Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid...

Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, ... | Acer Aspire One with 8GB SSD and Linpus Linux (white)

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	Acer Aspire One 8.9-inch Mini Laptop (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB Solid State Drive, ... Acer Acer average customer review:based on 116 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Acer mini laptop

In one word ... FANTASTIC! The Acer suits my needs perfectly. Easy to carry, set up and operate - it only takes a little getting used to (like any new toy!). But once you get the hang of it - you can't stop. Everyday is a pleasant revelation. So far, I have no regrets.

Acer Aspire One with 8GB SSD and Linpus Linux (white)

I've owned various used laptops before I bought this one. I was specifically looking for something light and portable, like the ThinkPad X-series. However, it was hard to find one for less than $500 that was in good condition. Then netbooks came along. After much time and research, I decided on the AA1 mainly because of build quality, and because it had a Linux-based variant.

When I received the package from BeachCamera, I got not only this computer, but a PC-to-PC File Transfer for Dummies USB dongle in a box (you can find out more about this product: PC-to-PC File Transfer for Dummies) This was not part of the order, and it's completely useless to me. It's a nice little bonus, though. Merry Christmas!

I spent a few days working with the built-in Linpus Linux software, but discovered that their repositories did not contain the software that I prefer to use. Today, I use Xubuntu Intrepid Ibex 8.10. It's slower than the stock Linpus, but it works much better for me.

As other reviewers have pointed out, the built quality of this machine is incredible for what you pay for. I particularly like the casing and the keyboard. Although a little cramped, the keyboard is something I can certainly get used to. The monitor hinges appear solid, and the indicator LEDs as well as the power button are well thought out. Although Dell has come out with their version of a netbook as of the publishing of this review, I have no regrets of buying this one, because I like my function buttons (the Dell does not have a dedicated row of Function buttons, and it's missing F11 and F12). I also like the glossy screen, unlike many who prefer a matte finish. I find that regardless of which finish, glare is always an issue. The glossy version is just sharper, in my opinion. The screen itself displays sharper and better than my 17-inch LG LCD (with matte finish).

The "Storage Expansion" slots for memory cards work as advertised only with the shipped Linpus software. Under Xubuntu, I need to mount the card as a separate directory to get access to it, and it will not report combined disk space like the original.

The mousepad is adequate, although the placement and engineering of the buttons could have been better. I've been using this for nearly 3 weeks, and I find that the right button sinks lower than the left before it will click. Seems like a design defect, as other reviewers have complained of the same issue.

This machine also heats up, but not quickly. Once running (on AC power) for a couple of hours, I find that I prefer to take a break and let it cool off. I think it's a matter of personal comfort, because I use this most often on my lap.

The battery only lasts for about 2 hours for me. It lasted 2.5 hrs on Linpus, so I believe this is a software issue with Xubuntu. It will automatically shut down the system when it reaches 5% charge.

Noise is definitely not an issue. With the HDD versions, the casing is thicker, and the fan is probably larger too, so Acer probably used a different fan for that version. I can hear the fan, but it's nowhere near what people are complaining about.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AspireOne110L

There is a section specifically written for Intrepid, although the Hardy instructions work too.

The built-in SSD is adequate to store an entire OS. However, the SDHC expansion is an absolute necessity. The SSD is also slow on writes. I think SSDs are still an infant technology, and it will take a while before they reach the maturity of HDDs. It's still fun to have the bragging rights for an all solid-state computer!

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nice hardware, medium software

I bought the aspire one with linpus and 8 Gb solid drive.
The Computer works properly. Internet, office, email is ok.
What I do not like:
1) The Antenna of wireless is weak, often I do not get stable contact.
2) The software linpus is very uncommon. I did not succeed installing any other new linux - software except of skype.

Acer Aspire One Linux with SSD

Out of the box the provided software and hardware are well-integrated and fairly comprehensive, and a pleasant surprise in a gadget this small and sturdy. Although the keyboard and screen are too tight for most people to choose this as their primary computer, adding "cloud" applications gives it a wide range of possibilities. Turning on the Advanced Menu is also pretty easy, as is loading a limited range of additional software like Skype and GIMP. However, trying to go beyond this runs into a whole range of Linux problems, including figuring out the root password, the modified Fedora 8 distro, and the kernel. Those who need specialized Windows applications would be better off paying a bit more for the Windows version.

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