Acer Aspire One AOD150-1920

Specifications

Display Type: WSVGA with CrystalBrite Technology Screen Size: 10.1" Maximum Resolution: 1024 x 600 Memory Type: DDR2 Memory Size: 1GB Memory Speed: DDR2 533 Memory Slots (Total): 1 Capacity: 160GB HDD/SSD Drives Included: 1x 160GB Drive Types: Hard Drive Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM Lifestyle: Netbooks Condition: New Operating Systems: Windows XP Home Startup Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Platform: Netbook Expansion Ports: 1 - SD Card Slot Processor Brand: Intel Processor Class: Atom Processor Speed: 1.60GHz Processor Number: N270 Processor FSB: 533MHz Processor Cache: 512KB Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics GPU/VPU: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Video Interface: VGA Optical Drive Type: N/A Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader Media Types: Secure Digital Memory Stick xD-Picture Card Memory Stick PRO Multi Media Card Reduced-Size Multi Media Card Capacity: 1 Media Types: Secure Digital Audio Description: Integrated Audio Audio Chipset: Hi-Definition (HD) Audio Support Audio Channels: Two integrated stereo speakers Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port Audio Output: 1 - Headphone output port PS/2 Mouse Connectors: N/A PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: N/A Serial Communication Ports: N/A Parallel Ports: N/A USB Ports: 3 FireWire Ports: N/A Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): N/A LAN Ports: 1 Modem Ports: N/A Audio Out Jacks: 1 Line In Jacks: N/A Microphone Jacks: 1 VGA Ports: 1 S-Video Connectors: N/A DVI Video: N/A HDMI Ports: N/A Port Replicator/Connector: N/A eSATA Ports: N/A Communications Description: Integrated LAN Integrated Wireless LAN Interface Type: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Acer InviLink 802.11b/g wireless LAN Data Transfer Rate: 10/100Mbps NIC 54 Mbps Protocols: WIFI 802.11b 802.11g Width: 10.2" 260 mm Height: 1.31" 33.4 mm Depth: 185 mm 7.28" Weight: 2.9 lbs 1.33 kg Mouse Type: Touch Pad Buttons: 2 Keyboard Type: 84-key Keyboard Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion Battery Life: Up to 6 hours Color: Red Integrated Webcam: Yes Specification Notes: [3] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are based upon the manufacturer's exact model specification as published on the manufacturer's website.

Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz 1024MB RAM (1024MB max) 10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite (1024x600) 160GB HDD WiFi (802.11b/g) Ethernet Built-In Webcam and Microphone Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 6-Cell Battery Windows XP Home (SP3) (Ruby Red)


One of the best features of this tiny little machine is its design. I only waited this long to get my hands on a netbook because most of the netbooks in the market before the Acer Aspire One looks like a toy more like a computer. The sleek design and professional looks of the Acer Aspire One AOD150 netbook has finally given me the nudge I needed to get onto the netbook bandwagon. I choose the Ruby Red model as I was looking for something edgy and load. This netbook is also available in shades of black, blue and white.


The netbook also does not come with system recovery disks. There is a Acer recovery utility pre-installed that will generate your recovery disks for you. You should do this as soon as possible. You never know when you will need them. You will need a USB attached CD/DVD writer and some recordable media (6 CD-Rs for System Recovery + 2 for Apps and Drivers, OR alternatively 2 DVD-R for Recovery + 1 DVD-R for Apps and Drivers). I've purchased a NU Slim USB External SuperMulti Drive DVD Burner ESW860 and worked for me well. It's slim enough to carry along with your netbook and you can watch DVDs if you like. You should be able to use it on any other laptop or desktop computer with USB 2.0 interface. Update: You can also order a set of recover CDs directly from Acer for $20. You need to go to Acer Support Website www.acerpanam.com and click on US on the map and select "eRecovery CD Purchase" link. It will verify the serial number of your netbook first.

Besides Windows XP Home, there is MS Works, a trial version of Microsoft Office 2007, a 30-day version of McAfee anti-virus suite and a couple other trialware installed. These can be uninstalled from Control Panel easily if desired (or needed).

Overall, I am very satisfied with it and highly recommend it. Obviously, I cannot talk about Customer Support/Service as I did not need to use the service. If your aim is to run your usual applications and surf the net with a decent screen size, this is the right one.

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