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| Brand: Acer
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $307.40
You Save: $92.59 (23%)
Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 46
Color: Seashell white
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Linux Linpus Lite
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.6
CPU Type: Intel Core Solo
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 533
System Memory: 512
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 8
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Native Resolution: 8.9
Modem: None
Display Size: 8.9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 12.9 x 8.2 x 4.1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: LU.S020A.012
Model: LU.S020A.012
UPC: 884483097029
EAN: 0884483097029
ASIN: B001BBS76Q
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 94
 you get what you pay for November 8, 2008
N. Johnson (Minneapolis, MN)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you are looking for a computer that can do the VERY BASIC functions, this one might be for you. Some things to consider:
1. Are you going to have any music or pictures? If yes, get the XP version with the real hard drive. The linux based 4BG or 8GB are too small for even a few pictures and songs. Consider that even a small iPod will be 4 to 16GB of space.
2. Do you need to share files with friends or co-workers? If yes, get the XP version. The linux version won't be compatible in the common scenarios. Also, you can't install Microsoft Office on linux.
3. Do you want to save a few $$$, but learn a new Operating System? The $$ isn't worth your time, get the XP version?
I probably sound like a Microsoft fan. I just think they have a more solid product, and it makes sense for common computer users to go with what is generally accepted out there. I have purchased over 10 PCs in 10 years, and Microsoft hasn't disappointed me yet.
Overall I would encourage you to go up to the XP version if you have to get one of these. However, consider that netbooks in general are running on hardware that is several years behind current standards. Therefore you are buying 2003. I'd encourage you to check out other laptops. A little more investment now will let you be more satisfied in the future.
 Exceeds expectations November 6, 2008
Jeremiah A. Hughes (Arizona, USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
There seem to be reviews here for more than one version of this netbook so let me start by telling you which one I have. Mine has 1 GB RAM, a 120 GB hard drive, Windows XP Home, a three-cell battery, and the color is sapphire blue. I bought this great little laptop at Walmart for $348 plus tax. Strangely, Acer doesn't seem to want to acknowledge this model (150-1777) exists; it's not listed on their website. Let me tell you all the pros and cons.
First of all, I think this netbook is very stylish and looks and feels high quality and solidly built. The high-gloss exterior is a fingerprint magnet but that's not a big concern for me.
The LED backlit screen is clear and bright. The 1024x600 resolution is sufficient but some programs complain about vertical resolutions less than 768. The screen size is 8.9" which is big enough for me, but the bezel around it is much larger than it needs to be; it seems they could've easily added about another inch to the screen. I would've shelled out another $100 if it had a 10" 1280x800 screen. Oh well. One strange quirk: the screen has six brightness levels but it thinks it has ten. What this means is that if you have the brightness turned down all the way you have to turn it up five times before the brightness level actually changes--no big deal. The screen is of the glossy, reflective type but this hasn't been a problem for me.
The keyboard is slightly smaller than a standard keyboard but I find it very comfortable to type on. The layout is sensible and the keys have nice tactile feedback. I'm typing this review on my AA1 right now. As others have mentioned the touchpad is pretty crappy, but I think all touchpads are crappy and never use them unless I absolutely have to. The left and right buttons are little more than slivers at the sides of the pad and require more pressure than you'd expect to push in. I plugged in a USB mini-mouse--problem solved.
The wi-fi exceeded my expectations. It connects very quickly and always has five bars and 54 mbps connection speed. When I'm using it it doesn't feel like wi-fi; it feels like I'm plugged in. I had a problem a few times with the wi-fi not working after coming out of stand-by mode, but I just turned off the power-saving mode and haven't had a problem since.
System performance surprised me. It boots up and loads programs very quickly. The 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor seems to be plenty powerful. I tested out the video by loading a 720p (1280x720, 50% more pixels than the screen can actually display) episode of Planet Earth over wi-fi from my desktop computer and it played flawlessly. CPU usage fluctuated from about 25-40%. I also tested several video game emulators and they all worked great. I can even play Nintendo 64 games without a problem.
