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) White | 
 enlarge | Brand: Acer
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $449.95
Buy New: $378.99
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Rating:  178 reviews
Sales Rank: 6
Color: White
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
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): 7
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 9.8 x 1.1
nv:Condition: New
Operating Systems: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Platform: Netbook
Expansion Ports: 1 - SD Card Slot
Display Type: WSVGA with CrystalBrite Technology
Viewable Screen Size: 8.9"
Maximum Resolution: 1024 x 600
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Class: AtomTM processor N270
Processor Speed: 1.60GHz
Processor FSB: 533MHz
Processor Cache: 512KB
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 1GB
Memory Speed: DDR2 533
Memory Slots (Total): 1
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: LU.S040B.162
Model: LU.S040B.162
UPC: 884483248629
EAN: 0884483248629
ASIN: B001EYVBE0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1.6GHz Atom N270 | | • | 1GB DDR2 SDRAM | | • | 1.3 Megapixel camera, SDHC and multi-format media readers | | • | 802.11b/g, Ethernet, three USB 2.0, VGA, and 3.5mm audio out | | • | One free mini PCI slot for WWAN, 160GB hard drive (2.2 pounds) |
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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 and Internet access. 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.S040B.162) 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, 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)
- Multi-in-one card reader supports SD, MMC, Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO, and XD Picture Cards
- 1 VGA monitor port
- 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
- RJ-45 port for 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection
- 56K modem port (V.90)
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 (AOA150-1126; LU.S040B.162), 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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 173 more reviews...
 Best Laptop Value EVER December 4, 2008
Aaron Merriman (Miami Beach, FL United States)
I've had mine now for a couple weeks and I'm loving it. So many things to like about this computer:
Screen- I compared this to other netbooks, including Asus, HP and Dell, and this Aspire has got by far the brightest, crispest screen. I'm utterly amazed that Acer built this with LED backlighting (vs. traditional fluorescent lamps). Most desktop LED monitors are still selling for upwards of $1K.
It makes a huge difference. Super bright, very clear and best of all, LEDs last forever (for all practical purposes); certainly far longer than lamps.
Chassis- Surprisingly strong. No flex anywhere, feels good and solid. The glossy finish is a fingerprint magnet, but it sure looks sharp.
CPU- The 1.6Ghz Intel CPU is surprisingly powerful. I've installed and run Half-Life (the original) and, amazingly, even World of Warcraft (with both new expansions). Keep all quality settings at minimum and it's playable. The screen's too small to be practical for Photoshop, but the CPU can handle it just fine.
Keyboard- Again, a surprise. As notebook keyboards go, it feels pretty good. ESC and function keys are a little tiny, but doable.
Trackpad- Very sensitive and usable. I've heard complaints about the odd placement of the buttons on the sides of the pad, which is indeed awkward, but with the pad's tap-to-click functionality and the properties key (opposite the Windows key), I literally never use either pad button.
Ports- Three USB ports is great, and of course you can increase this with hubs if you want more. The single card reader that supports many formats is excellent. The VGA connector is good. DVI would have been better, and I've heard a rumor that Acer will be adding this to their next generation, but this is plenty for a netbook like this. More than I would expect. The system even supports dual monitors with this port, up to a resolution of 1600 x 1200 for the second screen (in 32-bit color), possibly higher.
Speakers- Nothing to write home about, no different than any other laptop. What can you expect from speakers the size of a dime? Just add externals or use headphones and it sounds great.
Hard Disk- NICE BONUS: We've bought three of these Aspires so far -- the 120gb / 3-cell models -- and EACH of them has come with a 160gb drive. Not sure what's up with this, but it's sure a nice surprise to actually get MORE than what I paid for. OEM drives are so cheap now that Acer must have just scrapped the 120s and silently started putting 160s in all units. (The drive reads as 149gb; wipe out the hidden recovery partition to recover about 5gb more.)
Software- This is the best part -- it runs XP! The relatively lower power of netbooks like this is a blessing in disguise. It's keeps you away from the toxic Windows Vista.
It comes with XP Home, but with an external CD-ROM drive and your disc of XP Pro, you can easily wipe out Home and install Pro. (Which I recommend; gets rid of all the junkware that's preinstalled and makes things nice and clean. Best yet, Acer provides all the drivers you need to make your Pro version run perfectly.)
Battery- This is the only blemish on this system. The 3-cell battery advertises 2.5 hours runtime under IDEAL conditions, which none of us are likely to experience. With WiFi and web browsing or game playing, it's more like an hour.
Workable for quick trips to the coffee shop, but keep the adapter handy at home and you'll be fine.
I very highly recommend this system, you won't be disappointed.
 Weakness not documented in prior reviews. December 3, 2008
S. Pulawski (Indianpolis, IN United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
One weakness not previously discussed in these reviews is the fact that the wireless configuration does NOT give the option of connecting to a WPA ENTERPRISE protocol access point. You will not be able to connect to your typical college campus, large corporation, goverment, or typical healthcare type wireless networks with the current configuration out of the box.
Perfect for me December 3, 2008
DUMB MONKEY
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
So I just wanted to bring up a few points others didn't about this laptop.
It takes 3.5 hours to charge the 6 cell battery from empty to full.
The mouse is annoying as heck. If u plan on using this as a regular all day computer for God sake buy a mouse.
Black casing collects fingerprint smudges big time.
Great little machine December 3, 2008
Anne J. Prescott (Randolph, MA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am the secretary for a few organizations and found that while trying to take minutes of meetings my handwriting left much to be desired. This little gem of a computer allows me to take great notes that I can read and also gives me the latitude of preparing for a meeting by having all my materials within the computer. And I am no longer surrounded by paper!
What a great way to GO GREEN.
Amazing December 2, 2008
impressed (Napa, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this expecting it to be more of a toy than a computer. It's a computer. The 1.5 gig of ram is a little small, the touch pad is not my favorite, and the typing can sometimes be cramped, but these are fairly minor annoyances. Add a small wireless mouse and it is near perfect. I put all of my photos on it and the quality of the display is far better than I expected, and every bit as good as my $1200 hp. It runs XP, so it's faster as well. Before I even upacked it I had our tech guy at the office remove all but the stuff I really use, so that may have helped. I am as amazed and impressed with this compact and very usable $400 computer as I was disappointed and angry with the 13.3" hp I bought last year. The hp runs Vista, but that is no excuse, no computer should be sold with Vista.
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