Netbook Buying Guide
Specifications |
| Manufacturer |
Acer |
| Processor |
Intel Atom |
| CPU speed |
1600 Mhz |
| Graphics |
Intel GMA 950 |
| OS |
Windows XP Home, Linux Linpus Lite |
Display Size
|
8.9" @ 1024 X 600 |
| Special Features |
Available in multiple colors |
| Memory |
512 MB |
| Hard Drive Storage (Flash) |
8GB SSD, 120, 160 GB PATA HD |
| Battery |
26 (W/hr) |
| Weight (Ounces) |
33.5 oz. |
| Dimensions |
9.8 X 6.7 X 1.1 |
Expansion and I/O: |
| Ethernet 10/100 |
| Line-out / Headphone |
| MIC-in |
| SD Card Reader |
| USB 2.0 (X3) |
| VGA Out |
Connectivity |
| 802.11b/g |
| No Bluetooth |
| No Wireless WAN |
Additional Notes and Accessories |
| 0.3MP Webcam |
The Acer Aspire One has the honor of being one of the cheapest netbooks on the market while still being a very good product. Acer currently boasts more netbook market penetration with its Aspire One than any other netbook, largely due to price. The Aspire One is offered in several colors and is slighly more configurable than other netbooks as you have your choice of hard drive storage. Unfortunately the Aspire One suffers from its lack of bluetooth, small resolution webcam, and use of older PATA style hard drive. For its relatively low price though the money you spend on the Acer Aspire One is well spent.