The speakers are tinny and often are too quiet even at full volume. Fortunately, the included Realtek HD Audio Manager has an equalizer that lets you amplify the volume beyond the normal limits. I created two presets and named them "loud" (+6 on all frequencies) and "very loud" (+12). I keep it on "loud" most of the time and that's sufficient for most things. You can always plug in earphones if the speakers are a problem.
For those that need good battery life I'd recommend getting the six-cell battery. I only got about 2 hours out of my three-cell. I'm plugged into AC power 95% of the time, though, so battery life is not a big issue for me. I also prefer having a battery that doesn't stick out the back. But it's nice to know that I can upgrade to a battery that gets 5-7 hours if I ever need to in the future.
There is one SD card slot on the left side marked "Storage Expansion" and one multi-card reader on the right. When you plug an SD card into the storage expansion slot it just barely sticks out the side less than 1/16 inch, and it automatically creates a new drive letter so you can use it just like an extra hard drive. I think this is a really nice feature as you can leave an SD card plugged in for semi-permanent extra storage and still have a slot free for copying pictures from your digital camera, etc. I also like the fact that there are three USB ports. They made good use of the limited space on the sides of the laptop. Also included on the sides are a VGA out, ethernet port, and headphones and mic jacks. Above the screen is a webcam and built-in mic. There is no optical drive but there literally isn't room for one. If they included an optical drive I'm sure they would've had to make the laptop significantly larger.
I've read many complaints about fan noise but I must say that my AA1 is whisper-quiet. If I put my ear right up to the exhaust port I can barely hear the faint sound of warm air rushing out.
What else can I say? This is an awesome little laptop and a great value for the price. I highly recommend it!
Acer Aspire One - Excellent product but.... November 5, 2008
S. Parris
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Acer Aspire One is a sleek notebook. Price, Size, Weight, Screen quality, Performance, Appeal (everyone who sees it wants one) are excellent. However, short battery life and clumbsy touchpad keys prevent this from being perfect. However when you consider price-value then this is an excellent buy. I have no regrets.
Acer Aspire One November 2, 2008
Matthew J. Sherman
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Acer Aspire One is not for the faint of heart. If you want a laptop that will never cause you problems, this isn't it. It certainly has its problems. But if you're willing to experiment and love to learn like I do, this was PERFECT. It not only starts up in about 11 seconds, but the rebuild for it occurs in about 20 minutes. Once you realize you can get back to your original safe state in only 20 minutes, you don't have much to lose. Everything works optimally, and for Linux, 512 MB ram is plenty to scream - I didn't need to even upgrade my RAM.
In Quick Summary:
Wireless: Fantastic.
LCD Screen: Amazing - can even see it from other angles than straight on.
Battery Life: With the 3 Cell battery, about 3 hours. Pretty solid.
Graphics Card: Not anything special, but functions for my needs.
Sound Card: Not anything special, but functions for my needs.
pack it up! November 1, 2008
George Nonomura (San Francisco, CA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's really a no-brainer. If you need an easy to pack light-weight (2.2 pounds), compact travel computer this is the one. It's fairly shock resistant with a solid state harddrive which doesn't have a moving part like standard harddrives so it won't be unuseable just because you drop it, or because someone else did like a baggage handler, or a child. It can virtually be tossed around without scrambling the harddrive, while it's turned on. The Linux Linpus operating system is simple and intuitive by design. I think it's easier than using Windows but not quite as slick as Mac 10.4. It's drawback is built-in storeage but it's so easy to carry a small external 250gb HHD it becomes a non-issue. Plus with the Aspire One, sometimes referred to as "the One", AA1 or AAO,there are two SD flash memory slots to add a maximum of 32GB each and there are three USB slots to even add more flash memories or external HHDs as mentioned above. The important features for me are that it e-mails well and I can use it for Skype, specifically Video Skype, especially convenient with the built Webcam and WIFI. And, yes, you can eBay with it. Those who are stuck in the conventionalities of Windows compatibilities such as MSN Messenger, Yahoo, and GoogleTalk, while it does work on the One you'd be better off getting the model with Windows XP for wideo chatting, though you'd have to get a standard harddrive. One other point about the One is the keyboard. As with all the netbooks if you have big hands and thick fingers you're going to have a bad time with it unless you get an external keyboard, but if you're more normal sized the Aspire One has the most user friendly of the netbooks.
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