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

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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 84 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

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

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Amazing Little Laptop

Recomendable for school boys or travelers who don't need high process programs... Fun and nice.

Love it!

I've just had this wonderful little tool for 24 hours, so I can't comment on battery life yet, but in every other respect it has fulfilled and surpassed my expectations.

Based on all the reviews I had read, I was a bit worried about WiFi connectivity and fan noise. But it connected to my old 802.11.b wireless network in seconds, and the fan has yet to be audible (I'm using the SSD Linux version, so maybe that makes a difference). The keyboard is a breeze to type on, the screen is great, the OS is completely intuitive, and it runs every application that I need when I'm away from my desk. It's light, cute, and fits easily into my briefcase. I love it.

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Just what I was looking for.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS AFTER ONE WEEK:

I wanted a computer that provided the basic functions I needed as a student. I commute by mass transit and bicycle so I really wanted a light machine. It needs to fit on one of those little school desks and should have enough battery life to last for a three hour class. I needed to be able to touch type lectures.

The Aspire One has it all!

I wanted the Linux version without the hard disk because I wanted the fast boot-up time.... it's boots up in 15 seconds. SWEET!

Good:

It's quiet, the screen is very nice (small of course). It's doesn't get too warm. Boot-up time is smokin'

Keyboard is good-enough. It has all the programs I need for school: Web browser, word processor, spreadsheet, MP3 player, PDF viewer, etc.

It uses Firefox for the web -- which is a very good browser. And it uses OpenOffice which -- in my opinion -- is better than Microsoft Office. The fantastic thing about OpenOffice is that you can install it (for free!) on your other home and work computers. A couple of years ago I totally erased MS Office on all my machines and haven't regretted it yet. And if you need to give or get a MS Office file it does fine with those in nearly all cases.

The sound with headphones is good.

The first-time set up process was easy -- unlike some windows machines which can take a long time.

Updates were easy and pretty-much automatic.

The "fit and finish" is good for such a small and inexpensive computer.

It arrived in good shape with no problems.

While the drive is small, there is enough space and expanding the memory is fairly cheap with SD cards. (I haven't done that yet.)

The three USB ports are handy. So is the multi-format card reader. I haven't used the monitor or wired LAN connectors.

The computer is plenty fast enough for everything I've done so far.

Mixed:

It's Linux.

Linux is very reliable and Acer can modify it to perfectly work with the Aspire One (so there isn't much bloated stuff to slow down the computer and fill up the drive.)

However, if you want to change or modify something yourself, Linux is a pain in the neck.

The on-line Linux community is very helpful and super nice but they tend to be computer geeks who find it hard to be simple.

It doesn't help that Acer picked a fairly obscure version of Linux. I, personally, wish they had chosen Ubuntu which is a very well known and liked version of Linux.

The case is OK but I'm spending another ten bucks and buying a better one. The one they supply isn't splash resistant and doesn't have much padding. But it might be good enough if you are less rough on your gear than me.

Negatives:

The touchpad doesn't work well for me. I keep accidentally touching it when I type - (a problem I've had on other computers). I turned down the sensitivity which helped a lot. Usually, I turn it off completely (which is easy to do) and use a USB mouse.

No password manager. With a portable computer, a powerfully encrypted password manager is an absolute must-have in case it's stolen. I'll try to install one but, as I've said, that isn't easy.

I couldn't get videos to play without some scary fiddling in Linux. This included sound problems with streaming videos and internet radio, too. It's all working now but, still, that shouldn't happened and a true newbie probably couldn't have fixed it by his/herself.

The speakers are weak. (to be expected in a computer this small.)

I haven't been able to get it to connect with my home WiFi. (But, I have no problem with school, coffee shotps, etc WiFi.) I expect to fix this but -- as I say -- this is a pain in the neck with Linux.

No Skype.

The photo management software is lame.

Every so-often, there is a browser plug-in that won't work with Linux -- like the Netflix or Fox Entertainment video players. This can be true for Mac, too.

For some crazy reason, the restore software is on a disk and the computer has no disk drive! It should have been on a USB thumb drive.

Summary of my first impression:

I think I made the right choice and expect this computer to get me through university. Yes, it's isn't perfect but no computer is -- especially one so small and inexpensive. And I LOVE the 15 second boot up time! (did I say that already?)

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Neat little box

I'm pleased and amazed by my Aspire One, with Linux.
I'd never used Linux before, but it serves me well for light chores with the spreadsheet. Firefox works good for the Internet and email, too.
The keyboard is surprisingly sufficient for touch typing.
Good job, Acer!

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