC until I had an opportunity to try an actual computer and discovered I did not like the keyboard layout on the Asus. When I got a change to try an Acer I was sold. I can touch type on my Acer with no problems. The keyboard is a little smaller than normal but the key layout is perfect.
There is a variable speed fan so if you are looking for a totaly noise free computer this is not it but the fan is no different than any of my other laptops. The mouse buttons are located on the side of the mouse pad which takes a little getting used to.
Batter life is very good with ~5 hours of operation doing normal tasks while connected with wifi. The wifi connects reliably and with no problems and has very good range. The screen is very easy to read. I have had my Aspire One for about a month now and I am very pleased with it.
